Job Description
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: The California Child Care Resource and Referral Network (Network), a nationally recognized non-profit membership organization, addresses the needs of parents and childcare providers throughout California. The Network works with 69 local child care resource and referral (R&R) programs, throughout California, to inform parents and the public about quality child care, assist child care providers to serve their communities and encourage positive policy changes on the local, state, and federal levels. The Network provides leadership and vision for the continuous development and improvement of resource and referral services statewide, helping to build, support, and advocate for a quality child care system that supports the diversity of families and children in every community in California. The Network reinforces its mission, practices and policy priorities to address inequity and child poverty and to promote the wellbeing of all children in our state. For more information, please visit the Network website at http://www.rrnetwork.org.
POSITION: Policy & Advocacy Coordinator
LOCATION: Hybrid/Remote position; Greater Bay Area
SALARY: $ 54,000 - $80,000 Annually DOE
40 hours/week (1 FTE), Monday-Friday, Non-Exempt
BENEFITS: Excellent benefits (health & dental insurance; paid vacation & sick leave; monthly personal
technology reimbursement; 15 paid holidays per year, including Christmas Day through New Years Day)
REPORTING RELTIONSHIP: This position reports to the Director of Public Policy
DESCRIPTION: We are seeking someone with knowledge and passion for public policy and advocacy,
especially in the area of social services and/or child care. A successful candidate demonstrates capability for
responsibility, organization, collaboration, and critical thinking. The Coordinator will support the Public Policy
Director (PPD), manage departmental administration, analyze policy and budgets, coordinate member
advocacy efforts, and drive change to help families statewide.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Track and analyze policy related to child care (statutory, regulatory, and budgetary policy).
- Prepare, edit, and disseminate digestible summaries, infographics, and other communications.
- Attend meetings and workshops, take excellent notes, form relationships with key organizations
and individuals, and drive follow up on action items.
- Generate excitement and enthusiasm for advocacy among member agencies.
- Plan and coordinate advocacy days.
- Coordinate content and materials for member and partner meetings.
- Conduct research to support advocacy and communications efforts.
- Take initiative to manage files, calendars, and communications for the department.
- Collaborate and align activities with colleagues across departments.
- Assist department management as requested with daily activities and special projects.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Commitment to anti-racism and equity.
- Knowledge of child care systems, social service programs, navigation services, and/or resource &
referral agencies.
- Basic to intermediate level understanding of
- Legislative and/or budget process
- Advocacy, grassroots organizing, and/or social change campaigns
- Politics and current events
- Strong follow up and organizational skills, detail oriented, able to work successfully in a virtual
environment.
- Analytical and strategic thinker. Excellent writing, editing, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Fluency in Microsoft Office and tools such as Zoom, Slack, and Google Suite.
- Undergraduate degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy, Communications, or
related discipline. Experience in social services and/or early care and education (service or policy)
may be substituted for education.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Knowledge and/or experience in:
- Advocacy or lobbying
- Planning advocacy actions
- Digital organizing and communications campaigns to influence governmental stakeholders
- Legislative tracking tools, processes, and cycles (U.S., California, and/or local)
- Analyzing and summarizing legislation and regulations
- Public sector budgets and funding streams, especially pertaining to child care and social
services
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@rrnetwork.org that highlights your experience and
strengths. We also want to know what attracted you to this position, what motivates you, and your work
style.
Optional: Writing sample(s) such as a policy summary, policy-related call to action material, or other relevant
work product.
The California Child Care Resource & Referral Network is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $54,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Public Policy: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Francisco, CA 94102