Policy And Advocacy Manager

Summary
The Policy and Advocacy Manager will support the Child Care Action Council’s effort to build a high quality child care system with well qualified staff that are representative of the children in care. The position will work closely with Child Care Aware of Washington (CCA of WA) staff to carry out a state-wide universal access/living wages campaign for workers in the child care and early learning industry.
Reports to: Executive Director
Office Location:Olympia, WA
Status:Non-Exempt, 25 hours per week to start.
Applicant review process will begin 12/21/2023, open until filled.
Duties
General Regional Grassroots Mobilization:Staff the regional work of the universal access/living wages campaign for workers in the child care and early learning industry and serve as part on CCA of WA’s grassroots statewide coordination team.
Build a regional Provider Mobilization Cohort to support the universal access/living wages campaign. Recruit/retain provider cohort(s) with at least 10 active child care educators and support them in carrying out advocacy related work

Build a regional Parent MobilizationCohort to support the universal access/living wages campaign. Create/sustain grassroots advocacy cohort(s) of parents with compelling child care stories to share.
Build a regional Business Mobilization Cohort who will actively support the campaign with community messaging and policymaker engagement.
Requirements
·Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
·Three years of advocacy experience with a nonprofit.
·Proven management capabilities.
·Strong verbal communications skills and demonstrated ability to write clearly and persuasively.
·Demonstrated ability to think strategically and possess thorough understanding of strategic development.
·Strong partnership-building.
·Good computer skills and knowledge of data base programs including.
·This position requires travel within the six counties that CCAC serves and occasional travel out of the region.
·Successfully pass a thorough background check
·Hold a current, valid driver’s license
·Have reliable personal transportation and vehicle liability insurance.
. Have proof of Covid 19 vaccination.
Benefits
Health insurance (80% employer paid,) dental and vision are provided starting the 1st day of the month following hire.Employer paid (403B) retirement plan, paid sick, vacation and holidays provided.
Work Remotely
Flexible work from home options available
About Us

Child Care Action Council is a non-profit agency whose mission is to promote and nurture early learning communities where families and children thrive. We have programs to support both childcare providers and families. At a local, regional, and state level, our staff collaborate with a diverse group of individuals and organizations working on behalf of and in partnership with children and their families. Through these relationships, we are better able to address our goals for equity, inclusion and social justice. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse team.

www.ccacwa.org