Senior Director of Partnerships & Advocacy

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Senior Director of Partnerships & Advocacy National Programs Team: Location: Remote, or Hybrid if within 30 miles of Providence, RI Position Type: Exempt, Full-time: Travel Requirements: 20% Travel: Start Date: ASAP: Reports to: Vice President, National Programs and External Affairs ROLE OVERVIEW: Democrats for Education Reform (DFER) and its partner organizations, Education Reform Now (ERN) and Education Reform Now Advocacy (ERNA), are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Director of Partnerships and Advocacy to lead high-impact national and state-level initiatives that advance educational opportunity for families across the country—especially low-income families and families of color. This is a leadership role designed to grow over time. The Senior Director of Partnerships & Advocacy will initially focus with urgency and full investment on the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC)—a transformative and time-sensitive opportunity to expand available education dollars for families in states across the country. With 36 states holding gubernatorial elections in 2026, the window to build political will and secure FSTC opt-in commitments is immediate and consequential. Success in...