Georgia Advocacy Coordinator
At IDRA · Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- Full-time
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- Posted
- 21 October 2026
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- 22 October 2026
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Job description
From IDRA’s job post, as they wrote it.
IDRA is a national non-profit organization whose mission is to achieve equal educational opportunity through strong public schools that prepare all students to access and succeed in college.
Description
IDRA seeks a Georgia Advocacy Coordinator based in or near Atlanta, whose primary duties will include:
* Connecting students, families, educators and community leaders to local, state and federal advocacy opportunities through IDRA’s priorities.
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* Collaborating with IDRA’s policy, advocacy and community engagement team and other staff to create and execute state-level advocacy strategies for the organization’s policy priorities. This includes in-person advocacy, coordinating coalition engagement opportunities (e.g., advocacy days), and relationship building at the Georgia State Capitol and other relevant agencies and organizations during and between legislative sessions.
* Developing campaign strategies for and convening, managing and expanding the membership and reach of Georgia Education Justice Coalition (GEJC); coordinating with other organizations and individual stakeholders to engage in training sessions and issue-specific advocacy campaigns; and representing IDRA in Georgia-based and regional-based advocacy coalitions.
* Supporting and developing relationships with other advocacy organizations to execute state-level advocacy campaigns for IDRA’s policy priorities.
* Testifying on behalf of IDRA and/or GEJC before the Georgia General Assembly, state board of education, and relevant state and local agencies and governing bodies.
* Coordinating the IDRA SEEN Model Policy Shop, including working with IDRA staff and partners to produce and disseminate model policy packages.
* Convening and coordinating the IDRA SEEN State Policy Collaborative
* Supporting completion and dissemination of IDRA’s southern education policy agenda.
* Supporting the IDRA Education Policy Fellows program, including by helping to develop and present program curricula.
* Supporting the IDRA Civic Changemakers advocacy program for high school students in the Atlanta area
We seek an individual with a proven track record who shares our views that no child is expendable and that communities must have a voice in the policies that most impact them. Applicants should understand asset-based practices, systemic change, institutional biases and current local, state and federal education policy issues. Applicants must hold a valid driver’s license and be able to transport themselves to and from the Georgia State Capitol.
Compensation
Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application
To apply, submit the following:
* Completed application form
* Letter of interest
* Curriculum vita or resumé
* Contact information for three professional references
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
IDRA is an equal opportunity employer.
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