Senior Director of Public Partnerships & Policy Job at LAâ€™s BEST Expanded Learning (Los Angeles)

Senior Director of Public Partnerships & Policy

LAâ€™s BEST Expanded Learning

Location:
United States , Los Angeles

Category:
Public Relations

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

113785.00 - 182055.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Reporting to the President & CEO, the Senior Director of Public Partnerships & Policy plays a pivotal role in advancing the mission of LA’s BEST by spearheading relationship development, advocacy initiatives, and policy research. This position involves building and maintaining strategic partnerships with government entities and advocacy organizations to secure public funds and advocate for policies beneficial to LA’s BEST and its beneficiaries. The Senior Director of Public Partnerships & Policy is also responsible for monitoring legislative and policy developments, conducting research on relevant trends, and synthesizing findings to inform advocacy strategies. Collaborating closely with internal teams, the Senior Director of Public Partnerships & Policy will help drive communication efforts to position LA’s BEST as a thought leader in the expanded learning field while fostering a culture of collaboration and partnership both internally and externally.

Job Responsibility:

Developing and nurturing relationships with local, county, state, and federal entities, including the City of Los Angeles, the County of Los Angeles, LAUSD, state agencies and legislative offices, and federal departments and elected officials, along with key department heads and senior leadership within each public agency
Serving as a primary liaison between LA’s BEST and public institutions, advocacy organizations, and partner organizations
Supporting the President & CEO in maintaining and strengthening relationships with government and elected officials
Leading efforts to influence statewide coalition work and collaborating with key stakeholders to advance policy initiatives and achieve common goals
Collaborating with key stakeholders to identify and pursue public funding opportunities
Maintaining relationships with public agencies and stakeholders to secure ongoing financial support
Advocating for policies and funding that align with LA’s BEST’s goals and mission
Collaborating with other youth development organizations to enhance advocacy efforts
Participating in coalitions, task forces, and working groups to advance shared advocacy goals
Fostering a culture of deep collaboration and partnership both internally and externally
Monitoring legislative and policy developments at the local, state, and federal levels that impact LA’s BEST
Leveraging policy knowledge to inform internal strategy, finance, and operational decisions
Researching and analyzing relevant policies and funding opportunities
Researching and identifying new opportunities for public funding
Synthesizing research findings to inform advocacy strategies
Conducting ongoing research related to trends and issues impacting the fields of expanded learning and youth development
Providing recommendations to the President & CEO for strategic planning
Collaborating with the President & CEO to develop and execute strategies that position them as a thought leader in expanded learning
Partnering with the Marketing & Communications department to create and disseminate communications content and collateral to support policy and advocacy efforts
Collaborating with the Director of Marketing & Communications to ensure messaging aligns with advocacy goals
Positioning LA’s BEST as a thought leader in the field of expanded learning
Sharing knowledge and insights with internal stakeholders and external partners

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in public policy, public administration, political science, international relations, or a related field is required
graduate degree is highly preferred
A minimum of 8-10 years of experience in public policy, government relations, advocacy, or community organizing is required, with a proven track record of building and maintaining strategic partnerships and advocating for policies at the local, state, and federal levels
Demonstrated ability to develop and nurture relationships with government entities, advocacy organizations, funders, and partner organizations to advance organizational goals and mission
Proficiency in advocating for policies and funding that align with organizational goals, as well as monitoring legislative and policy developments at multiple levels of government
Strong research and writing skills, including the ability to conduct policy research, analyze trends, synthesize findings, and translate research into actionable advocacy strategies
Understanding of financial principles and strategies to secure ongoing financial support for programs and initiatives, including experience in identifying and pursuing public funding opportunities
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including the ability to effectively communicate complex policy issues to diverse audiences and support the creation and distribution of communications content and collateral
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, external partners, and coalitions to identify funding opportunities and enhance advocacy efforts

What we offer:

Employer-paid medical, dental, & vision insurance for employees
life insurance
short-term and long-term disability coverage
401(k) retirement plan with an employer match after six months of continuous employment
paid time off

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 20, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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Senior Director of Public Partnerships & Policy

LAâ€™s BEST Expanded Learning

Location:
United States , Los Angeles

Category:
Public Relations

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 20, 2026

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