State Initiative Associate

• Develop and execute multi-tiered government relations strategies across state, and local levels
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments impacting K–12 education, edtech, and data privacy
• Represent the Cambium Learning Group brands at external events (e.g. conferences), in coalitions, working groups, and public forums
• Build trusted relationships with policymakers, education agencies, school district leaders, and advocacy organizations
• Serve as a liaison between internal teams and external stakeholders to align policy priorities with enterprise business impact goals
• Translate complex policy landscapes into actionable insights for cross-functional teams
• Collaborate with internal teams to shape messaging and positioning around key policy issues
• Contribute to the development of internal systems, processes, and metrics for the government relations function
• Support cross-functional initiatives that elevate our team’s presence and deepen our impact

• 4+ years of experience in government relations, public policy, or advocacy—ideally in education, technology, or public sector strategy
• Deep understanding of K–12 education systems, funding mechanisms, and policy levers
• Proven ability to build relationships across political and ideological lines
• Exceptional communication skills—written, verbal, and strategic
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for serving in the education space
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and building from the ground up
• Experience working at the K-12 educational state, regional and/or local school district level

Familiarity with ESSA, FERPA, IDEA, and other key education policies

• Remote First Work Environment
• Reimbursement to help cover the cost of setting up your home or remote office