Date Posted:
May 13, 2026
Position Title:
Vice President, K-12 Education Policy
Office/Company:
Center for American Progress
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-06535
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
$140,000–$168,000 per annum
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
American Progress is seeking a Vice President of K-12 Education Policy to work toward generating pragmatic and progressive new policy ideas advancing K-12 education reform in the United States.Provide day-to-day management of the K-12 Education Policy team, develop new K-12 education policy ideas, advance the K-12 Education Policy team’s mission by raising funds and cultivating donor relationships, and work with policy teams to set the strategic direction of the K-12 Education Policy team.Master’s degree or equivalent in training and experience, at least 10 years of professional experience in education policy or other relevant field, experience managing a team and fundraising, demonstrated excellence in research, writing, communication, and analysis.
Responsibilities:
• Provide day-to-day management of the K-12 Education Policy team
• Develop new K-12 education policy ideas
• Advance the K-12 Education Policy team’s mission by raising funds and cultivating donor relationships
• Work with policy teams to set the strategic direction of the K-12 Education Policy team
• Maintain relationships between the K-12 Education Policy team and other American Progress teams
• Represent and promote American Progress’ K-12 Education Policy team with policy decision-makers, the public, media, and other outside groups and individuals
Qualifications:
• Master’s degree or equivalent in training and experience
• At least 10 years of professional experience in education policy or other relevant field
• Experience managing a team and fundraising
• Demonstrated excellence in research, writing, communication, and analysis
• Demonstrated detailed knowledge and understanding of K-12 education policy, including federal education programs
• Demonstrated ability to develop new policy ideas that promote educational opportunity and equity
Instructions:
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Other:
American Progress operates two separate nonprofit organizations to maximize the progressive agenda: the Center for American Progress and the Center for American Progress Action Fund.
