Date Posted:
November 9, 2026
Position Title:
Legislative Advocate
Office/Company:
California Teachers Association (CTA)
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-13944
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Location:
Sacramento, CA
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Description:
The California Teachers Association (CTA) is one of California’s largest and most dynamic labor unions. The Governmental Relations Department influences state legislation and agencies, and coordinates with the National Education Association on advocacy with the federal government. Knowledge of and experience with union organizing campaigns; an ability to build strong support for CTA goals; and a deep commitment to the labor movement and public education are paramount. As part of the CTA legislative team, the successful applicant will provide detailed information and expert analysis on complex issues on behalf of California’s public schools and our members. The Legislative Advocate will have an exceptional ability to influence public policy and help organize membership participation in assessing and supporting CTA’s advocacy with state government.
Responsibilities:
• Act as a legislative and regulatory representative for the CTA.
• Prepare supportive data, rationale and testimony for appearances before committees of the legislature and governmental agencies and/or boards.
• Interpret and build support for the CTA legislative and regulatory program through oral and written communication with legislative committees, government agencies, individual legislators, CTA members and lay and professional groups.
• Work cooperatively with other organizations and their representatives to build support for the CTA legislative and regulatory program.
• Work with appropriate CTA Regions/Departments, CTA State Council committees, other committees, and CTA chapters as assigned.
• Coordinate programs such as CTA’s liaison program regarding State Agencies, Boards, et al and other assigned governmental relations and CTA programs.
• Build relationships between CTA, labor unions, lawmakers, community organizations, and other advocacy groups that are beneficial to CTA’s objectives.
• Stay informed about legislative priorities, economic forecasts, and policy changes that impact state budget negotiations.
• Coordinate communications of departments efforts with leaders and staff involved in assigned projects.
• Coordinate appropriate training programs for CTA statewide and regional conferences, the member lobby program, and volunteers involved in assigned projects.
• Maintain effective communications with all involved parties of interest regarding a continuous evaluation of assigned projects and programs.
• Consolidate and prepare reports on assigned projects and programs.
Qualifications:
Instructions:
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CTA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; we encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. CTA is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical or mental disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.
