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Advocacy Consultant, Coalition for Responsible Home Education

The Coalition for Responsible Home Education empowers homeschooled children by educating the public and advocating for child-centered, evidence-based policy and practices for families and professionals. Celebrating our eleventh anniversary in 2024, CRHE is the only organization run by homeschool alumni that advocates for homeschooled children. Advocacy has been a central part of CRHE’s work since our inception, including contributions to legislative reform of homeschooling in multiple states.

CRHE seeks to hire an experienced advocacy professional on a consultancy basis for 5 hours of advocacy work per week during the 2025 state legislative sessions (roughly January-May, with potential for occasional hours during the rest of the year). Working under the direction of the Executive Director, the Advocacy Consultant will collaborate on a strategy to promote CRHE’s model legislation, the Make Homeschool Safe Act, and will track and respond to state-level legislation that impacts homeschooled children and families.

CRHE is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse, inclusive working environment for all employees and volunteers. Persons of color, persons with disabilities, women, LGBTQ+, and members of other historically underprivileged groups are encouraged to apply. Individuals with lived experience as homeschool alumni are especially strong candidates for this position.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Advocating for CRHE’s interests at the state legislative level, and promote CRHE’s public policy initiatives, including the Make Homeschool Safe Act
• Influence elected officials and decision-makers through strategic lobbying efforts, coalition building, and effective communication in key targeted states across the country 
• In collaboration with the executive director, build and maintain a strong network of contacts and relationships within the legislative and policy-making spheres
• Monitor legislative and regulatory activities, identifying potential risks or opportunities that may impact homeschooled children
• Coordinate and participate in remote meetings, hearings, and other events to advocate for our interests 
• Collaborate with internal teams to provide guidance and updates on relevant legislative matters

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, or related field
• Experience in policy advocacy and legislative processes, especially with state legislatures
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and remotely
• Comfort with CRHE’s mission, vision, and policy recommendations: https://responsiblehomeschooling.org/advocacy/lawmakers/policy-recommendations/.

LOCATION:
CRHE is a virtual office and all employees are fully remote. There is a possibility of limited employer-funded travel for advocacy purposes (1-2 times per year).

TIME COMMITMENT:
5 hours/week from January-May 2025; occasional hours possible during the rest of the year. Possibility of renewal for 2026.

COMPENSATION:
Hourly rate negotiable and commensurate with experience.

START DATE:
Immediately

HOW TO APPLY:
Submit a resume and a brief letter of interest to execdirector@responsiblehomeschooling.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.