Head of Government Relations - Remote

Overview

Wonderschool is seeking a Head of Government Relations who is passionate about contributing to our mission to transform the child care landscape through public policy advocacy and operationalizing Wonderschool’s state government relations strategy.

In Short

• Lead government relations function and define policy positions.
• Build relationships with government stakeholders and industry associations.
• Demonstrate operational and managerial excellence.
• Create systems to implement policy positions affecting childcare.
• Manage relations with external consultancies and trade associations.
• Design engagement strategies with policymakers across states.
• Prepare testimony and messaging documents for governmental audiences.
• Identify events for engagement with public sector leaders.
• Develop talking points and presentation materials for external communications.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in government relations or public policy.
• Demonstrated legislative wins to advance business priorities.
• Track record of effective advocacy with government authorities.
• Experience in hiring and managing State consultants.
• Ability to translate vision into operational plans.
• Success in managing complex projects with senior stakeholders.
• Must be located in the Bay Area and available in SF at least 3 days a week.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package with health coverage.
• Wifi and wellness reimbursements for employees.
• Flexible PTO, paid holidays, and mental wellness days.
• Highly competitive parental leave policies.
• An autonomous workplace prioritizing health and wellness.