*Advocacy, policy development, and partnership focused on increasing outdoor and nature-based learning and engagement across the country*Support for federal advocacy coalitions such as the Outdoor Alliance for Kids, Percent for Place, and the reBuilding America's School Infrastructure Coalition*State-level advocacy coalition building and policy development and tracking*Local-level policy and advocacy support, including public policy and funding development and tracking *Creation of policy briefs, social media, policy updates, talking points, and website information *Public speaking and meeting facilitation

Implementation of Public Policies and Budget Provisos: * Planning and preparation for newly passed legislation and budget provisos* Related research from other localities, states, and countries* Co-creating work teams of internal staff and/or external partners related to policy implementation* Co-design of output tracking and outcome attainment goals and tools* Report writing and product design with internal and/or external communications expertsPublic Policy and Budget Advocacy Support: * Public policy advocacy training and planning * Trainings and tools relating to government processes including policy tracking and implementation* Policy-related issue research, asset mapping, and message development with communications expertsCoalition Building and Group Facilitation:* Staffing support to policy/advocacy-related coalitions and other collaborative efforts* Group facilitation for short-term or long-term collaborative initiatives* Reports and other work products related to coalition and work team/workgroup efforts

*Directed advocacy to legislators, the governor, state and local school board members, local elected officials, and other school administrators*Provided policy strategy for the organization and expanded learning providers throughout the state*Aided in leadership for the organization including overseeing staff, guiding organizational strategy, and fundraising*Collaborated with external organizations, agencies, and business to develop systems that support youth*Wrote policy briefs, social media, blogs, legislative updates, talking points, and website information *Public speaking and meeting facilitation to include conferences and public hearings

* Directed advocacy to policymakers at the state level including the general assembly, governor, and the state board of education * Engaged grasstop and grassroots allies in policy advocacy * Wrote and created policy briefs and grant proposals* Public speaking* Researched evidence-based education data and information pertaining to school operating and capital financing, charter schools, school discipline policy, dropout prevention programs and early childhood development among other issues

* Provided strategic political planning at the state and federal level including congressional lobbying* Communicated priorities, verbally and in writing, to public officials and partner organizations* Connected grasstop and grassroots allies to federal advocacy * Developed the candidate education and gubernatorial transition campaign plan * Managed major grants to several state and national non-profits* Researched relevant policies including congressional budget and policy legislative matters, federal grant proposals, state legislation and budgets, and education policies* Presented at major conferences

* Represented the agency to the legislature during the legislative session* Developed and implemented a campaign to secure funding for the services of the agency* Maintained working knowledge of relevant research, data and policy trends * Maintained positive working relationships and good communication with state and community-based partners* Implemented performance measurements for quality improvements

* Supported legislation on issues including early childhood development, traffic safety measures, state social worker safety, and other district priorities* Lead office management activities including correspondence and directing intern* Served as the communications link between office, government departments and advocacy groups* Prepared the Representative on legislation and for meetings with stakeholders

* Prepared bill analysis and talking points for legislation * Staffed the Human Services Committee for the Representative including Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program, long-term care services and stem cell research* Responded to constituents who have concerns over policies and provide necessary casework* Served as the communications link between the office and advocacy groups on health and human services issues