Associate Director – Government Relations

Calbright College

. Support Calbright College’s government relations team and help lead state advocacy strategies and legislative priorities .

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeSacramento • California • United StatesSenior💰 $137,586 - $151,715 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in government relations and legislative advocacy, with a strong understanding of California's legislative process and budget cycle. Proven ability to develop and execute advocacy strategies while building relationships with key stakeholders in higher education and workforce development.

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Government Relations ExperienceLegislative Advocacy Strategy DevelopmentCalifornia Legislative Process KnowledgeWorkforce Development Policy ExpertiseStakeholder Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Legislative AnalysisBudget AdvocacyPolicy MonitoringDrafting Legislation ProposalsCoalition Management

Soft Skills

Professional CommunicationOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCollaborative Work

Tools & Technologies

G SuiteSlackVideo ConferencingAsana

Industry Keywords

Public PolicyHigher EducationWorkforce DevelopmentCalifornia State GovernmentDirect Lobbying Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Calbright College’s government relations team and help lead state advocacy strategies and legislative priorities
Manage the development, execution, and evaluation of state advocacy strategy, including legislative priorities, regulatory engagement, and budget advocacy
Monitor, analyze, and report on state legislative, regulatory, and budget proposals related to higher education, workforce development, and technology policy
Update the Vice President of Government Relations on emerging policy threats and opportunities
Anticipate legislative and regulatory developments and position Calbright to shape policy outcomes
Draft sponsored-legislation proposals and recommendations on amendments
Support opinion editorials, podcasts, media appearances, panels, and related initiatives with Communications and Marketing teams
Develop and maintain legislative tracking and stakeholder-mapping systems
Represent Calbright before the California Legislature, Office of the Governor, regulatory agencies, and statewide coalitions
Perform other related duties supporting the position’s objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Relevant bachelor’s degree
Five or more years of professional experience in government relations, legislative affairs, or public policy in California
At least five years of experience working for or directly lobbying elected officials and government agencies
Professional experience working directly on California legislative or budget policies or processes
Five or more years of experience working with workforce development programs, initiatives, and/or coalitions
Demonstrated experience developing and executing legislative advocacy strategies
Knowledge of California state government, legislative process, budget cycle, and public higher education systems
Knowledge of direct lobbying practices, legislative strategy development, and coalition management in Sacramento
Experience working with contract lobbyists at state and federal levels
Experience with higher education and workforce development policy issues
Experience with G Suite, Slack, video conferencing, and Asana
Ability to build relationships with elected officials, legislative staff, regulatory agency officials, and coalition partners
Ability to communicate professionally in oral and written formats, including testimony, presentations, and lobbying meetings
Ability to organize work, manage time, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects
Ability to analyze complex legislative, regulatory, and budget documents
Ability to prepare written memos to executive leadership
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Ability to comply with mandated reporter requirements under California law and Calbright College policies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid/primarily remote work arrangement
Administrative offices in Sacramento available for use
Reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities
Inclusive and diverse work environment
Online and digital communication tools provided/used for remote work