Legislative Advocate (State & Federal Programs), Governmental Relations at California School Boards Association Share on X      Print Application Deadline

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Date Posted 10/24/2025 Contact Katie Riordan
Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range
$130,000 - $155,000 Annually Length of Work Year 52 Employment Type Full Time Job Summary Job Summary

Schedule This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with a minimum of three (3) days in-office based out of our West Sacramento office and two (2) days working remotely. Summary We are seeking a Legislative Advocate to join our Governmental Relations team. Reporting to the Chief, Governmental Relations and Legislative Director, the Legislative Advocate will research, analyze and evaluate proposed and current state and federal legislation, regulations and policy issues relevant to California TK-12 public education. This position plays a key role in the development and implementation of the Association’s legislative strategies, representing CSBA’s positions to legislative and agency stakeholders, and serving as a liaison between the Association and state and federal policy makers. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical, communication and advocacy skills, with a passion for education policy and legislative processes, preferably experienced with California TK-12 State and Federal legislation; performs related work as required. If you are a skilled policy advocate with a passion for California public education and legislative affairs, we encourage you to apply and join our team! About CSBA The California School Boards Association is a nonprofit education association representing the governing boards who oversee public school districts and county offices of education. With a membership of nearly 1,000 educational agencies statewide, CSBA brings together school governing boards to advocate for effective policies that advance the education and well-being of the state’s more than 6 million school-age children. CSBA provides policy resources and training to members and represents the statewide interests of public education through legal, political, legislative, community and media advocacy.

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