Full-Time

Director of State Government Affairs

Posted on 1/15/2025

Code

Code

201-500 employees

Non-profit promoting computer science education

Compensation Overview

$97k - $108kAnnually

Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

Remote in USA

Candidates must be located in the United States.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Legal Consulting
Consulting
Required Skills
Public Speaking
Requirements
  • Experience in working directly with legislators and governors’ education advisors
  • Solid understanding of the legislative process or policy development process within state education authorities
  • Demonstrated ability to work across political parties and ideologies
  • At least a Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree desired
  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 30% of the time
  • Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
  • Be located in the United States
  • Pass a pre-employment background check
  • Be willing to travel a minimum of two times per year for team events
Responsibilities
  • Develop and lead campaigns and state-based coalitions in states that you are responsible for
  • Develop and update policy positions
  • Speak publicly at events, including testimony before state authorities and interviews with the media
  • Communicate policy agenda to various audiences (stakeholder groups, legislators, Governors and staff, educators, media, etc.), tailoring messaging for each
  • Develop relationships with institutions of higher education that are building a K-12 computer science teacher pipeline
  • Craft, coordinate and lead policy-related events with policy makers and/or partner organizations
  • Develop and maintain relationships with the computer science community including educators, leaders, corporate partners, and non-profits with shared goals
  • Create and manage grassroots support for policy-related efforts
  • Coordinate state policy efforts internally and with partners
Desired Qualifications
  • 5-8+ years of experience in government relations/advocacy/policy development in education, preferably at the state level
  • Expertise in and/or knowledge of computer science or technology education
  • Background or experience in lobbying, working as a legislative staff member and/or working in the Executive Branch

Code.org focuses on increasing access to computer science education for students across the United States. The organization provides resources, curriculum, and training for teachers to help them integrate coding into their classrooms. Code.org's platform offers interactive coding lessons and activities that engage students in learning programming skills. Unlike many other educational organizations, Code.org specifically targets the inclusion of computer science as a fundamental part of the school curriculum, advocating for its importance alongside traditional STEM subjects. The ultimate goal of Code.org is to ensure that every student has the opportunity to learn coding, preparing them for future careers in technology.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$56.3M

Headquarters

Seattle, Washington

Founded

2012

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased focus on AI-driven tools enhances personalized learning experiences for students.
  • Growing interest in STEAM provides opportunities for interdisciplinary curriculum development.
  • Expansion of remote learning models increases demand for Code.org's online resources.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from free coding platforms could dilute Code.org's market share.
  • Rapid technological changes may render current curriculum offerings obsolete, requiring constant updates.
  • Over-reliance on corporate partnerships poses risks if terms change or partnerships end.

What makes Code unique

  • Code.org integrates arts with STEM, creating interdisciplinary curricula for broader student appeal.
  • Partnerships with major platforms like Schoology and Canvas enhance accessibility to their curriculum.
  • Unique initiatives like 'Hour of Code' connect coding with students' everyday passions.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Paid Vacation

401(k) Retirement Plan

Professional Development Budget

Company News

News Journal
Mar 7th, 2025
New National Campaign Aims to Inspire More Girls to Pursue Computer Science and AI

SEATTLE, March 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Code.org has announced the launch of Computer Science is Everything (CSiE), the first-ever national campaign to increase enrollment among high school girls in computer science courses.

Spectrum Campus
Dec 12th, 2024
Spectrum Institute Partners with Code.org to Expand Computer Science Education Across Sri Lankan Schools

Spectrum Institute of Science & Technology (SIST) is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Code.org, the leading non-profit organization dedicated to expanding computer science education globally.

TechCrunch
Dec 4th, 2024
AWS pledges $100M in cloud credits to help education organizations build learning tools

Code.org rolled out a new tool for computer science teachers as part of this program that is essentially an AI teaching assistant.

PR Newswire
Nov 18th, 2024
Code.Org Unveils New Hour Of Code Activities, Inviting Students To See The Magic Behind Music, Gaming, And Innovation

Exciting partnerships with Amazon, Minecraft Education, Paramount Pictures, and Scratch inspire students to connect coding with their everyday passions. SEATTLE, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Code.org is thrilled to announce this year's lineup for the Hour of Code, offering students around the world unique opportunities to explore how computer science powers their favorite activities. With this year's theme, "Make the Invisible Visible," new activities lift the curtain on coding's hidden role in music, movies, and gaming, transforming these beloved experiences into hands-on learning. This year's Hour of Code includes interactive activities such as Code.org's Music Lab: Jam Session supported by Amazon as well as activities from Minecraft Education, Paramount Pictures, Scratch, and more, inviting students to experience the magic of coding firsthand. Hour of Code will take place during the annual Computer Science Education Week on December 9-15

The Weekly Journal
Oct 11th, 2024
Shakira promotes technological education with Code.org and Amazon

Singer Shakira, through her foundation 'Pies Descalzos', has joined Code.org and Amazon in an initiative to promote digital skills education among Spanish-speaking young people around the world.

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