YDEKC is hiring an Advocacy Manger!
Youth Development Executives of King County is working alongside K-12 education and other systems to increase recognition, enhance funding, and advance policies for our sector so that we can best support young people. The Advocacy Manager’s responsibilities are to collaboratively develop and implement the shared advocacy agenda for YDEKC members with leadership from the YDEKC Advocacy Committee, full YDEKC Membership and approved by the board. We engage in advocacy in order to: Speak in a common voice on the cross-cutting issues that affect young people; Build public will to ensure stable funding for high-quality direct service programming; and increase awareness of youth development programs and services so that all children and youth can have their holistic needs met.
If you are a collaborative leader with policy and budget analysis skills, persuasive communications ability and a commitment to equity and improving outcomes for young people, come work for us! Click here for full job announcement. Open until filled. Applications received after January 8th at 5:00 pm may not be reviewed.
The YDEKC Team
Jessica Werner, Executive Director
Sarah Terry, Data & Outcomes
Andrea Lopez-Diaz, Member Engagement & Communications
YOU!, YDEKC Advocacy Manager