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About the Company

Organizational Background
Advancement Project California (APCA) champions the struggle for greater equity and opportunity for all,
fostering upward mobility in communities most impacted by economic and racial injustice. We build
alliances and trust, use data-driven policy solutions, create innovative tools and work alongside
communities to ignite social transformation. Rooted in the historic struggle for racial and economic
equality, Advancement Project California envisions a world where all communities have equitable access
to public resources and opportunities to thrive. The California office’s primary programs are Educational
Equity, Equity in Community Investments, and Political Voice

Position Summary
Reporting directly to the Director of Government Relations, the Government Relations Manager
(“Manager”) will represent APCA before the state legislature; develop legislative proposals, analyze state
budget and legislation, statues, regulations, policies; develop political strategy, and do intelligence
gathering. The Manager will also develop, summarize and maintain reports and records including Fair
Political Practice Commission filings (FPPC) and perform related work required in the Sacramento office.
The successful candidate will also be responsible for developing and maintaining contact with members
and staff of the legislature, executive branch, various state departments, and other statewide partners
working in Sacramento.

As assigned by the Government Relations Director, the Manager will assist in coordinating and managing
several aspects of GR processes, including but not limited to, preparing written materials relative to
legislative and budget matters, including bill position correspondence; managing and overseeing bill
tracking; handling Sacramento office related work, legislative deadlines, and managing analytical and
other projects, as needed.
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to
 Serves as one of APCA’s advocates and spokespersons in Sacramento
 Serves as a liaison between the Sacramento and LA offices, including facilitating dialogue between
Sacramento and LA staff to ensure high quality policy development.
 Support the development and implementation of strategic goals set by the Director and APCA
leadership.
 Develops and maintains working relationship with members of the legislature, staff, committees,
executive branch representatives and other partner organizations on subject matters pertaining
to APCA issues.
 Monitors and provides basic analysis of legislation to determine policy and fiscal implications of
key bills highlighted as priorities for APCA.
 Drafts position letters, legislative language and testimony; and represents APCA at various
hearings and meetings.
 Works with other organizations to gain support and/or opposition on issues important to APCA.