Job Description

Policy Manual Consultant

Location: West Sacramento, CA (Hybrid - 3x in-office)

Salary: $68k to $72k

Job Type: Full-Time, Limited-Term (Approx. 2 years)

Schedule:

Hybrid schedule: minimum of three (3) days in-office and two (2) days remote per week. Overnight travel required approximately two times per month for 2–3 consecutive days; frequency may vary.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the creation, editing, and updating of local school district policies and procedures.
• Host in-person workshops to guide district staff through policy development.
• Review and interpret state and federal education laws and regulations to ensure policy compliance.
• Maintain up-to-date sample policy manuals that reflect current laws and best practices.
• Answer questions and offer expert guidance to school districts on policy-related topics.
• Work closely with support staff to tailor policy manuals to each district’s needs.
• Provide technical support to school districts and county education offices.
• Act as a project liaison, helping coordinate activities and keep stakeholders informed.
• Prepare clear and thoughtful presentations and materials on complex policy issues.
• Manage project tasks like scheduling meetings, taking notes, and tracking progress.
• Travel often across California (including overnight trips) for meetings and trainings.
• Represent the organization with professionalism and a commitment to its values.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in education policy, public administration, public policy, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive experience in research or analysis, ideally in education, government, or nonprofit work.
• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills.
• Comfortable presenting detailed information to a range of audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at once.

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