Policy and Advocacy Specialist

After School Matters

18 days ago

Chicago, IL

Hybrid

Full Time

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About this role

The Policy and Advocacy Specialist at After School Matters coordinates government relations and advocacy initiatives at multiple levels of government. They support projects and events, serve as a policy expert, manage relationships with key stakeholders, and supervise a team to advance the organization's policy goals. The role involves strategy, research, legislative tracking, and project management within the youth development and out-of-school time sectors.

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About After School Matters

afterschoolmatters.org

After School Matters is a Chicago-based nonprofit that runs after-school and summer programs to help teens discover passions and build skills for life beyond high school. It offers hands-on learning across arts, communications, STEM, sports and career-focused internships and apprenticeships, including paid work-based learning opportunities. Serving thousands of Chicago teens each year, the organization partners with schools, community groups and corporate sponsors to expand access, support postsecondary pathways, and prepare young people for careers and civic life.