Senior Manager, Policy and Public Affairs
WaabiFull Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
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Required skills include a strong understanding of government relations and lobbying principles, ability to manage and collaborate with multiple teams, proactive and resourceful problem-solving, comfort with proactive and reactive work including fire drills, independent strategic thinking, and an operational mindset.
Primer focuses on revolutionizing K-12 education by empowering educators to launch microschools, believing that world-class education should be accessible to all American families, with a proactive, operational approach combining legislative work and reactive problem-solving.
A strong candidate has a strong understanding of government relations and lobbying, can manage multiple teams, is a proactive problem-solver comfortable with fire drills, thinks strategically without relying on external experts, and has an operational mindset to deliver tangible results.
Personalized K-8 education through Microschools
Primer provides personalized educational experiences through its Microschools, which are small, community-based institutions for K-8 students. These Microschools allow children to learn at their own pace and explore their interests, focusing on individual creativity and original thinking rather than a standardized curriculum. Unlike traditional schools, Primer emphasizes a flexible and tailored approach to education, catering to families seeking alternatives to conventional systems. The company actively involves parents in the educational process, fostering a collaborative environment. Primer operates on a tuition-based model but offers personalized payment plans and financial aid to ensure accessibility for a wider range of families. The goal is to create a more engaging and effective learning experience for children.