Manager, Policy & Coalition Strategy

Manager, Policy & Coalition Strategy GENERATION CITIZEN Part-time Location :

• Rhode Island ABOUT US Generation Citizen offers tools for the rising generation to build civic skills and make America the inclusive multi-racial democracy that we need.
• We are transforming how civics is taught by providing equity-rooted, real-world civic education, which helps students understand exactly how governments function and how they can make a difference in the system.
• Through hands-on civic education, legislative advocacy and coalition building, and youth leadership development, we teach young people how to have a voice and become active citizens in their communities.
• GC is a national nonprofit ensuring every student receives effective civic education.
• As lead partner of the Rhode Island Civic Learning Coalition (RICLC), GC provides administrative leadership and coordinates coalition activities to drive systemic change in civic education across Rhode Island.
• The Rhode Island Civic Learning Coalition is a multiracial, multigenerational, and nonpartisan coalition committed to ensuring all Rhode Islanders—especially young people and those marginalized from our democratic system—have equitable access to high-quality civic learning.
• Founded in 2021, RICLC unites nonprofits, community groups, educators, youth, and public institutions around a shared vision of democracy in which all people are empowered, included, and heard.
• POSITION OVERVIEW The Manager, Policy & Coalition Strategy will manage the day-to-day operations of a three-year, catalytic grant to advance equitable civic education across Rhode Island.
• This role reports to the New England Executive Director.
• They will coordinate complex projects, facilitate diverse stakeholder groups, and track measurable outcomes in legislative advocacy, educator support, and youth engagement while maintaining rigorous attention to grant compliance, data tracking, and continuous improvement.
• This is an exceptional opportunity to play a role in shaping Rhode Island's civic education landscape and contribute to a national model for equitable, youth-centered civic learning.
• This is a temporary part-time role associated with a grant for the period from January 2026 to December 2028.
• The Manager, Policy & Coalition Strategy works 24 hours a week at a rate of $32 an hour.
• This may include some weekends and evenings.  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Project Leadership & Grant Oversight (35%) Serve as the primary operational liaison with the grantors in coordination with the Executive Director.
• Support the Executive Director in ensuring compliance with grant requirements, including narrative and financial reporting.  Track budget execution across three years, tracking expenditures against approved allocations, and providing regular reports to the Executive Director.
• Develop and maintain detailed project work plans aligned with the three-year implementation timeline.

Coordinate activities across three strategic priorities :

The position requires access to reliable transportation throughout the state.  HOW TO APPLY Complete the application and ensure you attach a resume and cover letter.

As we make decisions about compensation, we are guided by the following values :

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for this position, and we welcome their applications.