The Vice President, External Affairs oversees NSTA’s portfolio of advocacy, communications, marketing, competitions, and external partnerships.  The individual has direct responsibility for legislative affairs and partnership and manages a team that implements media relations, public affairs, communications and marketing. This individual will lead our work developing and maintaining relationships with key constituents externally. This positions reports to the Executive Director and is part of the leadership team, which directs NSTA’s strategy. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Policy, Advocacy and Legislative Affairs– 40% Monitor and analyze policy and legislation affecting science and STEM education at the federal level and develop NSTA position(s) and re