Mastery Schools · 3 months ago
Camden Parent and Community Organizer
Camden, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$58K/yr - $73K/yr
3+ years expMastery Charter Schools is dedicated to providing high-quality education and empowering families. The Camden Parent and Community Organizer is responsible for building Parent Action Teams, conducting outreach to recruit parent leaders, and organizing local actions to support school choice and parent power in Camden and Trenton.
EducationHigher EducationSecondary Education
Responsibilities
Build Parent Action Teams in all Mastery Schools of Camden
Conduct outreach and recruit parent leaders through active weekly presence across all schools
Build parent and school leader relationships through ongoing one-on-one meetings
Organize regular Parent Action Team meetings at each school
Confirm Parent Action Team representation at all Mastery Parent Action Team meetings
Work collaboratively with principals and school leaders on issues, school tours with elected officials, and parent action team meetings
Organize parent action teams to host regular school-based tours and meetings with elected officials, police and city agencies who represent each school in an effort to build relationships and advocate on behalf of Mastery Schools of Camden and its families
Organize effective local actions
Through the Parent Action Teams, support and train parent leaders to define, take action and win on issues in support of our schools, families and surrounding neighborhoods
Develop parent leadership through strategic planning and action
Build and work in coalition with community partners when appropriate
Contribute to Mastery Schools strategies to grow influence and impact change in Camden and Trenton
Develop a deep understanding of Mastery Schools mission and values, strategic plan, and history
Develop a deep understanding of the Camden and Trenton political and educational landscape
Develop relationships with community leaders, educational and political influencers, and grassroots agents in support of deepening Mastery Schools of Camden’s presence and influence in the City
Manage projects and campaigns efficiently and effectively
Maintain accurate records and enter data into relevant databases and dashboards in a timely manner
Research and analyze issues to produce action plans and timelines
Utilize available data effectively
Work collaboratively and effectively with organizing team, school leadership teams, and colleagues throughout Mastery and bring problem-solving, creativity, and flexibility to every challenge
Produce regular reports on tangible wins, parent engagement, parent action team actions, and external meeting summaries
Qualification
Required
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Strong leadership skills and a demonstrated capacity to produce results
Team player who is a self-motivated 'go-getter' with the ability to lead and motivate others
Curiosity in people's stories and the ability to listen and learn from a wide and diverse range of people
Commitment to educational equity and excellence for all students
Knowledge of public education, charter schools, and political landscape highly desirable
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Able to record detailed and accurate meeting notes and enter records into databases in a timely manner
Strong oral and written communication skills
Excellent problem solver and creative and strategic thinker
Flexible and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities
Self-awareness with the ability to reflect and adapt to diverse environments
Cultural competency and experience working with families from diverse ethnic and class backgrounds
Minimum three (3) years of professional experience in organizing, politics, community relations, education, business development, social services or relevant field
Bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred
Must be bilingual in Spanish and English
Ability to physically perform the essential duties of the role as outlined above, and to work in the environmental conditions required, such as: traveling to network campuses; monitoring and interacting with students, in-person facilitation of trainings, etc
Position requires regular local &/or regional travel to Mastery and other sites
Must have valid driver's license and vehicle
Availability for evening and weekend meetings and events, approximately 10% of total work time
Preferred
Experience with grassroots field organizing, including experience in political or issues campaigns, or leading a field organizing team a plus
Company
Mastery Schools
Mastery Schools gets full access to technology, including laptops and home internet connection, to aid their learning.
1001-5000 employees
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