Education Organizer-Bay Area at Rocketship… · Bay Area

Summary: Rocketship Public Schools is a non-profit network of public elementary charter schools dedicated to transforming education for underserved communities. The Education Organizer will work to develop community leaders in education equity by recruiting, training, and mobilizing parents and community members to advocate for their children's education. Responsibilities: - Recruit, train, and retain parents and community members as leaders in the organizing movement - Conduct ten to fifteen 1:1 relational meetings weekly with current and prospective leaders - Build parents’ knowledge of state and local education systems, governance, and decision-making structures through the PICO Organizing Cycle - Lead parent organizing efforts primarily for charter renewals and other advocacy campaigns as appropriate - Mobilize parents and community stakeholders to participate in civic actions that advance educational equity - Track and maintain records of leader engagement to measure impact - Collaborate with school leaders, staff, and families to align organizing efforts with school and community needs - Hold regular (monthly) meetings with school leaders to share updates, track trends, and align on leader development and campaign goals - Build strong, trust-based relationships with school leaders to ensure effective parent engagement and school-based organizing - Foster relationships with community-based organizations, faith leaders, elected officials, and civic leaders to strengthen advocacy efforts as necessary - Partner with the External Affairs team to stay informed on local and state education politics and develop integrated grassroots–grasstops strategies - Contribute to a positive, high-performance team culture and help the region exceed its organizing goals Required Qualifications: - Verbal and written fluency in Spanish and English is required - The ability to position Rocketship in the policy arena as an agent for positive change through strong communication and strategic skills - Capacity to think strategically and critically about social, economic, cultural, and political issues affecting a community - Demonstrated ability to interact and cultivate support among diverse stakeholders - A results-oriented, goal-driven, team approach to work - The desire to learn and an openness to challenge - A sense of urgency and passion for social justice and equity in education - A commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Strong public speaking, writing, and analytical skills - Experience using Google Apps and a willingness to learn and implement new technology - Ability to work some nights and weekends, as campaigns require - This position requires daily travel between school sites and the Rocketship San Jose & other Network offices. Valid Driver's license and access to vehicle required Preferred Qualifications: - 1+ year experience in community organizing, education reform, or engagement in grassroots movements - Experience managing and/or leading community organizing campaigns and mobilizing support - Experience working with organizations or schools in a diverse community - Familiar with local and/or state politics, education politics & movements - A bachelor's degree Required Skills: Public speaking, Google Apps, Education reform, Grassroots movement engagement, Campaign management, Mobilization, local and state education politics, Stakeholder engagement, Spanish language fluency, English language fluency, Strategic thinking Benefits: Excellent health and wellness benefits, 403b retirement plan, Flexible spending account (FSA), Generous paid time off