Regional Field Organizers for StudentsFirst - Multiple positions, flexible locations!
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StudentsFirst is a comprehensive and uncompromising national movement
to build upon, connect, and accelerate reforms that defend the
interests of America’s students. Specifically, the organization will
articulate a gold standard for education reform, based on the best
evidence on what works in teacher professionalism, student choice, and
system-wide accountability. We will provide tools and services to
local leaders who want to implement change and we will build a
membership movement with a national voice. We will deploy resources
to defend students’ interests with litigation, mobilization, advocacy
and direct political activity. Fighters for reform will know that
they are not fighting alone. Our organization’s Founder and CEO is
Michelle Rhee, former Chancellor of DC Public Schools.
Position
Regional organizers are the face of StudentsFirst in communities
across the country. They are critical to StudentsFirst’s efforts to
build a strong grassroots voice within the movement to put students
first and transform public education.
This position is based in multiple regions (Northeast, Southwest, Mid-
Atlantic) of the country and requires significant travel.
Responsibilities:
Regional Organizers build networks amongst members and community
leaders, recruit new members, and foster strong, engaged member bases
within the regional area. Within each assigned region, Regional Field
Organizers are those who engage with, educate, and nurture the
StudentsFirst membership, connecting the members at the local level to
state action and to the StudentsFirst national agenda.
Specific Responsibilities
· Build networks of members, community based organizations, and local
leaders, to be a part of the movement, locally and nationwide
· Foster and develop a sense of community and shared identity within
membership in the assigned regional area
· Plan and host events in collaboration with local leaders to recruit
new members (i.e.: advocacy trainings, policy discussions, get-
together events, panel discussions, etc.)
· Maintain and produce regular reports about member recruitment and
engagement efforts
· Under the direction of the StudentsFirst Director of Outreach,
communicate all policy positions of the StudentsFirst agenda related
to national, state and local issues clearly to local leaders and
members in the assigned regional area
· Maintain accurate financial records/expense reports regarding
authorized reimbursements and mileage reports
Requirements Include:
· Strong interpersonal skills
· Excellent research and writing skills
· Proven track record showing an ability to motivate and influence
others and connect with communities
· Ability to manage many tasks simultaneously
· Experience field organizing for a political campaign
· Experience desirable but not required with any of the following:
o Event planning, local fundraising, mobilizing
volunteers, and canvassing for a political campaign or issue
· Familiarity with the structure of political campaigns and
familiarity with campaign technology
· Experience managing staff and/or volunteers
· Own a vehicle or other mode of transportation
· Willing and able to work and travel irregular hours (weekend and
evenings may be required).
· Demonstrated written and verbal competency in Spanish and English
preferred
Equal Opportunity
StudentsFirst is an equal opportunity employer. Background and
reference checks are conducted on all prospective new hires.
Compensation
Salary is competitive and commensurate with proven performance.
Location
This position is based in multiple regions (Northeast, Southwest,
Mid-
Atlantic) of the country and requires significant travel.
Application Process
The application process will include a resume review, phone
interview,
project and in-person interviews. To be considered for the position,
please submit your resume and a cover letter via our website
www.studentsfirst.org under “Jobs at StudentsFirst”, with cover
letters addressed to Hiring Manager.