iring immediately: Community Education Organizers for a 4-week Public Charter School awareness program

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Change takes people power

New York City Public Charter Schools provide free public education opportunities to over 114,000 students across all five boroughs. They operate in high-need neighborhoods, where families have limited public school options-- over 76% of Public Charter School families are economically disadvantaged. Charter Schools are free, independently run public schools that are able to innovate in their classroom structures, curriculum, and teaching methods. In return, they’re held to higher standards of accountability. Between 2015-16 and 2016-17, NYC charter students made the largest gains in both math and english language arts across the state. 47,800 students remain on wait lists for space in New York City Public Charter Schools.

Community Education Organizers will build community awareness of Public Charter School opportunities at the grassroots level through a combination of person-to-person contact and grass tops outreach. Organizers will use a combination of methods to spread the word about education options for young students in their given neighborhood. Successful Organizers will be dynamic individuals demonstrating a range of professional skills and an excitement and passion for change. S/he will be passionate about building people-powered, community-driven change.

Job Description

Responsibilities
Establish and strengthen relationships with families in the community by knocking on doors, and talking with individuals about public education opportunities
Conduct outreach to organizations in the community to spread the word about public education opportunities
Develop additional methods of outreach and draft communications
Track results and map communities to chart outreach pathways and facilitate connecting families with public education opportunities
Why Apply?

You should apply if you want to…
Make a real difference in the lives of students in low-income and communities of color by helping them connect with successful existing public education opportunities
Empower parents to make a difference in the lives of their families
Develop your community organizing and grassroots mobilization skills
Qualifications
Passion for providing quality education for all families
Excellent communication skills
Organized and self-managing
Strong work ethic
“Go for it” attitude with the flexibility to take on any situation
Requirements
Spanish language skills strongly preferred
Command of Microsoft Office and database programs

To apply

This is a full-time salaried position lasting four weeks. Salary based upon experience.

Send resume & cover letter to progressive...@gmail.com