Coordinator, Office of the Executive Director at Leadership for Educational Equity

[colleen...@educationalequity.org]

Apply online at LEE's website: https://educationalequity.org/careers/coordinator-office-executive-director-0

Position: Coordinator, Office of the Executive Director

Position Location: New York City

Travel Requirements:  ~10%

About Leadership for Educational Equity
Leadership for Educational Equity (LEE) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan leadership development organization dedicated to developing its members’ potential to ensure every child has the opportunity to receive an outstanding education.

Our kids and communities need more leaders who believe that educational inequity is a solvable problem.  We believe that when our members are organized and reach positions of leadership, they’ll serve as a transformative force for students, communities and the broader movement for educational equity.

LEE is a diverse team of passionate and talented individuals committed to making a difference.  We are a high-growth, results-oriented organization that operates in an entrepreneurial environment deeply invested in continuous improvement.  If you would like to become part of our team and join the fight for educational equity, or if you would simply like to learn more about what we do, please visit http://educationalequity.org/careers.

Position Summary
Leadership for Educational Equity (LEE) seeks a Coordinator to support the Office of the Executive Director.  The Coordinator, Office of the Executive Director (OED) will report to the Chief of Staff and support administration, communications and special projects for the OED team.  This role is an excellent opportunity for individuals who possess strong organizational and writing skills and have project management experience.  Strong candidates will hold a deep commitment to issues of public education, electoral politics, civic engagement and data.  Additionally, this role provides many opportunities to hone professional skills, build knowledge, and gain unique perspectives by working alongside ambitious colleagues and dynamic senior leaders in a mission-driven organization. 
 
This role requires exceptional attention to detail, and an ability to create systems and document best practices to ensure we are constantly learning, improving, and developing ways to work more efficiently.  The Coordinator needs to exercise strong judgment in responding to questions, trouble-shooting problems, and flagging issues for other team members as needed.  Finally, the Coordinator will need to successfully build and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including other staff at LEE, our members, Teach For America staff, and other partner organizations.

Responsibilities:

• Managing calendars, booking travel, and reconciling expense reports for senior leadership
• Supporting priority projects and owning project work streams for organizational impact
• Serving as first point of contact for team, managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Developing and enhancing organizational systems to ensure team productivity and effectiveness
• Conducting research to drive new team projects and initiatives
• Drafting communications and materials for internal and external audiences
• Providing project and logistical support for organization-wide projects and events
• Serving as office liaison in New York office  
• Building critical thinking and problem solving skills

Minimum qualifications:

• Passion for our mission and vision
• Bachelor’s degree (in political science or other social science)
• Minimum 2 years experience
• Experience managing relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple urgent and competing priorities
• Exemplary organizational skills and attention to detail
• Exceptional writing and research skills
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Proactive and entrepreneurial spirit, both independently and on a team
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, high-volume, results-oriented environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint and Word
• Sense of humor

Preferred qualifications:

• Previous experience in political campaigning, research or grantwriting
• Demonstrated commitment to issues of public education, electoral politics, civic engagement and data
• Graphic design skills

Benefits and Salary
Salary for this position is competitive and depends on prior experience.  In addition, a comprehensive benefits package is included.

An Equal-Opportunity Employer with a Commitment to Diversity
Leadership for Educational Equity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as an organization committed to diversity and the perspective of all voices, we consider applicants equally of race, gender, color, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability, political affiliation and national origin. We reasonably accommodate staff members and/or applicants with disabilities, provided they are otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job.

Affirmative action-equal opportunity employer.

The statements in this description represent typical elements, criteria, and general work performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the job.