Title: Student Advocacy Manager
Location: Memphis, TN
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Are you passionate about education? Campaign for School Equity, a leading non-profit advocacy organization in Memphis is looking for a Student Advocacy manager to join its growing team.
About CSE: Campaign for School Equity (CSE) aims to ensure that all children, especially those of color, and families have access to high quality education choices by uniting communities of clergy, parents, and students to raise their voices to create effective change.
Responsibilities:
The student advocacy manager will report to the executive director, and work primarily with a team of Memphis organizers. This position involves advancing CSE's mission by actively organizing, educating, and empowering students to support equity in schools. To achieve that end, specific responsibilities include:
Assist in the design, and implementation of the Students for School Equity program
Develop and implement grassroots advocacy plans for our various focus areas
Maintain and strengthen relationships with community, and partner organizations
Work to develop events strategy to engage local stakeholders
Manage logistics, planning and communication for all events
Working with coalition partners to execute partner events as needed
Work directly with our communications teams to support social media as needed
Qualifications: The ideal candidate would have 3-5 years of relevant organizing and advocacy experience, including managing volunteers and subordinates. In addition, the candidate must be highly organized and have exceptional project management skills. He/she should be a self-starter and able to meet deadlines with little supervision and oversight. This role requires an in-depth knowledge and passion for the Memphis education landscape and education reform. The candidate must demonstrate strong writing, research, problem solving, and analytical skills. Finally, the candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills and exhibit the ability to cultivate and manage community and stakeholder relationships. The candidate must possess a valid state driver's license. Other Qualifications include:
Bachelor's degree; Candidates with significant work experience may be considered
Strong interpersonal skills as a collaborator, coach and facilitator
Strong quantitative and analytical skills
Effective communication and writing skills
Organizational and project management competency
Understanding of local education landscape
How to apply: Please send a cover letter and resume outlining your skills and experience for the Student Advocacy Manager position to jobs@campaignforschoolequity.
Campaign for School Equity is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.
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