Associate, Advocacy

Thanks for your interest in Success Academy! Running the largest, fastest-growing, and highest-performing network of public charter schools in New York City takes a village - families, children, teachers, staff and faculty, advocates and supporters alike. We would love to welcome you to our community! We work tirelessly every day to ensure each child in NYC has access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education regardless of zip code or economic status. When you join SA, you play a part in giving every student who walks through the doors of one of our 53 schools in NYC a fair shot at reaching his or her potential.

Job Description

Associate, Advocacy

We're redefining what's possible in public education. We set out to tackle this education crisis with a groundbreaking school design that delivers a rigorous, whole child education to students from all backgrounds. Today, as the fastest growing, highest-performing charter school network in New York State, our network of 49 K-12 schools outperforms every district in the state, proving irrefutably that all children are capable of excellence.

• Carry out a strategic plan to advance elected official and community group engagement for your respective borough
• Responsible for grassroots organizing of parents in close collaboration with school staff
• Create and manage a directory of dedicated parent advocates for key moments
• Execute key administrative functions for schools in your portfolio, including visits with elected officials, parent leadership meetings, and other events, as needed for external affairs campaigns.

• You have 1-4 years of full-time work experience in events, project management and/or program administration
• Exhibit a can-do attitude, high standard for excellence, sophisticated communication style, exceptional attention to detail, and a good sense of humor.
• Communicate with grace and precision with a wide variety of external constituents;
• Thrive on feedback in a high-pressure environment with a desire to learn and grow in a mission-driven environment.
• Enjoy taking projects from concept to execution
• Have a strong interest in education reform and/or politics
• Exude professionalism, providing exceptional customer service, and creating a welcoming, positive environment for all staff and parents who participate in the program.
• Be available to work occasional evenings and mornings, as necessary
• You are ready for a challenging job but one that is very rewarding and teaches you many important skills.
• Bilingual is a plus.