19 Marketing and Communications jobs

Are you a strategic, data-driven, highly organized and collaborative individual who is passionate about communication? Are you looking for experience in human resources or to advance your HR career? This critical administrative position is heavily involved in electronic communication with our JobSeekers and supports our overall talent services team through talent matching, search design and communication.   ABOUT WORKMONGER WorkMonger is an online service that aims to transform the way organizations and find each other for non-teaching roles in the US education sector. WorkMonger provides a more personalized and expedited hiring process by using a combination of our advanced matching algorithm, technology, and personal expertise. WorkMonger exclusively supports the broader PreK-12 education sector in the United States, including school districts, charter schools, non-profits, technology companies, policy organizations, support organizations, and more.   RESPONSIBILITIES Communications and Customer Engagement: (60%)  Manage the overall digital communication process for sharing opportunities with our pool of 35,000 JobSeekers, including large-scale GMASS campaigns and one-off communication Manage three different inboxes, including high amounts of daily, urgent inbound communication  Solicit feedback from JobSeekers and Employers to ensure we are providing high-quality service Talent Matching and Hiring Support: (30%)  Use our algorithm results and overall JobSeeker pool to match JobSeekers with open opportunities at our Employer partner organizations  Develop and use strong candidate profiles for open roles that impact how we match and source talent for employers  Data and Systems Management: (10%)  Support a culture of productivity and accountability through tracking JobSeeker and Employer milestones Work with team to evaluate JobSeeker and Employer data to improve the WorkMonger matching process and support the further development and refinement of the WorkMonger algorithm   QUALIFICATIONS Primary Qualifications: Experience in the education sector required, experience with talent acquisition preferred  Strong written and oral communication skills required; must be obsessed with clear, timely communication that is grammatically correct and professionally warm A high level of professionalism, customer service orientation and attention to detail required Strong understanding of Excel and GSuite, including but not limited to Google Drive, Docs and Sheets  Additional Qualifications: The ability to manage a diverse workload, competing priorities and deadline-sensitive projects successfully Demonstrated experience in planning, organizing and prioritizing using measurable outcomes Ability to contribute to the development and support of a positive team culture   Personal Characteristics: A belief that every individual is uniquely gifted and has something of value to contribute to society Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with ambiguity  Independent, organized self-starter and problem-solver who takes the initiative to identify and assist in solving problems both within and beyond areas of responsibility Ability to always maintain a professional demeanor and the highest ethical standards Excitement to help scale WorkMonger and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of existing systems   KEY CONSIDERATIONS  Compensation commensurate with experience As a young, small organization, WorkMonger does not yet offer benefits Reports to WorkMonger’s Director of Talent Matching Remote: May live anywhere in the United States This role can be structured full or part time

WorkMonger, an algorithm-enabled talent matching service for the education sector, seeks a dynamic and talented Content Writer to create compelling blog posts, white papers, sales and service enablement materials, webinars, PowerPoints, social media content and web copy. We’re looking for someone who will help us expand our digital footprint and drive more value through online content. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record of producing pieces that increase engagement and drive leads. This position requires a high level of creativity, as well as the ability to use data-driven insights to write better material. The successful candidate should also be detail-oriented and committed to meeting tight deadlines. Preference will be given to those with experience in the education sector, a strong writing portfolio, a bachelor’s degree and relevant work experience. Responsibilities: Manage the full-cycle development of four long-form (3,000+ Word) blog posts per month focused on both our JobSeeker and Employer audiences as well as our two media properties (WorkMonger and TrulyHired). Create content marketing campaigns to drive employer leads and JobSeeker enrollment. Use SEO best practices in writing to generate traffic to our sites. Regularly produce various content types, including email, social media posts, blogs and white papers. Actively manage and promote our blog, as well as pitch articles to relevant third-party platforms. Edit content produced by other members of the team. Analyze content marketing metrics and makes changes as needed. Collaborate with the entire WorkMonger team to create innovative content ideas. Research education sector job seeking and employment topics (combining online sources, interviews, and studies). Write clear marketing copy to promote our products/services. Prepare well-structured drafts. Proofread and edit blog posts before publication. Submit work to editors and reviewers for input and approval. Coordinate with marketing and design teams to illustrate articles. Conduct simple keyword research and use SEO guidelines to increase web traffic. Promote content on social media. Identify stakeholder needs and gaps in our content and recommend new topics. Ensure all-around consistency (style, fonts, images and tone). Update website content as needed. Requirements: Four year degree required. Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism or a related field preferred. Experience in the education sector and/or educational equity strongly preferred. Knowledge of digital marketing tactics, including SEO, email marketing and web analytics. Excellent writing skills, as well as the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively. The ability to consistently meet tight deadlines. At least two years of experience writing for a B2B and B2C audience. Proven work experience as a Content Writer, Copywriter, or similar role. Portfolio of published articles. Experience doing research using multiple sources. Familiarity with web publications. Excellent writing and editing skills in English. Hands-on experience with Content Management Systems (e.g. WordPress). Ability to manage and direct the editorial workflow. Additional Qualifications: The ability to manage a diverse workload, competing priorities and deadline sensitive projects. A commitment to setting and meeting long-term & short-term goals. Demonstrated experience in planning, organizing and prioritizing using measurable outcomes. Ability to contribute to the development and support of a positive team culture. A deep commitment to shared success. A high level of professionalism, customer service orientation and attention to detail. A desire to innovate and support an entrepreneurial organization. Ability to adapt, think critically, and work in a constantly-evolving environment. Technical expertise in Microsoft Office Suite/GSuite and cloud-based systems. Personal Characteristics: A deep passion and commitment to making a positive impact in the world. A belief that every individual is uniquely gifted and has something of value to contribute to society. An excitement at the opportunity to build WorkMonger and help scale our impact. Hard working, enthusiastic team player with a “can do” attitude and a willingness to roll up their sleeves and do whatever it takes to support organization priorities. Independent, organized self-starter and problem-solver who takes initiative to identify and assist in resolving problems, both within and beyond areas of direct responsibility. Ability to maintain a professional demeanor, positive attitude and the highest ethical standards at all times, especially during high-pressure periods. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with ambiguity and shifts in scope of duties. Willingness to occasionally travel for in-person team meetings 1-2 times per year. Overview of WorkMonger: WorkMonger  is an online, profile-driven, algorithm-enabled, matching service for hiring or seeking non-teacher positions in the broader PreK-12 education sector. Our goal is to enable better, faster, cheaper hires than alternative hiring solutions and to become the dominant hiring tool and service in the social sector. WorkMonger serves all types of organizations in the education sector, including public charter schools, school districts, education non-profit organizations, education foundations, education support organizations, education technology companies, state education agencies, and more. WorkMonger serves talent of all levels (entry-level to C-level) across a variety of non-classroom-based functions, including academic roles (principals/school leaders, instructional coaches, curriculum design, etc.) and non-academic roles (finance, operations, data, talent, marketing, strategy, fundraising, etc.). Location, Compensation, and Key Considerations This Position is Remote/Virtual: You may live anywhere in the United States. This role is part-time (20 Hours Per Week). Compensation for this role is between $15,000 and $20,000 depending on experience. As a young, small organization, WorkMonger does not yet offer benefits. This role reports to WorkMonger’s Director of Marketing Candidate must have access to a laptop, high-speed internet, phone service, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities • Assist the Chief Strategy and Development Officer in the  planning, coordination, and preparation of state grant applications and budgets, including Title I, Title II, School Improvement Grant, and other state and federal grants. • Execute with exceptional fidelity PLA’s proven resource allocation process. • Ensure grant budgets are aligned with network ’s strategic plan, and in compliance with all state and federal requirements. • Write applications for competitive government grant opportunities. • Research, identify and qualify funding opportunities from government sources. • Develop a deep understanding of the PLA platform to ensure integrity and quality of applications and budgets. • Coordinate efforts with internal departments and outside agencies to effectively secure and renew state and federal funds. • Ensure timely submission of projects, amendments, reports, etc. • Assist with the preparation for partner/donor site visits. • Provide technical assistance for key stakeholders as assigned. • Remain up-to-date on changing laws and requirements. • Willingness and ability to work some evenings and weekends. • Light travel to training, conferences and meetings as required. • Perform all assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner. Qualifications • Bachelor or higher degree from an accredited university, with a preference for the following major/minors: Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Accounting or other business-related field. • 2+ years of Professional Experience working in K-12 or non-profits, with a demonstrated commitment to PLA’s mission and the communities we serve. • Superior writing, research and project management skills; grant writing experience a plus. • Ability to develop, maintain, and analyze budgets. • Knowledge of federal and state grant guidelines. Proficiency in interpreting federal law and state rules. • High proficiency with Excel. Knowledge of productivity software including but not limited to Word, spreadsheets, and web-based applications. • Must be able to simultaneously execute multiple assignments with quality and follow through on all aspects of the position. • Adhere to the highest ethical standards. Demonstrate empathetic disposition and good judgment. • Capacity to listen to management direction and solicit feedback to improve performance. • Dependability, humility, sense of humor, and strong commitment to PLA’s mission and the communities we serve. Home Office The Grant Writer is a remote, home office position. A quiet working environment with high-speed internet is required . Employees supply their own cell phone and computer . Please note that only candidates capable of working in the US Pacific and Mountain  Time Zones are currently considered .

WorkMonger, an algorithm enabled talent matching service for the education sector, seeks a dynamic and detail-oriented, remote marketing associate to help lead our content, email, and social strategy. Responsibilities: Develop a weekly Leaders in Education newsletter to be distributed to over 65k users and own the open and engagement metrics for the newsletter. Create a monthly Hiring in Education newsletter focused on employer needs and pain points and own the associated open and engagement metrics. Brainstorm and outline two to four blog posts/topics per month to direct outsourced writers. Edit, revise, and customize content produced by writers for our brand voice. Create and author marketing collateral for sales enablement including special promotions and campaigns. Create and design email templates using templating software (BEE Free). Author one webinar per month including the associated visuals and PowerPoint accompaniment. Manage and exert ownership over the totality of our marketing lists and databases. Responsible for managing the in-house email system (Sendy). Develop the content for one to two infographics per month that will be designed by our graphic designer. Record and host one to two podcast interviews/episodes per month and promote the podcast(s) across our distribution channels. Own our social media channels including content development, distribution, measurement, and strategy across all of our social properties. Curate, research, collect, and annotate external content for use and promotion across channels, including the weekly and monthly newsletters as well as social media. Provide support to the Director of Marketing as required. Co-create thought leadership content with the CEO and other members of the WorkMonger team Serve as a thought partner in all parts of WorkMonger’s strategy. Other responsibilities as assigned. Requirements: Four year degree required. 1-3 years of marketing experience. Knowledge of social media strategy and measurement 1-2 years experience developing content for an inbound marketing and associated SEO content strategy. Technical mindset and willingness to learn new technologies. Image editing competencies. Either basic Photoshop skills or Canva experience. Understanding of layer based design concepts preferred. Strong written and oral communication skills. Passion for, and experience with, social media and marketing. Additional Qualifications: The ability to manage a diverse workload, competing priorities and deadline sensitive projects. A commitment to setting and meeting long-term & short-term goals. Demonstrated experience in planning, organizing and prioritizing using measurable outcomes. Strong knowledge of marketing strategy, social media engagement strategy, brand management, and external communications. Ability to contribute to the development and support of a positive team culture. A deep commitment to shared success. A high level of professionalism, customer service orientation and attention to detail. A desire to innovate and support an entrepreneurial organization. Ability to adapt, think critically, and work in a constantly-evolving environment. Technical expertise in Microsoft Office Suite/GSuite, cloud-based systems and database management. Personal Characteristics: A deep passion and commitment to making a positive impact in the world. A belief that every individual is uniquely gifted and has something of value to contribute to society. An excitement at the opportunity to build WorkMonger and help scale our impact. Hard working, enthusiastic team player with a “can do” attitude and a willingness to roll up their sleeves and do whatever it takes to support organization priorities. Independent, organized self-starter and problem-solver who takes initiative to identify and assist in resolving problems, both within and beyond areas of direct responsibility. Ability to maintain a professional demeanor, positive attitude and the highest ethical standards at all times, especially during high-pressure periods. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with ambiguity and shifts in scope of duties. Willingness to occasionally travel for in-person team meetings 1-2 times per year. Overview of WorkMonger: WorkMonger  is an online, profile-driven, algorithm-enabled, matching service for hiring or seeking non-teacher positions in the broader PreK-12 education sector. Our goal is to enable better, faster, cheaper hires than alternative hiring solutions and to become the dominant hiring tool and service in the social sector. WorkMonger serves all types of organizations in the education sector, including public charter schools, school districts, education non-profit organizations, education foundations, education support organizations, education technology companies, state education agencies, and more. WorkMonger serves talent of all levels (entry-level to C-level) across a variety of non-classroom-based functions, including academic roles (principals/school leaders, instructional coaches, curriculum design, etc.) and non-academic roles (finance, operations, data, talent, marketing, strategy, fundraising, etc.). Location, Compensation, and Key Considerations: This Position is Remote/Virtual: You may live anywhere in the United States. This role is full-time (40 Hours Per Week). Compensation for this role is between $28,000 and $32,000 depending on experience. As a young, small organization, WorkMonger does not yet offer benefits. This role reports to WorkMonger’s Director of Marketing Candidate must have access to a laptop, high-speed internet, phone service, and Microsoft Office.

Talent Recruitment Coordinator  DSST Public Schools (DSST) seeks a Talent Recruitment Coordinator to join one of the leading charter school organizations in Colorado. DSST Public Schools’ mission is to transform urban public education by eliminating educational inequity and preparing all students for success in college and the 21st century.     Overview of Position: Our Talent Acquisition Team manages the recruitment, hiring, matriculation and more for all 15 of our schools in order to find the highest quality, mission aligned staff members to join DSST. As we continue to grow and expand our impact at DSST Public Schools, we know that our people are the most important levers for our student success. The Talent Recruiter will travel locally and occasionally nationally to find, cultivate, and invest a talented and diverse pool of teachers, leaders, and staff members. The Talent Recruiter will join a dynamic team that is pushing innovation in attracting talent and is constantly working to find the best people to work for our students and communities.     Does this sound like you? The Talent Recruitment Coordinator will have strong organization and customer service skills, a team player mindset, be willing to take initiative, own projects, and be self-directed and collaborative to support the rest of the Talent Acquisition Team.   Essential Functions: Sourcing, Marketing, and Brand Awareness Develop and manage a marketing and social media plan for ‘Sourcing’ (identify and track) a diverse and competitive pipeline of prospects as potential applicants by conducting research and using resources of professional networks. Manage external job boards and university job postings to fill pipelines for targeted roles. Support in the design of all recruitment marketing materials (physical and virtual). Support in the design of all prospect and candidate promotional items. Build brand awareness locally and nationally. Execute one on one prospect meetings both on the phone and in person with prospects from the pipeline. Develop tailored individual communication based on audience in order to invest prospects into applying to join DSST Public Schools. Conduct outreach to all prospects Manage network referral campaigns Work closely with the Marketing and Communications team for external postings and brand content Event Management Support in the planning and execution of 5-7 high impact events each year. Support in the planning and execution 2-3 high impact virtual events each year. Plan, support, and execute School Visits across the network. Represent DSST Public Schools at all Career Fairs, Networking Events, and Hiring Fairs. Support network-wide DSST Public Schools events. Manage event logistics for self and Hiring Team. Manage travel logistics for self and Hiring Team   Data and Systems Management  Manage recruitment applicant data within our Applicant Tracking System. This includes (but is not limited to) tracking touchpoints, follow ups, search engine optimization, effectiveness of different recruitment strategies, postings, pipeline health, pipeline growth, job posting system, referral system, etc. Identifies trends and recommends remedies. CRM (customer relationship management) Subject Matter Expert Owns reporting for Source to Hire data   Job Requirements :  DSST Public Schools seeks candidates with strong character, passion for excellence and a relentless commitment to student achievement.    Bachelor's Degree required from accredited university 1-3 years of professional experience in recruiting, social media, or similar field Experience with a variety of social media platforms  Teaching or Education experience is strongly preferred. Experience working with database programs and software preferred (e.g. Microsoft Excel, Google, Outlook, Hubspot, Workday Recruiting) Excellent interpersonal communication (written and verbal) Ability to influence and motivate others to action. Ability to travel locally and nationally (10 times per year)   Classification : Exempt Reports to : Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition   Compensation and Benefits:  DSST Public Schools is committed to providing our staff with benefit offerings that empower each of our employees to make the choices that best meet their individualized and personal needs while also keeping cost in mind. DSST Benefit highlights include:   Medical Plans offered through Aetna $0 employee cost option! Annual Health Savings account (HSA) gift from DSST Public Schools Dental Plans and Vision through Aetna Whole Health Employee Assistance and Counseling Support 401 (k) retirement plan with 5% annual gift from DSST regardless of personal contribution FMLA effective immediately (6 weeks paid, 6 weeks unpaid) Access to additional discounts through our benefit partners exclusively for DSST staff   Competencies : Commitment to Equity We believe that if we actively commit to equitable and inclusive practices aligned to our mission and values, our students and staff will achieve at high levels. Commitment to Continuous Growth We believe that if we foster our own growth mindsets, our students and staff will develop a commitment to continuous improvement and thus maximize their potential. Commitment to Healthy Team We believe that if we commit to modeling and fostering healthy teams, our students and staff will achieve a collective success that surpasses that of the individuals Drives to Results We believe if we strategically develop systems and people with a driven sense of urgency and focus on results, our students and staff will achieve ambitious goals.   Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching throughout the day. The employee must lift and/or move items up to 30 pounds. The employee must have sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. DSST Public Schools proudly values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. Denver School of Science and Technology does not exclude participation in, deny benefits to or discriminate on the basis of, ethnicity, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. (Protected Classes).   DSST Public Schools does not unlawfully discriminate against a member of a Protected Class in admission or access to, or terms and conditions of employment, or in its programs and activities. DSST Public Schools shall operate as an equal opportunity employer and will provide and safeguard the opportunity for all persons to seek, obtain, hold and advance in employment within the district without discrimination. The District shall actively promote the full realization of equal employment opportunity through a positive, aggressive, continuing affirmative action program. Further, DSST Public Schools affirms the rights of all Protected Classes to be free from intimidation, discrimination, physical harm and/or harassment. DSST Public Schools shall inform students, parents, employees and the general public each school year that the educational programs, activities and employment opportunities offered by the district are offered without regard to ethnicity, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability. The announcement shall also include the name/title, address and telephone number of the person designated to coordinate Title IX and Section 504 and ADA compliance activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the School's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact the Assistant Superintendent or Human Resources. 

The Education Trust–West seeks a Director of Communications to advance the organization’s ambitious agenda to expose and eradicate injustices and inequities in California schools, colleges, and systems of education. Managing the Communications Department and reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Director of Communications will work alongside Ed Trust–West’s P-12 and higher education research, policy, and practice teams to develop and execute communications strategies that advance the organization’s advocacy goals. ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION The Education Trust–West works for educational justice and the high academic achievement of all students at all levels, pre-K through college. We expose educational injustices and inequities that separate students of color, English learners, and low-income students from their peers, and we identify and advocate for the strategies that will forever close equity gaps. We work alongside P-12 schools, districts and institutions of higher education to understand and evaluate the effectiveness of strategies intended to reduce and eliminate racial equity gaps. We use lessons learned in these efforts, together with unflinching data analysis, to drive a state and national conversation about how schools, from pre-kindergarten to universities, can better serve students of color, English learners, and low-income students. To learn more, please visit www.edtrustwest.org . MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES The Director of Communications’ responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Organizational Leadership and Management Collaborate across teams and with leaders to oversee and develop the editing and design process of ETW external materials in print, digital, and live mediums – including reports and associated collateral, opinion pieces, blogs, press releases, official statements, and external presentations Supervise Communications team members (1-3 people) as well as external contractors Provide media and communications training and support to key ETW staff and partners Strategic Communications Develop and implement short- and long-term multi-platform communications plans aligned with the ETW’s brand as part of advocacy campaigns Oversee the organization’s social and digital media strategy, and leverage multi-media platforms to maximize the impact of our advocacy efforts Develop and implement metrics to track the level of engagement of ETW’s network and to test the effectiveness of communications activities Ensure ETW brand identity and ETW voice through writing and editing a variety of materials Review written pieces from other teams and edit for clarity and brand alignment Contribute to grant reports and foundation proposals Relationships with Media Build and nurture relationships with journalists, opinion leaders, and a broad range of education stakeholders to help advance the mission and efforts of the organization Oversee the development and placement of news stories, op-eds, press statements, in key print and online media outlets to increase ETW’s visibility as a leader in the educational justice movement QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE At least 8 of experience in communications in an education policy, political, or advocacy setting Undergraduate degree required, Master’s degree in related field preferred Experience managing staff to their full potential Robust racial justice lens Demonstrated ability to plan effectively but maintain flexibility to handle the unexpected and to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment Outstanding writing/editing and verbal communications skills Diplomatic communication and strong presentation ability Exceptional organizational skills with an eye for detail Strong computer skills; proficient or advanced skills in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), high level of comfort with social media and related software Fluency in writing and speaking in Spanish is a plus COMPENSATION Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.  The Education Trust-West offers a comprehensive benefits package. APPLICATION PROCESS Please provide an engaging cover letter, resume, and two previously written writing samples, similar to an ETW product to be considered for this position. In the file name, please write the name of the position you are applying for and your last name: e.g. “DirectorOfCommunications_Salazar” https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=9e2312b5-b5bd-498a-975d-1e1c12aead82&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=296809&source=CC3&lang=en_US   The Education Trust–West is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.

Reporting to the Senior Managing Director of External Affairs, the External Affairs Director is a strategic leader who helps position City Year in the community and with public officials to help build awareness of our work and garner support. As a public-private partnership, City Year relies on the investment of the public sector and this role helps to maintain current funding and support building new funding streams. The ideal candidate cares deeply about addressing systemic inequities in education, is knowledgeable about the political landscape in Los Angeles and California and can represent City Year powerfully in community spaces. City Year values and continuously works to build an equitable and inclusive culture where diverse people feel they belong Job Description Government Relations Develop and execute a strategy to engage elected officials in our work Schedule and run site visits with elected officials and key staff members Secure officials to participate in City Year signature events & service days Advocacy Partner with the public affairs firm to advise, outline action steps, and support strategy execution to secure state funding on City Year’s behalf Attend meetings, locally and in Sacramento, to educate decision makers about City Year’s value proposition, role in the communities we serve, and impact Support management of a statewide City Year coalition with leadership from San Jose and Sacramento including coordinating meetings and developing agendas Partner with City Year nationally on enacting the organization’s policy platform, developing a deep understanding of the platform and working to operationalize it in Los Angeles and California Policy Track national, state and local education policy that may have impact on our work Staff Executive Director and Managing Directors by preparing memos and sharing information to ensure team is current on key issues School District Relations Liaise with leadership of Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and Inglewood Unified, as appropriate, to ensure strong ongoing partnerships Support the drafting and execution of contracting processes at both partner districts Collaborate with City Year’s national District Engagement department to enact best practices in LA-area schools Explore additional school district partnerships in greater LA area Community Engagement Collaborate with Senior Community Engagement Manager (SCEM) to deepen City Year’s presence and reputation in communities where we serve Manage and support Senior Community Engagement Manager to meet performance and professional development goals With SCEM, identify and represent City Year at key community coalitions, convenings, working groups, etc. that advance student outcomes and our impact in Los Angeles Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree in Education, Policy, or Business Administration preferred. Minimum of 5 years of community or government relations experience, including at least 1-2 years of leadership experience in community service, education, or youth development.  Fluency in the educational landscape, as well as the ability to advise on strategic planning.  Knowledge of the Los Angeles area’s community & educational organizations. MS Excel experience, and MS Word and PowerPoint proficiency is required. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Occasional travel required. AmeriCorps/City Year alumni are encouraged to apply. Additional Qualities Needed: In order to succeed in this role, an applicant must have the following competencies: Data informed decision making – demonstrated track record in using data to inform practice. Data presentation – demonstrated ability to present data and results for a variety of audiences. Outstanding project planning skills and strong attention to detail – capacity to imagine, plan and implement. Strategic thinker – demonstrated track record of developing and improving systems. Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills. Compensation and Benefits Full time employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits for full time employees include health insurance with Flexible Spending Account, paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, 401K, and more. City Year is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including persons with disabilities and veterans.

City Year is seeking an experienced Senior Insights Manager who can oversee and support all Insights work for the national Marketing and Communications department (MarComm). You will develop business questions in partnership with key stakeholders across the organization, plan an agenda for the year, and execute the research and analysis to yield relevant, actionable and timely insights. You will manage one employee (Insights Manager) and collaborate with other members of the MarComm team as well as with other departments. RESPONSIBILITIES   In this role you will work closely with the Vice President of Marketing to help the organization continually evolve and socialize a deeper understanding of City Year’s key audiences and stakeholders (prospective AmeriCorps members, individual donors, etc.). You will lead in designing, programming, reporting and analyzing annual surveys (e.g. Brand Tracker, Invited AmeriCorps Member surveys, Alumni survey, etc.). You will also write discussion guides and conduct interviews/focus groups and synthesize responses into meaningful takeaways.    We work with quantitative and qualitative data at City Year so you will evaluate both types of data sets to identify insights. For example, you will create and End-of-Year report on all Recruitment and Admissions lead data (quantitative) to track funnel performance and identify opportunities to improve MarComm tactics and content. You will also evaluate open-ended responses from the AmeriCorps Member Experience surveys (with support from Insights Manager) to derive insights on how that impacts MarComm. In addition to primary research we conduct internally, you will also identify secondary research resources to help answer some questions (e.g. report out on trends with the 17-25 year old potential AmeriCorps Member segment).  You will create PowerPoint presentations and Power BI reports in collaboration with the Insights Manager and present the information to various audiences. You will partner with other departments on cross-functional projects, analyzing internal data to answer key questions quickly and efficiently  QUALIFICATIONS   3-5 years of work experience highly preferred  Ability to lead a team effectively and mentor others Advanced knowledge of primary and secondary market research methodologies and data synthesis Highly skilled at reviewing and analyzing large and complex data sets to yield insights Experience with MS Office, statistical analysis software, and creating visualizationsusing Microsoft Power BI, Tableau or similar software Familiarity with business systems like Marketo and Salesforce and/or digital tools like Google Adwords, Google Analytics, Facebook Buisiness/Ads Manager Excellent communication skills Creativve and independent problem solving skills and ability to manage numerous priorities in a dynamic environment  Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively on a team A demonstrated connection to the mission, values and long term goals of City Year Compensation and Benefits Full time employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits for full time employees include health insurance with Flexible Spending Account, paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, 401K, and more. City Year is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including persons with disabilities and veterans.

City Year is seeking a National Corporate Partnerships Manager, a strong and thoughtful relationship-builder leading growth of City Year’s emerging corporate funders and existing national partners to support our mission to enable students succeed. You will have the opportunity to lead on an initial portfolio of partnerships that will focus on workforce development and college & career readiness. This role will have a direct impact on our ability to support our mission to get and keep students on track to graduation across the country. Responsibilities In this role, you will ensure that we meet our strategic objective of engaging companies in the education and national service agenda by building and maintaining integrated partnerships that advance the goals of both City Year and the partnering company.  As an engaging communicator and project manager, you’ll serve as the main relationship lead for a portfolio of national corporate partnerships by proactively assessing stakeholder needs and going above and beyond to ensure partnership satisfaction.  You’ll hold regular check-ins, deliver reports and guide the strategic growth of those partnerships. You will be responsible for collaborating with various City Year departments (e.g., Communications, Marketing, Program Design, etc.), senior leadership and staff at our 29 City Year sites across the country to manage, activate partnership elements and grow our corporate partnerships – an excellent opportunity to learn about all facets of the organization and build strong working and collaborative relationships. You’ll coach our sites on key corporate partner initiatives and provide information and resources to assist their work locally. In addition, you will gather data and impact stories and collaborate with our Marketing and Communications team to support the communications strategies (e.g., social media, blogs, etc.) to showcase the impact of our partnership and demonstrate a return on investment to our partners. A life-long learner, you will be curious and eager to understand all you can about the corporate partners you work with. You’ll be a passionate advocate for the responsibility and opportunity that companies have to positively impact the communities in which they operate. And as you quickly build rapport with your portfolio of corporate partners, you’ll identify opportunities to inspire and grow those relationships into larger, multi-year commitments that invest in the success of our City Year AmeriCorps Members and the students, schools and communities that they serve. Your outcomes will include: 1) Successfully managing a portfolio of corporate partnerships for this current fiscal year, delivering on all elements of our agreements with them and reporting back to the companies about the return on their partnership investment. Communicate with partners regularly via calls, emails and in-person visits keeping them up to date on partnership activities Lead on the internal strategies, communication and coordination of activity across departments including Communications, Impact, leadership, etc. to ensure alignment and effective execution of partnership initiatives 2) Generating renewed and increased commitments from current and potential corporate partners for the following fiscal year. Working with a team of colleagues that support the partner relationship, develop and deliver on a plan to cultivate each of your partners over the course of the year Continuously seek to better understand your partner companies’ business and corporate responsibility goals, strategies, programs, measurement, etc. so that you can proactively bring new ideas and opportunities for them to increase the return on their partnership with City Year. 3) Providing ongoing communication and effective coaching to engage and support site development teams in driving corporate partnership success. Communicate with City Year site staff to ensure sites can successfully activate key national partner initiatives by outlining clear objectives, facilitating best practice sharing and helping to overcome challenges Assist with increased site funding opportunities where possible with national partners (e.g. facilitating introductions to new sites, supporting asks for increased funding for currently supported sites, etc.) 4) Supporting corporate revenue strategies and tactics that enable continued growth of corporate partner investment in City Year’s long-term impact Partner with experts in our programming to identify future investment opportunities in College & Career Readiness pilots and related efforts Develop a template for pilot sites to use in soliciting additional local sponsorship support for their college and career readiness activities Continue to cultivate partnerships that support City Year’s policy initiatives like the Voices for National Service Business Council and Friends of National Service Awards What You Bring Competency and desire to learn and grow in diversity, equity, inclusivity, and belonging work Strong relationship building skills; it is easy for you to make connections with diverse groups and individuals, you invest in getting to know and understand people and you build trust quickly and authentically Strong communication skills; you can communicate in a persuasive way to a wide variety of audiences; you creatively story tell and connect to people’s passions and purpose Desire and ability to work with diverse groups of young adults in a fast-paced entrepreneurial team environment Experience in the corporate responsibility, account management, sales, philanthropy, or nonprofit sector for 2+ years preferred Experience managing a pipeline via a prospect database; Salesforce a plus Strong and efficient use of Microsoft Office Desire to learn; you may demonstrate strength in the above areas but must also be willing and eager to continue to be a life-long learner A deep sense of commitment to our organizational values Compensation and Benefits Full time employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits for full time employees include health insurance with Flexible Spending Account, paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, 401K, and more. City Year is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including persons with disabilities and veterans.

City Year Boston is seeking an Individual Giving Director who will lead efforts to secure financial support from individuals and families in the Boston area as well as manage the Individual Giving team. The Individual Giving Director partners with Site Leadership and the Development team to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward individual donors and family foundations. The Individual Giving Director will focus on building the overall individual donor base to raise increased resources, and ultimately, serve more students in Boston. This position reports to the Managing Director of Resource Development & Marketing and manages two Individual Giving Managers. The Individual Giving Director will work collaboratively with the Major Gifts Officer, Executive Director and the Development & Communications team to raise the profile of City Year Boston and our individual giving programs and work seamlessly with the Major Gifts Officer to cultivate, solicit and steward a robust pipeline of Red Jacket Society prospects. Responsibilities Donor Acquisition Strategy: Create and implement a strategic plan for identifying and cultivating new individual donors, with a goal of securing $8M in total individual/family foundation support at scale. Take lead on soliciting leadership gifts and multi-year investments and collaborate with corporate team to leverage individual support from corporate partners. Donor Recognition and Ongoing Engagement: Ensure proper and timely recognition of donors and ongoing stewardship. With support of Development Operations team, maintain accurate records and donor information in database. Events:  Lead the individual giving team to leverage City Year Boston events to increase individual giving, such as the specialty breakfasts, gala fundraiser, service days, and school visits.  Oversee the Gala Committee to maximize attendance and revenue of CYB’s annual gala. Senior Staff and Volunteer Partnership:  Staff lead for Seven Generations Board to engage volunteers in raising visibility and resources for CYB.  Leverage the Executive Director, other senior City Year staff locally and nationally, and the City Year Boston Board and Development Committee to deepen and solidify individual donor relationships. Community Representation:  Represent City Year at corporate and community functions to establish and deepen potential and current donor relationships. Additional Individual Donor Activities:  Manage and support Individual Giving Managers to execute fundraising events and manage portfolios; lead the Annual Fund/Appeal and implement other new and innovative strategies to raise more revenue. Donor Management/Revenue Generation: Work closely with the Development team and Site Board to build a prospect portfolio and ensure the flow of prospects into the giving pipeline, from identification through stewardship. Collaborate with Major Gifts Officer on strategies to identify, cultivate, and solicit leadership-level support and multi-year commitments from new donors. Support the efforts of volunteer committees to identify and solicit prospects, with a specific focus on the annual dinner and specialty market events. Engage 3-5 donors per week, on average, through emails, calls and visits at their homes, offices, and events in the Boston area. Document and maintain clear and timely records and call reports to track contacts, donor giving, notes, and assist in the maintenance of an accurate database. Management of the Individual Giving Team Manage and coach a team of high-functioning development professional in support of annual private revenue goal. Manage, retain, and as necessary, hire additional development professionals within the Individual Giving team. Collaborate with the Major Gifts Officer and the Managing Director of Resource Development & Marketing to create strategies to identify and secure new individual supporters, fully leverage existing relationships, and increase multi-year commitments. Support all Individual Giving efforts, including major gifts, annual giving, events, campaigns, young professional Seven Generations Board, and alumni and parent giving. Program & Volunteer Management Work with the Development staff and volunteers to develop, execute and evaluate strategies to engage individual donors through outreach, education, invitations to special events, and personal contacts. Lead the development team to leverage existing and future City Year events, such as the annual dinner, specialty-market events, and other select gatherings, to raise awareness and to secure financial resources for our work. Collaborate with the Communications & Marketing Director and Development Operations Director to create and implement donor communications and acknowledgements related to cultivation and stewardship of donors and prospects. Recommend new engagement opportunities and implement best practices for future activities and strategies. Organizational Initiatives & Site Support Work closely with fellow Development team members to understand priorities and business goals, and develop strategies to meet the organization’s needs. Serve as a powerful City Year Boston representative at local events and community functions. Serve as a member of the DevComm Leadership Team providing strategic insight into site priorities Partner with City Year Boston’s departments and staff to ensure that site-wide goals are met, including, but not limited to, the AmeriCorps member applicant interview process, stakeholder engagement, event and service day participation, and cross-departmental committees. Attend overnight conferences and training activities throughout the year. Basic Qualifications In order to succeed in this role, an applicant must have the following competencies: Communication: clearly articulates information and ideas orally and in writing; inspires diverse audiences through compelling, tailored messaging; communicates with confidence and credibility; listens carefully and is responsive to feedback Executes to Results:  accomplishes tasks on time with high quality; accepts accountability and takes initiative; designs and plans to work to achieve desired results; prioritizes work and multitasks effectively; delegates responsibilities and holds others accountable Problem Solving and Decision Making: applies knowledge, experience, creativity, and critical thinking in solving challenges; looks beyond the obvious for answers; uses sound judgment to make well-informed, ethical decisions Relationship Development:  uses interpersonal interactions to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes and advance City Year’s mission; demonstrates cultural/diversity competence; builds trust in critical partner relationships, both internal and external to City Year; demonstrates personal presence and confidence when working with partners Team Collaboration & Leadership:  values individual perspectives and encourages sharing of information and ideas; provides inspirational leadership that mobilizes diverse groups towards achieving goals; builds systems and structures to facilitate collaboration across the organization Resource Catalyst:  generates commitments of time, resources, and advocacy from a broad range of City Year stakeholders; leverages personal networks on behalf of City Year Additional Qualifications Minimum of five years individual fundraising experience with proven track record of securing gifts of $10K+ Strong knowledge of all aspects of fundraising, particularly individual giving, and a proven ability to deliver strong, measurable results and meet fundraising goals Proven ability to lead and motivate a diverse team of staff and volunteers to meet fundraising goals Exceptional oral and written communication skills with an ability to engage and inspire a wide range of audiences Willingness to occasionally work irregular hours, such as early mornings, evenings and weekends Ability to adapt and excel in diverse, high energy, entrepreneurial, and rapidly-changing environment Passion for education and youth development Attitude essentials: growth mindset, passion for City Year’s mission, detail-oriented, committed to teamwork, grit and resilience AmeriCorps/City Year alumni who meet the minimum direct fundraising experience are encouraged to apply To Apply Qualified applicants should apply and submit a resume with cover letter and any salary requirements (written in the cover letter).  Applications without each of these 3 items will not be considered .  No phone calls, please. Compensation and Benefits Full time employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits for full time employees include health insurance with Flexible Spending Account, paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, 401K, and more. City Year is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including persons with disabilities and veterans.

Zearn is a nonprofit curriculum publisher on a mission to support all children learning and loving math. To achieve our mission, we built Zearn Math, a groundbreaking curriculum and classroom model that supports differentiation and engagement for all students. Zearn Math is used by millions of educators and students across the country – and growing. What you’ll do: In this role, you’ll help us reach a growing audience of schools and districts interested in Zearn Math through a variety of demand generation and lead generation activities. Manage outbound marketing campaigns to educate users and generate new leads Collaborate with Partnerships and Marketing teams to create and manage outbound email campaigns in MailChimp, Salesforce and other sales platforms Develop email campaigns that capture the voice of Zearn and effectively engage district and school-level administrators Organize and manage outbound campaign email lists based on various sales-related interactions across different sales platforms Research best practices and conduct tests to optimize outbound campaign results Track and analyze results, generating insights on email performance and opportunities for improvement Support process of identifying prospects and generating new leads at high potential districts Analyze internal data including usage and contact history to identify key decision makers at high potential districts Manage targeted outreach to new prospects including creating and sending emails and tracking results from outreach Collaborate with Business Development team to support additional lead generation activities Research and recommend new systems and approaches for improving lead generation efforts (e.g., landing pages, SEO, AdWords) Help coordinate outreach with key stakeholders in high priority regions  Research and help coordinate high potential conferences, events and webinars Ideal candidates will have: 2+ years of work experience in marketing, business development, sales strategy, or growth at a top-tier business-to-business company, ideally in education or technology. Excellent written communication skills Ability to multitask and prioritize to manage multiple projects on tight timelines with exceptional attention to detail Experience with email campaign tools and Salesforce is a plus Commitment to Zearn’s mission of ensuring that all students learn and love math Desire to join an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment at a high-growth organization This role will be based remotely, with a preference for the Denver area. Email jobs@zearn.org to apply. Zearn is an equal opportunity employer.

Zearn is a nonprofit curriculum publisher on a mission to support all children learning and loving math. To achieve our mission, we built Zearn Math, a groundbreaking curriculum and classroom model that supports differentiation and engagement for all students. Zearn Math is used by millions of educators and students across the country – and growing. What you’ll do: In this role, you’ll help us reach a growing audience of schools and districts interested in Zearn Math through a variety of demand generation and lead generation activities. Manage outbound marketing campaigns to educate users and generate new leads Collaborate with Partnerships and Marketing teams to create and manage outbound email campaigns in MailChimp, Salesforce and other sales platforms Develop email campaigns that capture the voice of Zearn and effectively engage district and school-level administrators Organize and manage outbound campaign email lists based on various sales-related interactions across different sales platforms Research best practices and conduct tests to optimize outbound campaign results Track and analyze results, generating insights on email performance and opportunities for improvement Support process of identifying prospects and generating new leads at high potential districts Analyze internal data including usage and contact history to identify key decision makers at high potential districts Manage targeted outreach to new prospects including creating and sending emails and tracking results from outreach Collaborate with Business Development team to support additional lead generation activities Research and recommend new systems and approaches for improving lead generation efforts (e.g., landing pages, SEO, AdWords) Help coordinate outreach with key stakeholders in high priority regions  Research and help coordinate high potential conferences, events and webinars Ideal candidates will have: 2+ years of work experience in marketing, business development, sales strategy, or growth at a top-tier business-to-business company, ideally in education or technology. Excellent written communication skills Ability to multitask and prioritize to manage multiple projects on tight timelines with exceptional attention to detail Experience with email campaign tools and Salesforce is a plus Commitment to Zearn’s mission of ensuring that all students learn and love math Desire to join an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment at a high-growth organization This role will be based remotely, with a preference for the Denver area. Email jobs@zearn.org to apply. Zearn is an equal opportunity employer.

Are you passionate about elevating the voice of low-income parents of color and making sure they have a say in the future of education in Los Angeles? Are you an energetic communicator and effective multi-tasker who wants to use your talents to use to advance social justice in our community? Use your communications, project management, and relationship-building skills to play a key role on Innovate’s LA team. About Innovate Public Schools Innovate Public Schools   is a nonprofit organization focused on ensuring that all students - especially low-income students, students of color, English learners and students with disabilities - receive a world-class education. We’re building a movement of families, educators, and business and elected leaders who together will make this vision a reality. We build the capacity of parents and educators to innovate and act together to create world-class public schools, and we publish easy-to-understand school quality data and research that highlights both problems and solutions. J OB SUMMARY This position is based in Los Angeles, CA and reports to the VP, Partnerships and Finance and the Regional VP, Los Angeles. This is a full-time, exempt position. The Sr. Mgr, Communications and Development will lead the execution of our LA communications strategy and will provide development support for all LA fundraising. This position does not require previous experience in fundraising. You would be supporting the organization’s lead front-line fundraisers and receiving mentorship and support from Innovate’s cross-regional fundraising team. This is a great opportunity for someone with communications experience who is highly motivated and who is looking to learn and grow in their career. Key responsibilities : Communications  Execute a communications strategy to support Innovate’s parent-driven campaigns to improve public education for low-income students of color in Los Angeles  Oversee the development and execution of the annual LA communications strategy, including plans for major research report releases and the promotion of our annual Top Schools for Underserved Students event in partnership with USC Handle media relations, maximizing impactful press coverage for the campaign’s work, including coverage in leading news outlets as well as local radio stations, neighborhood newspapers, etc.  Coordinate messaging strategy, especially helping make a strong case for the urgency and importance of education justice for low-income students of color and working with other allied organizations Develop digital strategies to advance the campaign work and build a broader base of engaged parents, educators and community leaders; build online organizing strategies to reach our constituencies and move people to action Manage subscriber communications; publish email, blog, SMS, and social media posts on time and in alignment with the overall digital strategy Manage Innovate LA’s social media channels Create photo, video, and written content to elevate parent perspectives and advance education justice  Ensure that all our communications are easy-to-understand and relevant and can be leveraged by parents and education advocates to effectively push for change in their communities Prepare and support parents, educators, community leaders and supporters to tell their stories in powerful ways Manage external vendors, including graphic design, web and translation Development  Working in close partnership with the CEO, VP, Partnerships and Finance and Regional VP, Los Angeles, coordinate across people and teams to implement Innovate's LA fundraising strategy to grow the organization and broaden our base of donors. Project manage the process for engaging current and prospective donors. Write compelling grant proposals and reports Create strong systems for managing relationships with prospects and supporters, and ensuring customized communication and follow-up Coordinate weekly and monthly meetings with the CEO and key executives Track all key fundraising and donor information and maintain records, reports and dashboards in Salesforce so that the development team can track progress on goals Research prospective donors and pull together background material Draft communications and outreach materials for current and prospective funders, including regular and personalized email updates A Day in the Life You start most days by reading the local newspaper, with particular attention to education and local political news. You post several important articles to the team’s Slack channel, then check into our social media channels to respond to any messages or posts and share any timely content. You take a quick look at our LA social media, email and web metrics to make sure we’re on track toward our goals.  At 10 am, take notes on a call with the CEO and Regional VP, Los Angeles and a local foundation program officer to discuss a pitch to support Innovate’s parent organizing work. They’re interested in moving forward, so you block some time later in the week to draft the grant proposal. You touch base with Innovate’s fundraising team on the budget for another pending grant and pulling metrics for a grant report, checking the dashboards in Salesforce. At lunch, one of the LA organizers asks you for your thoughts on an idea the parent leaders had on press outreach and you also strategize together on how to get more parents out to an upcoming action event. Things are starting to ramp up for the release of the second annual Top Schools for Underserved Students report so at 2 pm, you connect with our communications consultant to talk through the launch plan you’re proposing. You close out the day by getting key meetings on the calendar to move forward the grant proposals and reports in the queue, logging recent interactions with funders (emails, meetings and calls) in Salesforce and  sending a follow-up email to our CEO on his fundraising to-dos for the week. Then you pop over to our parent meeting in Pico-Union to interview several parents on video to capture their perspectives on an upcoming proposal the LAUSD board will be voting on the following week. Required Qualifications Mission-driven: Passionate about Innovate Public Schools’ mission to initiate, support, and advocate for great public schools for low-income children and children of color in the Bay Area 3-5 years of relevant experience: Must have some communications and/or development experience at an advocacy organization. This could include working for a grassroots, political, labor, public relations firms, or other advocacy-based non-profit or for an elected official. Excellent writer: Can write for many different audiences and adapt messages and language for different channels (ie: print, web, social media, video, etc.). Excellent verbal communicator: Can clearly communicate through speech. Experience working with press: Has good judgment about when and how to pitch news stories. Is comfortable working with reporters and preparing staff and community members to speak to press. Thrives in diverse communities and works well with others: Is enthusiastic about working in thoughtful partnership with people of all backgrounds. Collaborative project manager: Can manage multiple projects involving different individuals, teams and vendors to meet collective goals on time and with excellence. Enjoys working across teams, providing counsel, and learning from others. Strategic thinking, creativity and decision-making ability: Can demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills, political judgment, work delegation, and follow-through.  Flexibility: Able to adapt to a fast-paced and continuously changing environment. Willingness and ability to travel to/from the Bay Area or Sacramento on occasion. Irregular or unpredictable hours are often required, including nights and weekends (but we do allow flexibility to adjust your schedule to compensate for work on nights and weekends).  Proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Ongoing access to a working registered and insured vehicle, valid driver’s license, and ability to drive throughout Los Angeles as needed for work.  Other skills/experience that would be helpful, though not required: Deep familiarity with Los Angeles and education politics Strong press relationships in LA Bilingual in Spanish with both oral and written fluency Compensation depends on experience and is highly competitive. Innovate offers very generous benefits including health and dental insurance, 20 days paid time off per year (increasing to 25 after 2 years of employment), two floating holidays, 14 paid fixed holidays per year (including office closure between Dec 24th - New Year’s Day), 1 day per year paid volunteering time off, and 5% employer contribution to 401k. Work Environment / Physical Demands The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while successfully performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent in this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills. How to Apply Apply here Please submit your resume and cover letter, as well as 1-3 examples of your writing or multimedia work. Innovate Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer , and takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

City Year Boston is seeking a dynamic Corporate Partnerships Manager responsible for supporting efforts to secure financial partnership from companies in the metro-Boston area. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Corporate & Foundation Partnerships and working closely with the team’s fellow Corporate Partnerships Manager and Senior Director of Corporate Development and Civic Engagement, as well as other senior leaders, volunteers, and donors, the Corporate Partnerships Manager is responsible for supporting quarterly development goals. This work will include identifying, researching, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors, as well as supporting an infrastructure of organization and accountability for the larger Corporate & Foundations Partnerships team. The City Year Boston Development team is responsible for securing over $8 million in annual revenue from individual, corporate and foundation sources during the current fiscal year. More than $3 million of this revenue is generated specifically through gifts from corporations and foundations. City Year Boston’s plans for growth, which will be implemented over the next several years, necessitates a likely increase to the team’s annual fundraising goal, up to $13 million. This position will play a critical role in assisting the Corporate and Foundations Team in the creation and execution of a substantial and sustainable development program. This work will include: pipeline research; the creation of marketing & sales materials; interdepartmental collaboration; database & website management; support of events and service workshops; and direct work with corporate & foundation donors. Job Description Responsibilities Contribution to securing and maintaining sustainable new & existing corporate gifts for long-term growth. These gifts include Team Sponsorship through event sponsorships: • New: Identify prospective donors’ philanthropic interests and provide them with an opportunity to realize an outstanding philanthropic experience through their charitable investment of time, advocacy and financial support to City Year, thereby growing our current portfolio. • Existing: Play an active role in managing day-to-day stewardship of current major corporate sponsors including key communications, volunteer engagements, site visits, and event attendance. Ensure fundraising data integrity and effective revenue and pipeline reporting by maintaining donor accounts in our database and confirming that all relevant information is accurately recorded and updated. Lead in the creation & upkeep of marketing & sales materials, including pitch decks, fliers, update bulletins, the City Year Boston corporate development website, and more.  Assist the Development team with the preparation and execution of special events, including City Year Boston’s Red Jacket Weekend, four Specialty Market Events (Legal Community Breakfast, Investment Community Breakfast, Women’s Leadership Breakfast, Real Estate Community Breakfast), Annual Gala (Starry Night) and numerous service workshops.  Serve as the lead Development Operations point for one of City Year Boston's Specialty Market Events, providing support with event registration (pre- and post-event), committee management, and event gift processing.  Work closely with other City Year Departments – including the Evaluation Team, Service Impact Team, Learning & Development Team, and more – to maximize communication and collaboration across the organization.  Serve as a powerful City Year Boston representative at local corporate and community functions. Contribute to the intellectual and organizational capacity of City Year Boston by staying apprised of local and national trends in social justice, national service, public education, and fundraising. The responsibilities listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Qualifications Two or more years of work experience required. Preferred: One or more years of successful fundraising and/or partnership development experience for a non-profit or educational organization. Preferred: Experience using donor/relationship management software, namely Salesforce, to track donors, establish goals and generate reports.  Knowledge of fundraising with a strong emphasis on corporate giving programs.  Outstanding written and oral communication skills with an ability to engage and inspire a wide range of audiences. Outstanding organizational skills, ability to handle multiple tasks and think critically. Experience in Adobe, Creative Suite, InDesign is helpful.  Deep understanding of City Year’s mission and the national service movement, as well as the values of servant leadership, the power of young people, social justice, empathy, inclusivity, teamwork, and excellence.  City Year and AmeriCorps alumni are encouraged to apply.   Compensation and Benefits Full time employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits for full time employees include health insurance with Flexible Spending Account, paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, 401K, and more. City Year is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including persons with disabilities and veterans.

ABOUT GOOD REASON HOUSTON  Founded in 2017, Good Reason Houston’s vision is that every child, in every neighborhood, excels in a world-class public school and thrives in the Houston of tomorrow. The organization partners with school districts, community leaders, families, and educators to achieve its mission of increasing the number of students learning in a high-performing school. To grow more great schools in every neighborhood in Houston, the organization focuses on four key strategic levers: Driving System Innovation, Developing Game-changing Educators, Advancing Equitable Access, and Engaging the Community.  ABOUT THE ROLE  Good Reason Houston is seeking a Director of Family and Community Engagement who is a dedicated organizer and self-directed strategist. The Director of Family and Community Engagement will support the vision and mission of Good Reason Houston by overseeing the creation and implementation of a family and community engagement strategy for Good Reason Houston  This position will be a core part of our organization, and will play an essential role in ensuring Good Reason Houston realizes our vision that every child, in every neighborhood, excels in world-class public schools and thrives in the Houston of tomorrow. Good Reason Houston is still very much in start-up mode, so this role will have the challenge and opportunity to work autonomously, set vision, and wear a number of hats within the organization.  RESPONSIBILITIES  Strategy Development and Execution  Set a vision and long-term goals for Good Reason Houston’s family and community engagement work, aligned to the overall mission and vision of the organization.  Create and execute plans to operationalize the family and community engagement vision and long-term goals.  Develop and lead a process to make grants to key partners to promote Good Reason Houston’s goals for engaging families and the community, including the creation of milestones to guide their success.  Provide technical assistance to Good Reason Houston family and community engagement grantees to help them meet milestones and drive organizational success.  Organizing and Stakeholder Engagement  Identify opportunities to gather input from families and the community on their vision for education, and use that input to actively inform and revise Good  Reason Houston’s priorities. These opportunities should reflect the diversity of the families and communities for which we work.  Relay the vision, goals, and work of Good Reason Houston to families, key community members and organizations, including school districts, community- facing non-profits, and teachers.  Map out key community relationships and their potential to create leverage for Good Reason Houston’s mission to increase the number of children succeeding in school today and in the workforce tomorrow.  Support school districts in evaluating and improving their parent engagement operations, create toolkits and trainings for district personnel, and train key family engagement personnel in targeted school districts.  Qualifications:  At least 5 years of work experience in community engagement and organizing. Management experience preferred.  Candidates with experience in education or as a classroom teacher preferred.  Experience working for a funder or other philanthropic ventures a plus.  Strong ties in the Houston community preferred. In lieu of deep Houston ties, a proven track record of quickly integrating into a new community in order to meet lofty goals and facilitate change.  A proven track record of working across lines of difference in a way that promotes equity, inclusion, and achieves results.  Knowledge of K-12 education and education reform issues preferred.  A collaborative decision-maker, with the ability to consider multiple perspectives to approaching a problem before recommending a solution.  A people oriented person, who enjoys listening to others, attempting to understand their motivations, and successfully working with a range of people from diverse backgrounds to achieve “win-win” outcomes.  Passionate about the mission, vision, and goals of Good Reason Houston and how this position contributes to the organization’s success.  Highly organized, with the ability to successfully prioritize tasks and produce quality-work in a deadline driven environment.  Flexibility and the ability to be comfortable with ambiguity. Good Reason Houston is still very much a start-up.  How to Apply  Interested individuals should send a resume and cover letter to sarah@goodreasonhouston.org with “Director of Family and Community Engagement” in the subject line.