KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of free, public charter schools that prepares students for success in college and life. In 1995 we started our first middle school, KIPP Academy, in The Bronx. Our goal was to graduate students with the strength of character and academic abilities needed to succeed in high school, college and beyond – and in so doing, to prove what is possible for all students. Today, our New York City network is comprised of eight elementary schools, nine middle schools, one high school, and KIPP Forward, a comprehensive support program for our alumni. KIPP NYC Public Schools currently serves more than 9,350 students and alumni and has a staff of more than 850. KIPP NYC is continuing to grow and opened two new middle schools and an elementary school August 2021!
Job Description
Position Overview:
At KIPP NYC, we are committed to advocating for equitable access to resources, protecting rights to school choice for all parents/guardians and families, and improving access to a high-quality public education for all children in New York City and across the state. The Advocacy Manager will be responsible for organizing KIPP NYC parents/families to be able to influence local and state educational policies and politics.
Reporting to the KIPP NYC Director, Advocacy, the Manager will play a key role in our schools by training and empowering parents to be leaders in their communities. An ideal candidate for this position should have a passion for education reform and a demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with parents/families, alumni and staff. They should also be able to organize local parent/family engagement activities and travel to the elected engagement programs.
This role is based in NYC and will require travel to our schools. Cadence and frequency of travel to schools is determined by your leadership team. If you relocate outside of a commutable distance or out of the state of NY, your employment will be subject to review, which may include separation from KIPP NYC. It is important that you notify HR if you move or have plans to relocate.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Maintain and expand family leader base through high quality, mission-driven family engagement events and trainings
- Support and execute KIPP NYC’s community stakeholder outreach program
- Support Regional Family Advisory (RFAC) meetings
- Lead voter registration efforts for KIPP NYC
- Attend Community and NECN Parent council meetings, CEC and CB meetings with families and Advocacy coordinators, including meeting coordination and briefings
- Attend and Engage PTA and School Family Council meetings to build meaningful relationships with staff and families
- Support school-based advocacy coordinators in meeting advocacy goals
- Serve as a regional liaison to the NY Alumni Association
- Manage all data pertaining to advocacy work in the database including outreach to elected officials, parent/alumni participation, and other relevant metrics.
- Local travel to KIPP NYC schools and evening community events, travel to Albany for advocacy events
- Develop and maintain strong partnerships with key community stakeholders, including local police precincts, youth-serving Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), neighborhood associations, and civic leaders to support student and family needs.
- Facilitate regional workshops or engagement opportunities, and cross-collaborate with school-based programmatic workshops and engagement opportunities that connect families and students with trusted community resources and services.
- Build trust and rapport with youth and families by regularly attending school-based and community events and being a visible presence across campuses and neighborhoods.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required. 3+ years experience in K-12 education and/or community relations preferred; Spanish fluency a plus
- Enthusiastic with strong interest in and commitment to education reform, with a strong ability to communicate clearly and persuasively, including written word and speaking in small and large group settings
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop productive working relationships with multiple stakeholders across the organization
- Proficiency using Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office Suite, advanced data skills required
- Meticulous attention to detail with an ability to produce high-quality work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated passion for and a commitment to the KIPP mission for high-quality public education and the graduate aim competencies and traits we value: academic preparedness, critically conscious, agency of learning and life, creative problem solver, holistic person and community contributor.
Additional Information
Compensation and Benefits:
KIPP NYC offers a competitive salary ranging from $80,000 - $92,000. Salary ranges at KIPP NYC are standardized based on role level and role function. Individual salaries are determined through a lens of equity, accounting for years of experience relevant to the role and scope of responsibilities, and are benchmarked against others within the same salary band.
KIPP NYC offers a generous benefits package including, but not limited to, the following:
- Robust benefits that include medical, dental, and vision.
- 403(b) retirement plan with 50% match after 6 months.
- Generous Time-Off aligned with school calendar.
- Up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave.
- Bright Horizon Back-up Child and Elder care.
- Employer paid Life Insurance and Short term/Long term disability.
- Employee incentives including 8 Weeks paid Sabbatical after 10 years, annual professional development funds, and tuition reimbursement.
This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee.
KIPP NYC LLC is an anti-racist organization that believes in the importance of being diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment that includes employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving students and families throughout New York City. BIPOC, women, gender expansive, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
KIPP NYC LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIPP NYC LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.
