9 Research jobs

Nov 03, 2019
Remote Part-Time Content Writer Featured
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.
WorkMonger Remote Part-Time Remote/Virtual
Nov 01, 2019
Remote Government Grants Specialist Featured
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, preferably Education and Business related field. • 2-4 years of budgeting, grant writing/administration experience in K-12. Successful experience in fast-paced entrepreneurial environments preferred. • Superior writing, research, and project management skills. • 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 .
Phalen Leadership Academies Remote Full-Time Remote/Virtual
Oct 04, 2019
Data Analyst Featured
$70,000 - $80,000 yearly
You’ll be responsible for collecting, maintaining, reporting, and analyzing data for our Performance Management Framework (PMF) and the accompanying annual School Quality Reports. You’ll focus on adult public charter schools, working with school leaders and school-based data managers on the PMF. You’re an essential member of the Financial and Academic Quality (FAQ) team as you prepare for meetings with DC PCSB senior staff and school leaders and developing PMF policy updates. Your analysis of adult public charter schools’ academic performance for charter reviews or renewals supports the entire organization. You’re more than a data analyst; you’re the one we trust to educate and support school leaders regarding DC PCSB’s practices and policies. You’re great with verbal and written communication, and you’ll work with other Data Analysts to develop easy-to-read dashboards and visualizations to communicate school performance data to the public and school leaders. Along with the rest of the data team, you’ll continue to help move us from manual analysis towards automation to more efficiently meet the needs of our fast-paced environment. Your SQL skills will help us automate the process of moving data that feeds into our QuickBase and Looker applications, and you’ll share your data visualization skills with a variety of audiences.  As our go-to person for all adult education data questions, you’ll learn our internal systems and be able to make changes to the processes, provide the team and leadership with strong data analysis. You’ll proactively make recommendations to improve our policies, products, and processes. COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS You are detail oriented, independent, and able to develop innovative solutions to difficult problems. You’re comfortable with large quantities of data and, technically speaking, you have strong SQL and Excel experience as well as an additional scripting language such as Python or R.     With a strong customer service focus, you see change requests as an opportunity to improve both our products and the quality of education provided to DC students. You have strong writing skills, strong visualization skills, and a strong work ethic. COMPENSATION Salary is competitive and commensurate with prior experience in a similar role. DC PCSB offers a  comprehensive benefits plan .  The salary band for this position is $70,000 - $80,000. DC PCSB is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a culturally diverse staff. We strive to foster an environment where everyone feels included. We believe that when people bring their unique identities, backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to our community, we are able to truly achieve excellence in our work.    
DC Public Charter School Board Washington, DC, USA Full-time
Oct 03, 2019
Director of Communications Featured
$120,000 - $140,000 yearly
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.
The Education Trust-West Oakland, CA, USA Full-time
Sep 30, 2019
Manager - Equity Featured
$84,000 - $94,500 yearly
Job Summary  The Manager - Equity position w orks in the Office of Equity to provide leadership in the development and implementation of the City Schools strategic equity plan. Provides direct support, training, and consultation for employees across the organization on topics such as, but not limited to: equity, culturally responsive pedagogy, bias, inclusion, diversity, etc. Works collaboratively with schools and offices to utilize a racial equity lens to ensure achievement for all students. Essential Functions  Supports Executive Director and the Office of Equity in providing leadership in the implementation of the Equity Policy. Supports Executive Director with managing the work of Fellows and other staff. provides support and training to staff executing high-priority district initiatives. Develops, coordinates, facilitates, and evaluates training and professional development to City Schools employees to build capacity in the application of a racial equity lens. Provides leadership in providing professional development opportunities for Equity Fellows. Provides support to schools and offices on the development and implementation of programs and initiatives that support equity across every indicator of City Schools’ student success. Provides support to schools in developing and implementing school performance plans that address the predictability and persistence of gaps in student performance. Provides support to offices in developing and implementing performance plans that address the systemic focus on equity and excellence. Provides training and implementation support on building inclusive climates that honor the culture, experiences, and humanity of students, families, and community. Provides support to schools to reduce the use of interventions that remove students from the active learning environment. Desired Qualifications  Bachelor’s degree in education or related field from an accredited college or institution. Master’s degree preferred. Demonstrates expertise in leading programs serving marginalized populations, demonstrated competency in the areas of anti-racist and anti-oppression pedagogy, racial equity, educational equity, access, and cultural proficiency, restorative practices, trauma-responsiveness, and social-emotional well-being. Experience in supporting the achievement of underserved populations preferred.  Understanding of current research-based practices to include the ability to analysis of quantitative and qualitative data.
Baltimore City Public Schools Baltimore City Public Schools District office, 200 East North Avenue, Baltimore, MD, USA Full-time
Sep 11, 2019
Human Capital and Systems Analyst Featured
$50,000 - $65,000 yearly
Basic Function:   Responsible for supporting district initiatives by analyzing and interpreting operational data to provide informed decisions.  Coordinates and performs research relating to human capital management in SBCSC, including but not limited to teacher retention, employee compensation, and educator effectiveness.  Provides data interpretation and presents findings to decision makers and other stakeholders.  Works with Human Resources and Information Technology in developing plans for systems development and data collection.   Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Conduct research relating to human capital in SBCSC, including employee retention, attendance, compensation, and evaluation. Design and create reports on each topic for school and district stakeholders.  Provide data interpretation and presentations to Cabinet and relevant department heads. Participate in the development and implementation of district strategies to evaluate operational and instructional activities. Create dashboards and visualizations for analyzing employee retention and performance data, and assist administrators in utilizing and interpreting interactive reports. Collaborate with the Chief Operating Officer and Human Resources on research and monitoring of key performance indicators for the department. Coordinate the development and submission of state and federal reports relating certified employees and educator effectiveness. Collaborate with the Chief Information Officer and Information Technology in analysis of current systems and processes relating to operational effectiveness. Research procurement and implementation of tools and software relating to human capital management, including payroll and accounting systems.  Participate in the evaluation and implementation of such systems. Consult with departments on operational analysis of current systems and proposed initiatives, and participate with cross-departmental teams on cost analysis and internal program evaluation. Conduct interviews with stakeholders to ascertain data needs relating to compensation and retention, and determine appropriate metrics to guide department planning and performance measurement. Ensure the establishment of key performance indicators and methods of evaluation for key district and departmental initiatives surrounding employee performance and development.  Oversee and adhere to the requirements of projects. Maintain current knowledge of educational methods, practices, theories and standards related to human capital management, and related laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures; develop and implement new and innovative educational programs and support services. Perform other duties as assigned by the administrator. Qualifications:   Master’s degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Business, or any related field.  Must have strong planning, administrative, analytical, computer, organizational, accountability, and oral and written communications skills.  Incumbents must possess knowledge of the comprehensive organization, operations policies and objectives of assigned department or area.  Must have the ability to work with statistical and data visualization software. 
South Bend Community School Corporation South Bend, IN, USA Full-time
Sep 06, 2019
Associate (June 2020 start)
$50,000 yearly
Position: Associate (June 2020 start) Boston, MA or Austin, TX Position Summary   As an Associate at Empower Schools, you will work closely with your teammates to build state-level movements to empower public schools to better serve students and their families through the creation of high-autonomy, high-accountability Empowerment Zones. Your support to cultivate partnerships and execute Zone design and implementation projects will positively impact students who traditionally have been underserved in Massachusetts, Texas, and beyond.     This position is based in Boston, MA or Austin, TX and applicants must be willing to travel up to 30% of the time to support our work on-the-ground in districts and states across the country. The start date for this position is June 2020.   Who We Are   Empower Schools partners with communities to help them get the schools they want with the results students need.  We develop solutions that combine the autonomies and energetic innovation of charters with the critical commitment to universal service and local voice that have been hallmarks of districts.  Empower works with policymakers, district and community leaders, and educators to fundamentally re-engineer traditional school systems into diverse education ecosystems centered on empowered and accountable schools.  Empower has partnered with communities to design and launch Transformation Waco (Waco, TX), the Leadership Academy Network (Fort Worth, TX), the Rural Schools Innovation Zone (Premont, Freer, and Brooks County, TX), the Lubbock Partnership Network (Lubbock, TX), the Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership (Springfield, MA), the Luminary Learning Network Innovation Zone (Denver, CO), the Northeast Denver Innovation Zone (Denver, CO), the Beacon Network Innovation Zone (Denver, CO), the South Bend Empowerment Zone (South Bend, IN) and the Consortium Partnership Network, (St. Louis, MO).  Visit us at www.empowerschools.org .    Who You Are   You are a fast learner with a thirst for knowledge and are excited by developing creative solutions to challenges encountered at the school and system levels. You are familiar with the challenges facing K-12 urban education (and/or excited and willing to learn) and are eager to apply your analytical and creative problem-solving skills to address them. You enjoy working individually and as part of a team and are able to build strong relationships with others. You are organized and interested in designing and implementing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines. You thrive in a rapidly-evolving environment and recognize that resourcefulness and effective communication skills are key to success.  You are able to take ideas and solutions from brainstorms to fruition, while engaging and incorporating the perspectives of others. You make time to reflect on your work in order to continually improve your effectiveness, you know how to self-advocate in order to get the support that you need, and you can keep it all in perspective with a strong sense of humor.  In short, you are a generalist who is interested in learning and growing your skills while working with a dynamic team on a wide range of projects.   How You’ll Help   Your work will vary based on your interests and organizational needs.  Responsibilities may include: Support the design and execution of district partnerships in collaboration with many stakeholders Support diverse stakeholders (e.g., district partners, school-based staff, community members, state policy champions, etc.) throughout the development and implementation of Zone partnerships including: Provide responsive support to principals and Zone leaders Serve as a resource for district staff Plan and participate in site visits for school teams Coordinate communication among stakeholders including facilitation of check-in calls and creation of update messages Monitor relevant media coverage for partnerships  Create compelling custom written deliverables to advance Zone projects  Develop community-focused presentations and communication materials for school and community stakeholders  Draft and provide input into application documents for district or state authorization Support the creation of concept papers, strategic plans, grant applications, and board presentations Collaborate with teammates to serve as project manager for specific project workstreams Create project plans and adjust along the way Communicate project milestones and progress to teammates and partners   Conduct research to inform Empower’s approach in potential target districts and states Research, analyze, and connect with knowledgeable local contacts to examine the state education landscape in target states and make research-based recommendations about high-potential partner districts, possible partnership approaches, and potential local champions and non-profit partners who seem aligned with Empower’s approach Research state policy and past school improvement initiatives to understand local context and potential policy pathways in target states     Provide support to Empower Schools on other initiatives, as needed   Qualifications   At least 1-3 years of work experience in a relevant field or role Demonstrated interest in education reform and strong alignment with the goals of Empower Schools Education or consulting experience preferred, but not required Willingness to take initiative to successfully manage complex projects involving multiple components Ability to build successful relationships with partners, external organizations, policy makers, and education leaders Possession of a flexible, resourceful, and creative mindset and deep motivation to drive toward high-quality outcomes with a consistently positive attitude Excellent written and oral communications skills, including the ability to translate ideas into clear, compelling documents (e.g., in PowerPoint and Word formats) Dedication to  continuous improvement (both personal and organizational) and interest in incorporating feedback from others BA/BS or advanced degree preferred   Salary and Benefits   The salary for Associates starts at $50,000 per year, with opportunities for meaningful advancement for successful team members every 2-3 years. Empower Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, retirement benefits, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.   Application   Interested and qualified applicants should send a cover letter and resume to [email protected]  Please note Associate in the subject line of your email and mention where you would prefer to be based for the role. Please save your attachments using the following convention: LastName_FirstName_CoverLetter and LastName_FirstName_Resume.   We support equal opportunity and value building the diversity of our team as we grow.  We seek individuals of all races, ethnicities, abilities, and creeds to support our organization’s work and encourage individuals from historically under-represented backgrounds to apply.  
Empower Schools Austin, TX, USA Full-time
Sep 06, 2019
Associate (June 2020 start)
$50,000 yearly
Position: Associate (June 2020 start) Boston, MA or Austin, TX Position Summary   As an Associate at Empower Schools, you will work closely with your teammates to build state-level movements to empower public schools to better serve students and their families through the creation of high-autonomy, high-accountability Empowerment Zones. Your support to cultivate partnerships and execute Zone design and implementation projects will positively impact students who traditionally have been underserved in Massachusetts, Texas, and beyond.   This position is based in Boston, MA or Austin, TX and applicants must be willing to travel up to 30% of the time to support our work on-the-ground in districts and states across the country. The start date for this position is June 2020.   Who We Are   Empower Schools partners with communities to help them get the schools they want with the results students need.  We develop solutions that combine the autonomies and energetic innovation of charters with the critical commitment to universal service and local voice that have been hallmarks of districts.  Empower works with policymakers, district and community leaders, and educators to fundamentally re-engineer traditional school systems into diverse education ecosystems centered on empowered and accountable schools.  Empower has partnered with communities to design and launch Transformation Waco (Waco, TX), the Leadership Academy Network (Fort Worth, TX), the Rural Schools Innovation Zone (Premont, Freer, and Brooks County, TX), the Lubbock Partnership Network (Lubbock, TX), the Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership (Springfield, MA), the Luminary Learning Network Innovation Zone (Denver, CO), the Northeast Denver Innovation Zone (Denver, CO), the Beacon Network Innovation Zone (Denver, CO), the South Bend Empowerment Zone (South Bend, IN) and the Consortium Partnership Network, (St. Louis, MO).  Visit us at www.empowerschools.org .    Who You Are   You are a fast learner with a thirst for knowledge and are excited by developing creative solutions to challenges encountered at the school and system levels. You are familiar with the challenges facing K-12 urban education (and/or excited and willing to learn) and are eager to apply your analytical and creative problem-solving skills to address them. You enjoy working individually and as part of a team and are able to build strong relationships with others. You are organized and interested in designing and implementing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines. You thrive in a rapidly-evolving environment and recognize that resourcefulness and effective communication skills are key to success.  You are able to take ideas and solutions from brainstorms to fruition, while engaging and incorporating the perspectives of others. You make time to reflect on your work in order to continually improve your effectiveness, you know how to self-advocate in order to get the support that you need, and you can keep it all in perspective with a strong sense of humor.  In short, you are a generalist who is interested in learning and growing your skills while working with a dynamic team on a wide range of projects.   How You’ll Help   Your work will vary based on your interests and organizational needs.  Responsibilities may include: Support the design and execution of district partnerships in collaboration with many stakeholders Support diverse stakeholders (e.g., district partners, school-based staff, community members, state policy champions, etc.) throughout the development and implementation of Zone partnerships including: Provide responsive support to principals and Zone leaders Serve as a resource for district staff Plan and participate in site visits for school teams Coordinate communication among stakeholders including facilitation of check-in calls and creation of update messages Monitor relevant media coverage for partnerships  Create compelling custom written deliverables to advance Zone projects  Develop community-focused presentations and communication materials for school and community stakeholders  Draft and provide input into application documents for district or state authorization Support the creation of concept papers, strategic plans, grant applications, and board presentations Collaborate with teammates to serve as project manager for specific project workstreams Create project plans and adjust along the way Communicate project milestones and progress to teammates and partners   Conduct research to inform Empower’s approach in potential target districts and states Research, analyze, and connect with knowledgeable local contacts to examine the state education landscape in target states and make research-based recommendations about high-potential partner districts, possible partnership approaches, and potential local champions and non-profit partners who seem aligned with Empower’s approach Research state policy and past school improvement initiatives to understand local context and potential policy pathways in target states     Provide support to Empower Schools on other initiatives, as needed   Qualifications   At least 1-3 years of work experience in a relevant field or role Demonstrated interest in education reform and strong alignment with the goals of Empower Schools Education or consulting experience preferred, but not required Willingness to take initiative to successfully manage complex projects involving multiple components Ability to build successful relationships with partners, external organizations, policy makers, and education leaders Possession of a flexible, resourceful, and creative mindset and deep motivation to drive toward high-quality outcomes with a consistently positive attitude Excellent written and oral communications skills, including the ability to translate ideas into clear, compelling documents (e.g., in PowerPoint and Word formats) Dedication to  continuous improvement (both personal and organizational) and interest in incorporating feedback from others BA/BS or advanced degree preferred     Salary and Benefits   The salary for Associates starts at $50,000 per year, with opportunities for meaningful advancement for successful team members every 2-3 years. Empower Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, retirement benefits, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.   Application   Interested and qualified applicants should send a cover letter and resume to [email protected]  Please note Associate in the subject line of your email and mention where you would prefer to be based for the role. Please save your attachments using the following convention: LastName_FirstName_CoverLetter and LastName_FirstName_Resume.   We support equal opportunity and value building the diversity of our team as we grow.  We seek individuals of all races, ethnicities, abilities, and creeds to support our organization’s work and encourage individuals from historically under-represented backgrounds to apply.  
Empower Schools Boston, MA Full-time