Education Organizer-Bay Area

At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential. The Education Organizer-Bay Area will work with current leaders to develop their knowledge of governance, power, political dynamics, and systematic barriers affecting their families, especially for underserved communities. The organizer will work to recruit and train new leaders in community organizing skills, drawing them into the movement and increasing leader voice, involvement, and presence in the education political landscape of San Jose and California as a whole.

Requirements

• Recruit, train, and retain parents and community members as leaders in the organizing movement.
• Conduct ten to fifteen 1:1 relational meetings weekly with current and prospective leaders.
• Build parents' knowledge of state and local education systems, governance, and decision-making structures through the PICO Organizing Cycle.
• Lead parent organizing efforts primarily for charter renewals and other advocacy campaigns as appropriate.
• Mobilize parents and community stakeholders to participate in civic actions that advance educational equity.
• Track and maintain records of leader engagement to measure impact.
• Collaborate with school leaders, staff, and families to align organizing efforts with school and community needs.
• Hold regular (monthly) meetings with school leaders to share updates, track trends, and align on leader development and campaign goals.
• Build strong, trust-based relationships with school leaders to ensure effective parent engagement and school-based organizing.
• Foster relationships with community-based organizations, faith leaders, elected officials, and civic leaders to strengthen advocacy efforts as necessary.
• Partner with the External Affairs team to stay informed on local and state education politics and develop integrated grassroots–grasstops strategies.
• Contribute to a positive, high-performance team culture and help the region exceed its organizing goals.

Benefits

• Excellent health and wellness benefits
• 403b retirement plan
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Generous paid time off