KIPP NYC Advocacy Manager

Overview

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 influence local and state educational policies and politics.

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

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 :

Equal Opportunity Employer : 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 this 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.

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