Rocketship Public Schools · 15 hours ago
Education Organizer - Orange County
Orange County, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$70K/yr - $70K/yr
2+ years expRocketship Public Schools is a non-profit network of public elementary charter schools dedicated to education equity. The Education Organizer will build relationships with families and community leaders to generate awareness and support for the school's mission, ensuring successful entry into the new region through local engagement and strategic campaigns.
E-LearningEdTechEducation
Responsibilities
Build the capacity of parents to understand the State and local educational landscape, key decision makers, and power of community, through the PICO Organizing Cycle
Recruit, mobilize, and retain a network of parents and community stakeholders that build advocacy and engagement to define interest and set the foundation of a new region
Complete one-on-one relational meetings every week, approximately 15 per week, with current and future parent leaders and other important stakeholders that build organizing capacity and engagement
Identify the right places in the community where leads can be cultivated (grocery stores, community centers, etc)
Establish a Core Group of parent leaders in the local community
Ability to connect and secure family leads on a weekly basis i.e. outside of churches, grocery stores, broader apartment buildings
Work closely with the External Affairs team, remain informed on the local education politics landscape and develop coordinated grasstops - grassroots strategies
Foster relationships and develop champions with community-based organizations, faith leaders, elected officials, civic and community leaders that elevates organizing
Lead parent organizing campaigns and support parent-led civic and local campaigns for education equity through the school petition process and eventually the charter reauthorization process
Represent Rocketship Public Schools with authenticity, courage and and connection to the community at a variety of places including but not limited to community forums, community meetings, churches, etc
Enables a positive, high performance team culture as a leader and shows up a team player and collaborator to the CA External Affairs team and region overall, including demonstrating excellence and innovation to exceed regional goals
Qualification
Required
The ability to position Rocketship in the policy arena as an agent for positive change through strong communication and strategic skills
Ability to develop and maintain relationships with families, parents and community leaders
Capacity to think strategically and critically about social, economic, cultural, and political issues affecting a community
Demonstrated ability to interact and cultivate support among diverse stakeholders
A results-oriented, goal-driven, team approach to work
The desire to learn and an openness to challenge
A sense of urgency and passion for social justice and equity in education
A commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Strong public speaking, writing, and analytical skills
Verbal and written fluency in Spanish and English
Experience using Google Apps and a willingness to learn and implement new technology
Ability to work some nights and weekends, as campaigns require
This position requires travel between different cities in Orange County with occasional travel to the Bay Area
Valid Driver's license and access to vehicle required
Preferred
2 + years experience in community organizing and grassroots movements
2+ years experience in community outreach
Experience managing and/or leading community organizing campaigns and mobilizing support
Experience working with organizations or schools in a diverse community
Familiar with local and/or state politics, education politics & movements
A bachelor's degree
Education Reform experience
Benefits
Excellent health and welfare benefits
403b retirement plan
Flexible spending account (FSA)
Generous paid time off
Company
Rocketship Public Schools
At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.3M2012-12-15Grant· $0.1M
2011-12-15Grant· $0.1M
2011-05-11Series Unknown· $3M
Leadership Team
Preston Smith
Co - Founder & CEO
Recent News
2025-09-18
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