Community and Advocacy Organizer

Job Description

Job Description

Community and Advocacy Organizer (Temporary / Full Time) with the North Carolina Association of Educators

About North Carolina Association of Educators

The North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) is building a movement to transform and expand public education in our state to ensure all students have access to quality public education that provides them with an opportunity to meet their full potential.

W e are on the cusp of restoring North Carolina as a national leader in public education policy and are

making moves from the Sandhills to the Mountains to win the schools North Carolina students deserve.

The Position

The North Carolina Association of Educators seeks a metrics-based, energetic, and experienced staff to fill the position of Community and Advocacy Organizer within its Government Relations team to support the implementation of NCAE’s legislative, community, and advocacy work. The Community and Advocacy Organizer will work to provide opportunities for NCAE’s and its local affiliates to build issue advocacy and legislative campaigns while fostering relationships with parents, community, and partners.

The qualified candidates should have experience in data-driven programming, facilitating community and membership training, member-driven fundraising tactics, and implementing regional field programs. This position will work closely with members, local leadership, and the Government Relations team while reporting directly to the Deputy Director of Community and Political Organizing.

Responsibilities Within the Region

• Implement community, political, and electoral programs as well as the day-to-day community and political organizing.
• Be part of an organizing culture that is innovative, nimble, hungry to learn, and inspired to increase membership participation in community and political organizing and transform our public schools.
• Participate in the development of legislative resources, trainings, and systems to improve the functioning of the organizing team.
• Participate in the implementation and management of community campaigns and programs designed to grow members leadership and build power with community and parents.
• Support and implement comprehensive local campaigns aimed at winning a voice for educators in their workplace.
• Assist with grant applications that support community, legislative, and electoral programs.
• Participate in coordinating and then implementation of NCAE’s involvement in federal, state, and local races, including independent expenditure, member communication programs, and other efforts to support endorsed candidates.
• Contribute to the design and subsequent execution of initiatives aimed at enhancing member engagement in both advocacy and electoral programs
• Collaborate with the GR department to increase member engagement in NCAE PAC.
• Discuss NCAE’s overall political and campaign strategies with local leaders, members, and community partners.
• Track electoral and leadership opportunities for members to serve in elected and appointed School Board, County Commission, and other positions.

Skills and Qualifications Required

Preferred :

In particular, we would be thrilled about candidates who :

Location : Position is based at NCAE headquarters in Raleigh.

Compensation : This is a temporary Professional Staff Step 0 position of the NCAE / NCSO staff union contract per section 1.07 with a daily rate of pay of $241.98 and Health Care Benefits.

How to Apply :

Required Materials : Please submit your resume , at least 3 references , cover letter and a short writing sample or problem of practice that demonstrates skills relevant to this role to https : / / workforcenow.adp.com / mascsr / default / mdf / recruitment / recruitment.html?cid=59fc7f52 -c895-4bef-90c4-acedc2089c6b& ccId=19000101_000001 &type=JS&lang=en_US

NCAE is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression,

gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected.

Current and former / retired NCAE members and applicants committed to a strong public educators’ association who meet many, but not all, of the qualifications are encouraged to apply.