Essential Functions

• 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.
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• The Right Candidate will be able to:
• Adapt quickly to a fast moving environment Demonstrate initiative and deliver results independently.
• Data Accuracy and Management: Ensure accurate and well-organized records by leveraging strong expertise in data management systems to optimize workflows and maintain high standards of precision.
• Mobilize the community around Education Equity
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• Minimum Qualifications:
• 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 Qualifications:
• 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