StudentsFirst is a comprehensive and uncompromising national movement to build upon, connect, and accelerate reforms that defend the interests of America’s students.  Specifically, the organization will articulate a gold standard for education reform, based on the best evidence on what works in teacher professionalism, student choice, and system-wide accountability.  We will provide tools and services to local leaders who want to implement change and we will build a membership movement with a national voice.  We will deploy resources to defend students’ interests with litigation, mobilization, advocacy and direct political activity.  Fighters for reform will know that they are not fighting alone.  Our organization’s Founder and CEO is Michelle Rhee, former Chancellor of DC Public Schools.  

Position

Regional Outreach Managers are the face of StudentsFirst in communities across the country.  They are critical to StudentsFirst’s efforts to build a strong grassroots voice within the movement to put students first and transform public education. .

This position has multiple openings throughout the nation. 

Responsibilities

Regional Outreach Managers build networks amongst members and community leaders, recruit new members, and foster strong, engaged member bases within a regional area.  Within each assigned region, Regional Outreach Managers are those who engage with, educate, and nurture the StudentsFirst membership, connecting the members at the local level to state action and to the StudentsFirst national agenda.

Specific Responsibilities

•  Build networks of members, community based organizations, and local leaders, to be a part of the movement, locally and nationwide
•  Foster and develop a sense of community and shared identity within membership in the assigned regional area
•  Plan and host events in collaboration with local leaders to recruit new members (i.e.: advocacy trainings, policy discussions, get-together events, panel discussions, etc.) 
•  Maintain and produce regular reports about member recruitment and engagement efforts
•  Under the direction of the StudentsFirst Director of Outreach, communicate all policy positions of the StudentsFirst agenda related to national, state and local issues clearly to local leaders and members in the assigned regional area
•  Maintain accurate financial records/expense reports regarding authorized reimbursements and mileage reports

Requirements Include:

•  Strong interpersonal skills
•  Excellent research and writing skills
•  Proven track record showing an ability to motivate and influence others and connect with communities  
•  Ability to manage many tasks simultaneously
•  Experience field organizing for a political campaign 
•  Experience desirable but not required with any of the following:
  •  Event planning, local fundraising, mobilizing volunteers, and canvassing for a political campaign or issue
  • Familiarity with the structure of political campaigns and familiarity with campaign technology
  • Experience managing staff and/or volunteers
  • Own a vehicle or other mode of transportation
  • Willing and able to work and travel irregular hours (weekend and evenings may be required).
  •  Demonstrated written and verbal competency in Spanish and English preferred

Please apply at www.StudentsFirst.org/Jobs. 

SOURCE: PUBLIC AFFAIRS COUNCIL 04/03/12