- Salary
- $130k – $160k
- Location
- Hartford, Bridgeport, Middletown, Waterbury, New Haven, Danbury, Stamford, CT
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Type
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Director
- Source
- RecruiterFlow
Description
Director of Civic Engagement
Education Advocacy Organization
Connecticut - Hybrid - Ability to travel throughout the state regularly
Salary Range: $130,000 to $160,000 per year with potential flexibility based experience
Terrific Director of Civic Engagement role with an education advocacy organization in Connecticut. The Director of Civic Engagement will be a hands on role integral in strengthening support for public charter schools. They will ensure the success of mobilization and organization priorities by recruiting and activating supporters across the state.
Responsibilities:
- Organize communities and build coalitions statewide that consist of alumni, families, educators, and supporters of charter schools
- Lead public actions including events, rallies, canvassing, phone/text banks, and other activities
- Create and manage planned political campaign activity
- Establish dashboards and utilize data to improve execution for campaigns
- Cultivate partnerships and coordinate advocacy efforts
- Travel regularly throughout the state
Qualifications:
- Approximately 5+ years of relevant experience
- Experience operating within a political campaign
- Understanding of the charter school landscape; ideally experience working with charter schools or education advocacy groups
- Experience managing and training volunteers
- Demonstrated track record of building campaigns and coalitions in Connecticut
- Understanding of the differences between 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations to ensure compliance and accountability
- Ability to regularly travel within the state; driver's license required
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills
Compliance