Community Outreach Manager

Aspire Public Schools•Richmond, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998—in an effort to transform the inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes that our communities persist through—Aspire is one of the largest and most forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation. Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college, career, and life. At Aspire, we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge, skills, and power to access and make choices for their families and post-secondary lives. Every day, our community of students, families, teachers and staff comes together to learn, work, and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well-Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy. The Community Outreach Manager is responsible for ensuring the school is engaging with stakeholders proactively and effectively. This is accomplished by developing partnerships with students, families, community members, businesses, philanthropic and community service entities, civic leaders, and other stakeholders who influence and are influenced by the work of the school.

Requirements

Proven ability to craft effective communications and outreach strategy
Excellent communications skills and strong public speaking skills
Excellent research, relationship building and networking skills
Passionate about education and community development
Ability to use data to drive decision making, issue resolution, and strategy development
Knowledge around community organizing and outreach strategies and practices
Experience planning and facilitating meetings, identifying community needs, working with community leaders and volunteers of diverse backgrounds
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Non-Profit Management, Marketing, or related field
3+ years of experience in a school setting
Experience developing messaging and marketing materials
Clear the Department of Justice background screening
Authorized to work in the United States
Provide health (TB) clearance (most update every four years)

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the urban school communities preferred
Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred
Experience working with various community organizations and local officials preferred
Experience utilizing online networking and web development preferred

Responsibilities

Develop an outreach strategy for the school with the goal of learning more about local community needs and partnership opportunities
Develop key messages and communication to communities about the school’s mission and vision
Develop accessible mechanisms for community members to voice questions, concerns, and ideas for how the school can better serve them
Organize and coordinate community events that further the school’s outreach strategy
Represent the school site, with support from the Principal, in building an effective school community Including: Working with parents to better support their child/children’s academic, behavioral, and social development
Garnering support from community groups and leaders
Developing positive relationships with external partnerships
Working in collaboration with the Principal and Home Office to achieve site and organizational goals
Supporting the development and operation of the School Site Council, English Language Advisory Council, and other stakeholder engagement groups
Serve as a liaison between school and families in matters related to recruitment and enrollment
Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, the Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements including antiracism, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior
Perform other related duties as required and assigned.