Manager, Coalition Support (Temporary)

Teach For America•San Jose, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Manager, Coalition Support to help power the San Jose early literacy coalition and its 2030 goal: doubling the number of students in East Side San Jose who read proficiently by the end of 3rd grade. The coalition brings together Teach For America, the City of San Jose, school districts, nonprofit organizations, educators, and community leaders, and this temporary role provides the project management, data, and research support that keeps that work moving. The ideal candidate will be passionate about educational equity with the ability to turn complex, multi-partner conversations into clear plans, clean data, and consistent follow-through. You will prepare the materials that keep stakeholders aligned, maintain the systems that track commitments and progress, and bring research to the table that helps the coalition make evidence-informed decisions about strategies like Ignite, a high-dosage tutoring model, and other literacy initiatives. Your work will also support California-wide coalition efforts by connecting local learning to statewide strategy. The goal is to give the coalition the systems, data, and insights it needs to move from conversation to coordinated action. All coalition activities focus on educational initiatives and literacy outcomes. This role does not involve lobbying for legislation or supporting electoral campaigns.

Requirements

Demonstrated project management experience, with the ability to organize complex initiatives, manage timelines, and follow through on next steps
Experience with research, data management, and systems-building, including cleaning, analyzing, and presenting data from multiple sources
Strong organization skills and attention to detail across many partners and moving pieces
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparing agendas, meeting materials, summaries, and updates
Ability to build trust and collaborate with a diverse set of stakeholders
Flexibility and adaptability when priorities shift
Commitment to educational equity and belief in the potential of all students to succeed

Nice To Haves

Experience with power mapping or stakeholder analysis
Strategic and analytical, able to see the big picture while diving into data and details
Willing to work occasional evening or weekend hours and travel within San Jose for coalition meetings

Responsibilities

Prepare data, materials, and follow-ups for stakeholder meetings to maintain alignment and track next steps.
Create systems to monitor outcomes, identify barriers, and adapt strategies as needed.
Maintain systems for tracking coalition activities, commitments, and progress toward goals.
Clean, organize, and analyze data from multiple sources to identify trends, barriers, and opportunities.
Develop agendas and structure discussions on best practices and research.
Capture key takeaways and coordinate follow-ups to advance progress.
Conduct research on best practices, local needs, national models, schools, community groups, and stakeholders to deepen coalition knowledge, strengthen engagement, and guide coalition strategy.
This includes power mapping, tracking California education legislation, and monitoring updates from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.