National Newcomer Network Partnerships Consultant

The Century Foundation

19d • $50 - $75 • Remote

About The Position

The Century Foundation seeks a consultant to manage member engagement, partnerships, strategic development, and administration for the National Newcomer Network (NNN). This consultant will report to TCF Fellow and NNN Director, Alejandra Vázquez Baur.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience working in education, immigration, or similar fields;
• Excellent analytical writing skills;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines;
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with a variety of stakeholders;
• Ability to work independently and in a team;
• An interest in and basic knowledge of education policy and the immigration landscape;
• Passion for educational equity for immigrant students, students of color, and other marginalized groups of students;
• Passion for advancing policies centered in dignity and opportunity for all people, including immigrants;
• An eagerness to learn;
• Proficiency in Google Suite, particularly sheets and docs, as well as familiarity with Mail Merge.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in data analysis and with key education data sets is a plus;
• A personal connection (lived and/or professional) to immigrant communities, including but not limited to community-based experience, allyship, or advocacy, is a plus;
• Familiarity with the NNN already is a plus

Responsibilities

• Coordinating research, data analysis, drafting/writing, preparing for presentations, and producing other products for the National Newcomer Network that align with the strategic goals of the coalition.
• Tracking federal and key regional policy changes in K-16 education and immigration.
• Drafting the NNN monthly newsletter and other communications with NNN members.
• Promoting the NNN on social media by drafting tweets and language for LinkedIn and Facebook posts and managing the NNN LinkedIn Group.
• Preparing for, participating in, and facilitating NNN meetings and events as available and appropriate.
• Collaborating with the NNN director and leadership team to make strategic decisions for NNN actions and programming.
• Forging and maintaining strategic partnerships.
• Scheduling meetings and managing core logistics for NNN programming and for the NNN director as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees