Community Organizer Associate, GeorgiaCAN

Community Organizer Associate, GeorgiaCAN

Location: Remote, based in the metro-Atlanta, GA area

GeorgiaCAN (GACAN) seeks to identify and advance common-sense policies that put the needs of students first. We engage local stakeholders—from community members to policymakers—to advocate for student success throughout the entire public education system. To learn more, visit www.gacan.org.

50CAN: The 50-State Campaign for Achievement Now is a nonprofit organization that works at the local level to advocate for a high-quality education for all kids, regardless of their address. We develop local education leaders by providing them with the research, tools, and ideas needed to create learning environments that best meet every child’s needs. 50CAN operates campaigns in Connecticut, Delaware, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, and Tennessee.

Position Overview

The Community Organizer Associate will work as an integral member of the GeorgiaCAN Outreach team. The position's responsibilities are to facilitate the base building (organizing, recruitment, and engagement), leadership development, and participation of parents and schools in the Atlanta charter school space.

This position emphasizes outreach and relationship building that results in member and core leader recruitment, specifically with charter schools. The Metro Atlanta-based position will report directly to the State Outreach Director.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify potential parent leaders through 1-1s, community referrals, grassroots base build efforts, and GACAN events

• Develop and maintain relationships with key community stakeholders

• Manage a system to track parent and community organizing efforts

• Plan and coordinate organizing and advocacy opportunities including meetings, public events, and actions in partnership with local leadership teams

• Support and guide parent leadership teams through issue organizing cycles aligned to GACAN's policy goals

• Draft and disseminate regular communications to advocates and allies, and to maintain GACAN’s social media presence

• Use GACAN’s online tools to build and roll out calls to action and advocacy campaigns

• Organize logistics for electoral advocacy, including advocate phone banking and candidate endorsement meetings

• Represent GACAN at local events and gatherings, as assigned by the GeorgiaCAN State Outreach Director

Skills/Qualifications:

• Strong experience successfully building relationships in a role such as a community/parent/adult organizer.
• Experience in parent recruitment or engagement in traditional or charter schools.
• Knowledge of the charter school landscape in Metro Atlanta.
• Achieved tangible successes based on organizational goals and/or priorities.
• The ability to work as a team and foster collaboration with colleagues.
• Proficiency in facilitating workshops and trainings.

Preferred:

• A strong passion for advocating for charter schools and school choice options.
• Proficiency in writing styles necessary to communicate professionally.

Work conditions:

• This position will operate in a remote environment.
• Willingness and ability to work an average of 2 evenings per week and periodic weekends.

Working at 50CAN

This position is fully remote but applicants must reside in Georgia, with a starting date as soon as possible.  The salary range is determined based on experience and qualifications. This role will require some travel for full-staff events and other planning sessions.

In addition, 50CAN offers a comprehensive benefits package. 50CAN is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

How to apply

Interested applicants should apply through 50CAN’s BambooHR portal here.  Please submit your current resume and cover letter through the BambooHR portal.