Partnerships and External Relations Associate, P.A.C.E. Strategies

P.A.C.E. Strategies: Partnerships and External Relations Associate

Location: Remote or hybrid in-office in NYC

About P.A.C.E. Strategies

At P.A.C.E. Strategies (PACE), We believe in an America where every family can access a great education and participate fully in our democracy. We also believe change should be driven by families, educators, and local leaders who best know the needs of their communities. We partner with local leaders across the country to run campaigns and programs, anchored in the foundational beliefs that schools are the bedrock of strong communities and that everyone’s voice deserves to be heard in our democracy.

We develop a unique advocacy strategy for each partnership that can include communications, creative, digital, data & research, community organizing, digital organizing, event management, and coalition building.

Since our founding in 2018, PACE has worked with 80 local partners in more than 20 cities across the country to create change. We have supported partners to protect and secure funding, facilities, and renewals for dozens of high-quality schools in New Jersey, Illinois, California, Florida, and Tennessee and to increase the number of high-quality seats in Newark schools by nearly 18% in five years.

To increase civic engagement in key communities, we have partnered with nonprofits and schools in grassroots organizing and mobilizing, provided voter registration assistance, conducted workshops and training on voting rights, and run full-scale non-partisan non-political Get Out The Vote campaigns. A recent internal analysis concludes that voters targeted with PACE’s voter participation tactics turned out at higher rates than other voters in the same elections in 12 of 13 campaigns – on average, by 10 percent. Voters targeted with our efforts outperformed their expected turnout, which predicts turnout likelihood based on each individual’s unique characteristics, in 13 of 13 campaigns – on average, by 11 percentage points.

PACE  operates via a partnership with the 50-State Campaign for Achievement Now (50-CAN), a nonprofit organization that works at the local level to advocate for a high-quality education for all kids regardless of their address.  50CAN supports P.A.C.E. as a fiscal sponsor.

About the Role:

P.A.C.E. Strategies is seeking a Partnerships and External Relations Associate to join its team.  Reporting to Kelly Hall, Director of External Relations and Development, this person will be an integral part of our team and a critical support to our partners.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Serve as a top-notch project manager for multiple campaigns, ensuring effective coordination, execution, and communication among team members;
• Develop and manage clear plans and timelines, create meeting agendas, and diligently capture notes and follow up to drive campaigns and projects to completion;
• Provide strategic and trusted support to partners and various stakeholders, from students and families to C-suite leaders;
• Write copy for organic and paid digital campaigns;
• Support the Founding Partners and the Director of External Relations & Development in drafting collateral like pitch decks, newsletters, impact reports, website/blog content, etc;
• Maintain internal document management system for prospective funder research.

The ideal candidate will have superior detail organization, execution, and project management skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills. The ideal candidate also possesses strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to navigate complex challenges and uncertainty. They’ll be working in a fast-paced, goal-driven, and dynamic environment. This position requires collaborating and nurturing relationships with our team, diverse partners, vendors,  and other external stakeholders to maximize impact. Finally, the ideal candidate should also have a passion for social justice and a dedication to PACE’s mission of ensuring every family has access to a great education and full democratic participation.

Educational Background & Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree;
• At least two years of professional experience, with at least one year of project management experience;
• Experience in writing for internal and external stakeholders;
• Proficient in the use of Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and Canva;
• Experience with social media and digital advertising, including Meta, Google Ads, Programmatic and Video.

The following training/skill set is ideal but not required:

• Demonstrated passion and commitment to working in the field of education.
• Familiarity with the challenges facing public schools and education reform efforts in the United States.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience.  In addition, PACE/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.

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