Job Description
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Please Note: This is a temporary, full-time position.
Position Summary: New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) is dedicated to creating and supporting partnerships among schools, families, and the community. As a central resource for family engagement, the Office of Family and Community Empowerment (FACE) strive to involve and inform parent leaders as essential partners in helping students achieve college and career readiness. FACE will develop and implement new strategies to strengthen the NYCPS’s efforts to engage and support public school parents and families throughout New York City.
The CCEC Election Outreach Coordinators will play a critical role in engaging with community members and building networks to promote the 2027 Community and Citywide Education Council (CCEC) Elections. We are seeking passionate, driven, and organized individuals to lead grassroots efforts in local communities across the city. They will encourage people to run and vote through direct action and advocacy and help eliminate disparities in the elections. Each coordinator will collect data to be used for metrics. Performs related work.
Reports to: CCEC Election Campaign Manager
Key Relationships: Family-facing staff at school, district and central level including but not limited to Superintendents, Family Leadership Coordinators, Family Support Coordinators, Parent Coordinators, parent leaders and FACE staff.
Responsibilities
• Community Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with district leaders, school staff and families.
• Grassroots Mobilization: Participate in events to inform and inspire active participation.
• Outreach and Communication: Coordinate, execute and track strategies for outreach, including canvassing, phone banking, and digital campaigns.
• Data Management: Track community engagement efforts, monitor progress, and report on outcomes.
• Public Relations: Represent the campaign in community settings.
Qualifications
Minimum
High school graduation or equivalent and one (1) year of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above.
Preferred
• Familiarity with the New York City public school system.
• Experience with community organization and the ability to work with diverse populations.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and audience engagement skills (verbal and written).
• Experience with data entry and management.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Work Schedule: Typically, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in-office or the field; may occasionally be asked to work outside standard business hours as needed.
Salary: $40 hourly rate
(Internal candidates who are selected for this position and who currently hold comparable or less senior positions within the DOE will not earn less than their current salary.)
Please include a resume and cover letter with your application.
NOTE: The filling of all positions is subject to budget availability and/or grant funding.
• New York City Residency is NOT Required *
We encourage all applicants from the New York City tri-state area to apply.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
DOE Non- Discrimination Policy
The Department of Education of the City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's actual or perceived sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or pregnancy. For more information, please refer to the DOE Non-Discrimination Policy.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.