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Director, Upward Bound Programs

Green Bay, WI · On-site +1

$65K/yr

Extensive knowledge and experience working with educational equity programs serving diverse student populations. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience in a higher education setting * Supervisory ...

State of Wisconsin

Educational Assistant

Delavan, WI · On-site +1

$20.94/hr

Equity and inclusion are at the core of our organizational values, which include belonging ... WSD is a residential school that provides educational services to children who are deaf, hard of ...

HedgeServ Corporation

WI · On-site

$100 - $115/hr

Supervise up to four Private Equity accountants, facilitating their ongoing development. * Resolve ... Salary and Benefits Salary range: $100,000-115,000, commensurate with education, experience and ...

Community First Credit Union

Home Equity Processor

Neenah, WI · On-site

$41K - $56K/yr

As our Home Equity Loan Processor, you will: * Provide outstanding, quality service to external and ... Complete all required compliance training and continuing education within specified timeframe.

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What is an educational equity job?

An Educational Equity job focuses on ensuring that all students, regardless of background, have access to fair and inclusive learning opportunities. Professionals in this field work to identify and eliminate barriers related to race, socioeconomic status, disability, or other factors that impact educational outcomes. Roles can include policy development, program coordination, advocacy, and direct student support. These positions are found in schools, government agencies, nonprofits, and higher education institutions.

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Professionals working in Educational Equity often encounter challenges such as resistance to change, limited resources, and systemic barriers within educational institutions. Tackling these challenges effectively requires strong relationship-building skills, creativity in resource utilization, and persistence in advocating for underrepresented groups. Collaboration with educators, administrators, families, and community organizations is key to implementing sustainable practices and policies. Approaching obstacles with a problem-solving mindset and a commitment to continuous learning can lead to meaningful progress in creating more equitable educational opportunities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in an educational equity position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Educational Equity roles, you typically need a background in education, social sciences, or related fields, along with experience in program development and policy analysis focused on reducing disparities. Familiarity with data analysis tools, diversity and inclusion training, and frameworks like culturally responsive pedagogy is often expected. Excellent communication, collaboration, and advocacy skills help professionals build relationships with diverse stakeholders and drive systemic change. These qualifications are crucial to identifying inequities, implementing solutions, and fostering inclusive learning environments.

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Associate Director, Community Organizing

Milwaukee, WI • Hybrid

Rocketship Public Schools
Education Programs Administration • 501 - 1,000 employees
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Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential and it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential.

Position Description

At Rocketship, one of our key pillars is building authentic parent power in our community.   In our Parent Organizing Committees (POCs), parents advocate tirelessly for their children by becoming community leaders in education equity.  The position involves working with current parent leaders to develop their knowledge of governance, power, political dynamics, and systematic barriers affecting their families, especially for underserved communities. Simultaneously, the organizer will work to recruit and train new parents in community organizing skills, drawing them into the movement and increasing parent voice, involvement, and presence in the education political landscape of Milwaukee and Wisconsin as a whole. The Wisconsin Associate Director of Community Organizing is a full-time, exempt position on Rocketship Wisconsin Regional Leadership Team. The person selected for this position will collaborate with other Community Organizing leaders across the other Rocketship regions.

This role will report to the Rocketship Wisconsin Director of External Engagement, collaborate with fellow organizers nationally, and align and partner on the strategy set by the Executive Director. The role will also include partnering effectively with school leaders, families, community organizations, and stakeholders in advocacy for educational equity at our Rocketship Wisconsin schools. 

Essential Functions
  • Recruit, mobilize, and retain a network of parents and community stakeholders that build advocacy and engagement to transform our local communities.
  • Build the capacity of parents & families  to understand the state and local educational landscape, key decision makers, and power of community, through the PICO Organizing Cycle.
  • Complete one-on-one relational meetings every week (approximately 15-20) with current and future parent leaders and other important stakeholders that build organizing capacity and engagement.
  • Serve as a strategic partner in external affairs with the Executive Director, remain informed on the local education political landscape, and develop coordinated grasstops - grassroots strategies. 
  • Foster relationships and develop champions with community-based organizations, faith leaders, elected officials, and civic and community leaders that lead to elevating parent organizing. 
  • Lead parent-organizing campaigns for the growth and expansion of schools in WI, as well as parent-led civic and local campaigns for education equity.
  • Eventually, hire, train and support the development of a team of Education Organizers.
Minimum Qualifications
  • 3+ year experience in community organizing, education reform, or engagement in grassroots movements
  • This position requires daily travel between school sites and community locations where events and meetings with parents are held. Valid Driver’s license and access to  vehicle required.
  • The ability to position Rocketship in the policy arena as an agent for positive change through strong communication and strategic skills 
  • Demonstrated ability to interact and cultivate support among diverse stakeholders
  • Experience using Google Apps and a willingness to learn and implement new technology 
  • A growth-mindset, self-directed, and goal-oriented professional approach to organizing work
  • A sense of urgency and passion for social justice and educational equity 
  • Ability to work some nights and weekends, as campaigns require; option for 1-2 days working from home for administrative purposes
  • A commitment to building strong, trust-based relationships through candid feedback, mutual respect, and a deep appreciation for diverse perspectives and experiences
Preferred Qualifications
  • Verbal and written fluency in both Spanish and English,
  • Experience managing and/or leading community organizing campaigns and mobilizing support
  • Experience working with organizations or schools in a diverse community 
  • Familiar with local and/or state politics, education politics & movements
  • Strong public speaking, writing, and analytical skills
  • Capacity to think strategically and critically about social, economic, cultural, and political issues affecting a community
  • Masters Degree, preferred but not required
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with both adults and children. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally climb ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.
 
Compensation:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent health and wellness benefits, 403b retirement plan, flexible spending account (FSA), and generous paid time off.
 

Rocketship Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Rocketship Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Rocketship Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Rocketship Public Schools’ employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. Click here for our Sexual Harassment Policy.  For questions, concerns, or complaints, please contact Human Resources.