Organizer
Bridgeport Educational Alliance for Public Schools

Based in Bridgeport, CT

POSITION DESCRIPTION

I. POSITION TITLE:  ORGANIZER

II. GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Organizer is responsible for developing well organized alliances of educators, parents, students and community leaders that can effectively advocate for a public education system that meets the unique needs of all students. The organizer is also responsible for facilitating conversations, gathering data, and building/mobilizing broad public support for schools driven by parent and educator engagement.

III. EXPECTATIONS OF ORGANIZER:

1. Effective and fluent when communicating in English and a secondary language spoken in Bridgeport is preferred (Spanish, Creole, French, etc.)
2. Effective communicating in professional settings such as schools, organizations, and governmental and non-governmental entities
3. Effective communicating in community settings, with parents of school children and other residents of the community
4. Effective speaking to large groups and audiences informally and in more formal settings such as public hearings and forums
5. Effective in being a professional, courteous, and respectful representative of the project to all stakeholders
6. Self-directed, motivated, and able to plan and carry-out ongoing daily activities consistent with the project
7. Understand and navigate neighborhood and city-wide political environments

IV. GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Read, understand, and dutifully carry-out the provisions of the underlying grant proposal and its required deliverables
2. Coordinate partners in pursuing a positive, supportive, and unified vision of public schools
3. Meet with educators, parents, and other groups to develop a shared vision in the mission of local public schools; continually engage educators and parents in the coalition’s priorities
4. Organize attendance of community meetings and forums with parents and other community members to discuss a vision for public schools
5. Develop expertise on comprehensive community school strategic plan and present and engage varying audiences
6. Develop relationships with school, district, and city leaders and introduce the work of the project
7. Develop and implement a plan for engaging community service agencies and non-profits in the project.
8. Organize local political advocacy on coalition priorities
9. Prepare timely reports on coalition priorities and deliverables
10. Be able and willing to travel to various locations across the city/county to meet with potential partners and deliver informational sessions. Some light lifting may be required for meetings.

V. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

1. Fluency in English and a secondary language is preferred (Spanish, Creole, French, etc.)
2. Successful experience conducting presentations, meetings, and facilitating smaller group work
3. Deep knowledge of NEA Six Pillars for Successful, Effective Community Schools
4. Knowledge of how to implement, monitor, and evaluate change in schools using data collection and data driven decision making processes
5. Ability to communicate clearly in oral and written forms, especially with groups of adults
6. Ability to effectively integrate technology, including social media, into organizing campaigns
7. Demonstrated ability to work in groups and alone, to initiate and follow through on assignments, and meet deadlines
8. Evidence of the ability to present large and complex issues in succinct, highly readable documents

VI. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required, with the possibility to waive such requirement with extensive successful relevant experience. 

VII. COMPENSATION AND DURATION
This is a grant-funded position paying $3,800 per month for 13 months, with the possibility for extension.

VIII. APPLICATIONS
Interested candidates must submit a letter of interest, resume, and three references by May 18, 2018 to the attention of Michael Brosnan at organizect@cea.org or via mail to:

BEA
4750 Main St.
Bridgeport, CT 06606

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