KIPP DC
Community Outreach Manager
KIPP DC, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Community Outreach Manager
Job SummaryThe Community Outreach Manager role is an integral part of the Community Engagement team, ensuring KIPP DC is building the necessary relationships with elected officials, non-profit and community based leaders and stakeholders to support the learning of KIPP DC students and their families external to our
KIPP DC schools. The starting salary range for this role is $71,615-$85,256. This is a full-time position on the HDQ regional team, based at KIPP DC HDQ, with assignments that include working from KIPP DC various campuses.
This role is open and can be filled ASAP.About KIPP DC
By 2025, KIPP DC will build upon two decades of proven results to develop into a more impactful, innovative, and inclusive school system that provides joyful, identity-affirming learning experiences so that all students and alumni achieve extraordinary outcomes.
Our work is grounded in a commitment to excellence, equity, and justice. We believe all students have the right to rigorous, relevant, and joyful learning experiences led by exceptionally talented and diverse educators who promote student achievement and a sense of belonging. We believe students and teachers best succeed when surrounded by an ecosystem of supports, including our central headquarters team that supports KIPP DC’s 20 schools and two programs, 7,500 students, and 1,300 teachers, leaders, and staff members dedicated to this mission.About the team
The Community Engagement Team builds strong community relationships with external partners and stakeholders to ensure that KIPP DC can accomplish its mission to equip its students with the knowledge, skills, and mindsets to become thoughtful, intentional citizens in the competitive world. At the heart of our work is the belief in the African proverb, "It takes a village" which means it takes a community of people to provide for and support children so they can grow up in a safe and healthy environment to reach their full potential.
What makes working for the community engagement work so fulfilling is interacting with the community that entrusts you with children from their communities.
You can attend events where authentic conversations are being discussed about the state of public education and influence the decision-makers on the direction it will go.
Being part of the community engagement team will allow you to see the effects of your work every day.About the Role
At KIPP DC, we actively seek to influence the overall public education ecosystem in the District of Columbia. This position will contribute to the development and execution of strategies and partnerships to deploy an aggressive community engagement and advocacy strategy to ensure every KIPP DC student can receive a quality public education.The ideal candidate for this position will bring experience in DC governmental relations and local community engagement, strong relationships with local non-profits, and community-based and social justice organizations, and be well-versed in key educational equity policy debates. The Community Outreach Manager will collaborate with KIPP DC teammates and external organizing partners to help build civic capacity around bold approaches to address educational equity issues for KIPP DC specifically and DC public education in general.
Location and Type of WorkAs a headquarters team that is focused on being responsive to our schools and meeting the needs of our students and families, we approach our work in a way that reflects these priorities. Schools operate in person and our students and families rely on us for in-person support which requires this position to be fully on-site. This role is currently required to be on-site or in schools during regular work hours.
Responsibilities
Community Engagement Outreach: 50%Represent KIPP DC at community meetings, events, and functions, including Advisory Neighborhood Commission meetingsImplement a comprehensive community outreach strategy that aligns with KIPP DC's mission and vision.Build and maintain positive relationships with community leaders, organizations, and residents.Plan and execute effective outreach events and initiatives that engage the community.Track and report on the impact of community outreach efforts.Stay abreast of local issues and concerns to inform outreach strategies.Develop materials, workshops, and campaigns to raise awareness and mobilize support.Community Partnerships: 20%Identify and cultivate formalized community partnerships that benefit KIPP DC students, families, and staff.Maintain and strengthen partnerships through ongoing support.Provide regular updates regarding partnership status and meetings to organization leadership.Collaboration with other KIPP DC Teams: 20%Coordinate with the communications team on all aspects of community outreach communications.Partner with the student recruitment team on events and initiatives to drive interest in and enrollment at KIPP DC schools.Support fundraising efforts by cultivating relationships with potential donors and sponsors within the community.Advocacy: 10%Advocate for policies and decisions that support the interests of KIPP DC, its students, and the broader charter school sector.Collaborate on initiatives that promote educational equity and excellence within the city.Identify and partner with like-minded policy and advocacy organizations to advance common goals.
Requirements & Preferences
Required Qualifications (3-5):Bachelor's degree requiredAt least 5 years of experience in public educationPreferred Qualifications:Graduate degree in public policyExperience in supporting an organization’s government affairs or public policyExperience working with local advocacy organizationsStrong understanding of press strategiesExperience working with community organizations in the Washington, DC area (Wards 5,7,8)Physical Requirements:Flexibility to work outside normal business hours or weekends for KIPP DC events or community meetingsAbility to travel across KIPP DC schools and throughout Washington, DC.Demonstrated Excellence in the Following Areas:Commitment to Students and Schools: Demonstrates commitment to education reform, believing in every child's potential for success and prioritizing students, schools, and the essential role of families.Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving: Finds creative solutions to challenges that achieve broader goals of team and organization.Project Management: Sets a high bar for own work and supports others to achieve desired team outcomes.Communications and Influence:
Demonstrates adept communication skills and influence to advance work by adjusting content and style.Teamwork: Contributes to
a supportive team culture, fostering diverse work styles and maintaining a high performance standard.Trust and Collaboration: Establishes and nurtures effective relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders to support the best outcomes for our work.Cultural Humility: Advances KIPP DC’s commitment to anti-racism by creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for all stakeholders.Continuous Learning: Commits to continuous learning through feedback, self reflection, humility, and action.
Benefits & Compensation
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KIPP DC offers an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package:The anticipated starting salary range for this position is $71,615-$85,256. At KIPP DC we strive for clarity, equity, and to be highly competitive. When determining salaries we look at benchmarks in the education and non-profit sector.KIPP DC offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurances; various voluntary benefits; and employer paid benefits such as short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, and a membership to One Medical.KIPP DC also offers a 403(b) retirement account with a 3% employer contribution and a 3% match with vesting after three years.Currently, individuals in this role have up to 15 paid time off days, up to 10 paid sick days, and 12 paid holidays. This is subject to change and your exact schedule will be shared in your offer letter.Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against, or tolerate discrimination against, employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis or protected class including, but not limited to, actual or perceived race, color, national origin, immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal, DC, state, or local law), religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression), marital status (including domestic partnership status), genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, family responsibilities, personal appearance, veteran status, uniform service member status, status of being unemployed, status of victim a survivor of domestic violence, sexual offense or stalking, matriculation or any other protected class under federal, state, DC, or local law.
Click here or here to review KIPP DC’s non-discrimination policy and KIPP DC’s Title IX Coordinator’s contact information.
Job SummaryThe Community Outreach Manager role is an integral part of the Community Engagement team, ensuring KIPP DC is building the necessary relationships with elected officials, non-profit and community based leaders and stakeholders to support the learning of KIPP DC students and their families external to our
KIPP DC schools. The starting salary range for this role is $71,615-$85,256. This is a full-time position on the HDQ regional team, based at KIPP DC HDQ, with assignments that include working from KIPP DC various campuses.
This role is open and can be filled ASAP.About KIPP DC
By 2025, KIPP DC will build upon two decades of proven results to develop into a more impactful, innovative, and inclusive school system that provides joyful, identity-affirming learning experiences so that all students and alumni achieve extraordinary outcomes.
Our work is grounded in a commitment to excellence, equity, and justice. We believe all students have the right to rigorous, relevant, and joyful learning experiences led by exceptionally talented and diverse educators who promote student achievement and a sense of belonging. We believe students and teachers best succeed when surrounded by an ecosystem of supports, including our central headquarters team that supports KIPP DC’s 20 schools and two programs, 7,500 students, and 1,300 teachers, leaders, and staff members dedicated to this mission.About the team
The Community Engagement Team builds strong community relationships with external partners and stakeholders to ensure that KIPP DC can accomplish its mission to equip its students with the knowledge, skills, and mindsets to become thoughtful, intentional citizens in the competitive world. At the heart of our work is the belief in the African proverb, "It takes a village" which means it takes a community of people to provide for and support children so they can grow up in a safe and healthy environment to reach their full potential.
What makes working for the community engagement work so fulfilling is interacting with the community that entrusts you with children from their communities.
You can attend events where authentic conversations are being discussed about the state of public education and influence the decision-makers on the direction it will go.
Being part of the community engagement team will allow you to see the effects of your work every day.About the Role
At KIPP DC, we actively seek to influence the overall public education ecosystem in the District of Columbia. This position will contribute to the development and execution of strategies and partnerships to deploy an aggressive community engagement and advocacy strategy to ensure every KIPP DC student can receive a quality public education.The ideal candidate for this position will bring experience in DC governmental relations and local community engagement, strong relationships with local non-profits, and community-based and social justice organizations, and be well-versed in key educational equity policy debates. The Community Outreach Manager will collaborate with KIPP DC teammates and external organizing partners to help build civic capacity around bold approaches to address educational equity issues for KIPP DC specifically and DC public education in general.
Location and Type of WorkAs a headquarters team that is focused on being responsive to our schools and meeting the needs of our students and families, we approach our work in a way that reflects these priorities. Schools operate in person and our students and families rely on us for in-person support which requires this position to be fully on-site. This role is currently required to be on-site or in schools during regular work hours.
Responsibilities
Community Engagement Outreach: 50%Represent KIPP DC at community meetings, events, and functions, including Advisory Neighborhood Commission meetingsImplement a comprehensive community outreach strategy that aligns with KIPP DC's mission and vision.Build and maintain positive relationships with community leaders, organizations, and residents.Plan and execute effective outreach events and initiatives that engage the community.Track and report on the impact of community outreach efforts.Stay abreast of local issues and concerns to inform outreach strategies.Develop materials, workshops, and campaigns to raise awareness and mobilize support.Community Partnerships: 20%Identify and cultivate formalized community partnerships that benefit KIPP DC students, families, and staff.Maintain and strengthen partnerships through ongoing support.Provide regular updates regarding partnership status and meetings to organization leadership.Collaboration with other KIPP DC Teams: 20%Coordinate with the communications team on all aspects of community outreach communications.Partner with the student recruitment team on events and initiatives to drive interest in and enrollment at KIPP DC schools.Support fundraising efforts by cultivating relationships with potential donors and sponsors within the community.Advocacy: 10%Advocate for policies and decisions that support the interests of KIPP DC, its students, and the broader charter school sector.Collaborate on initiatives that promote educational equity and excellence within the city.Identify and partner with like-minded policy and advocacy organizations to advance common goals.
Requirements & Preferences
Required Qualifications (3-5):Bachelor's degree requiredAt least 5 years of experience in public educationPreferred Qualifications:Graduate degree in public policyExperience in supporting an organization’s government affairs or public policyExperience working with local advocacy organizationsStrong understanding of press strategiesExperience working with community organizations in the Washington, DC area (Wards 5,7,8)Physical Requirements:Flexibility to work outside normal business hours or weekends for KIPP DC events or community meetingsAbility to travel across KIPP DC schools and throughout Washington, DC.Demonstrated Excellence in the Following Areas:Commitment to Students and Schools: Demonstrates commitment to education reform, believing in every child's potential for success and prioritizing students, schools, and the essential role of families.Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving: Finds creative solutions to challenges that achieve broader goals of team and organization.Project Management: Sets a high bar for own work and supports others to achieve desired team outcomes.Communications and Influence:
Demonstrates adept communication skills and influence to advance work by adjusting content and style.Teamwork: Contributes to
a supportive team culture, fostering diverse work styles and maintaining a high performance standard.Trust and Collaboration: Establishes and nurtures effective relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders to support the best outcomes for our work.Cultural Humility: Advances KIPP DC’s commitment to anti-racism by creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for all stakeholders.Continuous Learning: Commits to continuous learning through feedback, self reflection, humility, and action.
Benefits & Compensation
[edited this section for your role]
KIPP DC offers an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package:The anticipated starting salary range for this position is $71,615-$85,256. At KIPP DC we strive for clarity, equity, and to be highly competitive. When determining salaries we look at benchmarks in the education and non-profit sector.KIPP DC offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurances; various voluntary benefits; and employer paid benefits such as short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, and a membership to One Medical.KIPP DC also offers a 403(b) retirement account with a 3% employer contribution and a 3% match with vesting after three years.Currently, individuals in this role have up to 15 paid time off days, up to 10 paid sick days, and 12 paid holidays. This is subject to change and your exact schedule will be shared in your offer letter.Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against, or tolerate discrimination against, employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis or protected class including, but not limited to, actual or perceived race, color, national origin, immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal, DC, state, or local law), religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression), marital status (including domestic partnership status), genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, family responsibilities, personal appearance, veteran status, uniform service member status, status of being unemployed, status of victim a survivor of domestic violence, sexual offense or stalking, matriculation or any other protected class under federal, state, DC, or local law.
Click here or here to review KIPP DC’s non-discrimination policy and KIPP DC’s Title IX Coordinator’s contact information.