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Stand for Children - a bold and independent voice for public education reform – seeks exceptional individuals to organize the Denver chapter of its newest state affiliate in Colorado.

The Organization
Stand for Children’s mission is to use the power of grassroots action to help all children get the excellent public education and strong support they need to thrive. To date, Stand for Children’s four state affiliates (OR, MA, TN, and WA) have won more than one hundred victories that have impacted the lives of more than two million children. We organize parents, educators, and other concerned community members into a strong, sustained constituency that:

•Helps elect strong local school board members, state legislators, and statewide elected officials who champion public schools.

•Advocates for education reforms at the state and local level, including reforms that increase teacher and principal effectiveness, support school autonomy with accountability, and expand instructional time, that improve student achievement and close the achievement gap.
•Lobbies the state legislature for strategic K-12 investments and then ensures local school districts spend those dollars wisely.

•Campaigns for needed school construction bonds and operating levies

The Position
Stand for Children seeks an outstanding organizer to help build the Denver chapter of the Colorado Stand for Children state affiliate. Primary responsibilities will include building strong chapter teams made up of parents and teachers in Denver Public School district and charter schools; developing the leadership of our parent and teacher members through rigorous, ongoing training and coaching; improving student outcomes over time in Denver Public Schools by enabling Denver chapter leaders and members to win strategically selected local electoral and lobbying campaigns and contribute significantly to success in statewide electoral and lobbying campaigns.

Qualifications and Qualities Required
•Strong commitment to Stand for Children’s mission to improve public schools;
•An entrepreneurial, learning orientation and an ability to embrace and incorporate direct feedback;
•A strong drive and ability to achieve outcomes;
•Community organizing, political organizing, campaigning, lobbying or relevant leadership experience;
•Willingness to work flexible hours including 1-2 evenings per week and occasional weekends; full-time access to a car;
•Strong interpersonal, communication, and team-building skills;
•Fluency in Spanish strongly desired.

To Apply: Stand for Children is an equal opportunity employer and candidates of color are strongly encouraged to apply. To apply for the position, please send a resume and cover letter to employment@stand.org. Please specify interest in this position by inserting “Organizing Director” in your email subject field. No calls please.