Education Organizer

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 Overview

We’re looking for a seasoned organizer who can build durable parent power—someone who plans with precision, executes with care, and coaches parents into public leadership. You’ll sustain strong school-level bases and steward a regional decision-making table, translating community priorities into campaigns that matter locally and at the state level

The following are core responsibilities related to the position:

Base-Building & Committees

• Maintain and grow a 10–15 member Parent Leadership Organizing Committee (LOC) per school, with clear roles, agendas, and outcomes.
• Maintain a 30 member Regional Parent Leadership Committee that convenes 2–3 times per year to make collective decisions and vote on campaigns and/or civic engagement priorities.
• Conduct one-on-ones per week with parents, stakeholders, and partners to recruit, develop, and activate leaders; track commitments and next steps.

Coaching & Leadership Development

• Provide structured coaching to parents (story of self/us/now, public speaking, facilitation, power mapping, turnout).
• Design and facilitate leadership workshops (organizing cycle, relational meetings, advocacy 101, meetings with stakeholders testimony prep).
• Build individual development plans that move parents from emerging parent leader, to core parent leader with clear milestones and support.

Scaled Advocacy

• Plan and execute issue campaigns aligned to family-identified priorities; coordinate testimonies, public comment, and actions.
• Lead the Day at the Capitol end-to-end (leader prep, messaging, legislative targets, logistics (transportation/childcare/interpretation), turnout goals, meeting agendas, and post-action follow-up.
• Support charter renewal and parent led civic/local campaigns advancing education equity.

Planning, Data & Operations

• Own an annual organizing plan with goals, timelines, and evaluation; produce concise weekly/monthly reports.
• Maintain accurate data (leaders, one-on-ones, turnout, roles) in CRM/Sheets; ensure logistics excellence (interpretation, accessibility, food, childcare, transportation).
• Other duties as assigned in service of parent power and community partnership.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3–5+ years community organizing, advocacy, or campaign experience (K–12 education a plus) or equivalent lived/organizing experience.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred with strong facilitation, training, and writing in both languages.
• Demonstrated success building and sustaining committees and moving constituencies from interest to action and decision.
• Deep familiarity with Middle Tennessee political/community landscape (institutions, decision-makers, timelines).
• Strong planner with event/project management chops and relentless follow-through.
• Tech-comfortable (Google Workspace; CRM/Sheets; Airtable/EveryAction/Quorum or similar).
• Valid driver’s license and reliable local travel; ability to work some nights/weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

• Track record leading parent/constituent leadership development and high-turnout actions.
• Experience managing multi-site bases and coordinating regional convenings.
• Strong public speaking, writing, and analytical skills; media/testimony prep experience.
• Proven ability to work independently and exercise self-guidance, balancing day-to-day responsibilities with long-term strategic planning.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends to meet families where they are.

What Success Looks Like

• Stable 10–15 member LOCs per school with clear roles, regular meetings, and measurable outcomes.
• A 30-member regional committee that meets 2–3 years and votes on priorities; clear follow-through to campaigns.
• 12 quality one-on-ones weekly with documented next steps.
• A well-executed Day at the Capitol (targeted meetings, trained leaders, disciplined follow-up).
• Visible policy/practice gains advanced by organized parent leadership each cycle.
• Approaches problems with curiosity, Participates in developing creative solutions, Willing to try multiple solutions to overcome challenges; is not discouraged when initial attempts fail.