START DATE:
January 2024
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
The priority deadline for applications is November 12. Anything received after that date will be kept on file and considered if the position is not filled.
REPORTS TO:
Director of Advocacy Campaigns
LOCATION:
This position is expected to be in the community 40-80% of the time (2-4 days/week), with occasional visits to the Partnership office in Downtown LA.
ABOUT THE PARTNERSHIP FOR LOS ANGELES SCHOOLS
Launched in 2007, the Partnership for Los Angeles Schools’ mission is to transform schools to revolutionize school systems, empowering all students with a high-quality education. The Partnership is a non-profit, in-district partner to LA Unified, not a charter network. As an independent nonprofit organization, the Partnership serves 13,550 students across 20 LA Unified schools in Boyle Heights, South Los Angeles, and Watts. The Partnership works within the LA Unified School District context, which includes honoring all collective bargaining agreements for its teachers and school staff. To learn more about the Partnership, our mission, and how we approach our goals, please visit our website.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Partnership is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and people-centered Manager of Advocacy and Leadership. The Manager of Advocacy and Leadership is responsible for building partnerships with parents, students, educators, and leaders from the schools and communities the Partnership serves, leveraging their voices in policy changes for educational justice. The Manager of Advocacy and Leadership will strategize and manage various advocacy-centered programs and stakeholder relationships to effectively inform policy change and facilitate advocacy and engagement opportunities within our educational system. This is a full-time, year-round position.
The Partnership is committed to continuously building an anti-racist culture that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in classrooms and our home office. The Manager of Advocacy and Leadership will be someone who is committed to implementing these values in creative ways when executing day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Position responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Advocacy Program Management (45%)
Advocacy Day & Community Relationships (35%)
Local and Statewide Advocacy Support (20%)
POSITION FIRST-YEAR PRIORITIES
A successful first year in this role will look like:
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The starting salary range for external candidates is $76,606-82,079. The Partnership’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion extends to our compensation practices. Our goal is to ensure that salaries are fair for all staff members who hold many intersectional identities, and we set salaries based on a robust compensation model grounded in consistency and transparency. The exact salary for this position is set through the Partnership’s compensation policy and is dependent on the candidate’s relevant skills, experiences, and organizational tenure. In support of our vision for pay equity, candidate salaries are determined by a formula and we do not negotiate.
The Partnership also offers a robust benefits package including employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents; a 403(b) retirement program with employee match and vesting; parental and sabbatical leaves; a professional development allowance; and generous paid time off. Details can be found here.
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
Please prepare your resume and a cover letter tailored to this position. You will submit your documents and application via this link.
Research shows that women and individuals from systemically marginalized communities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all of the qualifications. While this job description outlines the major responsibilities and requirements to be successful in this role, the Partnership is committed to considering all applicants who are passionate about our mission and can see themselves excelling in this role – including those with diverse and non-traditional work experience.
For technical assistance or support for applying with a disability, please contact the Home Office Talent Team.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Partnership for Los Angeles Schools is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to – and actively pursues – diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. The Partnership prohibits discrimination based on race (including traits historically associated with race such as hairstyle), creed, color, religion, registered domestic partner status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship status, age, military and veteran status, medical condition, genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy or childbirth, physical disability or mental disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation. The Partnership also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of these characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, training, transfer, wages, benefits, termination, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.
START DATE:
January 2024
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
The priority deadline for applications is November 12. Anything received after that date will be kept on file and considered if the position is not filled.
REPORTS TO:
Director of Advocacy Campaigns
LOCATION:
This position is expected to be in the community 40-80% of the time (2-4 days/week), with occasional visits to the Partnership office in Downtown LA.
ABOUT THE PARTNERSHIP FOR LOS ANGELES SCHOOLS
Launched in 2007, the Partnership for Los Angeles Schools’ mission is to transform schools to revolutionize school systems, empowering all students with a high-quality education. The Partnership is a non-profit, in-district partner to LA Unified, not a charter network. As an independent nonprofit organization, the Partnership serves 13,550 students across 20 LA Unified schools in Boyle Heights, South Los Angeles, and Watts. The Partnership works within the LA Unified School District context, which includes…