We are in our fourth year of an ambitious program to improve educational outcomes for DC children by inspiring and guiding parents to be involved. This project, a part of the GreatSchools Local initiative, drives innovation and proves results within the GreatSchools organization by partnering with a wide range of local DC organizations. Our goal is to demonstrate positive outcomes on children's learning by providing parents with technology-based tools that help them choose the right school for their children and support their children's educational success.
The GreatSchools DC Project Manager will work to drive initiatives within GS and within the DC community that provide high value to families. Most work will be conducted from Washington, DC; however, occasional travel to the GreatSchools San Francisco headquarters office may be necessary.
This is not your typical 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday, stay at your desk kind of job. Sometimes work will be required in the evenings or on weekends. You will be out in the community one day and at your desk the next; each day brings something different.
This position reports directly to the GreatSchools DC Program Director and is not a supervisory position.
Responsibilities:
Project Coordination: (65%)
- Manage and implement day-to-day activities to promote and sustain GSDC projects.
- Cultivate new and maintain current community partner relationships.
- Work with community-based organizations to jointly and independently hold workshops, training classes, and events for DC parents.
· Represent GSDC at community events; maintain and manage program event/workshop master calendar.
- Build and maintain relationships with all individual schools and school entities (e.g., DCPS, OSSE, DCPCSB, ADW, Independent Education, etc.).
- Implement a strategy to secure parent reviews for DC schools on the GreatSchools.org Web site.
- Serve as the lead outreach staff member in Wards 1,2,3,4.
Data Management: (25%)
- Ensure that School Profile information is collected and current (both online and print formats).
- Initiate and maintain a database of all partnerships, users and materials distributed for GreatSchools.org.
- Monitor projects and report status regularly.
Metrics & Assessment: (10%)
- Implement GSDC program research or evaluation efforts with parents, schools, and partner organizations as needed.
- Support national and local feedback efforts with parents and/or students for GreatSchools.org as needed.
- Track program performance against goals, and as appropriate, develop and implement strategies to ensure goals are met.
Job Requirements and Related Experience:
The successful candidate for this position will be highly organized, tech savvy, have strong verbal and written communication skills, a passion for helping parents and demonstrated experience in training and community/political organizing. Experience in education and fluency in Spanish is highly preferred.
The ideal candidate:
· Has a Bachelor's Degree
· Has 2-3 years' experience in managing complicated projects
· Has experience in community and/or political organizing
· Is knowledgeable about the Washington, DC community and is comfortable working across the District in varying neighborhoods
· Has the ability to build relationships with schools in all sectors
· Displays a proven commitment to education and educational development and is familiar with current educational events and issues
· Is self-motivated with the ability to work effectively both independently with little direction/supervision and within a team
· Is fluent in Spanish and English, both written and spoken
· Pays close attention to details, meets deadlines and follows through on all assigned responsibilities
· Is flexible with regards to schedule and is able to manage time exceedingly well
How to Apply:
Submit a cover letter, including salary requirements, and a résumé using this form.
Your cover letter should include reasons why you want to work for GreatSchools. Résumés without cover letters will not be considered. This is a full-time position based in Washington, DC. Only apply if this is what you're looking for. No phone calls please.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage diversity in our workplace.
About GreatSchools:
Founded in 1998, GreatSchools is a national nonprofit that helps parents get a great education for their children. Our programs combine the broad reach of digital media with the power of community partnerships. Last year we reached more than 41 million people, including nearly half of all American households with school-age children.
Our Webby award-winning website, GreatSchools.org, helps families make crucial decisions about where to live and where to send their children to school. With profiles of 200,000 public and private schools and more than one million parent ratings and reviews, GreatSchools.org is the nation's leading guide to PK-12 schools. In addition, GreatSchools.org offers thousands of articles, videos and worksheets that give parents practical ideas and tools to support their children's learning.
Headquartered in San Francisco, GreatSchools operates field offices in Indianapolis, Milwaukee and Washington, DC.
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