About Achievement First

Achievement First (AF) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization supporting 39 public charter schools across New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. For more than 25 years, AF has been recognized as one of the top tuition-free public charter school networks in the country. We are committed to creating schools of academic excellence within nurturing environments — schools that prepare students to be college-ready and to pursue and succeed in whatever paths they choose in life.

The majority of AF students are Black and Latinx children from low-income families, many of whom will be the first in their families to graduate from college. Across our network, we employ more than 2,200 staff members — 64% of whom identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color — who collectively educate nearly 15,000 students in Brooklyn and Queens, NY; New Haven, Bridgeport, and Hartford, CT; and Providence and Cranston, RI.

Our mission is to prepare every student to excel in college, career, and life; deepen their understanding of self and community; and lead lives of purpose. We believe in the limitless potential within our students and their power to shape a more just society. That belief drives our deep commitment to student achievement: we aim to set a high bar for learning and create warm, demanding classrooms where rigorous instruction is paired with the care, encouragement, and consistency every student deserves.erve as the next generation of leaders in their communities. At AF, students and staff embark on a shared journey to fulfill their incredible potential.

Your Impact

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Talent Partner responsible for executing the full recruitment cycle. This role involves everything from candidate cultivation to preparing offer letters and supporting leaders with matriculation. The Talent Partner will play a crucial role in ensuring that schools within their assigned portfolio are fully staffed each year. This position requires a collaborative approach, working closely with team leaders and the broader recruitment team.

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Full Recruitment Cycle Management

• Source, screen, and cultivate candidates for various roles within schools and across teams.
• Conduct phone interviews and schedule finalist interviews, providing coaching and feedback to candidates.
• Prepare and send offer letters, and manage candidate communications throughout the hiring process.

Collaboration with leaders

• Work closely with leaders to understand staffing needs and develop action plans to meet those needs.
• Support leaders with the matriculation process, ensuring a smooth transition for new hires.

Accountability for Staffing

• Ensure that all teams within the assigned portfolio are fully staffed each year by meeting recruitment targets and timelines.
• Regularly check in with team staff to obtain referrals and maintain strong relationships.

Data Management

• Maintain accurate records of all recruitment activities and progress toward hiring goals.
• Participate in team meetings to discuss recruitment strategies, hiring goals, and retention strategies.

Skills You’ll Have

All candidates for this position will support AF core values, lead innovation, and manage projects to ensure our team, like our schools, are setting a high bar in all areas and pursuing it relentlessly. Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in a similarly, fast-paced work environment.

Travel may be required to and among our schools and offices at various locations (New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island). 

An ideal candidate will have the following experience and qualification:

• 2+ years of experience in full-cycle recruitment, preferably within the education sector.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with school staff and candidates.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in data management and tracking recruitment metrics.

In addition, the following characteristics are required to be successful on this team:

• Strong ethics and ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality 
• Confident in interacting with and influencing individuals at all levels within the organization 
• Ability to work autonomously as well as take direction as needed 
• Maturity, humility, strong work ethic, and a roll-up-my-sleeves attitude 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a proactive communication style
• Belief in the Achievement First mission and educational model 

Positions Available:
We are currently hiring for multiple openings:

1. School Recruitment - Connecticut Region
2. School Recruitment - Rhode Island Region

Compensation

Achievement First sets salaries are set through a lens of equity, and based on the requisite skills, education, and experience relevant to the role.  The salary for this position is $71,437.68. In order to uphold our commitment to equity, Achievement First does not negotiate pay.  Additionally, Achievement First offers to all regular, full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 403(b) retirement benefit package with match, and paid Family Leave.

About Achievement First

Achievement First (AF) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization supporting 39 public charter schools across New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. For more than 25 years, AF has been recognized as one of the top tuition-free public charter school networks in the country. We are committed to creating schools of academic excellence within nurturing environments — schools that prepare students to be college-ready and to pursue and succeed in whatever paths they choose in life.

The majority of AF students are Black and Latinx children from low-income families, many of whom will be the first in their families to graduate from college. Across our network, we employ more than 2,200 staff members — 64% of whom identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color — who collectively educate nearly 15,000 students in Brooklyn and Queens, NY; New Haven, Bridgeport, and Hartford, CT; and Providence and Cranston, RI.

Our mission is to prepare every student to excel in college, career, and life; deepen their understanding of self and community; and lead lives of purpose. We believe in the limitless potential within our students and their power to shape a more just society. That belief drives our deep commitment to student achievement: we aim to set a high bar for learning and create warm, demanding classrooms where rigorous instruction is paired with the care, encouragement, and consistency every student deserves.

Your Impact

The Executive Assistant (EA) provides high-level administrative support to the Regional Executive Director. This role ensures that the Executive Director’s time, information, and relationships are managed strategically; that meetings, communications, and projects are well-coordinated; and that organizational priorities advance smoothly and effectively.

• Provide executive support to Regional Executive Director
• Manage complex calendars, schedule and prioritize meetings, and anticipate conflicts.
• Coordinate meeting logistics, prepare materials, and track follow-up actions.
• Serve as a liaison between the Executive Director and internal/external stakeholders including board members.
• Collaborate closely with the Executive Assistant to the CEO, the Chief of Staff, and other C-Suite leaders to align scheduling, priorities, and coordination across the C-Suite.

Reporting directly to the NYC Executive Director you will be responsible for:

Executive Support 

• Provide high-quality administrative support to the Regional Executive Director
• Manage complex calendars, optimize scheduling, and anticipate conflicts
• Coordinate travel, expenses, and logistics
• Draft, edit, and proofread briefs, memos, agendas, and presentations to ensure executives are fully prepared for all engagements
• Serve as liaison with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring professional, timely communication
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times
  
  

Meetings, Events, and PD Support 

• Manage and execute meetings, retreats, and special events (in-person and virtual)
• Logistics, communication, agendas, presentations, and budget tracking
• Oversee execution of onsite and offsite meetings across regions
• Includes board meetings, network-wide gatherings, and team convenings
• Ensure follow-up actions are documented and completed
• Provide coordination and logistical support for Achievement First’s professional development (PD) programming and similar events
• Schedule sessions, prepare materials, coordinate catering and space set-up
• Provide onsite support during events
• Serve as liaison to internal teams and external vendors
• Focus on event execution and participant experience

Project and Information Management 

• Support Executive Director with project tracking, monitoring key deliverables, and ensuring deadlines are met
• Manage systems for filing, document organization, and information flow
• Provide research or data gathering as needed to inform decision-making
  
  

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree required.

Experience: Minimum of 4 years of professional experience providing executive-level support and/or leading complex project management.

Knowledge and Skills

• Discretion and Confidentiality: Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment.
• Organizational Mastery: Exceptional organizational skills with the proven ability to manage multiple priorities, anticipate executive needs, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to Excellence: High attention to detail and a consistent track record of producing work at the highest standard.
• Equity Lens: Deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a strong belief in Achievement First’s mission to advance educational equity.
• Culture Builder: Contributes to and strengthens a positive, cohesive, and mission-driven regional culture.
• Relationship Management: Skilled at building and maintaining respectful, effective partnerships across all levels of the organization and with external stakeholders.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; proactive, detail-oriented, and able to tailor messages for diverse audiences.
• Project Management: Demonstrated success managing complex projects, tracking deliverables, and ensuring deadlines are consistently met.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace tools; comfort learning and adapting to new systems.
• Mission Alignment: Unwavering belief in Achievement First’s mission and a passion for expanding educational opportunity.

Travel Expectations 

This is a hybrid role. The expectation is that the person in the role would be able to come into the Network Support office at least 3 days a week. There may be additional travel to regions outside of your own on a monthly basis. 

Compensation

Achievement First sets salaries are set through a lens of equity, and based on the requisite skills, education, and experience relevant to the role.  The salary for this position is $71,437.68. In order to uphold our commitment to equity, Achievement First does not negotiate pay.  Additionally, Achievement First offers to all regular, full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 403(b) retirement benefit package with match, and paid Family Leave.

About Achievement First

Achievement First (AF) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization supporting 39 public charter schools across New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. For more than 25 years, AF has been recognized as one of the top tuition-free public charter school networks in the country. We are committed to creating schools of academic excellence within nurturing environments — schools that prepare students to be college-ready and to pursue and succeed in whatever paths they choose in life.

The majority of AF students are Black and Latinx children from low-income families, many of whom will be the first in their families to graduate from college. Across our network, we employ more than 2,200 staff members — 64% of whom identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color — who collectively educate nearly 15,000 students in Brooklyn and Queens, NY; New Haven, Bridgeport, and Hartford, CT; and Providence and Cranston, RI.

Our mission is to prepare every student to excel in college, career, and life; deepen their understanding of self and community; and lead lives of purpose. We believe in the limitless potential within our students and their power to shape a more just society. That belief drives our deep commitment to student achievement: we aim to set a high bar for learning and create warm, demanding classrooms where rigorous instruction is paired with the care, encouragement, and consistency every student deserves.

We are looking for a strategic and dynamic Marketing Manager to join our Public Affairs team.

Your Impact

The Manager of Marketing & Digital Strategy is a data-driven, results-oriented, and innovative marketer. This role is responsible for envisioning, leading, and executing high-impact campaigns that drive student enrollment, teacher recruitment, and brand awareness across Achievement First communities. As the operational and strategic engine behind our multi-channel efforts, this person oversees digital, print, social media, and event marketing. They manage AF’s digital platforms, channels, and external consultants, lead social media and performance marketing strategy, and partner closely with recruitment teams to deliver campaigns that convert leads into seats and classrooms. A natural collaborator and brand steward, the Manager works with the Manager of Graphic Design to uphold visual excellence and ensure all creative aligns with AF’s brand standards. They also help adapt and share external stories internally when relevant, reinforcing staff pride and alignment with AF’s mission.

Reporting directly to the Senior Director, Brand & Marketing you will be responsible for:

Student & Teacher Recruitment Campaign Strategy, Execution & Performance Marketing

• Design and execute multi-channel marketing campaigns driving student enrollment and teacher recruitment
• Lead audience segmentation, paid media buying (social, search, display), and organic social media strategy
• Build and optimize CRM workflows to nurture prospective students and candidates
• Monitor performance data and adjust campaigns in real time to meet recruitment goals

Digital Platforms & Content Ecosystem Management
 

• Oversee AF’s website, landing pages, annual report creation, and external storytelling channels
• Manage publishing calendars and ensure timely, consistent content aligned to campaign objectives
• Partner with vendors to optimize user experience and increase conversion rates
• Adapt external content and messaging for internal engagement when needed

Brand Stewardship & Creative Collaboration

• Serve as a brand steward, ensuring strong and consistent visual identity across all channels and materials
• Collaborate closely with design partners to maintain high-quality creative execution
• Provide on-brand templates, tools, and training to enable localized school marketing efforts
• Ensure alignment to AF’s brand standards in both digital and print environments

Event & Experiential Marketing Integration

• Lead marketing strategy for in-person and virtual events such as hiring fairs and school tours
• Integrate event promotion into broader campaigns to maximize turnout and engagement
• Coordinate collateral, signage, and communications for a seamless attendee experience
• Support post-event engagement and conversion efforts with internal partners

Vendor & Consultant Oversight

• Manage external partners for media buying, SEO/SEM, web development, and content production
• Ensure high-quality deliverables, alignment to organizational priorities, and strong ROI
• Track performance, guide scope adjustments, and maintain effective partnerships

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field (advanced degree or relevant certifications a plus)
• 5+ years of marketing experience with a strong focus on digital strategy, recruitment marketing, and brand execution
• Proven success designing and managing performance marketing campaigns across paid social, search, display, and CRM/email channels
• Experience using marketing analytics tools to evaluate performance and drive conversion improvements
• Skilled in managing digital platforms (websites, landing pages, content ecosystems) with a strong focus on UX and engagement
• Strong writing and storytelling skills that adapt to multiple audiences and goals
• Demonstrated brand stewardship, ensuring consistency in visuals, messaging, and experience
• Experience managing external vendors or creative consultants and holding them accountable to deliverables and ROI
• Excellent communicator with a collaborative, relationship-driven working style
• Highly organized project manager who thrives in fast-paced, data-driven environments
• Commitment to mission-driven work; experience in education or nonprofit organizations is a strong plus

In addition, the following characteristics are required to be successful on this team:

• Strong ethics and ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality 
• Confident in interacting with and influencing individuals at all levels within the organizations 
• Ability to thrive in a fast‐paced, entrepreneurial environment; flexible, able to work autonomously as well as take direction as needed 
• Ability to multitask, exceptional detail and follow up skills, and is organized 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a proactive communication style
• Belief in the Achievement First mission and educational model 

Travel Expectations 

This is a hybrid role. The expectation is that the person in the role would be able to come into the Network Support office (NYC, CT, or RI) at least 3 days a week. There may be additional travel to regions outside of your own on a monthly basis. 

Compensation

Achievement First sets salaries are set through a lens of equity, and based on the requisite skills, education, and experience relevant to the role.  The salary for this position is $99,175. In order to uphold our commitment to equity, Achievement First does not negotiate pay.  Additionally, Achievement First offers to all regular, full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 403(b) retirement benefit package with match, and paid Family Leave.

About Achievement First

Achievement First (AF) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization supporting 39 public charter schools across New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. For more than 25 years, AF has been recognized as one of the top tuition-free public charter school networks in the country. We are committed to creating schools of academic excellence within nurturing environments — schools that prepare students to be college-ready and to pursue and succeed in whatever paths they choose in life.

The majority of AF students are Black and Latinx children from low-income families, many of whom will be the first in their families to graduate from college. Across our network, we employ more than 2,200 staff members — 64% of whom identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color — who collectively educate nearly 15,000 students in Brooklyn and Queens, NY; New Haven, Bridgeport, and Hartford, CT; and Providence and Cranston, RI.

Our mission is to prepare every student to excel in college, career, and life; deepen their understanding of self and community; and lead lives of purpose. We believe in the limitless potential within our students and their power to shape a more just society. That belief drives our deep commitment to student achievement: we aim to set a high bar for learning and create warm, demanding classrooms where rigorous instruction is paired with the care, encouragement, and consistency every student deserves.

We are looking for a strategic and dynamic MD of External Affairs to join our Team CT Leadership

Your Impact

The Managing Director of External Affairs is a trusted partner and thought leader to the Regional Executive Director in setting the strategy, engaging and managing external stakeholders and constituents, and supporting the brand and relationships in the region. The MD of Regional Affairs will be a key partner in building and sustaining AF’s impact and ensuring the network becomes a visible, responsive, and values-driven partner in the communities that it serves.  

Reporting directly to the Executive Director, CT your responsibilities will include

External and Community Affairs (50%)

• Develop the strategic vision for external and community affairs for the region in alignment with AF’s organizational vision
• Work closely with schools, families, and AF’s communications team to strategically share the impact that Achievement First has within the region and to narrate fuel the school’s successes and opportunities to external audiences
• Collaborate with the communications team and regional leaders to surface moments that tell the story of the region and build the brand for both internal and external audiences through various communication channels including newsletters, social media and external news coverage.
• Establish, maintain, strengthen and leverage key political alliances to support and advance  AF’s mission 
• Establish, maintain, and leverage partnerships with Connecticut Department of Education, local Community Based Organizations (CBOs), nonprofits, and other community partners to better support the regions’ schools and promote a better environment overall for students and families
• Collaborate with schools to thoughtfully engage families in key network, regional, and school-based initiatives

Board Governance (25%)

• Lead and manage the full lifecycle of four boards in Connecticut, including planning, sequencing, agendas, strategy-setting, drafting materials, and coordinating stakeholder alignment.
• Design a long-term governance vision that clarifies roles and positions boards as high-impact, informed thought partners.
• Collaborate with the CEO, Regional ED, Board Governance network team, Regional Superintendents, and Principals to ensure pre-read materials, discussion questions, and meeting design elevate meaningful strategic dialogue.
• Proactively identify opportunities to evolve board engagement, including optional primers, onboarding structures, pre-meeting alignment processes, and redesigned meeting arcs that focus on discussion—not presentation.
• Build and manage a cultivation strategy for current and prospective board members—tracking composition needs, sequencing prospects, nurturing relationships, and leveraging networks to strengthen overall board capacity.
• Ensure internal roles and decision-making pathways are clear, aligned, and efficient. Minimize redundant work, late-cycle revisions, and mis-sequenced review processes through strong project management and stakeholder coordination.

Strategic Leader of the Region to Improve External Conditions for our Schools to Thrive (15%)

• Serve as a thought partner and external strategist to the Regional ED.
• Lead regional alignment across AF teams, ensuring Connecticut’s local priorities are understood, elevated, and supported by internal partners.
• Act as a central conduit for stakeholders—schools, Network Support leaders, advocates, elected officials, and boards—surfacing opportunities, risks, and needs as they arise.
• Represent the region with clarity, alignment, and credibility across sectors.

Fundraising (10%)

• Hold shared responsibility for regional fundraising, partnering with Team Development on strategy and solicitations while leading local prospecting and relationship-building to establish a new donor base.
• Lead proactive identification and cultivation of prospective funders, community leaders, and connectors who can open philanthropic doors in Connecticut, building a robust regional pipeline where one does not currently exist.
• Serve as a key relationship manager for select current and prospective funders, regularly meeting with them to share AF’s mission and impact, and ensuring strong handoffs and coordination with Team Development for solicitations.

Skills You’ll Have

All candidates for this position will:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree strongly preferred
• Bring significant senior-level experience in education, nonprofit, government, advocacy, or a similarly mission-driven sector
• Have prior experience developing Board governance strategy, including cultivating, preparing, and engaging high-functioning nonprofit boards

An ideal candidate will demonstrate strength in the following areas:

• Executive-level stakeholder management across boards, senior leaders, elected officials, funders, and community partners
• Political and organizational acumen, with the ability to navigate complex dynamics and sensitive contexts
• Strategic planning and execution across multi-year, multi-stakeholder initiatives
• Designing systems and processes that increase clarity, efficiency, and impact
• Clear, compelling communication in high-stakes settings, including board meetings and public-facing forums

Characteristics for Success 

• Strong ethics, judgment, and discretion, with the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

• Confidence and credibility when interacting with and influencing senior leaders, board members, and external partners

• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment—balancing autonomy with collaboration and direction

• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through across complex workflows

• Proactive, precise verbal and written communication tailored to audience and purpose

• Deep belief in Achievement First’s mission, values, and commitment to partnership with families and communities

Travel Expectations 

This is a hybrid role. The expectation is that the person in the role would be able to come into the Network Support office (NYC, CT, or RI) at least 3 days a week. There may be additional travel to regions outside of your own on a monthly basis. 

Compensation

Achievement First sets salaries are set through a lens of equity, and based on the requisite skills, education, and experience relevant to the role.  The salary for this position is $150,331.  In order to uphold our commitment to equity, Achievement First does not negotiate pay.  Additionally, Achievement First offers to all regular, full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 403(b) retirement benefit package with match, and paid Family Leave.

About Achievement First

Achievement First (AF) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization supporting 39 public charter schools across New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. For more than 25 years, AF has been recognized as one of the top tuition-free public charter school networks in the country. We are committed to creating schools of academic excellence within nurturing environments — schools that prepare students to be college-ready and to pursue and succeed in whatever paths they choose in life.

The majority of AF students are Black and Latinx children from low-income families, many of whom will be the first in their families to graduate from college. Across our network, we employ more than 2,200 staff members — 64% of whom identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color — who collectively educate nearly 15,000 students in Brooklyn and Queens, NY; New Haven, Bridgeport, and Hartford, CT; and Providence and Cranston, RI.

Our mission is to prepare every student to excel in college, career, and life; deepen their understanding of self and community; and lead lives of purpose. We believe in the limitless potential within our students and their power to shape a more just society. That belief drives our deep commitment to student achievement: we aim to set a high bar for learning and create warm, demanding classrooms where rigorous instruction is paired with the care, encouragement, and consistency every student deserves.

Your Impact

The Managing Director of External Affairs is a trusted partner and thought leader to the Regional Executive Director in setting the strategy, engaging and managing external stakeholders and constituents, and supporting the brand and relationships in the region. The MD of External Affairs will be a key partner in building and sustaining AF’s impact and ensuring the network becomes a visible, responsive, and values-driven partner in the communities that it serves.  

Reporting to the Regional Executive Director – New York, you will lead as the region’s strategic and external affairs champion.

Strategic Leader of the Region

• Be a steward for both AF and the region, ensuring the state’s external affairs strategy advances local priorities while staying firmly aligned with AF’s overarching mission and organizational goals.
• In partnership with other regional and AF leaders, set and execute an external affairs strategy for the region that aligns with the network’s overarching goals, priorities, and strategic plan.
• Serve the region as a key leader and thought partner in both internal and external settings
• Act as a liaison between Network Support (NS) teams and the schools to ensure strong partnership and collaboration
• Provide input and recommendations to Regional Executive Director, Executive Team, and Network Support teams on key regional decisions
• Be a voice and conduit for school leaders and regional staff 
• Serve as the main local point of contact for all external audiences with the region, including authorizers, Boards, philanthropists, local and state politicians, community leaders, education peers, and more
• Proactively surface regional opportunities and challenges to the Regional Executive Director,  Executive Team and CEO as needed to ensure alignment and timely support for the region

External and Community Affairs

• Develop the strategic vision for external and community affairs for the region in alignment with AF’s organizational vision
• Lead the local affairs of the region
• Work closely with schools, families, and AF’s communications team to strategically share the impact that Achievement First has within the region and to narrate the school’s successes and opportunities to external audiences
• Collaborate with the communications team and regional leaders to surface moments that tell the story of the region and build the brand for both internal and external audiences.
• Establish, maintain, and leverage key political alliances to support and advance  AF’s mission 
• Establish, maintain, and leverage partnerships with the New York Department of Education, local Community Based Organizations (CBOs), nonprofits, and other community partners  to better support the regions’ schools and promote a better environment overall for students and families
• Collaborate with schools to thoughtfully engage families in key network, regional, and school-based initiatives

Board Governance

• In partnership with the Regional ED,  the Board Governance network team, and the CEO , responsible for overseeing, planning, and execution of AF RI Board meetings and other board related events, including onboardings, board retreats, and school visits. 
• Responsible for maintaining a healthy, diverse, and productive AF NYBoard, including continuous cultivation of prospective board members
• Engage board members and their networks to build familiarity with our schools, promote results, and advocate for our mission. 

Fundraising 

• Hold shared responsibility for regional fundraising, partnering with Team Development on strategy and solicitations while leading local prospecting and relationship-building to establish a new donor base.
• Lead proactive identification and cultivation of prospective funders, community leaders, and connectors who can open philanthropic doors in New York building a robust regional pipeline where one does not currently exist.
• Serve as a key relationship manager for select current and prospective funders, regularly meeting with them to share AF’s mission and impact, and ensuring strong handoffs and coordination with Team Development for solicitations.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s or Professional degree strongly preferred.

Knowledge & Experience

• At least 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience, including 5+ years in senior leadership roles within education, nonprofit, government, advocacy, or other mission-driven sectors.
• Proven success in external affairs, community engagement, or public affairs, with a strong record of managing relationships with high-level stakeholders such as elected officials, boards, philanthropists, and community leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to design and execute multi-year strategies that align local priorities with organizational goals.
• Experience serving as a public-facing leader and spokesperson, building trust and credibility with diverse audiences.
• Skilled at leading and collaborating across complex organizations, connecting local teams, executive leadership, and external partners.
• Successful track record in fundraising and donor cultivation, ideally in partnership with a development team.
• Experience with board governance, including supporting or engaging nonprofit or corporate boards, strongly preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional interpersonal and coalition-building skills with the ability to work effectively across lines of difference.
• High political acumen, discretion, and the ability to navigate sensitive issues while maintaining trust and alignment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to different audiences and contexts.
• Strong project management skills, with the capacity to balance immediate priorities with long-term strategic objectives.
• Deep commitment to Achievement First’s mission, values, and commitment to equity.

Travel Expectations 

Candidates must reside in New York Metro or plan to relocate at their own expense prior to the start date. This is an on-site role that requires regular in-person presence at schools and/or offices across the region 3-4 days a week. Achievement First does not provide relocation assistance for this position.

Compensation

Achievement First sets salaries are set through a lens of equity, and based on the requisite skills, education, and experience relevant to the role.  The salary for this position is $150,331. In order to uphold our commitment to equity, Achievement First does not negotiate pay.  Additionally, Achievement First offers to all regular, full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 403(b) retirement benefit package with match, and paid Family Leave.

Start / End Date:   June 15 to Aug 28, 2026 (10-week internship)

Team:                     Information Technology

Location:               Providence & Cranston, RI

About Achievement First

Achievement First (AF) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization supporting 39 public charter schools across New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. For more than 25 years, AF has been recognized as one of the top tuition-free public charter school networks in the country. We are committed to creating schools of academic excellence within nurturing environments — schools that prepare students to be college-ready and to pursue and succeed in whatever paths they choose in life.

The majority of AF students are Black and Latinx children from low-income families, many of whom will be the first in their families to graduate from college. Across our network, we employ more than 2,200 staff members — 64% of whom identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color — who collectively educate nearly 15,000 students in Brooklyn and Queens, NY; New Haven, Bridgeport, and Hartford, CT; and Providence and Cranston, RI.

Our mission is to prepare every student to excel in college, career, and life; deepen their understanding of self and community; and lead lives of purpose. We believe in the limitless potential within our students and their power to shape a more just society. That belief drives our deep commitment to student achievement: we aim to set a high bar for learning and create warm, demanding classrooms where rigorous instruction is paired with the care, encouragement, and consistency every student deserves.

Summary

The Information Technology (IT) Intern is a key member of the Achievement First IT Team responsible for ensuring that technology systems, hardware, and support structures remain reliable and effective across our schools. This role requires regular travel between schools within the assigned region (New York, Connecticut, or Rhode Island), supporting on‑site technology needs as they arise.

The ideal candidate is driven, detail‑oriented, and eager to learn, with a strong customer‑service mindset and a willingness to take ownership of tasks in a fast‑paced environment. The Intern will work closely with the IT team and report to the designated Intern Manager.

Responsibilities of the IT Intern will include but are not limited to:

Overall

• Demonstrate strong customer-service orientation and willingness to learn new tools and techniques
• Create and maintain documentation using Google Docs and Sheets
• Organize and inventory technology equipment and tools
• Follow directions carefully and maintain high accuracy and attention to detail
• Work full-time (40 hours/week) and maintain strong punctuality

Technology Infrastructure

• Troubleshoot laptop hardware, software, and Wi-Fi/network connectivity issues
• Provide Tier 1 support for wireless, LAN, laptops, Chromebooks, printers, and AV equipment
• Engage in moderate physical activity when moving or setting up technology equipment

Laptop Setup & Imaging

• Perform Windows imaging using approved tools and deployment procedures
• Install required applications, updates, drivers, and security tools
• Apply organizational policies (network configuration, account setup, security baselines, device naming conventions)

Staff Support

• Assist the IT team in troubleshooting and training for a network of 500+ staff users
• Provide friendly, responsive support for employees with varying levels of technical skill

Skills and Characteristics

• High level of tech literacy and willingness to learn
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask with strong organizational and prioritization abilities
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, disciplined, and sometimes unpredictable school environment
• Capable of working independently, taking direction well, and owning assigned projects
• Professional maturity, humility, strong work ethic, sense of humor, and a hands‑on approach

Educational Background and Work Experience

• Current undergraduate or recent graduate majoring/minoring in an IT‑related field or at least 1 year of hands‑on technical support experience
• Experience in technology troubleshooting roles
• Familiarity with imaging, Windows 10/11, Microsoft Office, ChromeOS, and Wi‑Fi troubleshooting

Compensation

• Interns will receive $17 per hour

Start / End Date:   June 15 to Aug 28, 2026 (11-week internship)

Team:                     Information Technology/Network Infrastructure

Location:               Brooklyn & Queens, NY

Compensation: $17.50 per hour + transportation benefits

About Achievement First:

Achievement First (AF) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization supporting 39 public charter schools across New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. For more than 25 years, AF has been recognized as one of the top tuition-free public charter school networks in the country. We are committed to creating schools of academic excellence within nurturing environments — schools that prepare students to be college-ready and to pursue and succeed in whatever paths they choose in life.

The majority of AF students are Black and Latinx children from low-income families, many of whom will be the first in their families to graduate from college. Across our network, we employ more than 2,200 staff members — 64% of whom identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color — who collectively educate nearly 15,000 students in Brooklyn and Queens, NY; New Haven, Bridgeport, and Hartford, CT; and Providence and Cranston, RI.

Our mission is to prepare every student to excel in college, career, and life; deepen their understanding of self and community; and lead lives of purpose. We believe in the limitless potential within our students and their power to shape a more just society. That belief drives our deep commitment to student achievement: we aim to set a high bar for learning and create warm, demanding classrooms where rigorous instruction is paired with the care, encouragement, and consistency every student deserves.

Summary

The Information Technology (IT) Intern is a key member of Achievement First’s IT Team and will help projects around the network infrastructure for all our charter schools.  The Intern will work closely with the other members of Team IT but will report directly to the designated Intern Manager for the Network Infrastructure team.  The ideal candidate is an intelligent, driven, personable, and hard-working individual with a “whatever it takes” approach to accomplishing goals.

Key Responsibilities

As a key member of Team IT , you will help maintain the network infrastructure for our charter school network.

• Infrastructure Support: Troubleshoot hardware, software, and wireless network issues (LAN, WAN, etc.).
• Inventory & Documentation: Organize and inventory technology equipment while maintaining digital documentation via Google Docs and Sheets.
• Staff Assistance: Provide troubleshooting and training for a growing network of 500+ staff members.
• Field Work: Travel to multiple school sites across Brooklyn and Queens.

Candidate Requirements

Education & Experience

• Status: Current undergraduate student or recent college graduate.
• Major: Major or minor in an IT-related discipline, OR at least 1 year of hands-on technical support experience.
• Proven Skills: Demonstrated experience in tech troubleshooting, specifically with Windows Operating Systems and Wi-Fi issues.

Core Skills & Mindset

• Tech Literacy: High degree of technical proficiency.
• Communication: Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proactive Ownership: Self-starter who takes full accountability for projects from start to finish while remaining receptive to guidance and feedback
• Attention to Detail: Acute focus on accuracy and detail-oriented work.
• Culture Fit: Desire to work in a fast-paced, highly disciplined, and sometimes unpredictable school environment.
• Character: Maturity, humility, a strong work ethic, a sense of humor, and a "roll-up-my-sleeves" attitude.

Logistics & Essential Physical Demands

• Mobility: Willingness and ability to travel between multiple sites in Brooklyn and Queens. A car is a plus but not required.
• Physical Activity: Ability to engage in moderate physical activity, including lifting and moving technology equipment weighing approximately 40 lbs.
• Punctuality: Consistent punctuality is a mandatory requirement for this 40-hour weekly schedule.

Estimated Start Date: ASAP

Estimated End Date: June 30, 2025

Team: Student Recruitment & Enrollment 

Location: 

Connecticut - All work will take place in but not limited to Hartford, Bridgeport, and New Haven

About Achievement First

Achievement First (AF) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that currently supports 41 public charter schools in New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Consistently rated as one of the top charter school networks in the country for almost 25 years, AF is committed to continuous improvement, programmatic evolution for enhanced student outcomes, and sustainable growth. The majority of AF students are Black and Latinx children from low-income families who will be the first in their families to graduate from college. AF currently employs more than 2,200 staff — 64% of whom identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color — who collectively educate nearly 15,000 students in Brooklyn and Queens, NY; New Haven, Bridgeport, and Hartford, CT; and Providence, RI.

The mission of Achievement First is to deliver on the promise of equal educational opportunity for all of America’s children. AF knows that every child—regardless of race, zip code, or economic status—deserves access to great schools. At AF, students realize their potential and develop the skills they need to graduate from high school, succeed in college, thrive in a competitive world, and serve as the next generation of leaders in their communities. At AF, students and staff embark on a shared journey to fulfill their incredible potential.

Summary: 

Achievement First seeks a Seasonal Outreach Associate (SOA) who will support AF’s community engagement and student recruitment efforts in Connecticut.  This is a great opportunity for an individual who is passionate about providing access to great education for every child.

 Reporting to the Senior Community Outreach Associate, the  SOA will play an active role in conducting on the ground outreach to prospective families in Bridgeport, New Haven, and Hartford CT

Responsibilities of the Seasonal Outreach Associate will execute on the ground outreach tactics, including but are not limited to:  

• Speak confidently and passionately about AF schools within a specific market and the distinct characteristics about each school
• Approach and talk to people in high traffic areas or at events 
• Set up tablings at community based organizations and community events and proactively engage with prospective families
• Support families in filling out an application
• Distribute AF marketing materials strategically in high visibility areas
• Meet lead and application goals set out by the student recruitment team

Skills and Characteristics 

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team
• Strong work ethic and “roll-up-my-sleeves” attitude 
• Results-oriented individual and willing to do “whatever it takes” 
• Experience with CRM tools/platforms
• Demonstrated commitment to education, low income communities, and communities of color; prior knowledge of Brooklyn and/or Queens communities a plus;
• Spanish, French, Bengali, and Haitian Creole speakers strongly encouraged to apply
• Candidates with reliable transportation strongly encouraged to apply 

Educational Background and Work Experience 

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent work experience)
• Previous work experience in canvassing, campaign experience, and community organizing, strongly preferred
• Experience working with families a plus

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work after-hours and on weekends
• Ability to work outdoors
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods
• Ability to work in, but not limited to Hartford, New Haven and Bridgeport.

Compensation 

This position will be part time for 10-20 hours a week, at $35/hour. The estimated time period of employment is ASAP through June 30, 2025.

Seasonal Outreach Associates must have access to a cell phone, computer, and reliable internet in order to perform the job functions.

Estimated Start Date: ASAP

Estimated End Date: June 30, 2025

Team: Student Recruitment & Enrollment 

Location: 

Brooklyn/Queens, NY - All work will take place in but not limited to Brownsville, Bushwick, East New York, Crown Heights, Prospect Lefferts Garden, Flatbush, Downtown Brooklyn, Jamaica, and St. Albans.

About Achievement First

Achievement First (AF) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that currently supports 41 public charter schools in New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Consistently rated as one of the top charter school networks in the country for almost 25 years, AF is committed to continuous improvement, programmatic evolution for enhanced student outcomes, and sustainable growth. The majority of AF students are Black and Latinx children from low-income families who will be the first in their families to graduate from college. AF currently employs more than 2,200 staff — 64% of whom identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color — who collectively educate nearly 15,000 students in Brooklyn and Queens, NY; New Haven, Bridgeport, and Hartford, CT; and Providence, RI.

The mission of Achievement First is to deliver on the promise of equal educational opportunity for all of America’s children. AF knows that every child—regardless of race, zip code, or economic status—deserves access to great schools. At AF, students realize their potential and develop the skills they need to graduate from high school, succeed in college, thrive in a competitive world, and serve as the next generation of leaders in their communities. At AF, students and staff embark on a shared journey to fulfill their incredible potential.

Summary: 

Achievement First seeks a Seasonal Outreach Associate (SOA) who will support AF’s community engagement and student recruitment efforts in Brooklyn/Queens, New York. This is a great opportunity for an individual who is passionate about providing access to great education for every child.

 Reporting to the Senior Community Outreach Associate, the  SOA will play an active role in conducting on the ground outreach to prospective families in Brooklyn/Queens. 

Responsibilities of the Seasonal Outreach Associate will execute on the ground outreach tactics, including but are not limited to:  

• Speak confidently and passionately about AF schools within a specific market and the distinct characteristics about each school
• Approach and talk to people in high traffic areas or at events 
• Set up tablings at community based organizations and community events and proactively engage with prospective families
• Support families in filling out an application
• Distribute AF marketing materials strategically in high visibility areas
• Meet lead and application goals set out by the student recruitment team

Skills and Characteristics 

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team
• Strong work ethic and “roll-up-my-sleeves” attitude 
• Results-oriented individual and willing to do “whatever it takes” 
• Experience with CRM tools/platforms
• Demonstrated commitment to education, low income communities, and communities of color; prior knowledge of Brooklyn and/or Queens communities a plus;
• Spanish, French, Bengali, and Haitian Creole speakers strongly encouraged to apply
• Candidates with reliable transportation strongly encouraged to apply 

Educational Background and Work Experience 

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent work experience)
• Previous work experience in canvassing, campaign experience, and community organizing, strongly preferred
• Experience working with families a plus

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work after-hours and on weekends
• Ability to work outdoors
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods
• Ability to work in, but not limited to, Brownsville, Bushwick, East New York, Crown Heights, Prospect Lefferts Garden, Flatbush Downtown Brooklyn, Jamaica, and St. Albans.

Compensation 

This position will be part time for 10-20 hours a week, at $35/hour. The estimated time period of employment is ASAP through June 30, 2025.

Seasonal Outreach Associates must have access to a cell phone, computer, and reliable internet in order to perform the job functions.

Achievement First’s Network Support partners with schools and regions across New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island to build systems, programs, and supports that help our schools thrive. Our work spans strategy, operations, talent, finance, academics, external affairs, communications, and more and it evolves as our network grows and learns.

This page is not an active job opening. Instead, it’s a way to stay connected.

By submitting your resume here, you’re raising your hand to say: I’m interested in Network Support work at Achievement First, and I’d love to be considered for future opportunities.

What This Means

When you submit your resume:

• Our team will review it periodically and tag it based on areas of expertise, experience, and interest

• If a future Network Support role aligns with your background, we may reach out directly

• You’ll be part of our broader talent community as we plan for upcoming roles

Submitting your information does not guarantee outreach or an interview, and we encourage you to apply directly to posted roles that match your interests when they become available.

Who This is For

You might be a good fit for this space if you:

• Are interested in mission-driven work supporting schools, students, and communities

• Bring experience in areas such as operations, talent, finance, academics, data, external affairs, communications, or strategy

• Are curious about contributing to a complex, multi-state nonprofit organization committed to educational equity

We’re Glad Your Here

We’re excited to connect with talented, thoughtful people who are drawn to this work, even if the right role isn’t posted just yet. Thank you for taking the time to share your background and interest with us. We look forward to staying connected.