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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%)
Board Governance (25%)
Strategic Leader of the Region to Improve External Conditions for our Schools to Thrive (15%)
Fundraising (10%)
All candidates for this position will:
An ideal candidate will demonstrate strength in the following areas:
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.
Achievement First is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. People from all diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Spanish language proficiency is a plus. You can learn more about diversity at Achievement First here: http://achievementfirst.org/about-us/diversity/
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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.
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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.
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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.
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 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.
Achievement First is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. People from all diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Spanish language proficiency is a plus. You can learn more about diversity at Achievement First here: http://achievementfirst.org/about-us/diversity/
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