About this NJ Family and Community Engagement Organizer role at Masterycharter
Masterycharter · Onsite · Camden, NJ
About Mastery:
Founded in 2001, Mastery Schools is a public charter network of 23 K-12 schools in Philadelphia and Camden, serving more than 14,000 students.
At Mastery, we’re on a mission to provide all students with the academic and personal skills they need to succeed after graduation and pursue their dreams. Student achievement is not just a goal for our organization; it's the reason we exist, and every member of our team is dedicated to securing student success. We are also committed to pursuing equity, actively disrupting systemic racism, and addressing the disparities that limit our students' choices.
Our culture is built on respect, service, and the belief that the success of our students, their families, and the communities we serve will help us achieve our mission. We foster a positive, open, and inclusive environment where honesty, humor, and continuous improvement are celebrated.
Join us in creating a model urban school district that serves all students with excellence. Together, we can make a lasting impact.
Position Summary:
The NJ Family and Community Engagement Organizer will implement Mastery's vision of partnering with parents, families, and community stakeholders to support student success, strengthen school communities, and build parent leadership. This role serves as the primary organizer and relationship-builder within the Mastery NJ network school community, developing parents as advocates, leaders, and partners in advancing school and community priorities. The NJ Family and Community Engagement Organizer will build meaningful relationships with families, cultivate community partnerships, coordinate advocacy initiatives, and support family engagement strategies that elevate parent voice and strengthen student outcomes.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Job Functions:
Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
Minimum three (3) years of professional experience in organizing, politics, community relations, education,business development, social services or relevant field
Other Requirements:
conditions required, such as traveling to network campuses, monitoring and interacting with students, in-person
facilitation of trainings, etc.;
Salary and Bonus Information
Mastery's Benefits Package:
We offer a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth. Some of our most popular benefits include our 403(b) retirement plan for PA employees (with a 5% match from Mastery for full-time employees), enrollment in the State of New Jersey Pension Plan for NJ employees, a robust Employee Assistance Program, mental health and counseling programs, an annual Professional Development Fund, and discounts and perks at a myriad of retailers, travel organizations, insurance providers, and so much more, as well as access to the HealthAdvocate Helpdesk to help you navigate various benefits-related topics. Please go here to see all of our Benefits offerings!
Annual Calendar:
As you plan to make Mastery your new work home, please feel free to review our calendar here. We like to think our calendar is a benefit of working here too!
Why You Should Apply:
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. Mastery may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.
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