ROLE: Organizing Manager
LOCATION: Washington, DC
START DATE: February 3, 2025
REPORTS TO: Deputy Director
Democrats for Education Reform DC (DFER DC) – DFER DC seeks an Organizing Manager to develop and execute our grassroots organizing strategies. The Organizing Manager will oversee event planning, mobilization efforts, and data collection to track engagement and impact. This role is ideal for someone with excellent management skills who thrives in an entrepreneurial, flexible, high-intensity political environment. DFER DC has a hybrid workplace policy that requires at least one day per week in person in the office. However, this position requires significant travel to in-person meetings and events within Washington, DC.
WHO WE ARE
DFER DC recruits, educates, and helps elect Democratic and progressive candidates dedicated to creating a public education system in Washington, DC, that justly and equitably serves all students. We believe strongly in centering students in policymaking, advancing racial equity, and constantly improving our public education system so that our Black, Brown, English Learners, students with different abilities, LGBTQ+ students, and students from low-income families receive a high-quality education from preschool through postsecondary education and training that enables them to enter the workforce well-prepared and free from crippling student loan debt.
WHAT WE DO
1. Support for Progressive Education Leaders — In an approach that is markedly different from our peers and partners in the field, DFER DC engages directly with candidates and elected officials to empower them to advocate for education policies that focus foremost on serving students. We partner with the DC Chapter of Education Reform Now Advocacy and the non-profit organization Education Reform Now DC, whose mission is aligned, involves policy research, analysis, and education that helps policymakers understand complex education issues and make informed decisions.
2. Inform the Education Debate in DC — We work collaboratively with organizations and our community networks to create an education system held accountable to all kids and families.
3. Target Interventions and Rapid Response — DFER DC's breadth and depth of reach from Advisory Neighborhood Commissions to Ward-based education councils to DC State Board of Education members, DC Councilmembers, and the Executive branch enable us to respond quickly to the changing landscape and policy trends. Activities vary significantly from project to project and may include training, policy analysis, public engagement, electoral and issue advocacy, and policy guidance for elected officials and local advocates.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Community Engagement and Coalition Building:
Grassroots Campaign Management:
Volunteer Recruitment and Development:
Data and Metrics Tracking:
Collaboration with Policy and Communications Teams:
PLUS BUT NOT REQUIRED
COMPENSATION
The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $90,000. DFER DC is proud to offer excellent benefits: health, vision, and dental coverage; flexible spending plan; life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; 401K plan with a match plan; flexible spending/benefits plan; paid family leave; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and all National holidays).
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
Democrats for Education Reform DC welcomes applications from all and strongly encourages women, people of color, people with different abilities, immigrants, refugees & LGBTQIA people to apply for this position. We are committed to maximizing our organization's diversity and recruiting a team that reflects the diversity of DC students.
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply as soon as possible. All applications are held in strict confidence. Interested candidates should apply here with a resume and a cover letter explaining why they are an ideal candidate for this position. References will be requested at a later stage of the selection process. A limited number of candidates will be scheduled for phone interviews in January 2025.
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Join the vibrant team at Democrats for Education Reform DC as an Organizing Manager, where your passion for education and community engagement will truly shine! In this dynamic role, you’ll craft and execute grassroots organizing strategies that amplify our mission to create an equitable public education system for all students in Washington, DC. You'll get to oversee everything from event planning to mobilization efforts, all while keeping your finger on the pulse through data collection to track both engagement and impact. If you’re someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, DFER DC is the perfect fit for you. With at least three years of experience in community organizing or campaign management under your belt, you’ll successfully build relationships with educators, parents, and community leaders. This role not only requires excellent communication skills but also calls for strategic thinking and the ability to manage diverse stakeholders. Given the hybrid workplace policy, you’ll have the flexibility to work from home while making crucial in-person connections throughout the city. We empower you to lead volunteer recruitment initiatives and ensure our community’s voices resonate in policy discussions. As a committed advocate for racial equity and education, you will play a key role in driving our mission forward, making a tangible difference in the lives of students and families. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and a salary range of $75,000 - $90,000. Your new adventure to promote educational equity in DC starts here!
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