Education Outreach Manager
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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT POSITION: Education Outreach Manager OPEN: Immediately LOCATION: Washington, DC, /San Antonio, TX CLOSED: Until filled CONTACT: Peggy McLeod SALARY: Commensurate with experience BACKGROUND The National Council of La Raza (NCLR)—the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States—works to improve opportunities for Hispanic Americans. Through its network of nearly 300 affiliated community-based organizations, NCLR reaches millions of Hispanics each year in 41 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia. To achieve its mission, NCLR conducts applied research, policy analysis, and advocacy, providing a Latino perspective in five key areas— assets/investments, civil rights/immigration, education, employment and economic status, and health. In addition, it provides capacity-building assistance to its Affiliates who work at the state and local level to advance opportunities for individuals and families. Founded in 1968, NCLR is a private, nonprofit, nonpartisan, tax- exempt organization headquartered in Washington, DC, serving all Hispanic subgroups in all regions of the country. It has state and regional offices in Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Phoenix, and San Antonio. SUMMARY
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The Education program team is in search of an outreach manager to be based in either Washington, DC or San Antonio.
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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION: Education Outreach Manager OPEN: Immediately
LOCATION: Washington, DC, /San Antonio, TXCLOSED: Until filled
CONTACT: Peggy McLeodSALARY: Commensurate withexperience
BACKGROUND
The National Council of La Raza (NCLR)the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United Statesworks to improve opportunities for Hispanic Americans. Through its network of nearly 300 affiliated community-based organizations, NCLR reaches millions of Hispanics each year in 41 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia. To achieve its mission, NCLR conducts applied research, policy analysis, and advocacy, providing a Latino perspective in five key areasassets/investments, civil rights/immigration, education, employment and economic status, and health. In addition, it provides capacity-building assistance to its Affiliates who work at the state and local level to advance opportunities for individuals and families.
Founded in 1968, NCLR is a private, nonprofit, nonpartisan, tax-exempt organization headquartered in Washington, DC, serving all Hispanic subgroups in all regions of the country. It has state and regional offices in Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Phoenix, and San Antonio.
SUMMARY
The Education Outreach Manager is part of the Education program team. The Manager provides leadership in the execution of NCLR projects related to college and career readiness systems. This position can be located at NCLR headquarters in Washington, DC, or the Texas Regional office in San Antonio, TX and reports to the Deputy Vice President of Education and Workforce Development.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Link policy developments to programs and practices. Examine current data to support program development. Assist grantees in using research, data, and policy summaries to engage their local constituencies. Stay current on education initiatives and trends. Manage relationships with allies and other education organizations. Manage relationships with NCLR Affiliates and other critical stakeholder groups. Coordinate project-related activities, including convenings of NCLR Affiliates and national partners. Develop materials related to project deliverables. Write blog posts or articles for publication. Provide training and technical assistance on college and career readiness to NCLR Affiliates and partners.
QUALIFICATIONS
B.A. in communications, administration, or a related field required Excellent written skills in English and the ability to produce work products suitable for a wide array of audiences Strong presentation/training skills Ability to lead an effective team Ability to work as part of team Experience in working with Latino community-based organizations Experience in organizing outreach campaigns to the Latino community Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
SEND COVER LETTER, WRITING SAMPLE, AND RESUME TO:
National Council of La RazaRaul Yzaguirre BuildingAtt: Peggy McLeod1126 16th Street, NW, Suite 600Washington, DC [email protected] phone calls please!
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, marital status, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, personal appearance, family responsibilities, political affiliation, or enrollment in a college, university, technical school, or adult education.
