Boston Parent Advocate for Educational Equity (Part-Time)

Massachusetts Advocates For Children, Inc.; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Massachusetts Advocates for Children seeks a committed individual to work with REAP as a temporary, part-time parent advocate in Boston. The role centers on partnering with families and community organizations to advance racial equity in education, support students with disabilities, and provide information through MAC’s Helpline, with meetings held virtually due to the pandemic.

You will coordinate online meetings, conduct outreach, and develop resources to engage Boston parents and families.

Qualifications

• Commitment to advancing racial equity.
• Experience partnering with parents, students, and families to advance change in education.
• Experience with special education advocacy.
• Knowledge of Boston Public Schools and special education.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to be flexible and to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with social media and video conferencing.
• Sense of humor.

Responsibilities

• Work with the REAP project director to create and facilitate online meetings/spaces that center the needs of Boston parents, students, and families.
• Conduct direct outreach and partner with families and community organizations to amplify the voices of the Black community in Boston.
• Work with REAP and the Boston Coordination Group, a group focused on education in Boston Public Schools and includes advocates and members from various organizations.
• Develop community resources and write articles on issues impacting Boston parents and families, as needed.
• Provide information and resources to Boston families through MAC’s Helpline; helpline work supervised by MAC’s managing attorney.
• Attend community meetings and related meetings throughout Boston; meetings are held virtually due to COVID-19.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Racial equity commitment

Parent/family engagement

Special education advocacy

Knowledge of Boston Public Schools

Time management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Social media/video conferencing

Sense of humor

Job description

Massachusetts Advocates for Children seeks a committed individual to work with REAP as a temporary, part-time parent advocate in Boston. The role centers on partnering with families and community organizations to advance racial equity in education, support students with disabilities, and provide information through MAC’s Helpline, with meetings held virtually due to the pandemic.

You will coordinate online meetings, conduct outreach, and develop resources to engage Boston parents and families.