External Affairs & Community Engagement Associate

Camden Prep, Inc.; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits & professional‑

Development opportunities

Job summary

Uncommon Schools Camden is seeking an Associate, External Affairs to build and sustain relationships with community leaders, local officials, families, and partners. You will coordinate tours, community outreach programs, and regional communications to deepen connections and broaden access to high‑quality public education in Camden.

Working with school leaders and regional teams, you will manage events, maintain partner data, support board processes, and lead parent engagement and advocacy

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of relevant experience in community outreach or external affairs.
• Associate degree or technical education required.
• Strong written and spoken communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute the local external engagement strategy by building relationships with community leaders, advocates, and elected officials through school visits, meetings, and community-based projects.
• Maintain a regular presence at community events and meetings across the region to deepen connections between our schools and the communities we serve.
• Oversee and manage the monthly tour schedule for prospective parents, educators, and donors.
• Maintain partner databases, ensuring accurate data entry and ongoing data integrity.
• Implement parent engagement strategies by supporting the core parent advocacy group through consistent programming.
• Identify and train new parent leaders across our schools to engage with local leaders, organize advocacy initiatives, and support school-based community engagement.
• Activate parent leaders to engage with prospective families and support student recruitment efforts to drive new applications.
• Lead non‑partisan voter registration and get‑out‑the‑vote campaigns in coordination with Camden schools and local community partners.
• Support the annual Board of Trustees scope and sequence, including scheduled presentations, discussion topics, and key approvals.
• Execute project plans for board meeting preparation, including information gathering, monthly communications, and packet creation.
• Provide operational and logistical support for board meetings, including room setup, technology assistance, and note‑taking.
• Facilitate the submission and approval process of board resolutions between internal teams and the Board of Trustees.
• Manage regional social media accounts (Instagram and Facebook) by gathering content at schools, editing videos, writing captions, and scheduling weekly posts.
• Maintain updates for regional website pages and coordinate school newsletters.
• Provide event planning and logistical support for regional meetings and community activities.
• Run routine budget processes, including purchasing tasks and invoice processing.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility (evenings/weekends)

Travel willingness

Education

Associate degree or technical education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Apps

Social media platforms

Job description

Uncommon Schools Camden is seeking an Associate, External Affairs to build and sustain relationships with community leaders, local officials, families, and partners. You will coordinate tours, community outreach programs, and regional communications to deepen connections and broaden access to high‑quality public education in Camden.

Working with school leaders and regional teams, you will manage events, maintain partner data, support board processes, and lead parent engagement and advocacy