External Affairs & Community Engagement Associate

Uncommon Schools; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid leave

Training & development

Flexible PTO

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Uncommon Schools Camden seeks an Associate, External Affairs, to build strong relationships with community leaders, families, and local officials. This role supports regional engagement, school tours, parent advocacy, and governance activities within the Camden region.

You will work with school leaders and regional teams on outreach programs, events, and communications, contributing to broader access to high-quality public education. Flexible hours and travel within the Camden area are required.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of relevant experience in community outreach, external affairs, regional operations, project coordination, or communications.
• Associate degree or technical education.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills to initiate and maintain relationships with diverse partners.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to build and maintain efficient administrative systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Applications, and social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram).
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed for community meetings and events.
• Ability to travel independently to schools and community events across the Camden region.

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 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

Interpersonal communication

Written/verbal communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Google Apps

Social media

Flexible schedule

Travel readiness

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Applications

Facebook/Instagram

Job description

Uncommon Schools Camden seeks an Associate, External Affairs, to build strong relationships with community leaders, families, and local officials. This role supports regional engagement, school tours, parent advocacy, and governance activities within the Camden region.

You will work with school leaders and regional teams on outreach programs, events, and communications, contributing to broader access to high-quality public education. Flexible hours and travel within the Camden area are required.