Governance & External Affairs Manager

Uncommon New York City Charter Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 91,300 - 107,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer  

Paid leave & wellness benefits

Job summary

Uncommon New York City Charter Schools seeks a Manager, External Affairs - Governance & Communications to strengthen governance, compliance, and stakeholder engagement across NYC. The role coordinates the NYC Board of Trustees, manages regional communications, and drives external and internal partnerships through planning, storytelling, and data-driven insights.

You will work with school leaders, Trustees, and partners to develop audience-centered communications and maintain strong relationships

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• 5–6 years of relevant experience in program or project management, communications or related work.
• Experience managing organizational social media accounts with content planning.
• Strong project management skills with attention to detail and the ability to build systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication tailored to different audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven approach.
• Ability to build relationships and coordinate work across teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate governance and board partnership activities with Uncommon NYC Board of Trustees.
• Develop and manage regional communications channels and newsletters.
• Collaborate with external partners and internal teams on governance and outreach projects.
• Use data platforms to pull reports and translate insights into narratives for stakeholders.
• Plan and execute project management tools and processes for governance and communications.
• Support advocacy, family and community engagement workstreams when needed.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Project management

Relationship building

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Marketing, Communications, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Uncommon New York City Charter Schools seeks a Manager, External Affairs - Governance & Communications to strengthen governance, compliance, and stakeholder engagement across NYC. The role coordinates the NYC Board of Trustees, manages regional communications, and drives external and internal partnerships through planning, storytelling, and data-driven insights.

You will work with school leaders, Trustees, and partners to develop audience-centered communications and maintain strong relationships