Hybrid Director of Charter School Civic Engagement

BridgePoint Associates, LLC.; Danbury (CT); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Advocacy Organization in Connecticut is seeking a Director of Civic Engagement to lead statewide campaigns supporting public charter schools. This hands-on role focuses on mobilizing supporters and coordinating advocacy across the state, with regular travel and a hybrid work arrangement.

The successful candidate will organize communities, recruit volunteers, manage actions, and establish dashboards to monitor progress in campaigns while building partnerships with educators and families.

Qualifications

• Approximately 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience operating within a political campaign.
• Understanding of charter school landscape; ideally experience with charter schools or education advocacy groups.
• Experience managing and training volunteers.
• Demonstrated track record of building campaigns and coalitions in Connecticut.
• Understanding of 501(c)(3) vs 501(c)(4) differences for compliance and accountability.
• Ability to travel regularly within the state; driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Organize communities and build coalitions statewide that consist of alumni, families, educators, and supporters of charter schools
• Lead public actions including events, rallies, canvassing, phone/text banks, and other activities
• Create and manage planned political campaign activity
• Establish dashboards and utilize data to improve execution for campaigns
• Cultivate partnerships and coordinate advocacy efforts
• Travel regularly throughout the state

Skills

Campaign experience

Volunteer training

Coalition building

Stakeholder engagement

Public speaking

Job description

Education Advocacy Organization in Connecticut is seeking a Director of Civic Engagement to lead statewide campaigns supporting public charter schools. This hands-on role focuses on mobilizing supporters and coordinating advocacy across the state, with regular travel and a hybrid work arrangement.

The successful candidate will organize communities, recruit volunteers, manage actions, and establish dashboards to monitor progress in campaigns while building partnerships with educators and families.