KIPP Texas Public Schools is a nonprofit public charter school network, dedicated to preparing students in educationally underserved communities for college success and choice-filled lives. Today, KIPP Texas operates 59 public charter schools educating over 31,100 students across four regions – Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. KIPP Texas is part of the national KIPP network of 255 college-preparatory public charter schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia. KIPP schools are part of the free public school system and enrollment is open to all students. Nationwide, KIPP students complete four-year college at a rate of 36 percent, comparable to the national average for all students and approximately three times higher than the average of students from low-income families.

You can see all our job opportunities at https://kipptexas.org/join-our-team/.

The Opportunity

The Regional Advocacy Manager will be part of a statewide team that works together to build and mobilize strong advocates for big and little KIPPsters. The ideal candidate will have some experience in grassroots organizing, public policy, political involvement, and/or training. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about the mission of KIPP Texas, who is driven to speak out and seek change in public life, and who has the skills necessary to build strong relationships.

Key Responsibilities

The Advocacy Manager will:

• Be responsible for identifying, training and mobilizing effective advocates (parents, alumni, teachers and administrators, students, board members, and external supporters)

• Create and manage action campaigns relating to relevant political or policy issues in your region that impact big and little KIPPsters

• Connect elected officials at all levels of government to big and little KIPPsters and empower their voices through training, mentorship and preparation.

• Maintain strong collaboration with other KIPP Texas departments and with external partners.

• Be deeply involved in local governmental entities and policies that impact big and little KIPPsters.

• Plan and execute events (virtually until it is safe to conduct in-person meetings)

• Maintain detailed records and correspondence to measure advocacy efforts.

• Together with a statewide team, scale and grow advocacy best practices across all regions and campuses.

Experience and Education

High school diploma; undergraduate degree preferred

Experience in organizing, advocacy, community relations, or policy

Experience building new programming and initiatives

Skills

Commitment to and understanding of the mission and vision of KIPP Texas 

Entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to finding new voices and stories

Excellent organizational skills 

Strong work ethic coupled with an enthusiastic and passionate approach to work

Articulate, professional demeanor with strong self-confidence and initiative

Ability to connect and build relationships with individuals and groups

Proven data analysis and communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Strong conflict resolution skills

Compensation and Benefits:

In addition to a competitive salary scale, a part of KIPP Texas’ competitive benefits options, KIPP offers all employees an $0 HMO plan for the employee only. In addition to our $0 plan, KIPP provides a $600 employer contribution towards a Health Savings Account and a variety of other supplemental benefits such as Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, Pet Insurance, Life, etc.