Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing, public charter schools providing an outstanding K-12 education in historically under-resourced communities. We have proudly built schools that reflect our student population, with more than 60% of our teachers and staff across our network identifying as a person of color. Uncommon currently manages 53 schools serving more than 20,000 students in five cities: Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark and Rochester. We are proud that Uncommon graduates persist in and graduate from college at five times the rate of their peers nationally. We achieve this by offering strong academic, co-curricular, and social-emotional learning that prepares students for success in college and beyond.

The External Team Coordinator supports team-wide initiatives, special projects and administrative tasks for the Chief External Officer (CExO) as needed. The Coordinator reports to the Director of External Strategy and works regularly with the Directors on the team. We are looking for a go-getter with high energy and self-assurance. The role will provide an outstanding opportunity to learn about external affairs at a large-scale education organization!

Programmatic Support 

• Project manage and operationalize several team-wide initiatives per year; activities include building out the project plan, owning implementation, and supervising budget and execution. For example:
• Manage the Family Newsletter by owning the process plan and internal communication to regions (with support from External Affairs members). Handle MailChimp compilation and list maintenance and coordination with translator.
• Support External Affairs as Salesforce administrator managing ongoing maintenance and follow-up with team members.
• Maintain daily recap of news coverage related to Uncommon Schools, educational institutions and education and charter related policy and manage the Uncommon Media Tracker.
• Maintain a competitive audit tracker of other Charter Management Organizations (CMOs) collaborating with Marketing and other External Team members as needed.
• Support with Get Out the Vote (GOTV)/Advocacy initiatives

Administrative Tasks

• Ensure the CExO and External Team’s time is maximized and aligned with organizational priorities by seamlessly handling calendar and arranging meetings, submitting monthly travel and expenses, and supporting special projects.
• Provide support for the directors of External Affairs, Media, External Strategy and Enrollment teams, including credit card reconciliation and reimbursements, processing vendor invoices and other administrative duties.
• Own meeting setup for External Teams, handling logistics such as printing/copying, organizing/ordering materials, ordering food, taking notes/minutes and photography as needed.
• Improve team operations and processes by looking for ways to improve efficient allocation of resources and time, including documentation and record-keeping.

Team & Systems Management 

• Support in building cohesion in External Team culture and represent the team through interactions with Home Office and School staff.
• Maintain External Team master calendar, including board meetings, events related to team initiatives and major school events.
• Create and maintain strategic trackers and metrics to ensure progress on high level work towards goals and landmarks.

• Strong time management skills; ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to maintain a calm, professional demeanor in the face of competing demands and external pressures
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong digital literacy skills, including database management and Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel
• Passionate commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-3 years of office experience, ideally with an education agency
• Prior experience working in schools and/or urban communities 

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required

Our people are what make us uncommon. It’s important to us that our compensation practices align with our values and enhance our ability to attract and retain talent.  Our compensation philosophy is focused on equity and fairness, retaining our talented staff and valuing their expertise, and transparency and clarity.

Compensation for this position: The starting compensation for this role based in New York, NY is between $22.50-$26.44/hr and generally, we expect that qualified candidates in this location will be made an offer between $22.50/hr. The starting pay will depend on a variety of factors that may include but are not limited to experience, education, training, certification, and location. Because we value staff staying in their roles over time, we do not currently cap salary ranges.

Benefits: We offer comprehensive, flexible, and competitive benefits that support the personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families.

Uncommon believes in the importance of being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization that enables our students and staff to thrive. We are committed to building an exceptional team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. We also strive to ensure an inclusive community by creating a space for meaningful dialogue about issues of race and identity for our staff and students. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. We also ensure that individuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview process and to perform core job functions. If you would like to request an accommodation, please email [email protected].