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Job description
About Leadership for Educational Equity
LEE is a diverse network of equity-minded leaders at all stages of life and career. By providing 1:1 coaching, meaningful member-to-member connections, and skill-building opportunities, we help our network members do the work needed to ensure an equitable education for children everywhere – whether that’s organizing within their local communities, exploring careers in policy and advocacy, or pursuing elected office.
LEE is a free membership organization currently open to alumni of several partner organizations including Teach For America, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), New Leaders, Latinos for Education, Urban Teachers, and Public Allies. LEE believes that when a diverse group of leaders, grounded in a commitment to equity, are in leadership roles, they will serve as a transformative force for and with students and communities.
We are an outcomes-oriented organization that operates in an entrepreneurial environment deeply invested in continuous improvement. LEE is honored to have been selected as a LATINA Style 50 Award recipient and a When Work Works award recipient. We are also an Employer of National Service. If you would like to become part of our team and join the fight for educational equity, or if you would simply like to learn more, please visit educationalequity.org.
Position Summary:
The Associate, Program Support is part of the Policy, Advocacy, & Organizing team reporting to the Director, Program Support and Innovation. This role supports national career-related programming, including fellowships, job board management, and career coaching initiatives. The associate is expected to maintain accurate program data, assist in coordinating program logistics, provide administrative assistance, and contribute to effective communication and collaboration within the team. To be successful in this role, the associate must have strong organizational skills and be detail oriented.
The Associate, Program Support is a part-time, temporary position for up to 20 hours per week through December 2023.
Position Location: Flexible
Travel Requirements: 0% - fully virtual
Please note that, in service of safeguarding our employees, members, and communities, LEE requires all full time, regular (non-temporary) employees and other employees who engage in any in-person work to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination within 60 days of their start date or request a qualified medical or religious accommodation.
Responsibilities:
Programming and Administration Support (45%)
Manage logistics for a portfolio of the Policy, Advocacy, & Organizing (PAO) team’s programming (in-person/virtual)
Coordinate and schedule career coaching sessions, ensuring timely communication between participants and coaches
Implement member communications via multiple channels (e.g., email, text, Google calendar invites, web pages) for events and programming
Communicate with participants pre-, during, and post-program regarding logistics, participant needs, and deeper LEE engagement
Assist with the creation, formatting, and production of materials for PAO programming
Support with budget tracking, expense reporting, and invoice processing
Data Entry and Management (45%)
Enter, update, and maintain accurate program-related data, such as fellowships, job postings, coaching schedules, and participant information
Utilize standard internal processes and systems to ensure data integrity and completeness by regularly reviewing and verifying information
Monitor data trends, generate reports, and assist in data analysis as directed
Special Projects (10%)
Engage in team-level, org-wide, or cross-team special projects as assigned by manager or designee
Provide short-term coverage of other Coordinator-level duties during a leave, vacancy, or PTO
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or commensurate work experience
2+ years of professional experience
Previous experience in program support, administration, or similar roles
Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail
Experience managing logistics for in-person and virtual events/programming
Ability to draft effective, streamlined, and error-free communications
High proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and Google Suite
Strong, demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, & inclusion
Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate within a geographically dispersed team
Deep passion for educational equity and belief in LEE’s mission and theory of change
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in a fast-paced, independent work environment
Experience maintaining data systems (especially Salesforce) and/or project management tools, e.g., Asana
Demonstrated interest or experience in politics, policy, advocacy, organizing or civic engagement, at any level
Physical Requirements & Work Demands:
The person in this position may need to occasionally move about inside the office to liaise with staff or access office equipment.
Occasional evening and/or weekend work is required.
Pay and Benefits
The position level for this role is Coordinator and the corresponding hourly pay range for this position is $23.65-$33.17. Pay is competitive and based upon relevant experience and cost of labor for your location. Learn more about compensation here: https://educationalequity.org/applicant-resources#sec3. Note, this is a non-exempt position where employees are eligible for daily and weekly overtime pay.
Temporary staff have access to the following benefits:
Retirement: Employees eligible may participate in LEE’s 401(k) retirement plan following 90 days of employment. LEE provides a dollar for dollar match up to 5% of staff’s income. Employer-matched funds vest immediately; there is no waiting period.
Sick Leave: 40 hours of sick leave is provided to staff up front at their time of hire and resets are the start of each calendar year.
Health Insurance (full-time only): Full-time, temporary staff (those expected to work 30+ hours/week), are eligible to enroll in LEE’s base HSA medical plan through CareFirst. Health insurance benefits take effect on the new hire’s first date of employment. For more information, please review the LEE Benefits Guide 2023 for Temporary & Contingent Employees guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mIgjRYOTgGnXmvlZtaxGn4MCCKkunw54/view
Questions on benefits can be directed to [email protected].
An Equal-Opportunity Employer with a Commitment to Diversity
Leadership for Educational Equity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as an organization committed to diversity, and the perspective of all voices, we consider applicants equally of race, gender, color, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability, political affiliation, and national origin. We reasonably accommodate staff members and/or applicants with disabilities, provided they are otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job.
An affirmative action-equal opportunity employer.
The statements in this description represent typical elements, criteria, and general work performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the job.
