School Organizer - Confidential Company

Fort Worth Families Forward

fwfamilies.org

About the Organization

Fort Worth Families Forward (F3) is an organization created out of the need for charter school parent voices to be heard. We work with local charter schools to organize families to get out the vote and advocate to create the conditions for more high-quality schools.

The Work

As the School Organizer, you will play a pivotal role in working closely with school campuses to identify, train, and develop parents and families. Your responsibilities will include:

Some responsibilities will include the following:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with school leadership, staff, faculty, families, and students.
• Establish a trusting and supportive culture within the school community.
• Plan and lead regular family engagement events at designated schools.
• Conduct regular 1:1 meetings with parents to understand their concerns and aspirations.
• Create a supportive community of energized parents and families.
• Lead school-based training and informational sessions on advocacy, community organizing, and voter engagement.
• Effectively communicate and convey information to inspire and mobilize parents to take action.
• Train parents to enhance their skills and effectiveness.
• Enter data regularly to record and track volunteer recruitment and activity.
• Report on and analyze data weekly to evaluate program progress.
• Draft clear and influential communication with families, including flyers and informational handouts.
• Serve as the primary contact for parents and families, delivering a compelling message to inspire action.
• Develop and implement training programs for new and existing organizers.
• Manage and mentor teams of parents, providing guidance and support in their roles.

Competencies

The School Organizer is committed to the belief that all students should have access to high-quality schools. Along with understanding the power of family voice in education and civics. We are looking for someone with the following skills: 

• Program Management:
  • Ability to effectively manage work against goals in a self-directed way.
  • Capability to break down goals into manageable action plans.
• Flexibility and Adaptability:
  • Comfort with ambiguity and openness to changing directions quickly.
  • Ability to thrive in an environment that may require flexibility and innovation.
• Relationship Building:
  • Proven ability to quickly build and manage relationships with diverse stakeholders.
  • Experience working with individuals from various identities and backgrounds.
• Communication:
  • Strong communication skills to deliver clear and motivating messages to parents and families.
  • Ability to inspire action through effective communication.

Qualifications

• Strong, crafty, problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong, and effective working relationships.
• Experience and comfort working directly with parents and families of school-age children.
• Comfort with multiple modes of communication, including social and online media tools.
• Basic computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Access to a reliable form of transportation for commutes between schools in Fort Worth will regularly be necessary.
• Spanish speaking is highly preferred but not required.
• Strong commitment and passion to building political power within your community.

Compensation

Fort Worth Families Forward offers a competitive total compensation package commensurate with experience in a similar position. Our offer will be based on the candidate's skills and experience. As part of that package, F3 provides robust benefits, including an equal 401k match up to 5% of your base salary, employer-paid life and disability insurance, and significant employer contributions towards health insurance plans.

Fort Worth Families Forward is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or other applicable characteristics protected by law.

To Apply

Please submit your application and resume. Cover letters are optional.  Applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please note that we do not sponsor visas for this position.