Community Engagement Specialist

Posting Summary:

The Black Education Research Center (BERC) is seeking a Community Engagement Specialist who will will play a key role in supporting community and stakeholder engagement activities as part of the design and development of the PK-12 Black studies curriculum in New York City.

Job Summary/Basic Function:

This research position will play a key role in supporting community and stakeholder engagement activities as part of the design and development of the PK-12 Black studies curriculum in New York City. This individual will gain experience working in a diverse and dynamic team environment while also advancing community-based research related to BERC’s research projects and priorities.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Community Networking and Outreach Fieldwork

• Develop, implement, and manage a community engagement plan and strategy as part of NYCs Education Equity Action Plan (EEAP) project
• Serve as a liaison between BERC and community engagement representatives within each EEAP partner organization and the NYC Department of Education
• Serve as a liaison between BERC/TC and non-profit and faith-based organizations, unions, parent and youth groups, and local representatives
• Serve as the lead team member and advocate for the involvement of students, families, and local community members in EEAPs stakeholder engagement activities
• Identify, monitor, and track the community-based educational equity and advocacy activities taking place in NYC with a focus on its implications for EEAP
• Build and develop relationships with members and leaders of educational equity and advocacy efforts in NYC

Capacity-Building and Internal/External Programming

• Conduct outreach, base building training, education, and leadership development in support of the community engagement plan and strategy for EEAP Plan.
• Implement community convenings and forums related to EEAP
• Coordinate the delivery of BERCs community engagement and capacity-building strategy in collaboration with BERC team members
• Plan and execute events to engage community members in the implementation of the Black studies curriculum

Administration and Communication

• Maintain an up-to-date database and listserv of education advocacy organizations in NYC
• Assist BERC Research and Evaluation team to identify participants and volunteers for community-engaged research projects
• Develop and review communications from BERC to ensure messaging is culturally relevant and accessible to community stakeholders and constituents
• Communicate regularly with internal and external networks through in-person meeting presentations, newsletters, reports, blogs, podcasts, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA, BS, in education, social sciences, or related field
• Expertise in community organizing and stakeholder engagement
• Strong communication skills
• Willingness to work independently and with a team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or equivalent and minimum of 10 years related community organizing and engagement
• Experience in working with community-based organizations, non-profit agencies, and parent organizations

Salary Range:

$85,000 - $85,000

Work Modality:

Hybrid

Competitive Compensation and Benefits 

The salary range reflects the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for the position at the time of the job posting.  Salary decisions are dependent on several factors including but not limited to market and organizational considerations, experience, and qualifications of a selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.

Our benefits contribute significantly to the total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance plans; flexible and hybrid work schedules; tuition remission; life insurance; short and long-term disability insurance; an exceptional employer retirement matching program; health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, and a robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Hybrid

Teachers College maintains a hybrid work environment, which provides employees with flexible work arrangements while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person college-campus culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite or in a hybrid model (a combination of in-office and virtual days). Employees are expected to live within a 150-mile radius of the College.