North Carolina Association of Educators
Durham Association of Educators

Durham Association of Educators Community & Coalition Organizer

Based in Durham, NC

 

Full-Time Community & Coalition Organizer
The NCAE Community & Coalition Organizer assigned to DAE will work closely with DAE members and allied community organizations to advance educational, racial, and economic justice in Durham. 

ABOUT THE NORTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF EDUCATORS
The North Carolina Association of Educators is the public school employee union in North Carolina and the fastest growing National Education Association affiliate in the South. We have led the largest educator walkouts in state history and mobilized thousands of voters across the state to the polls to protect, transform and expand public education.

NCAE members work in every school district in the state, represent every public school profession (classroom teachers, administration, classified staff, and student support services), and also are retired and aspiring (student) educators and community allies. For over fifteen years systemic attacks on public education moved an agenda to de-professionalized professions, defund our schools and divide stakeholders and communities. In 2023, NCAE members adopted a bold strategic plan and made historic investments organize and grow our union, lead our professions, and restore the promise of public education and our democracy through political and community engagement and democratic practices.

How to Apply:
Submit your résumé and 3 references to: 
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=59fc7f52-c895-4bef-90c4-acedc2089c6b&ccId=19000101_000001&type=JS&lang=en_US

Duration: This position is for one- calendar year with a start in August. 

Compensation: This is an NCAE project worker position compensated at a daily rate of $241. Benefits include Healthcare and expense reimbursement.

Deadline to Apply: 
Priority deadline for submission is July 7th. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis after that. 

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with DAE organizers and leaders to map existing relationships between DAE members and community organizations and institutions
• Assist DAE leaders in developing a comprehensive and ongoing power analysis of Durham relative to the fight for educational justice
• Recruit, train, and support a committee of DAE leaders who are regularly interfacing with community organizations on behalf of DAE
• Work with DAE leadership, DAE/NCAE staff and affiliate staff to develop and implement an escalating community campaign for educational justice over a 1-2 year time frame
• Interface with affiliate staff to provide extra training and support to DAE member leaders on community organizing and coalition building
• Plan and facilitate coalition meetings
• Report on community coalition work regularly to the DAE Chair Support Team and at other DAE meetings
• Work closely with DAE/NCAE organizers and when needed provide worksite organizing support to schools engaged in a school-based campaign with families and the community
• Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with the DAE membership; and
• Other duties as assigned
• Make assessments, track data and assignments
• Maintain accurate records of organizing activities, member and community engagements, relationships, campaign progress and report results

Qualifications:

• Experience fighting for racial and economic justice as part of unions and/or community organizations
• Strong interpersonal skills; a deep understanding of trust-building, maintaining strong relationships, and the ability to communicate with people across differences
• Proven ability to manage time effectively and implement a work plan to meet goals and objectives
• Creative problem solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to work irregular/extended work hours, including weekends, as necessary and function with a high degree of independence
• An excellent collaborator and team player
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Driver’s license and regular access to a vehicle
• Strong commitment to the labor movement and racial, educational, and economic justice

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing and implementing strategic campaigns
• Experience playing a leadership role in coalition formation and/or development
• Significant experience working with both unions and community organizations
• Experience with public schools and an understanding of the privatization movement to dismantle them

NCAE is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected.

Current and former/retired NCAE members and applicants committed to a strong public educators’ association who meet many, but not all, of the qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call Angela Schell in Human Resources at 919-755-5541.