OVERVIEW
The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools (National Alliance) is the leading national nonprofit organization committed to advancing the public charter school movement.
When given the option, parents increasingly are choosing to enroll their children in public charter schools. In most communities, the demand for charter schools is far outpacing the supply. What began as a small movement in a couple of states has grown into a major force in education reform. Today there are nearly 8,000 more than 7,000 charter schools in 42 states and Washington, D.C., educating close to 4over 3 million students.
The work of the National Alliance and the charter school movement itself has never been more current, visible, and vital. With increased growth, public awareness, recognition, and parents’ increased appetite for school options, charter schools are poised to make a lasting, positive and measurable impact on the public education system. At the same time, the work to increase the number of high-quality is not easy; there are well-resourced opponents of charter schools that are organized better than ever before in their attempt to halt our progress. Fueled by a sense of possibility and recognizing the struggles we face, the National Alliance is seeking a leader who can make the most of this opportunity and fulfill its potential.
ORGANIZATION
The National Alliance occupies a critical role in the charter movement: as a leader in federal education policy, as a major force for improving state charter policy and advocacy, and as a prominent national voice in the policy and public discourse on public charter schools. In order to support the growth of a high-quality charter school community, we work to:
The National Alliance speaks and advocates for the millions of students attending and hoping to attend a charter school. Through our advocacy efforts at the federal and state level, our legal activities, our research, and our national communications work, we ensure lawmakers, the media, opinion-shapers, public charter school leaders, thought leaders, and the general public understand what charter schools are, the promise they hold for our children, and how best to promote the growth of high-quality, innovative schools nationwide. Additional information about the National Alliance can be found at www.publiccharters.org.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
The National Alliance is currently seeking an experienced Vice President of Communications to join our team.
The Vice President of Communications will lead and manage all communications functions at the National Alliance. This leader will bring clear direction, energy and urgency to help us advance our goals and achieve our mission.
The Vice President of Communications will:
WHO YOU ARE
WHAT WE OFFER
The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools offers a sector-leading salary and benefits package. The National Alliance covers 100% of employee’s medical, dental, and vision premiums, and 50% for spouses and dependents; including an HRA to cover 100% of in-network medical deductibles. We also offer the ability to contribute to a 403(b) retirement account with up to a 6% match after 90 days of employment. Employees have access to automatic life insurance coverage, short and long-term disability coverage, FSA, and 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave. All employees get 25 PTO days a year as well as every federal holiday off and a week off at the end of the year. The National Alliance is a virtual organization and provides a monthly reimbursement for internet and cellular service, as well as a $500 home office setup stipend in your first 90 days.
The National Alliance is committed to providing an equitable and competitive compensation package for all employees. The anticipated base salary range for this role is $150,000-190,000.
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