Every Student Welcome Network Project Manager

Job Title: Every Student Welcome Network Project Manager

Salary: $60 - 65k

Job Type: Full-Time, Hybrid

Great Education Colorado is a statewide non-partisan, non-profit organization that harnesses the power of grassroots activism and diverse, inclusive networks to guarantee that public schools in every Colorado community are welcoming and adequately, equitably, and sustainably funded. Our vision is a Colorado where every community has public schools with the resources necessary to enable every child to graduate ready to lead their best lives. 

Established in 2024, the Every Student Network (EWSN) is a fast-growing communication, learning and resource hub that connects and mobilizes pro-equity organizations and individuals throughout Colorado so that they can better collaborate and advocate for welcoming public schools for every student in every Colorado community. ESWN envisions a future where every Colorado public school student feels welcome, safe, seen, supported, and challenged so they can thrive. 

Dozens of diverse organizations have been involved in the co-creation of the Network. Great Education Colorado currently provides the primary staffing and infrastructure.

The Project Manager will play a key role in overseeing and coordinating multiple projects within Every Student Welcome Network to ensure it runs smoothly, inclusively and effectively. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, experience working in educational equity, and a passion for fostering collaboration among diverse groups. This role involves managing project timelines and communications while working closely with various stakeholders, including educators, non-profits, advocacy groups, and community members.

• Project Management and Execution:
• Coordinate and oversee logistics, resources, and teams to ensure the smooth operation, growth and continuous improvement of the ESWN.
• Member Engagement:
• Establish and maintain relationships with prospective and current ESWN members. Ensure active and inclusive participation, communication, and collaboration across the Network. Facilitate communication among members, including production of the monthly newsletter. Plan and facilitate various ESWN partner meetings (advisory committee, working groups). Help design, implement and maintain accountability structures. 
• Content Management:
• Oversee the posting and dissemination of educational resources, toolkits, reports, and best practices to empower ESWN members and partner organizations. Oversee the development, expansion and maintenance of the ESWN website, online forum and resource hub. 
• Event Planning and Management:
• Organize, coordinate and support virtual, in-person, and hybrid events including webinars, workshops, “Meet & Greets” and the annual Summit that bring members together to discuss and share information and practices related to creating welcoming public schools.
• Monitoring and Reporting:
• Track the progress of ongoing projects and subgrantees, providing regular status updates to teammates. 
• Collaboration and Team Leadership:
• Work closely with cross-departmental and cross-organizational teams to ensure alignment of project objectives. Provide leadership and guidance to project teams, facilitating productive and collaborative work environments.
• Timeline Management:
• Monitor timelines to ensure all projects meet deadlines and stay within scope.

• Experience:
• At least 2 years of experience in organizing and project or campaign management,  in the education, nonprofit, or political sector. Demonstrated experience working on initiatives focused on educational equity, diversity, and inclusion is highly preferred.
• Skills:
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups and individuals.
• Knowledge of current issues in education policy in Colorado, particularly around funding, equity, and inclusion.
• Attention to detail
• Familiarity and comfort with different online software and/or ability to learn new ones, including:
• Every Action
• Google Suite
• Asana
• Social media
• WordPress
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including newsletter creation  and copy editing
• Personal Qualities:
• A commitment to educational equity, inclusion, and the mission of Great Education Colorado.
• Self-motivated and adaptable, with a proactive and solution-oriented approach.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a dynamic and evolving environment.
• Systemic, analytical, strategic thinker.
• Cultural consciousness and sensitivity to the needs and perspectives of diverse and traditionally marginalized communities.
• Understanding of neurodivergence within the workplace
• Passion for learning new skills, solving problems, and contributing to a team effort

 Benefits:

– Health, eye and dental insurance

– Flexible hybrid home/office schedule (2-3 days in office)

– 4 weeks paid vacation

–12 holidays plus additional paid days off around Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Please submit your resume, along with a short personal statement describing why you want to work in education funding and what you think makes a welcoming school. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. You will be notified within 2 weeks if we will be moving forward with your application. Please send your resume and personal statement to jobs@greateducation.org

Great Education Colorado is an "equal opportunity employer” that is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work in an atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits unlawful discriminatory practices, including harassment.