Manager of Community Engagement

At YES Prep, work for a mission that impacts the life trajectory of students and their families. YES Prep creates pathways to extraordinary opportunity through best-in-class development, competitive compensation and benefits, and recognition for your impact. Grow as an authentic leader and be part of an equity driven, team-oriented culture.

• 19,500 Students
• 2,300 Team Members
• 15 Secondary Campuses
• 9 Elementary Campuses
• 92% Students Who Qualify for Free/Reduced-Price Lunch
• 96% Hispanic & African-American Students
• 90% Students Who Are Accepted to a 4-Year University
• 88% First-Generation College Students
• Ranked in the Top 100 High Schools in the Nation, U.S. News & World Report

We serve the students of Houston, Texas, the 4th largest city across the United States. There are over 20 public-school districts and other great public charter school options within Houston’s city limits serving our increasing population. We are a rapidly growing organization, committed to creating life-changing opportunities for over 23,000 students by 2025.

• Acting as the lead for grant administration: set and drive project goals, develop strategies for increasing impact, track grant metrics, and complete reports to multiple funders and donors
• Managing grant budget, ensuring appropriate and full utilization of grant funds within the 3-year grant period; handle the ordering and receiving of grant supplies as well as campus distribution of materials
• Collaborating with grant partners (Houston Endowment, Leadership for Educational Equity, Murmuration) in order to ensure grant goals are met
• Liaising with fellow grantees (Houston Community College, Alief ISD, Aldine ISD, etc) to share best practices and collaborate where possible
• Planning and leading Why We Vote events at every campus with a class of graduating seniors, working with campus staff to ensure attendance and event engagement are high
• Leading additional work as necessary to hit the grant goals outlined in the application

• Identifying issues that negatively impact YES Prep’s ability to hit organizational goals and source community resources that address these mission critical issues
• Building a strong network of community organizations to serve YES Prep students and families and provide resources that address mission critical issues
• Collaborating with other high performing Houston charter management organizations, non-profit organizations, and governmental offices to align efforts and maximize impact for YES students

• Project managing the YES Prep Votes campaign: set and drive project goals, develop strategies for increasing impact, manage the relationships with project vendors, track grant metrics, and complete reports to multiple funders and donors
• Leading a team of teachers in their stipend roles on the YES Prep Votes campaign, developing their skills and expertise in civic engagement and ensuring that each campus hits the grant targets
• Working directly with the Managing Director of Engagement and Advocacy to accomplish YES Prep legislative and lawmaker engagement goals

• Stand in for the Managing Director of Advocacy in meetings representing YES Prep (includes meetings with state officials, city leaders, etc)
• Developing and implementing (in close collaboration with the Development and Recruitment and Enrollment Teams) an effective plan to leverage community relationships toward key organizational goals around fundraising and enrollment
• Directing community engagement for all YES Prep signature events and spearhead new community partner events that create value for students and families
• Developing and implement protocols that clear the path for existing YES Prep campuses to create and maintain relationships with their broader community
• Supporting YES Prep’s New School Launch efforts in galvanizing the community around the opening of each new YES Prep campus
• Additional duties as assigned

• Ability to work outside of normal hours and on weekends

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution
• 2 years of relevant experience in community organizing, advocacy, or local government
• Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value of YES Prep Public Schools
• Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
• Ability to work urgently in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment
• Creates and maintains positive working relationships on a team and/or in a highly collaborative environment
• A dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professional

• Belief in and commitment to the mission and core values of YES Prep Public Schools
• Desire to disrupt systemic status quos in education
• Willingness to go above and beyond to disrupt said status quos
• Passion to develop resiliency through a relentless pursuit of jaw-dropping results
• Conviction that high expectations high accountability = high performance and high growth

• Advanced degree from an accredited educational institution
• Live within the YES Prep region you would be serving
• Entrenched within community—member of local civic clubs, volunteer organizations, or other community associations
• Bilingual – Spanish
• YES Prep Parent, alumni, or teacher
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at once

• Compensation – This position is an exempt, salaried position; offers commensurate with experience.

• Health and Supplemental Insurance – A $0 monthly medical option that includes $600 towards a Health Savings Account, in addition to a variety of supplemental benefits including Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, etc. Employees must work 20 hours a week to be eligible for a full spectrum of benefits, and 10 hours a week minimum for medical benefits.

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  Retirement Plans – Participation in Teacher Retirement System of Texas and a 457b Retirement Plan.

• Paid Time Off – Employees working 20 hours a week receive 15 days of Paid Time Off in addition to the system closures during the Academic Calendar.

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  Paid Leave Programming – In the event you need to be out due to medical needs (including maternity and paternity leave), YES Prep offers paid leave, paid out at 100%, based on eligibility and tenure.

• Professional Development - YES Prep values longevity and performance over time. We invest in developing leaders through high-quality programs, effective coaching, and ongoing professional development.

• Award Winning Culture – The strong cultures of our campuses and Home Office are just one of many reasons we were named Houston’s Best Place to Work in 2018, 2019, and 2021. We won the 2012 Broad Prize for Excellence in Urban Education and were a 2016 finalist as well.