Parent and Community Organizer

About Mastery:

Founded in 2001, Mastery Schools is a public charter network of 23 K-12 schools in Philadelphia and Camden, serving more than 14,000 students. 

At Mastery, we’re on a mission to provide all students with the academic and personal skills they need to succeed after graduation and pursue their dreams. Student achievement is not just a goal for our organization; it's the reason we exist, and every member of our team is dedicated to securing student success. We are also committed to pursuing equity, actively disrupting systemic racism, and addressing the disparities that limit our students' choices. 

Our culture is built on respect, service, and the belief that the success of our students, their families, and the communities we serve will help us achieve our mission. We foster a positive, open, and inclusive environment where honesty, humor, and continuous improvement are celebrated.

Join us in creating a model urban school district that serves all students with excellence. Together, we can make a lasting impact.

Position Summary:   The Parent and Community Organizer works within the Mastery Schools External Strategies, Advocacy and Organizing Team and is responsible for organizing a deep and broad base of parents and communities in support of school choice and parent power. The Parent and Community Organizer is committed to ensuring that every family has access to high-quality education and fostering positive change in the communities and cities we serve. This role focuses on developing and supporting Parent Action Teams across Mastery schools, organizing effective local actions, collaborating on strategies to expand influence, and managing projects and campaigns to drive meaningful community engagement. The Parent and Community Organizer is expected to develop and/or meet established metrics for parent engagement, external meetings, and actions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Build Parent Action Teams in assigned Mastery Schools- Conduct outreach and recruit parent leaders through active weekly presence across assigned schools

• Build parent and school leader relationships through ongoing one-on-one meetings
• Organize regular Parent Action Team meetings at each school
• Confirm Parent Action Team representation at all Mastery Parent Action Team meetings
• Work collaboratively with principals and school leaders on issues, school tours with elected officials, and parent action team meetings
• Organize parent action teams to host regular school-based tours and meetings with elected officials, police and city agencies who represent each school in an effort to build relationships and advocate on behalf of Mastery Schools and its families - Secure charter renewals across all Mastery Schools in Philadelphia and Camden