About Defending Education:
Defending Education is a national grassroots organization working to reclaim our schools from activists imposing harmful agendas. Through network and coalition building, investigative reporting, litigation, and engagement on local, state, and national policies, we are fighting indoctrination in the classroom — and promoting the restoration of a healthy, non-political education for our kids.
DE receives tips from around the country, investigating leads and filing Freedom of Information Act requests to connect the dots; files complaints with the Department of Education; and, when necessary, files lawsuits to hold schools accountable for violating students’ civil rights.
About the Project Manager for Higher Education Opening
Defending Education is seeking a Project Manager for Higher Education to coordinate outreach aimed at spreading DE’s mission at the university level. This role requires a self-starter with higher education experience who can engage parents, trustees, and other key stakeholders in support of the higher education initiative’s success.
The Project Manager will report directly to the President. This is a full-time, virtual position that can be based anywhere in the United States. Domestic travel of up to 20% is required.
Responsibilities
- Parent Outreach: Develop and manage portal campaigns targeted at various university boards to help parents have their voices heard.
- Trustee Outreach: Create resources, hold events and trainings, and facilitate networking opportunities to support and engage university trustees.
- Nonprofit Outreach: Build and maintain relationships with peer organizations in the higher ed space through one-on-one meetings, conferences, and hosting large round table meetings.
- Research: Develop and execute investigations into public university networks to highlight spending, the patterns of infiltration by extremist groups, and other mission-aligned topics.
- Media: Provide quotes and interviews, write op-eds, and make media appearances as needed.
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience working either in a university setting or in an organization that engages with universities regularly
- A good grasp on the inner workings of universities
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to juggle competing priorities at the same time
- Creative outgoing individual who can also execute a concrete plan
- Strong networking skills with a focus on building connections for others
- Strong attention to detail
- A passion for and commitment to advancing DE’s mission
How to Apply
To apply, qualified individuals should submit the following application materials in one PDF document:
- Cover letter including:
- An introductory paragraph(s) describing three distinct reasons you are drawn to DE’s mission and how you came to those beliefs. Be sure to include at least one specific issue, case, or policy area that resonates with you.
- Salary requirements
- Resume
Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: talentmarket.org/apply-for-your-dream-job/.
Questions can be directed to Stephanie Keaveney, Senior Manager of Outreach at Talent Market, who is managing the search process: [email protected].
There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.
While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.
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