Position Overview
The inaugural Executive Director of the Mountaineer Charter School Alliance will lead a newly-formed organization that will catalyze the development and sustainability of public charter schools in West Virginia. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to supporting charter schools and experience in issue advocacy, education reform, or public policy. The Executive Director will lead and manage the organization’s strategic initiatives, with a focus on legislative advocacy, fundraising, and providing technical assistance to member schools. This individual will be responsible for helping to shape public policy, managing a contract lobbyist, and supporting charter schools in navigating regulatory and operational challenges.
The Mountaineer Charter School Alliance was formed in 2024 by charter school advocates. As a new organization, the Executive Director will have significant flexibility to build a team and the organizational capabilities over time. We seek a candidate who is innovative and has experience in small, growing organizations. The Executive Director will operate independently and lead the charter school movement in West Virginia.
The Executive Director will be based in a virtual office in West Virginia and travel frequently to the state’s capital, Charleston.
