Advocacy & Community Engagement Manager

Who We Are KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates 20 tuition-free, open-enrollment charter public schools, within 17 Local Education Agencies (LEA), educating more than 10,000 students and supporting 8,300 alumni to and through college and beyond. Our award winning schools are part of the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network, dedicated to meeting the needs of all learners and providing the social, emotional and academic support for success in high school, college, and life. Mission Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and create a more just world. What We Do At KIPP SoCal we build trusting relationships that are strengthened by high expectations and collaboration alongside laughter and joy. We set ambitious goals and hold each other accountable for students achieving their greatest potential. We work together with each other and in partnership with families and communities in the active pursuit of a more equitable world. We do the right thing, even when it's not always comfortable standing up and speaking out against anti-blackness, racism, oppression, and injustice. We persevere through obstacles and treat failure as an opportunity to learn and grow. Because we believe that the purpose of education is for liberation at KIPP SoCal, on our external impact team: We partner with families, communities, students, team & family, and other stakeholders to realize our promise of joyful, academically excellent schools and ongoing alumni support. We are active anti-racists who advocate for educational equity, and amplify the voices of our students, families, alumni, and communities in our pursuit of a more just world. We embody KIPP SoCal’s mission, celebrate our values and impact, fulfill our regulatory commitments, and share our story. The Advocacy & Community Engagement (ACE) Manager serves as the subject matter expert in advocacy and community engagement efforts for KIPP SoCal schools. This role drives region-wide initiatives across five focus areas: Civic Engagement, Charter Renewal, Family Leadership, Community Engagement, and Region-wide Partnerships. The ACE Manager will also take primary ownership and accountability for two of the following areas: Charter Renewal and Family Leadership. The primary ownership areas are reviewed annually in partnership with the Director of Advocacy and Community Engagement and may evolve with the organization's priorities.