Community Engagement Specialist

Posting Summary The Black Education Research Center (BERC) is seeking a Community Engagement Specialist who will play a key role in supporting community and stakeholder engagement activities as part of the design and development of the PK‑12 Black studies curriculum in New York City. Job Summary This research position will play a key role in supporting community and stakeholder engagement activities as part of the design and development of the PK‑12 Black studies curriculum in New York City. The employee will gain experience working in a diverse and dynamic team environment while also advancing community-based research related to BERC’s research projects and priorities. Community Networking and Outreach Fieldwork Develop, implement, and manage a community engagement plan and strategy as part of NYC’s Education Equity Action Plan (EEAP) project Serve as a liaison between BERC and community engagement representatives within each EEAP partner organization and the NYC Department of Education Serve as a liaison between BERC/TC and non‑profit and faith‑based organizations, unions, parent and youth groups, and local representatives Serve as the lead team member and advocate for the involvement of students, families, and local community members in EEAP stakeholder engagement activities Identify, monitor, and track community‑based educational equity and advocacy activities taking place in NYC with a focus on their implications for EEAP Build and develop relationships with members and leaders of educational equity and advocacy efforts in NYC Capacity‑Building and Internal/External Programming Conduct outreach, base‑building training, education, and leadership development in support of the community engagement plan and strategy for EEAP Implement community convenings and forums related to EEAP Coordinate the delivery of BERC’s community engagement and capacity‑building strategy in collaboration with BERC team members Plan and execute events to engage community members in the implementation of the Black studies curriculum Administration and Communication Maintain an up‑to‑date database and listserv of education advocacy organizations in NYC Assist BERC Research and Evaluation team to identify participants and volunteers for community‑engaged research projects Develop and review communications from BERC to ensure messaging is culturally relevant and accessible to community stakeholders and constituents Communicate regularly with internal and external networks through in‑person meeting presentations, newsletters, reports, blogs, podcasts, etc. Minimum Qualifications BA, BS in education, social sciences, or related field Expertise in community organizing and stakeholder engagement Strong communication skills Willingness to work independently and with a team Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree or equivalent and minimum of 10 years related community organizing and engagement experience Experience working with community‑based organizations, non‑profit agencies, and parent organizations Salary Range $85,000 – $85,000 Work Modality Hybrid: Teachers College maintains a hybrid work environment, providing employees with flexible work arrangements while preserving the important aspects of our unique in‑person college‑campus culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite or in a hybrid model. Employees are expected to live within a 150‑mile radius of the College. Competitive Compensation and Benefits The salary range reflects the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for the position at the time of the job posting. Salary decisions are dependent on several factors including but not limited to market and organizational considerations, experience, and qualifications of a selected candidate as well as internal and external equity. Our benefits contribute significantly to the total compensation package and include medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance plans; flexible and hybrid work schedules; tuition remission; life insurance; short and long‑term disability insurance; an exceptional employer retirement matching program; health savings accounts (HSA); flexible spending accounts (FSA); Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; and a robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP). #J-18808-Ljbffr Teachers College, Columbia University