Rural Arizona Engagement: Education Manager (Pima County)

Pima County AZ

$55,000 / Yearly

Rural Arizona Engagement

Other

Non-Profit

RAZE is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic is prohibited as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. To apply: ruralarizona.us/apply

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# **Position Summary**
- Position: Pima Education Manager
- Reports to: Education Director
- Location: Hybrid 
- Salary: $55,000-$65,000
- Benefits: We offer a robust benefits package which includes: medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to the employee; 401k plan after 3 months; and unlimited PTO (+ quarterly org-wide week long breaks).
- Start Date: ASAP

The Education Manager is responsible for coordinating educational efforts; developing and leading educational programs that meet project requirements, and building community relationships with individuals and families. They will coordinate the existing RAZE Leaders High School program in Pima County, and will help co-create Rural Arizona Advocates program for college students.

# **Responsibilities**
## Community Outreach
- Lead initial outreach to local schools and community partners to expand the RAZE Leaders High School program and help co-create the Rural Arizona Advocates program across Pima County
- Build and maintain relationships with local schools and community partners
- Reach out to community leaders to participate as guest speakers for RAZE Leaders Sessions and Rural Arizona Advocates Sessions 

## Curriculum Development
- Collaborate with the Deputy Education Director to build and update RAZE Leaders and Rural Arizona Advocates curriculums 

## Program Facilitation
- Facilitate program sessions for high school and college students
- Coordinate program plans with guest speakers as needed

## Program Management
- Work with fellow staff to plan and coordinate in-person and virtual sessions including logistics for venues, food, and schedules
- Pick up, transport, and drop off students for sessions as needed
- Pick up, set up, and clean up food for sessions as needed
- Conduct and review regular program evaluations to collect feedback from participants and ensure continued improvements in the program
- Manage inventory and distribution of all training materials within budget guidelines
- Track and Monitor program spending within budget guidelines in our Expense Management System

# **Qualifications**
## Must Haves:
- **Schedule & Transportation:**
- Access to reliable transportation and ability to use the transportation to transport students
- Ability to work on Saturdays as needed for Program Sessions
- **Highly Organized & Self-Directed: **
- A thoughtful, focused approach with fantastic follow-through and attention to detail. 
- Aptitude for being self-directed to concurrently manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks and work effectively. 
- Can take initiative and can also ask for support whenever needed.
- **Commitment to Social Justice & Racial Equity: **
- Recognizes the role of race, gender, and other identities in shaping health disparities, is driven to improve conditions, and proactively learns re: race, equity, and identity.
- A commitment to our shared progressive organizational values and a shared commitment to advocate for working-class & BIPOC families in rural Arizona.
- **Training & Communication: **
- Current valid Identity Verified Prints (IVP) card or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of employment
- Ability to communicate, train, and work with diverse groups of people in an engaging and understanding way. 
- Can develop innovative educational curriculums and train people with diverse opinions, interests, and skill levels.

## Nice to Haves:
- Experience in education
- Connections with local schools and organizations in Pima County
- Bilingual
- Experience living and working in rural communities

_RAZE is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic is prohibited as outlined by federal, state, or local laws._

**To apply: [ruralarizona.us/apply](https://ruralarizona.us/apply)**