Special Projects Coordinator

WHAT IS THE ROLE 

You are the connective tissue of the External Engagement team and direct support to its Chief. Reporting to the Chief of External Engagement, you keep deadlines, calendars, and details on track across a fast-moving team, while handling correspondence and meeting preparation for the Chief directly. 

You work closely with every member of the External Engagement leadership team, tracking commitments and deadlines across their workstreams, and with the Chief directly on day-to-day executive support. 

Operating with real access to sensitive legal and political information, this role requires sound judgment, discretion, and a genuine enjoyment of the kind of detailed, high-variety work that keeps a growing team running smoothly. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO 

Support Team Operations 

• Maintain a shared calendar and tracker across the team's workstreams, flagging deadlines and dependencies

• Maintain the team's partner and coalition databases so contact and engagement records stay current and usable

• Prepare materials and track follow-up for recurring team meetings

Provide Executive Support to the Chief 

• Draft and proofread correspondence and prepare materials ahead of key meetings

Take on Special Projects 

• Support discrete projects as assigned, such as research, briefing memos, and process documentation

WHO YOU ARE 

Experience 

• You bring 2–4 years of experience in an administrative, coordinator, or executive support role

• You have experience with CRM or database tools

Skills and Approach 

• You are highly organized and comfortable holding many small details at once

• You exercise sound judgment and discretion with sensitive and confidential information

• You are a clear, professional written communicator

• You are proactive about flagging deadlines and following up, rather than waiting to be asked

This position requires occasional travel to support team events. 

WHAT WE OFFER 

The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools offers a sector-leading salary and benefits package. We cover 100% of an employee's medical, dental, and vision premiums, and 50% for spouses and dependents, including an HRA to cover 100% of in-network medical deductibles. We also offer: 

• 403(b) retirement account with up to a 6% match after 90 days of employment

• Automatic life insurance coverage, short- and long-term disability coverage, and FSA

• 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave

• 25 PTO days annually, plus every federal holiday and a week off at year-end

• Monthly reimbursement for internet and cellular service, plus a $500 home office setup stipend in your first 90 days

The anticipated starting salary range for this role is $50,000–$60,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

WHO WE ARE 

The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools believes that all families deserve high-quality public school options. Charter schools are independent public schools providing families with a new set of public school options. Each of these schools is developed to be a partnership between parents, teachers, and students. 

When given the option, parents are choosing to enroll their children in charter schools. In fact, the demand for charter schools is far outpacing the supply in most communities. What began as a small movement in a few states has grown to become a major force in education reform across the country. Through advocacy, research, and strategic communications, the National Alliance works to grow the number of high-quality charter schools available to all families, especially those who do not have access to high-quality public schools. 

To apply, please visit: www.publiccharters.org/jobs