Network Coordinator

About the National Public Education Support Fund (NPESF):

NPESF was established in 2008 as part of the Leeds families of philanthropies to serve as a community of engaged education funders and advocates to support the Alliance for Excellent Education (now All4Ed). Today, NPESF is a national hub for convening and connecting influential leaders in education philanthropy with advocacy, research, policy, and practice. Networks hosted at and/or supported by NPESF include the Education Funder Strategy Group, Partnership for the Future of Learning, Data Funders Collaborative and Grantmakers for Thriving Youth.

The organization has a vision to unify philanthropy, educators, policymakers and communities to actively support equitable and just policies and systems promoting opportunities for all learners to develop and prosper. Dedicated to its mission, NPESF strengthens, convenes and catalyzes networks of philanthropy to advance the equitable and racially just education and systemic policies and practices that create the conditions every learner needs to achieve, thrive and succeed in a global diverse society.

NPESF supports collective action with funder groups through the following:

• Supporting convenings of philanthropic learning communities to grow funder knowledge and capacity in education-related issues, gain perspectives from practitioners and students, and inform policymakers and the field;
• Supporting collective philanthropic voice to advance scalable, equitable policy and practice prioritized by member networks;
• Identifying and initiating opportunities for collective action - aligned members acting and/or co-investing and measuring outcomes - on high priority and network-defined initiatives; and,
• Providing foundational support to help member networks thrive, including financial management, communications, HR, professional development, knowledge management and grants management.

More information about NPESF can be found at: https://www.npesf.org/

Overview of Position:

NPESF is seeking a full-time Network Coordinator to join our mission-driven team. The Network Coordinator will provide day-to-day administrative and project support to the Education Funder Strategy Group (EFSG) as well as support for other networks housed at NPESF as needed. The position reports directly to the Senior Director of Strategy and Special Initiatives. Candidates are encouraged to apply who have strong administrative and organization skills, experience planning meetings and events, and experience communicating with diverse high-profile actors in the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors.

This position will be based in our Washington, DC office, with a hybrid telework schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and project support to EFSG teams and organizational leaders, and other NPESF networks as needed, including meeting scheduling, arranging travel, providing overall logistics support, event planning, project management support, and file maintenance
• Support clear and consistent communication between NPESF, EFSG, and other external partners
• Communicate professionally with a diverse network of high-profile individual, organizations, vendors, and other groups
• Coordinate and manage virtual and in-person meetings, including conferences and convenings (i.e., guest lists and invitations, catering, technology, location arrangements, and execution)
• Draft letters, emails, and record meeting minutes
• support grants management, proposal development, and reporting for EFSG network
• Develop and maintain systems and processes that provide continuous learning, communication, and data collection across networks
• Research emerging investment opportunities and areas of interest for EFSG
• Maintain flexibility in terms of duties and hours to anticipate and accommodate rapidly changing needs of EFSG and other networks

Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Minimum three years of professional experience in similar role or relevant field
• Proficiency with technology (i.e., Microsoft and Google suites; database management; virtual meeting and communication technology, etc.)
• Demonstrated effectiveness in written communications
• Strong administrative and organization skills
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally
• Experience planning virtual and in-person events such as conferences, convenings, workshops, meetings, etc.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with diverse individuals (racially, culturally, ethnically, etc.)
• Self-motivated problem-solving skills, including the ability to develop novel problem-solving approaches and think on your feet
• Willingness to work cooperatively and collaboratively in a small and fast-paced hybrid model (virtual or in-person office)
• Understanding the context of public education, its historical and current challenges including issues related to equity, democracy, philanthropy and the role of major institutions
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Deep support for the mission and values of NPESF
• Experience working in the nonprofit and/or philanthropic sectors or managing a professional network a plus
• Experience with fundraising and grant development a plus

Salary Range and Benefits:

• The salary range for this full-time exempt position is $60,000 to $68,000, commensurate with experience
• Paid holidays and generous annual leave allowance
• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with annual employer discretionary contribution
• Monthly cellular data reimbursement

1. Learn more about NPESF and its networks by reviewing the NPESF Website

2. Prepare brief answers (one paragraph) to the questions below before answering it online:

• Provide an example of a project that you led/managed or played a significant role in the project’s planning and execution.
• Why are you interested in this role, at this moment?

3. Gather your resume, cover letter, and a one-to-two-page sample of your work (memo, brief, correspondence, etc.).

4. Fill out our Online Application.

The online application will remain open until the position has been filled. Questions or trouble? Email us at humanresources@npesf.org . No phone calls please.

NPESF is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, ethnicity, national origin, immigration status, sexual orientation, religion, HIV serostatus, disability, height, weight, veteran status or marital status.