Parent Advocate, Temporary; MAC)

Massachusetts Advocates for Children (MAC) isoverfiftyyearsoldand is amission-driven advocacy and direct service nonprofit organization dedicated to removing barriers to educational and life opportunities for children and youth. Based in Boston,MACemploysa racial equitylensto improve educational options for children and youth, while also helping one family at a time.

MAC seeksa committed individual towork withREAPas atemporary,part-time parent advocate. The parent advocate will focus onpartnering withthe

Blackcommunityin Bostontoaddressracial equity in education.

Reportingprimarilyto the project director of REAP, the parent advocate willhave the opportunity toengage in direct outreach, create resources,further focus onthe needs of Boston students with disabilities, and work at the intersection of race and disability.

• Work with the REAPprojectdirectorto createandfacilitateonlinemeetings/online spacesthatcenterthe needs of Boston parents, students, and families.
  
  Duties include, but are not necessarily limited to, setting uponlinemeetings, managing logistics, and conducting outreach.
• Conduct direct outreach and partner with families and community organizationstoamplifythe voices of the Blackcommunityin Boston.
• Work withREAPandthe Boston Coordination Group,whichis a group focused on education in Boston Public Schools andincludesadvocates and members from various organizations.
• Develop community resources and write articles on issues impacting Boston parents and families, as needed.
• Provide information and resources to Boston families through MAC’s Helpline.
  
  Helpline work will be supervised by MAC’s managing attorney.
• Attendcommunitymeetingsand related meetingsthroughout Boston.
  * Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, meetings areheld virtually.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Commitment to advancingracial equity
• Experience and enthusiasm for partnering with parents, students, and families toadvancechangein education
• Experience with special education advocacy
• Knowledge of Boston Public School sand special education
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability tobe flexible and toworkbothindependently and as a part of a teamin a fast-paced environment
• Experience with social mediaandvideo conferencing
• Sense of humor

• This position is apart-time and temporaryrole with MAC’s downtown Boston office.
  
  Currently,MAC’s physical office remains closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and MAC staff are working remotely.
• The position is currently funded until December 15, 2020.There is a possibility of renewal depending on funding, but please note that the renewal is not guaranteed.
• Thecompensationis an hourly rate of $25/hourfor up to20 hours per week.
  
  Weekly hoursmay vary.
• Work with a collegial and inspiring team!

Massachusetts Advocates for Children is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.