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Character Lab is looking for a School Partnerships Manager. Reporting to the Deputy Director of School Partnerships (Diana Gould), the School Partnerships Manager will work closely with Character Lab’s network of school and district partners while developing and coordinating new systems for conducting research activities in schools. This is an exciting opportunity for a results-oriented, innovative professional to have a tremendous impact by ensuring Character Lab develops and maintains school partnerships to advance the science and practice of character development. The School Partnerships Manager will manage multiple projects and timelines simultaneously. They will present at conferences and plan events for school partners, recruit and onboard new schools, create systems for new types of activities in schools (e.g., student and teacher interviews, teacher surveys, classroom studies), and work to address inefficiency across our work. We are looking for an individual who has education experience, either as an educator or dealing directly with them, and understands the complexities of working with schools. Juggling multiple projects at once, the right candidate embraces time management, effective communication, and will thrive within our small and dynamic team. About Character Lab Character Lab is a nonprofit devoted to advancing the science and practice of character development. We were founded in 2012 by two educators (Dave Levin and Dominic Randolph) and one scientist (Angela Duckworth) who see character development as essential to helping all children thrive. Our research has shown that success and well-being depend on a multitude of strengths that are organized into three dimensions: interpersonal, intrapersonal, and intellectual. Interpersonal strengths like gratitude and empathy enable caring relationships with other people; intrapersonal strengths like grit and growth mindset enable achievement; and intellectual strengths like curiosity and humor enable a fertile life of the mind. To advance the science of character development, Character Lab connects leading psychologists with middle and high schools across the country. To advance the practice of character development, Character Lab translates research findings into Playbooks, instructional materials co-created with scientists, educators, and designers. To learn more, see our most recent  Annual Letter . Our culture is both challenging (we’re never done improving) and supportive (one of our core values is excessive generosity). We are passionate designers, educators, and scientists (and one dog) under one roof. To learn more, read our  Culture Book . Key Responsibilities Lead presentations to current and potential school partners Liaise with and foster strong relationships with both potential and current school partners Help recruit and onboard new school partners Plan events for current and potential school partners Work directly with on-site research leads to facilitate all research efforts Troubleshoot research issues as needed Travel on-site to meet with current and potential school partners (at least once a month) Create operational procedures for different types of research activities at schools Support the Director of Education and School Partnerships team in improving processes and systems for school partners Additional responsibilities as assigned Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years relevant work experience as an educator or working with educators/schools; Master’s degree a plus Highly effective interpersonal communication, collaboration, presentation and writing skills Excellent organizational and project management skills Strong attention to detail Excellent team leadership skills Fierce work ethic and sense of purpose, with the ability to work well as part of a dynamic start-up Strong passion for helping educators and students Physical Demands/Environmental Factors Prolonged and irregular hours of duty, as necessary Some light to medium level of manual labor (e.g., preparing mailings, moving boxes of materials) Monthly travel for work-related responsibilities Compensation and Benefits Competitive salary is commensurate with individual’s experience and skills. All full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package. Application Process Character Lab is an equal opportunity employer and encourages a diverse pool of candidates to apply. We accept applications on a rolling basis. Please submit a compelling cover letter with your resume.

The Organization: Azul is a Latinx led and serving environmental justice organization focused on ocean stewardship. We are small, nimble, and extremely mighty. Founded in 2011, Azul has been instrumental in the CA plastic bag ban, shark fin ban, and in expanding access to the state’s coasts. Our work is rooted and guided by equity, social justice, and intersectionality. For more information, check out www.azul.org .    Azul is fiscally sponsored by Multiplier and is headquartered in San Francisco. This is a remote position located in Los Angeles (with access to a co-working space). The Position: We are a fast growing non-profit organization and we are looking for a full-time Deputy Director, who will report to the Founder/Executive Director. The Deputy Director will be responsible for amplifying Azul’s presence in Southern California and for engaging advocates across the state. This multi-faceted candidate’s key responsibilities will be community engagement, coalition work with allies, media outreach, digital communications, fundraising, program development in the Southern California region and other duties as assigned. The Deputy Director will represent Azul at various meetings and events to enhance the organization’s profile. This is a newly created position and we are poised to hire immediately. The Ideal Candidate: You have an entrepreneurial spirit, can work independently but are also collaborative and deft when building coalitions. You are an energetic self-starter with a proven ability to assess situations and effectively implement the strategic vision of Azul’s mission. You are skilled and confident in communications with a solid reputation for comprehensively building brand visibility and a strong background with engagement and outreach. You are also technically savvy and comfortable working across a full range of communication and outreach tasks from strategic planning to media relations.  You are an exceptional communicator, skilled multi-tasker, and a creative problem solver.  Required qualifications / skills: Demonstrated commitment to the principles of environmental justice Minimum of 5-8 year’s experience working in nonprofit sector OR similar grassroots organizing work (Social Justice or Environmental Justice fields preferred) Excellent writing/editing and verbal communication skills. Bilingual (Spanish / English) fluency highly preferred Ability to handle multiple tasks, work under pressure, and maintain attention to detail Attention to cultural competence in all manner of community engagement. Ability to work flexible hours and travel as required. Willingness to learn new technologies, tactics, and strategies Preferred qualifications / skills: Minimum of 3 years in Program Management Deep community connections in the greater Los Angeles area. Logistics or event planning experience Two years’ experience in digital organizing, marketing or online advocacy, including the use of social media, email, and SMS tools and familiarity with CRM platforms. To apply: Please submit the following to jobs@azul.org: Cover letter Resume List of personal and professional references with contact information Writing samples if available  Materials should be sent in PDF format and titled as follows: Cover letter [last name], Resume [last name], References [last name]. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, first screening will start on October 15th. We value and promote diversity in the workplace and we are committed to providing equal  employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce is a high Priority. We strive to diversify our workforce and seek applications by individuals from all backgrounds.