Advocacy Operations Manager

Follow your passion Are you looking to make a BIG impact? At Zeta, we pursue an unprecedented combination of high academic achievement and social-emotional development for our students. We insist that every student receives a world-class education while fostering a love for learning. We are passionate about changing the landscape of public education in New York City and beyond, and we are uncompromising in our mission. Currently, we operate multiple elementary and middle schools in the Bronx, Upper Manhattan, and Queens. We plan to grow and open 1-2 schools each year because children in every community deserve excellent, equitable education. Join our growing team today, and be a change agent for children. Our Network office is located at 401 W 218th St., New York, NY 10034. Our Network team follows a hybrid work schedule: we work in-person from our office on Tuesdays and Thursdays with optional remote days on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, if your team’s scope of work permits. Deliver powerful results To achieve our vision, we are searching for a Manager of Advocacy with a Bachelor’s Degree and at least 3 - 5+ years of work experience in advocacy, community organizing, operations, or comparable roles requiring strong project management, operational execution, and relationship development skills, with a track record of managing complex campaigns from planning through completion in fast-paced environments. Bilingual fluency in Spanish is a plus. Responsibilities: Manage end-to-end advocacy campaigns by designing, planning, and executing initiatives that activate Zeta families, team members, and students through events, testimony, and grassroots organizing. Set clear goals, define milestones, manage timelines, and ensure high-quality, on-time execution. Drive operational excellence across campaigns by managing multiple concurrent workstreams, tracking progress against key milestones, and ensuring strong follow-through from planning through completion. Design and implement systems, processes, and accountability structures that enable consistent family engagement, effective event execution, participation tracking, and strong advocacy outcomes. Establish performance tracking systems to measure campaign impact and ensure accountability to goals, timelines, and key deliverables. Operate effectively in a lean, fast-paced environment, taking ownership of new projects as needed, supporting team priorities, and proactively driving work forward. Join our purpose-driven community Zeta teammates are lifelong learners who live with child-like joy and a deep sense of purpose. We disrupt the status quo and tackle problems together. Our team stands united by our commitment to a limitless future for every child. Our Zeta team is comprised of top talent with incredible schooling and private sector experience. At Zeta: We are passionate about our mission of providing world-class education to all students We bring a mindset of growth, flexibility, and openness to feedback We are hungry and determined to not only meet our goals, but surpass them We are humble, willing to put the team’s needs ahead of our own, and committed to contributing to a collaborative work environment We have a high bar for excellence and sweat over the details We are caring and put team over individual at all times We are accepting applications on a rolling basis and are hiring for an immediate opening. The salary range for this position is between $80,000 and $100,000. New hires can expect to be brought into the organization at a salary at or near the start of the range, depending on relevant experience and internal equity. Compensation is based on our salary scales. This position is eligible to receive an annual discretionary, merit-based performance bonus. How does Zeta invest in you? We offer great benefits: Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, and vision plans Flexible spending accounts for eligible medical purchases and commuter expenses 403(b) retirement pla