NACSA is expanding its Consulting Services team to meet the growing demand from charter school authorizers and state education agencies.
Lead small- to mid-sized client projects and contribute to business development.
Help build internal systems and structures to maximize the team’s impact in the field.
Manage multiple projects independently and deepen client relationships.
Take on work of increasing complexity over time.
Model and integrate NACSA’s core values of autonomy, access, and accountability into decision-making, client engagements, and team operations.
Collaborate with team leadership on project development and timelines while managing multiple priorities and stakeholders effectively.
Requirements
Strong commitment to educational equity and a demonstrated passion for improving public education.
Experience elevating and prioritizing equity and impact while balancing organizational goals and client needs.
Direct experience in charter school authorizing and a deep understanding of NACSA’s Principles & Standards for Quality Charter School Authorizing are required.
Evidence of hands-on leadership experience in one or more core authorizing functions (e.g., application cycles, renewals, performance management, interventions).
Strong analytical skills to assess authorizer needs and design practical, effective solutions across a range of authorizer types, sizes, and political contexts.
Ability to connect individual project outcomes to broader organizational goals for strategic impact.
Experience working on projects with shifting demands and timelines, requiring flexibility, resilience, and professional judgement.
Proven ability to autonomously manage projects from design through execution, demonstrating evidence of organizational skills and meeting project objectives.
Exceptional analytical writing skills, with a proven ability to produce clear, concise, and actionable client-ready deliverables (e.g., proposals, reports, project documentation).
Benefits
robust and affordable health insurance options
retirement contribution matching
flexible work arrangements
wellness programs
generous PTO
professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
charter school authorizingapplication cyclesrenewalsperformance managementinterventionsanalytical writingproject designproject executionsolution designclient-ready deliverables