Public Affairs Specialist

Description:

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OPPORTUNITY
The Public Affairs Specialist will have a critical role in ensuring Green Dot is well-positioned to maintain compliance for its school sites and advocate for their continued operation to serve communities across Los Angeles County. The Public Affairs Specialist will support state, county and authorizer compliance requirements, collaborating with Green Dot Public Schools Central Office departments to ensure all materials are submitted at a high-quality and accurately in a timely manner.

The Public Affairs Specialist, under the direction of the Director of Public Affairs & Compliance, will be a primary liaison with District authorizers and the California Department of Education to complete requests including but not limited to charter submission, renewal efforts, school oversight visits, data stories, access to district facilities, federal and state reporting, and other special projects that may arise. This position reports to the Director of Public Affairs & Compliance.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
> In collaboration with Green Dot Public Schools Central Office as part of the Public Affairs & Compliance (PAC) Team, ensure schools are in full compliance with local, state, and federal requirements and support completion of documents as needed.
> Collect, clean, review, and maintain data sets for school guiding questions, benchmark reporting, public presentations, and charter renewals for all school sites.
> Lead data analysis and original drafting of school memos for oversight visits and school renewal monitoring, including the compilation of materials, development of responses to renewal guides, data analysis, and pre-oversight visit school site audits.
> Support in the preparation and organization of charter renewal process for each school site, including compiling data analysis, drafting school-specific talking points, creating data tracking sheets and memos, contributing to presentations, and managing work streams as assigned.
> Collaborate with Data & Analytics, the organization’s Central Office Team, and School Leadership to create compelling Data Stories and updates to the School Data Packet.
> Develop, collaborate on, compile, and lead the development of the Local Control & Accountability Plan, including plan goals, measures, narrative drafting, governance presentations, financial reporting, and annual updates.
> Lead various state and federal reporting projects, including but not limited to Comprehensive Support & Improvement Plans, School Plans for Student Achievement, etc., as well as collecting and submitting local indicators annually, presentations, informational collateral, and long-form responses for each school.
> Support the development, preparation, and document collection of applications for district facilities, including applications, letters of support, Average Daily Attendance (ADA) figures, application and lottery forms, and operations-based information.
> Access, collect, and prepare data reports for internal and external review based on public and system-wide sources, such as the California School Dashboard, CDE DataQuest, the School Data Packet, Tableau, and other platforms as identified, for charter renewals.
> Collaborate with Finance & Accounting on district, state, and federal reporting for non-competitive grants, including narrative drafting, plan development, and general reporting.
> Create central trackers, project plans, project folders, GANTT charts, workstream timelines, and team planning documents as required for the Public Affairs & Compliance Team.
> Serve as a liaison with the California Department of Education and monitor schools’ state inboxes to ensure updates are distributed and deadlines are met.
> Attend, take notes on, and implement new reporting requirements from district, state, and federal agencies on data reporting, including developing original processes, drafting memos to leadership and school sites, training applicable personnel, and creating templates for reporting.
> Respond to ad-hoc requests from authorizers related to student performance, demographic data, student growth percentile, and other data-based requirements
> Assist with the completion of the annual School Accountability Report Card (SARC)
Ensure internal and external records are up to date and maintained in compliance with state and federal law.
> Attend internal and external professional development sessions and distribute training materials to the appropriate stakeholders.
> Draft and assist with the distribution of Parent Notification Letters for school sites.
> Perform other duties as identified in order to meet team goals.

QUALIFICATIONS
As an ideal candidate, you:

> have a bachelor’s degree from a university
> have a minimum of 5 years of work experience (required)
> have applicable/transferable experience: private sector roles in public sector policy roles; campaign aides/strategists; government experience
> have excellent project management and organizational skills – able to set priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining an acute attention to detail
> are highly proficient in Microsoft Office with exceptional skills in PowerPoint and Excel
> are highly proficient in GoogleSuite with exceptional skills in GoogleSlides and Google Sheets
> possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills – able to gather and analyze information skillfully, present data effectively and interpret written information from varied sources
> have excellent communication skills – able to clearly communicate key messages through presentations and written communications for diverse stakeholder groups, effective email correspondence and timely responses
> are able to adapt to constantly changing environments
> have a strong sense of integrity, ethics, and drive to achieve and grow
> are relentlessly committed to and have high standards for high quality execution and follow-through
> are dependable, have a sense of humor and a rock-solid commitment to Green Dot’s mission and the communities we serve
> will need to pass a TB test and background check at time of offer

JOB REQUIREMENTS
> Work Hours: This position requires consistent attendance during scheduled hours, as flexibility is limited by classroom or operational requirements.
> Physical Requirements: The position may require certain physical abilities, such as interacting with prospective employees, traveling across Los Angeles County, walking or standing for long periods or moving through various parts of the school.
> Social Requirements: The position requires extensive interaction with colleagues and members of the public.
> On-Site Presence: This role requires regular, in-person attendance. Potential for remote work opportunities (occasional or recurring).
> Breaks: Breaks are structured within the workday and must align with operational needs. Extended or frequent breaks may not be feasible in this setting.

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to perform the job.

COMPENSATION
The starting annual salary range for this position is $71,000 - $76,000. To allow for salary progression over time, offers at the top of the range are rare. Individual education and experience will be considered when issuing offers.

Green Dot also offers one of the most robust and comprehensive benefits packages in the industry (for both you and your dependents):

> Full-time employees are eligible to participate in Green Dot’s benefit plans effective on the first of the month following their date of hire
> PPO, EPO and HMO choices for medical, dental and vision - including a 100% employee-only paid option; multiple tiers available for purchase at a reduced cost for dependents (visit https://www.mygreendotbenefits.com/ for more information)
> Employee Assistance Program (100% employer-paid)
> Life and AD&D Insurance (100% employer-paid)
> Optional Term Life & AD&D Insurance
> Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% employer-paid)
> Flexible Spending Accounts (health and dependent care)
> Monthly parking for Central Office-based employees (100% employer-paid)
> Wellness programs and resources
> Financial planning/coaching access
> Optional non-matching 401(k) plan
> Potential for remote work opportunities (occasional or recurring)
> Potential for annual performance-based compensation increases
> Potential for annual bonuses
> Potential for stipend work opportunities
> Approved family care and/or medical leave (unpaid)

Green Dot also offers generous paid time off for an overall work-life balance, while giving employees the opportunity to impact a growing, mission-driven organization that is committed to the success of all students.

Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted and we are looking to fill this opening for a January 5, 2026 start date.

Green Dot Public Schools has embedded a diversity, equity and inclusion lens in our organizational culture, as well as in our educational and talent practices. We are committed to hiring those who reflect the diversity of our communities, and we recruit, employ, support, compensate and promote employees, without regard to their actual or perceived race, religious creed (including religious dress or grooming practices), color, national origin or ancestry (including native language spoken), physical or mental disability (including HIV or AIDS), medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and expression), parental status, age (forty (40) and over), sexual orientation, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, citizenship, immigration status or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Please note that Green Dot Public Schools is unable to sponsor any applicant for a temporary or permanent U.S employment-based visa, nor hire any applicant currently holding a temporary U.S. employment-based visa.

Green Dot California Central Office, Los Angeles, CA

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