Assistant Project Director, Project Achieve

Advocates for Children of New York(4 days ago)

HybridFull TimeSenior$100,552 - $141,560Legal/Advocacy

About this role

AFC seeks an attorney to support their Project Achieve initiative, which advocates for the educational rights of students in New York City’s foster system. The role involves legal advocacy, policy work, and collaboration with various stakeholders to improve educational outcomes for foster youth.

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Required Skills

Legal Advocacy
Policy Advocacy
Education Law
Community Outreach
Public Speaking
Legal Representation
Project Management
Stakeholder Engagement
Bilingual
Microsoft Office

Qualifications

Law degree
Admission to the NYS bar

About Advocates for Children of New York

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Advocates for Children of New York (AFC) is a nonprofit dedicated to protecting every child’s right to a free, appropriate education across New York. For more than 50 years, AFC has provided families with one‑on‑one guidance and legal advocacy to secure school placements, special education services, language access, and protections from exclusionary discipline. Alongside direct client services, AFC pursues systemic policy, litigation, and communications strategies to advance equity and hold schools and districts accountable. Families, educators, and policymakers rely on AFC for expertise, resources, and strategic advocacy to improve outcomes for students.

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