Application Guide

How to Apply for The Parents Network (TPN) Manager

at ParentsTogether

🏢 About ParentsTogether

ParentsTogether is a unique nonprofit that directly mobilizes over three million families to advocate for critical issues affecting children and parents, such as family leave, childcare, and online safety. Unlike traditional advocacy groups, it centers parent voices and grassroots action, making it an ideal workplace for those passionate about family-centered social change and community-driven impact.

About This Role

The TPN Manager oversees The Parents Network program, managing contractors, ensuring program goals are met, and addressing community needs through trauma-informed support. This role is impactful because it directly supports parents navigating trauma or crisis while building partnerships to advance online safety and family advocacy, aligning with ParentsTogether's mission to empower families.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve conducting check-ins with TPN parents to address their needs, coordinating with contractors on program deliverables, and engaging with partner organizations to advance advocacy goals. You'd also work on maintaining trauma-informed support resources and responding to community issues, all while ensuring alignment with ParentsTogether's mission in a remote setting.

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🎯 Who ParentsTogether Is Looking For

  • Has 5+ years of hands-on experience working with traumatized or impacted communities in advocacy, organizing, or social services, preferably in family or child-focused settings.
  • Demonstrates proven expertise in trauma-informed practices, with experience creating supportive infrastructures for individuals in crisis or grief.
  • Possesses a Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or related fields, or equivalent professional experience in community management.
  • Has experience in campaign or advocacy work, ideally with skills in stakeholder management, partner relations, and program oversight in nonprofit contexts.

📝 Tips for Applying to ParentsTogether

1

Highlight specific examples of managing trauma-informed programs or supporting communities in crisis, quantifying impact where possible (e.g., 'supported 200+ parents through check-ins').

2

Emphasize experience with online safety advocacy or family-focused issues, as this aligns with ParentsTogether's core campaigns like keeping kids safe online.

3

Tailor your resume to show how you've managed contractors or programs in remote settings, since this role is remote and involves overseeing contractors.

4

Research and reference ParentsTogether's recent campaigns or initiatives in your application to demonstrate genuine interest in their mission.

5

Showcase your ability to build culturally responsive support systems, as the role requires honoring diverse parent experiences and needs.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your direct experience working with traumatized communities and applying trauma-informed practices in advocacy or social services.', 'Examples of managing programs or networks that address community needs, especially in remote or online settings.', "Your passion for family and child advocacy, linking it to ParentsTogether's mission and specific campaigns like online safety.", "How you've successfully managed relationships with partners, funders, or stakeholders in previous roles."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Explore ParentsTogether's recent campaigns and victories, such as their work on family leave or online safety, to understand their advocacy focus.
  • → Review their website and social media to see how they engage parents and communities, noting their tone and approach.
  • → Look into The Parents Network program if mentioned publicly, or similar parent support initiatives in the nonprofit sector.
  • → Research key stakeholders in the online safety movement that ParentsTogether partners with, to grasp the broader context.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe a time you developed or maintained a trauma-informed support system for a community. What challenges did you face?
2 How would you manage contractors and ensure program goals are met in a remote work environment like The Parents Network?
3 Discuss your experience with online safety advocacy or related issues, and how you'd engage parents on these topics.
4 How do you approach building partnerships with organizations or funders in the advocacy space?
5 Share an example of addressing a community crisis or need, and how you balanced immediate support with long-term goals.
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic application without mentioning trauma-informed practices or experience with impacted communities.
  • Failing to demonstrate knowledge of ParentsTogether's mission or specific advocacy issues like online safety.
  • Overlooking the remote and contractor management aspects of the role, which are crucial for program oversight.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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