K-12 District Engagement Advocate

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Where and how you can work

Our flagship office is in Sydney, Australia, but we've made our way from down under, to a campus in Austin, Texas which is now home to our US operations.

What you’d be doing in this role

As Canva scales change continues to be part of our DNA. But we like to think that's all part of the fun. So this will give you the flavour of the type of things you'll be working on when you start, but this will likely evolve.

At the moment, this role is focused on:

• Own the school district lifecycle. You'll own strategy, planning, onboarding, execution, and results within identified districts.
• Foster relationships with district administration. You'll be responsible for managing the relationships with the key stakeholders and decision-makers at districts and getting them what they need, be it technical documentation and support, onboarding and implementation help, teacher development resources, Canva tips and tricks, and strategic guidance
• Serve as an ambassador of Canva for Education with teachers and educators at managed districts.
• Provide Value to Customers and to Canva. You'll run a healthy and predictable business that delivers a jointly agreed customer transformation strategy focused on educational outcomes within districts.
• Understand the Canva user lifecycle. You'll establish close relationships with our passionate community of educators and learners to know first-hand what they need to become successful Canva users.
• Identify trends and usage patterns. You'll utilize data analysis to shape your strategic approach to sales and account management, and to note emerging trends to share with Canva’s Sales & Success, Product, and Marketing teams.
• Drive retention and engagement. You'll continuously test, learn, and iterate on our lifecycle strategy at our identified districts to build meaningful and impactful relationships.

You're probably a match if

• Experience with the US District Education Market. You understand classroom efficiency solutions and are able to communicate with Instructional Technology Specialists and teachers on how Canva can improve student learning outcomes through design and collaboration.
• Customer Success Expertise. You are comfortable driving retention and fostering engagement with software solutions at a district level.
• Excellent Collaboration skills. You enjoy working alongside your direct team as well as with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with Implementing new Technologies. You have a deep understanding of how schools roll out new technologies and how district-wide deployments are most effective.
• Effective Communication skills. You create clarity through your communication by making complex things simple. You can confidently present your ideas and tell a compelling story to customers and the broader team.
• Strong Business Planning Skills. You have the ability to move from planning all the way through to implementation and complete projects that deliver high impact.
• Experience in Community Management. You understand social media standard processes and tactics for educating audiences.
• Growth Mindset. You're eager to learn and develop your skills whilst having fun along the way!

About the team

A K-12 District Engagement Advocate at Canva is a key member of our team who is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with K-12 schools and districts across the country. They are passionate about education and have a deep understanding of the needs of K-12 educators.

Our District Engagement Advocates play a vital role in empowering school and district leaders to harness the full potential of Canva's educational tools and resources. They lead the onboarding process and oversee the seamless implementation of Canva across the entire district, ensuring both educators and students can effectively adopt and utilize the platform. By providing tailored guidance and continuous support, they help school leaders understand the value of Canva and its role in enhancing teaching and learning, enabling them to integrate it effectively into their curriculums and lesson plans.

Above all, our District Engagement Advocates are committed to making a difference in the lives of K-12 students and how they learn the future-focused skills they will need to thrive in the 21st century. They are dedicated to helping educators create engaging and dynamic learning experiences that inspire and motivate students to succeed.

What's in it for you?

Achieving our crazy big goals motivates us to work hard - and we do - but you'll experience lots of moments of magic, connectivity and fun woven throughout life at Canva, too. We also offer a stack of benefits to set you up for every success in and outside of work.

Here's a taste of what's on offer:

-Equity packages - we want our success to be yours too
-Health benefits plans to support you and your wellbeing
-401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
-Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers
-An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support your wellbeing, social connection, office setup & more
-Flexible leave options that empower you to be a force for good, take time to recharge and supports you personally

Check out lifeatcanva.com for more info.

Other stuff to know

We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion, as well as how you can enhance Canva and our culture. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.

We celebrate all types of skills and backgrounds at Canva so even if you don’t feel like your skills quite match what’s listed above - we still want to hear from you!

Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.