Community Engagement Coordinator

About the position

The community engagement coordinator serves with the communications department and works with parents, families, community members, and businesses to build partnerships that support College Station ISD schools. This position supports student achievement by providing families and students with information on programs and services available to them; customizing programs to meet campus needs in welcoming families and the community to engage with CSISD schools; developing marketing/messaging activities, utilizing advocacy and decision-making to recruit and increase parental participation; and fostering an ongoing partnership between the home, school and community.

Responsibilities

• Engage with parents, family and community members to encourage participation in district initiatives.
• Collaborate with department leaders, staff, and District communications team members to plan, develop and implement strategies and initiatives that strengthen community relationships.
• Coordinate volunteer opportunities for CSISD schools.
• Create and distribute marketing materials to promote programs and educate the community, as necessary.
• Design and implement various family involvement programs and services.
• Meet regularly with community stakeholders to identify needs and areas of interest.
• Collect data on volunteerism, family activities and community programs to see their effectiveness and report on results as appropriate.
• Respond to inquiries and provide information concerning family and community engagement opportunities.
• Develop business partnerships within the community that serve the district in a variety of ways.
• Perform other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill and experience capabilities expected for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in communication, marketing, public relations or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working in community engagement, public relations, marketing or communications.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of the communities within College Station ISD.
• Effective oral, written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of graphic design and/or video editing software such as Adobe Creative Suite and Canva.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, families, district personnel, business partners, and community.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and connect with a variety of stakeholders - parents, staff, and community partners.
• Demonstrated excellent organization and time management skills with verifiable experience in maintaining accurate records and meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrated competence in problem solving, independent and critical thinking and conflict resolution with students, families, community members and district staff.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain positive relations and collaborate with diverse groups including but not limited to families, students, employees, foundation board members, school board members, and other community members.
• Demonstrated ability to work nontraditional hours including after school, evenings, and Saturdays.
• Ability to work effectively with an informed, involved and well-informed district community.
• Ability to develop mutual trust and respect among all stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner and encourage open dialogue.
• Ability to multitask, set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to embrace and promote the district's vision.