Community & Family Liaison - Whittier

Woodcraft Rangers•Whittier, CA

7d•$20 - $25•Hybrid

About The Position

Woodcraft Rangers is seeking a passionate Community & Family Liaison to support their after-school programs. This role involves developing positive relationships with program participants, their families, and the community to foster meaningful partnerships. The Community Liaison will oversee daily sign-ins and sign-outs, maintain the communication board with program information, and ensure families are updated on events and schedules. They will also manage the accuracy of after-school program rosters and daily participant headcounts. This is an on-site position that includes attending training at the Woodcraft Rangers main office and school sites.

Requirements

Availability Monday through Friday, from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
High School Diploma or GED required.
Ability to work effectively with children and youth.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Basic computer proficiency and a willingness to learn new technologies and systems.
Must successfully pass an assessment evaluating math, reading comprehension, and spelling skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in expanded learning programs, after-school programs, or youth recreation settings preferred.
An Associate's Degree in Child Development or a related field is preferred.
Previous experience working with K-12 students in academic, recreational, or youth development settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure students are always in a safe environment (physically and emotionally).
Promotes an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces diversity for all program participants, staff, and families.
Support club leaders and site coordinators with sign-in/out procedures and any program related parent communication during sign-out.
Ensure all information on attendance rosters are accurate and complete daily.
Monitors participant attendance and engagement to ensure participants are present and actively engaged in program activities.
Organize and maintain participant registration forms, site information binder, site directory board and ensure staff always have access to necessary documents.
Assist site coordinator with collecting and organizing information pertaining to cycle reports and other necessary reports.
Assist team with site-based events.
Serves as a substitute or fills in for a club if a club leader or other team member needs a break or lunch.
Build positive relationships with program participants, colleagues, and all stakeholders.
Complies with all applicable safety requirements and emergency protocols, including, up to date on all trainings and required certifications.
May be required to attend off-site field trips.
Participate in staff development trainings, as required, approximately 15 hours spread out over multiple weekends/intersessional days throughout the spring.
Other related duties as assigned.