Family and Community Engagement Community Liaison

Osseo Ind School District 279•Maple Grove, MN

16h

About The Position

Under the direction of the Family and Community Engagement Coordinator, the Community Liaison enhances student learning by helping students, parents, teachers, administrators, and other school staff center racial equity and cultural relevancy in student, parent, and community engagement and staff development. The role builds and maintains supportive relationships that strengthen student and family connections to school, support the elimination of racial disparities and racial isolation, and advance equitable student achievement. The position develops and carries out communications, outreach, and coordination activities for Family and Community Engagement programs and services. It works with families, school and district staff, community agencies, and local resources to build participation and awareness. This is a full-time, school-year position scheduled for 186 workdays.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or two years of college and three to five years of related experience.
Verbal communication skills.
Written communication skills, including word processing and email.
Ability to use spreadsheet and database computer program applications.
Ability to generate enthusiasm, create effective teams, and continually motivate staff.
Detailed organizational skills and ability to work on several projects simultaneously.
Ability to create collaboration among internal and external groups.
Customer service skills.
Ability to communicate organizational information through social media.
Ability to synthesize information.
Ability to take initiative and work independently.

Responsibilities

Provide an ongoing marketing, promotion, and public information program to inform internal and external stakeholders about Family and Community Engagement programs and services.
Manage and compile data about outreach activities, develop recommendations for program goals and improvement, and assist with periodic reports.
Schedule, plan, and conduct stakeholder meetings to coordinate program activities and initiatives.
Identify and work with local community resources and agencies that work closely with BIPOC communities.
Build connections with diverse communities and assist families with participation in Family and Community Engagement programs.
Develop relationships between the School District, the Family and Community Engagement department, and community resources.
Plan, develop, and implement informational materials and media, including literature, brochures, television, radio, and website content, to increase awareness of initiatives.
Maintain a planned and systematic communications and accountability program that informs internal and external stakeholders about plans and activities.
Collaborate with community and school agencies, parent groups, and neighborhood groups to develop outreach initiatives.
Maintain liaison with district, state, and community committees and representatives in developing and implementing outreach projects and initiatives.
Assist site administrators in providing a welcoming climate for students and families and raising awareness of the district and Family and Community Engagement services.
Perform other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as assigned.