Community School Coordinator

Partners In Development • Kapaau, HI

21h • $0 - $50,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Implements the Community School strategy along with school administration, families and community based on the four pillars of Community Schools to increase engagement, improve student achievement and build a healthier, more resilient community.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, or related field.
• At least two (2) years of experience in community organizing, community development, youth development or leadership training.
• Working knowledge of personal computer software applications such as Zoom, Word, Excel and Google Suite.
• Must have access to a vehicle, have a valid driver's license, a safe and responsible driving record, and current no-fault auto insurance, with at least the $100K in bodily collision per person and $25K in property damage liability.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in coordinating comprehensive program activities in a school or institutional setting.
• Project management experience including the ability to create, communicate, maintain and align detailed work plans.
• Understanding and knowledge of the Hawai‘i DOE public school system AND the respective community.
• Experience in collaborative leadership practices, including co-designing action plans or strategies with other stakeholders.
• Experience facilitating and conducting meetings/workshops with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• In partnership with the school, lead the community resource and needs assessment process to identify gaps in service for students, family and community members.
• Support the planning, development and implementation of the Community Schools Action Plan based on the data collected in collaboration with school leaders, families and other key stakeholders.
• Coordinate and/or conduct programming and resources and ensure it aligns with the following approaches: Trauma-informed, Family-centered, Culturally-appropriate and grounded in the Nā Hopena Aʻo framework, and Strengths-based approach.
• Cultivate and strengthen partnerships with school, student, family and community to meet the critical needs and support student achievement.
• Maintain and update agreements including outcome measurements for all partners and programs.
• Facilitate the Advisory Board or Community School Leadership Team meetings and participate as a member of the School Community Council and other relevant partnerships/groups/teams.
• Collect required data and coordinate the timely submission of reports.
• Participate in professional development and capacity-building opportunities provided by the Hawaiʻi Afterschool Alliance and Ceeds of Peace and other partners.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level