Family and Community Engagement Coordinator

Chsfl•Tampa, FL

14h

About The Position

The Family and Community Engagement Coordinator helps connect families, schools, and community partners to strengthen support networks and create opportunities for children and families. The role engages families, develops community partnerships, connects people with resources, and coordinates outreach and engagement activities. The coordinator helps implement outreach strategies, identify family needs, coordinate educational opportunities, address language barriers, and encourage family participation in programs. The role also builds and maintains a network of community resources, collaborates with school or center leadership, and develops presentations and other engagement opportunities. The position coordinates community events, awareness campaigns, and outreach activities; supports engagement communications; helps maintain a welcoming Parent Resource Center for applicable Community Partnership School programs; tracks participation and volunteer engagement; maintains documentation; and arranges or provides transportation when needed. The role may involve home visits and travel within the community.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Bachelor's degree or bachelor's degree in progress, based on applicable position requirements.
One to three years of combined experience across at least two areas: education, human services, and/or community outreach.
Demonstrated increased responsibility within the candidate's area of experience.
Florida Driver’s License within 30 days of hire.
Daily access to a reliable and insured vehicle.
Ability to build trusting relationships with families and community partners.
Comfort engaging people from different cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Organization and ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
Confident communication with families, school personnel, and community partners.
Ability to collaborate and also work independently.
Comfort making home visits and traveling within the community when needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in education or a Human Services-related field.
Current or former public-school parent.
Experience advocating for children or parents.
Experience building community relationships.
Experience coordinating workshops.
Experience working with families on educational or community issues.
Fluency in Creole and/or Spanish.

Responsibilities

Help implement outreach strategies that encourage families to participate in school and community programs.
Develop relationships with families, school staff, community organizations, and local leaders.
Identify family needs through outreach, phone calls, and home visits.
Create targeted engagement opportunities to encourage new families to become involved.
Coordinate educational opportunities for families and community members.
Help address language barriers during meetings, home visits, and school or community activities.
Identify and engage community organizations, groups, and other community partners.
Build and maintain a resource network that supports children, students, and families.
Collaborate with school or center leadership to connect program goals with community resources.
Develop outreach presentations and identify new opportunities for community engagement.
Strengthen relationships between families, schools, and communities through collaborative work.
Coordinate community events, awareness campaigns, and local outreach activities.
Support communications and content for community engagement efforts.
Help create and maintain a welcoming Parent Resource Center for applicable Community Partnership School programs.
Track family and community participation, events, and volunteer engagement.
Prepare materials and maintain accurate, timely documentation related to engagement activities.
Arrange or provide transportation when needed.
Use participation data and feedback to identify areas of opportunity.