Family & Community Engagement Manager

KIPP•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

KIPP Indy Public Schools (KIPP Indy) and Edna Martin Christian Center (EMCC) seek a Community and Family Engagement Manager who will play an integral role in ensuring that each network has the resources and support to fulfill its mission and support student success. The Community and Family Coordinator will serve as a member of the EMCC and KIPP Indy team, collaborate with school-based leadership teams and the KIPP Indy partnerships team, and advocate for KIPP Indy families. The Community and Family Coordinator will coordinate the activities of providers and community partners to deliver programs and services that improve learning conditions and increase student academic achievement and social-emotional success.

Requirements

A minimum of 2 years of experience in education, community engagement or related fields
Deep belief in being part of and helping lead a multi-cultural, anti-racist organization
Team player capable of working both collaboratively and independently
Highly organized, resourceful, and accountable, with strong attention to follow through and detail
Proactive and creative problem-solver; ability to identify, analyze, and recommend solutions
Track record of exceptional results
Able to work with families from a variety of backgrounds
Demonstrate knowledge and respect for the cultures and community served
Develop mutually beneficial relationships and partnerships based upon trust, respect, and achievement of common goals.
Seeks to understand other's point of view and confirms understanding.
Expresses high expectations for all students, and expresses belief in their potential to complete college and succeed in life
Takes initiative, goes above and beyond expectations, and makes necessary sacrifices to achieve exceptional results.
Manages time and resources effectively, prioritizing efforts in line with organizational goals.
Follows through on commitments and promises with an appropriate sense of urgency.
Demonstrates flexibility when plans or situations change unexpectedly. Effectively adjusts plans to achieve intended outcomes.
Gathers information from multiple relevant sources and stakeholders when problem-solving.

Nice To Haves

Oral and written proficiency in Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Support families in finding resources to support their overall well-being
Develop, monitor, and maintain a schedule of programs and services in the school
Identify new agencies and/or organizations that have resources to help increase academic success, improve the conditions for learning, and support social-emotional learning
Manage all volunteers in the school, develop volunteer opportunities, keep records of volunteer work, and regularly recognize their service to the school
Serve as a liaison to the community and attend external meetings, as needed, to support the advancement of family outcomes
Collaborate with school social workers to refer families to human service agencies and other resource providers
Collect program and service delivery information from providers and partners
Collaborate with EMCC and other community partners on at least two community-facing engagements to bridge collective partner and neighborhood engagement
Attend regular meetings with EMCC Family Services staff to ensure wrap-around service supports and referrals are being implemented with fidelity
Collaborate with KIPP Indy to execute an effective family engagement strategy, including family communication and outreach.
Proactively engage families and community members to attend MBEZ and KIPP Indy events.
Efficiently run and support KIPP Indy's Family Resource Center
Coordinate family workshops and meetings
Collaborate with KIPP Indy regional and school-based leadership to develop a schedule of family programs, events, and services that directly support student success.
Maintain records of family engagement activities and collaborate with school leadership and teachers on family engagement activities.
Collaborate with families to create meaningful volunteer opportunities through our A+ Family Partnership Group.
Identify and connect with family and staff leaders to participate in our OG Family Action Council
Collaborate with the KIPP Indy Managing Director of Family & Community Engagement and participate in weekly check-ins and team meetings to foster a sense of belonging and shared purpose.
Cultivate strong relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, including students, families, and staff.
Collaborate to foster a culture that supports the school's vision and promotes respect and appreciation for all students, staff, and families
Develop and execute family engagement initiatives, communications, and events.
Working in partnership with KIPP Indy teams to collaborate in meeting/exceeding topline goals and priorities
Collaborate with the social services team to refer students to additional support services (e.g., health services, counseling services, mentorship programs), and to internal and external partners as necessary.
Collaborate with KIPP Forward to build Family Partnerships that encourage college, career, and beyond.