Family Liaison

KIPP METRO ATLANTA COLLABORATIVE INC • Atlanta, GA

1d • $55,000 - $80,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Family Liaison will help build relationships with KIPP families (current and prospective) and communities. The Family Liaison is responsible for liaising between school leaders, parents, and the school’s surrounding community. He/she will assist with special events and community outreach activities that build sound parent partnerships, increase scholar enrollment, and encourage family loyalty. The Family Liaison reports directly to the campus Director of Operations, and is supported by the Regional Director of Family Engagement and Partnerships.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience engaging and mobilizing families or community members.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build trust and relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced school environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Commitment to the mission and vision of KIPP Atlanta Schools.
• High level of professionalism, initiative, and cultural responsiveness.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a school or nonprofit setting.
• Experience with Title I family engagement compliance requirements.
• Bilingual proficiency (Spanish preferred in applicable communities).
• Experience organizing community events or advocacy initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strong working relationship with each assigned school leader and be available to provide him/her with any necessary support in their efforts to collaborate effectively with KIPP family and faculty
• Manage and conduct outreach to KIPP Atlanta Schools’ families regarding opportunities for involvement
• Serve as a school contact for parent leaders, providing support and organizing assistance
• Develop relationships with parents to enhance volunteerism and encourage a collaborative school community
• Assist in facilitating parent-teacher collaboration efforts
• Manage school-to-home communications, including newsletters, updates, and event announcements, as directed by the school leader
• Collect ongoing feedback from families to share with KIPP Atlanta Schools and staff to improve engagement best practices
• Support parent leaders in recruiting and mobilizing parents for school-based initiatives
• Coordinate parent involvement events
• Manage the school Title 1 parent engagement compliance requirements
• Serve as an active member of the KIPP Family Network in each assigned school campus
• All other duties pertaining to parent involvement, as designated by the school leader
• Manage and conduct outreach to prospective KIPP Atlanta Schools’ families regarding opportunities for involvement
• Help parents organize reactively and proactively to community issues that impact the school
• Develop resources to keep community members informed of KIPP Atlanta Schools’ happenings
• Assess and identify the needs of each school community and establish partnerships with 2-3 organizations in which the school is located
• Assist the Impact Team with creating a network of parent leaders who are active in their communities
• Serves as a point of contact for school-related advocacy events
• Advocate for and positively represent KIPP, its core values,and school culture in all venues

Benefits

• 15 days of Paid Time Off, in addition to identified holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical and dental), life insurance and optional short and long term disability
• Counseling and Telehealth Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Participation in Georgia retirement plan and an optional 403(b) retirement plan

What This Job Offers

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