Parent Partnership Coordinator

LaAmistad•Atlanta, GA

13h

About The Position

Parent Partnership Coordinator Introduction Are you passionate about empowering families and creating meaningful connections that help students thrive? As LaAmistad’s Parent Partnership Coordinator, you’ll play a vital role in supporting Latino students and families through relationship-building, culturally responsive programming, and collaborative community engagement. This is a highly impactful position where your leadership will help parents feel informed, supported, and equipped to champion their children’s success. If you’re energized by mission-driven work, enjoy supporting teams, and want to make a difference in the lives of families, this role offers an opportunity to do work that truly matters each day. LaAmistad's Parent Partnership addresses the need for a holistic and culturally responsive approach to supporting student educational success. The Parent Partnership Coordinator works alongside the Afterschool Team and is responsible for establishing and managing the Parent Partnership Program goals. The Coordinator will work directly with LaAmistad’s team of Parent Liaisons to empower parents to be active participants in their child’s education, identify and share resources that students and families need to thrive educationally, socially, and personally, and ensure continuous improvement and growth in the services LaAmistad provides to the community it serves. Our Mission To prepare Latino students and families for success through academic and life enrichment programs. Our Vision That Latino students and families achieve life-long self-sufficiency. Our Core Values Excellence- "Every touch, every time, no exceptions." Kindness “The ability to speak with love, listen with patience and act with compassion." Passion- "The energy and devotion that comes from focusing on what excites you and transforms work into a joyful pursuit that drives every task forward." Perseverance-“Grit, the raw endurance, hard work & tenacity that keeps you going despite obstacles.” Teamwork- "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much."

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, or related field OR a combination of education and experience
Experience as a supervisor/manager
Native fluency in Spanish and English (reading, writing, listening, and speaking)
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Suite including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams
Experience with Zoom technology
Experience working with schools and/or families and children
Knowledge and understanding of issues and dynamics within diverse families
Strong written and oral communication skills
At least 3 years of management experience

Nice To Haves

Passion for mission-driven work
Ability to coach people while setting clear expectations
Ability to work collaboratively and independently
Ability to multi-task and meet multiple deadlines
Ability to cultivate meaningful partnerships
Strong organizational skills along with a sense for detail and follow up
Solution-orientated and the ability to problem-solve
Excellence in communicating with diverse audiences
Empathetic, adaptable and patient
Experience with Salesforce, WhatsApp platforms

Responsibilities

Manage Parent Partnership Program and, lead Parent Ambassador Program
Hire, train, manage, and support Parent Liaisons
Respond to parent inquiries
Cover/substitute at Afterschool Locations as needed
Visit Afterschool locations weekly to ensure program quality
Actively seek community resources, learning opportunities and partnerships to support students and families and share this information with parents
Work closely with the Afterschool Manager and Academic Coordinators to support programming goals and needs
Organize and host virtual Parent Workshops (2x/month)
Collaborate on Spanish newsletter content for parents/families
Lead monthly team meetings and conduct staff evaluations
Update Parent Partnership Handbook, Parent Liaison Handbook, Manuals and Guides
Collect program data (workshop attendance, referrals, incoming and outgoing donations, etc.)
Support the staff with communications as needed
Translate organization documents to Spanish as needed
Review and approve employee timesheets
Answer incoming calls
Own all summer camp enrollment and registration