School Partnership Coordinator

Eye Thrive•Saint Louis, MO

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Eye Thrive is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing essential eyecare to children in the St. Louis region through two Mobile Vision Clinics. The School Partnership Coordinator (SPC) plays a crucial role in building and maintaining relationships with school partners, managing clinic visits, conducting vision screenings, and contributing to the overall efficiency and impact of the organization. This role requires strong relationship-building skills, problem-solving abilities, independence, and excellent organizational skills.

Requirements

Proficient skill level with Microsoft Office applications.
Proficient skill level with Google Documents, Sheets, and Calendar.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
Able to manage multiple projects with attention to detail, handle interruptions, maintain focus on tasks and produce accurate work.
Able to adjust to changing conditions or priorities.
Able to make decisions independently and exercise good judgment.
Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Able to quickly understand complex information, adapt to new challenges, and take initiative as a proactive self-starter.
Able to work in a team/office setting with a high degree of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
Must be able to lift and carry 25 pounds at Eye Thrive visits and/or events during set-up and tear-down.
Able to move up and down stairwells; frequent standing, reaching and stooping – 75% or more of the workday may be spent standing on feet.
Must have access to a reliable vehicle to travel to schools and community centers and between office locations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a nonprofit setting.
Experience working with children aged 4-18.
Experience with Electronic Medical Records systems.
Experience with vision screenings or eyecare.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain communication with site partners before, during, and after visits.
Clearly communicate all policies and procedures.
Coordinate and lead nurse Professional Development sessions for school districts.
Cultivate strong relationships with site partners.
Manage logistics of pre-visits, post-visits, and Mobile Vision Clinic (MVC) visits and communicate plans and/or any changes to appropriate team and leadership in the moment.
Update and manage MVC visit schedule.
Deliver follow-up surveys to teachers and site partners and ensure execution and return.
Provide additional resources to parents and/or school as needed.
Engage in positive interactions with children and families.
Build relationships based on compassion and respect.
Recognize moments and stories of success.
Capture stories with high-quality photos and videos.
Prepare site schedule and primary list of children with valid consent forms.
Perform vision screenings and accurately enter patient information into the Electronic Medical Records system.
Document and share vision screening results with children/families and site partners.
Foster positive connections with children aged 4-18 to encourage vision health.
Manage efficient flow of children to and from MVC.
Provide clear communication with site partners and the Eye Thrive team during visit.
Prioritize safety of children walking to and from the MVC.
Make informed, quick decisions with team members on board and lead any changes or shifts.
Assist children with frame selection and ensure proper frame fit and satisfaction and demonstrate how to care for glasses and share helpful tips.
Assist team with site set-up and tear-down.
Analyze visit data and trends and summarize visit outcomes.
Participate in supporting Operations/Development/Administrative teams (i.e. data management support, survey review support, health fair liaison, etc.) as needed.
Collaborate with all team members to increase the efficiency of our service and impact of our organization.
Partner with leadership to help implement Eye Thrives strategic plan, and advance the plan by holding self accountable and collaborating with the team to ensure organizational priorities, goals, and targets are met as outlined in the work plan.
Participate in professional development opportunities, including coachings, trainings, and workshops.
Execute Eye Thrive’s mission by centering kids and families in all decisions and actions.
Lead with empathy, compassion, and trust in your interactions with site partners, kids, and teammates.
Maintain constant, consistent and open communication with all members of the Eye Thrive team in order to contribute to our “all hands on deck” organizational model - an informed team is a successful one.
Support organization-wide initiatives, including special events, fundraisers, stewardship activities, and community outreach or operations, as needed.
Complete other tasks as assigned and required by direct supervisor or CEO.