Family & Community Engagement Manager

About KIPP Indy

KIPP is a nonprofit network of college‑preparatory public charter schools with a 20‑year track record of preparing students in educationally underserved communities for success in college and life. KIPP Indy Public Schools (KIPP Indy) was founded in 2004 with one class of fifth‑grade students and has grown to educate more than 1,000 students across three schools. By the 2022‑2023 school year, KIPP Indy will educate nearly 1,500 students in the Martindale‑Brightwood community on the Northeast side of Indianapolis. The organization believes all children will learn and achieve at high levels if given the opportunity, and aims to develop the knowledge, skills, and character strengths students need to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Community Coordination:
  • Participate in the Martindale‑Brightwood Education Zone (MBEZ) partner meetings and the KIPP Indy monthly Community Council meetings.
  • Support families in building social capital and finding resources to support their overall well‑being.
  • Assist community partners in resolving service delivery, access, and coordination issues.
  • 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 learning conditions, and support social‑emotional learning.
  • Manage all volunteers in the school, develop volunteer opportunities, keep records of volunteer work, and regularly recognize their service.
  • Serve as a liaison to the community and attend external meetings as needed.
  • 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.
• Family Engagement:
  • Collaborate with KIPP Indy to launch and execute an effective family engagement strategy, including a family communication and outreach plan.
  • Proactively engage families and community members to attend MBEZ and KIPP Indy events.
  • Collaborate with KIPP Indy leadership to design and develop a family resource center.
  • Coordinate family workshops and meetings.
  • Work with 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 principals and teachers on those activities.
• School Collaboration:
  • Collaborate with the KIPP Indy Managing Director of Family & Community Engagement and participate in weekly check‑ins and team meetings to maximize results.
  • Cultivate strong relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, including students, families, and staff.
  • 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.
  • Partner with the operations team on systems related to enrollment, attendance, and student retention, participating in regular team meetings.
  • Collaborate with the social services team to refer students to additional support services (e.g., health services, counseling, mentorship programs) as necessary.

Competencies

• 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.
• Seek to understand others’ points of view and confirm understanding.
• Express high expectations for all students and belief in their potential to complete college and succeed in life.
• Take initiative, going above and beyond typical expectations and making necessary sacrifices to achieve exceptional results.
• Manage time and resources effectively, prioritizing efforts according to organizational goals.
• Follow through on commitments and promises with an appropriate sense of urgency.
• Demonstrate flexibility when plans or situations change unexpectedly.
• Effectively adjust plans to achieve intended outcomes.
• Gather information from multiple relevant sources and stakeholders when problem‑solving.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Oral and written proficiency in Spanish preferred.

Compensation

Starting salary: $50,000. Salary is competitive, commensurate with experience, and includes benefits.

Benefits

• Up to 12 weeks paid parenting leave
• Two PPO health plan options
• Vision coverage
• Dental coverage
• Accident insurance
• Critical illness coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life insurance
• Short & long‑term disability
• Licensure & tuition assistance
• 403B/401K Roth retirement options with employer match up to 10 %