Family & Community Engagement Manager

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
• Coordinate family workshops and meetings
• Coordinate family engagement activities and maintain records of 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 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
• Work 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

Qualifications

• 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, welcoming 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
• Gather information from multiple relevant sources and stakeholders when problem-solving