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Community Engagement Coordinator Direct Supervisor: Central Office Lead or designee School Summary At Crossroads Charter Schools, we… Develop school environments where all students are actively and meaningfully engaged in rigorous instruction and authentic learning tasks. Interrupt the “school to prison pipeline” – policies and practices that are directly and indirectly pushing the most at risk students out of school and on a pathway to the juvenile and criminal justice systems. Engage families as partners in meaningful ways. Build the capacity of diverse teams that are more reflective of our students. Nurture an open, collaborative, and trusting environment because the work is enormous, deeply personal, emotional and often difficult. Engage in on-going job embedded professional development through co‑teaching and co‑planning Position Summary The primary responsibilities are to… The Community Engagement Coordinator is an innovative, compassionate and mission‑oriented staff member who will lead Crossroads Charter Schools’ internal and external student recruitment, family engagement, and its community volunteer program. Position Responsibilities Student Recruitment (Internal and External) Educate current students and families about Crossroads PreK‑12 continuum, including opportunities at each grade level, information about key transition years Coordinate internal student and family tours, informational sessions, and partnership opportunities Educate the greater community about Crossroads Charter Schools mission, vision and school culture. Represent CCS at student enrollment fairs and community events. This role will require some field work in the neighborhoods we serve in order to meet with our partners, community organizations and directly with students and families. Act as the lead point of contact for prospective and incoming families. Lead school tours to prospective parents and students, manage schedule and sign‑ups. Manage branded school recruitment materials including brochures, flyers, ads, and forms. Enrollment Learn and support all enrollment processes Co‑own enrollment and support during busy seasons Lead re‑enrollment efforts for families Serve as enrollment backup throughout the year Community Partners Build and maintain relationships, engage with community organizations and partners. Build relationships with potential feeder schools, strengthening pipeline for enrollment Lead point of contact for community aftercare providers Volunteer Coordination Work with the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) and other parents to increase parent involvement at CCS and foster a culture of community among families. Participate in the organization of school‑wide events that include volunteer participation Work with the principal, teachers and other staff members to identify tasks and activities that are important in advancing our mission and can be effectively implemented by volunteers. Promote CCS and its volunteer opportunities to parents, community members, and organizations. Recruit prospective volunteers, identify their skill sets and interests and present them with fulfilling opportunities to advance our mission. Facilitate volunteer trainings and orientations, coordinate volunteer activities, conduct background checks and serve as the primary communication link between volunteers and the school. Maintain Volunteer Database. Track and evaluate volunteer activities with the goal of continually improving volunteer experiences and maximizing their contributions to the mission. Participate in meetings, training and professional development Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating, etc. Act in a professional and ethical manner at all times and comply with school policies, procedures, and expectations. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor. Skills And Qualifications Positive and outgoing nature; outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with various cultures and communities. Knowledge and cultural competence of local parent and student community. Spanish language proficiency strongly preferred Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Meticulous attention to detail and passion for well‑run processes. Excellent work ethic, positive attitude, flexibility and willingness to perform tasks assigned. Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel Flexibility to work evenings and weekends. Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in the school environment and community. Must pass an extensive background check and drug screening. Excellent teamwork skills and an ability to collaborate closely with colleagues and partners to identify challenges and to design and implement solutions. Must pass extensive background checks. Education And Experience Bachelor's degree preferred in marketing, business, communications or related field and/or other courses relevant to the job description. Experience working in schools or other social service providers, and a familiarity with public education in Kansas City is preferred. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job requires that the employee be able to: sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, reach with hands and fingers; bend, stoop, lift objects of at least ten pounds. Job requires the employee occasionally to stoop, kneel, crouch. Visual ability requires mono and color vision, close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Communication Maintains communication with teachers, other school personnel, and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action which will meet the educational needs of students. Provides health services, information, and counseling in an effective and positive manner to enhance the health and wellness of the school community. Completes accident/incident reports for students/staff. Compiles data for statistical purposes. Maintains confidentiality regarding educational records. Organization Must be able to organize lesson plans in a manner understandable to students/parents. Maintains a daily log of school/staff visits and documentation. Maintains the daily environment of the health office facility and supplies. Utilizes existing technology effectively in the performance of duties. Other Related Work Performs Other Related Work As Required. Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Language Skills Ability to read and analyze and interpret general professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, general curriculum and learning theories, correspondence, and protocols. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, parents, students, and the general public. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and is a standard acceptable level for this environment. Is directly responsible for students’ safety, work output and well‑being. Other Skills and Abilities Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community; ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication. All applicants must apply on the Crossroads website at: Key Working Relationships In Addition To Supervisor Teachers Students Parents Volunteers Office Staff Support Staff Assistant Principals Principals District Leadership Team Central Office Team Seniority level Entry level Employment type Other Job function Other Industries Non‑profit Organizations #J-18808-Ljbffr Crossroads Charter Schools of Kansas City

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