Bilingual Family & Community Engagement Leader

KIPP Indy Public Schools; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 12-weeks paid parenting leave

Health Plan Options

Vision

Dental

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

403B/401K with employer match

Paid Time Off with rollover

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

KIPP Indy Public Schools in Indianapolis is seeking a Community Engagement Specialist to bridge families and the school, manage volunteers, coordinate MBEs events, and partner with social services to support student success.

You will lead family engagement initiatives, design a family resource center, organize workshops, and collaborate with school leaders and operations to improve enrollment, attendance and retention while upholding the district's anti-racist, multi-cultural mission.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Spanish and English (written and oral communication).
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in education 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.

Responsibilities

• Participate in MB EZ partner meetings and KIPP Indy monthly Community Council meetings.
• Support families in building social capital and finding resources to support their 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 and social-emotional learning.
• Manage all volunteers in the school, develop volunteer opportunities, keep records, and recognize 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.
• Collect program and service delivery information from providers and partners.
• Collaborate with KIPP Indy leadership to design and develop a family resource center.
• Coordinate family workshops and meetings.
• Develop family engagement initiatives, communications, and events.
• Collaborate with operations on enrollment, attendance, and student retention systems.

Skills

Spanish

English

Job description

KIPP Indy Public Schools in Indianapolis is seeking a Community Engagement Specialist to bridge families and the school, manage volunteers, coordinate MBEs events, and partner with social services to support student success.

You will lead family engagement initiatives, design a family resource center, organize workshops, and collaborate with school leaders and operations to improve enrollment, attendance and retention while upholding the district's anti-racist, multi-cultural mission.