Community and School Engagement Coordinator

Statesmen College Preparatory Academy for Boys; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Statesmen College Preparatory Academy for Boys is seeking a dedicated professional to lead family and community engagement, build partnerships with local organizations, and support school culture and climate initiatives. The role involves coordinating workshops, outreach activities, and resources to enhance student success and belonging.

The position also supports trauma-informed practices, crisis intervention planning, and SEL programming in collaboration with educators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Communications, Social Work, Public Relations, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience in community engagement, family engagement, school operations, youth development, or related area.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with families, local businesses, nonprofits, colleges, and community organizations.
• Coordinate family engagement activities, workshops, meetings, and community outreach initiatives.
• Identify and connect families and students with resources, mentorship, enrichment, and career development opportunities.
• Increase family participation and strengthen partnerships that support student success and school connectedness.
• Support the Dean of Culture in implementing school-wide culture and engagement initiatives.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and welcoming school environment.
• Coordinate activities that strengthen relationships, student belonging, and community pride.
• Collaborate with school leadership to design trauma-informed, restorative, and relationship-centered practices.
• Support crisis intervention planning and response for scholars and staff.
• Contribute to schoolwide SEL programming and behavior support systems.
• Partner with educators to address attendance, engagement, and behavioral concerns.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings focused on scholar support and progress.
• Work closely with teachers, counselors, interventionists, and leadership teams to support holistic scholar development.
• Maintain records of partnerships, participation, and engagement activities.
• Participate in data meetings to analyze trends in attendance, behavior, and student wellness.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential case documentation in compliance with legal and organizational standards.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Project management

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

What You Will Do

Family, Community Engagement & Partnerships

• Build and maintain relationships with families, local businesses, nonprofits, colleges, and community organizations.
• Coordinate family engagement activities, workshops, meetings, and community outreach initiatives.
• Identify and connect families and students with resources, mentorship, enrichment, and career development opportunities.
• Increase family participation and strengthen partnerships that support student success and school connectedness.

School Culture and Climate Support

• Support the Dean of Culture in implementing school-wide culture and engagement initiatives.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and welcoming school environment.
• Coordinate activities that strengthen relationships, student belonging, and community pride.

School Culture, Systems, and Crisis Response

• Collaborate with school leadership to design and implement trauma-informed, restorative, and relationship-centered practices.
• Support crisis intervention planning and response for scholars and staff.
• Contribute to schoolwide SEL programming and behavior support systems.
• Partner with educators to address attendance, engagement, and behavioral concerns.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings focused on scholar support and progress.

Communication and Administrative Support

• Work closely with teachers, counselors, interventionists, and leadership teams to support holistic scholar development.
• Manage family and community outreach, newsletters, announcements, and event communications.
• Maintain records of partnerships, participation, and engagement activities.
• Participate in data meetings to analyze trends in attendance, behavior, and student wellness.
• Maintainaccurate,timely, and confidential case documentation in compliance with legal and organizational standards.

Who Must You Be

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Communications, Social Work, Public Relations, Community Development, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience in community engagement, family engagement, school operations, youth development, or a related area.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships with diverse populations.
• Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and digital communication platforms.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends to support school and community events.