Community Assistant - The Genovesi Environmental Study Center (ESC) (22KS22)

Nycenet; New York (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The Genovesi Environmental Study Center in New York City is seeking a Community Assistant to support programs that engage students, families, and the wider community. You will assist the Principal and center staff in planning activities, coordinating outreach, and building strong partnerships with outside organizations to promote school goals.

Responsibilities include supporting after-school programs and events, developing community calendars, and serving as a liaison to community groups.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be able to understand and be understood in English.
• Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with families and parents on education or community issues.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in school-based programs that promote student engagement, parent involvement and community outreach.
• Support enhancement of community programs to serve students.
• Assist in planning student activities including after-school activities and college visits.
• Provide assistance to the Principal and staff in outreach efforts to the community.
• Support after-school performances or community engagement activities.
• Participate in projects to increase engagement, opportunity and success for students, families and the school community.
• Help produce school program and community event calendars.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Community Assistant - The Genovesi Environmental Study Center (ESC) (22KS22)

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Principal and/or Assistant Principal, with some latitude for independent initiative and judgment, performs work pertaining to programs that increase student, family and community engagement. He/she works closely with and assists the Principal and/or Assistant Principal, and related support staff to ensure smooth and efficient functioning of programs designed to promote and support the school’s goals related to community engagement and relations, including outside organizations. Performs related work.

Reports to:

Director of the Genovesi Environmental Study Center

Key Relationships:

Maintains positive professional relationships with the entire school community, including students, parents, administration, faculty and community partners such as the Environmental Study Center staff.

Responsibilities

• Assists in school based programs that promote student engagement, parent involvement and community outreach.
• Assists in the ongoing enhancement of community programs developed to provide services to students.
• Assists in planning student activities including after school activities and college visits.
• Provides assistance to the Principal and other school staff in support of outreach efforts to the community.
• Provides support for after school performances or community engagement activities.
• Participates in projects designed to increase engagement, opportunity and success for students, families, and the school community.
• Improves and encourages participation in school-related community development programs.
• Serves as a school liaison to community groups for school based community events.
• Helps produce school program and community event calendars.

Qualification Requirements:

Minimum

• High school diploma or its educational equivalent preferred.
• Must be able to understand and be understood in English.
• Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with families and parents on education and/or community issues.
• Experience in an area related to the duties described above.
• Familiarity with the New York City public school system.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.

Work Schedule:

This is a 12 month 35 hour per week annual assignment. Position will require flexibility with respect to work hours in order to meet the needs of the school community, including early mornings, evenings and weekends. Use of earned vacation and/or compensatory time is subject to approval of the school principal.

$43,353 - $48,901 (Incumbent - 2 years of full-time continuous City service)

DOE Non-Discrimination Policy

The Department of Education of the City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's actual or perceived sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or pregnancy. For more information, please refer to the DOE Non-Discrimination Policy (Open external link) .