Community Associate - P.S.043 (27Q043)

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York Department of Education invites applications for a Community Associate to support outreach, partnerships and community development programs with the Parent Teachers’ Association and school teams. This role focuses on coordinating and monitoring partnerships, engaging community organizations, and facilitating participation in activities.

The ideal candidate brings strong communication, organizational skills, and experience in community work, with proficiency in Microsoft

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or related activities.
• Experience collaborating with school staff, parents, partners, and community organizations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and basic data recording.

Responsibilities

• Maintain computer-based records of community partner information and contacts.
• Coordinate contact with parents and the school community to encourage participation in activities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community organizations and facilitate meetings and events.
• Build a network of community partners to support the school’s programs.
• Communicate with partners and the community about school needs and changes.

Skills

Team player

Public speaking

People skills

Community outreach

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary:

The Community Associate will perform duties that directly relate to the outreach efforts of the school, ongoing work with existing partnership organizations, the local community, and the introduction of new community partnerships. This includes establishing, maintaining, coordinating and monitoring partnerships and community development programs associated with the Parent Teachers’ Association and various departments within the school: Social Emotional Team, Administrative Team, Special Services Team, School Based Support Team, School Leadership Team and Safety Team.Current partnerships and community programs include a wide range of non-profit and corporate partnerships. Performs related work.

Key Relationships:

Maintains positive professional relationships with the entire school community, including students, parents, community partners, and faculty. The Community Associate serves as a liaison between the principal, the school community, and the larger community outside of school.

Responsibilities

• Maintains computer-based record-keeping systems with community partner information and contacts.
• Coordinates contact with parents and the school community to elicit their support and participation in school and community activities, parent meetings, workshops, musical productions and volunteer activities.
• Increases and develops relationships with community-based organizations. Facilitate regular community-based meetings and events.
• Develops a wide range of community contacts that will volunteer, partner, or provide resources to the school.
• Maintains ongoing contact with community organizations that are involved with providing services to support the school’s educational programs.
• Makes connections with community-based organizations to increase community support and to communicate any change in the needs of the student population.
• Assists students and staff in building relationships with external partners, including those connected to the school.
• Assists in coordinating, improving and maintaining community services and relationships with the school.
• Coordinates various outreach programs between the school and the neighboring community.
• Assists with written and telephone communication with parents, partners and the community.

Qualifications Requirements:

Minimum

• High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” above.

Preferred

• Team player who is able to work closely with all members of the school and outside community.
• Public speaking ability and good people skills. Ability to interact with people at all social and economic levels.
• Prior work experience in school setting and interaction with students, parents and school staff.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work with students, parents, teachers and supervisors.
• Knowledge of school program objectives.
• Strong comprehension and literacy skills, with the ability to trouble shoot complex issues when necessary.

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.

$51,094 - $73,941 (Incumbent - 2 years of full-time continuous City service)

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Department of Education of the City of New York to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, unemployment status, caregiver status, consumer credit history, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as permitted by law), predisposing genetic characteristics, or status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual offenses and stalking, and to maintain an environment free of harassment on any of the above-noted grounds, including sexual harassment or retaliation. For more information, pleaserefer to the DOE Non-Discrimination Policy

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) .