Community Associate - School of the Future High School (02M413)

New York City Department of Education; New York (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Department of Education is seeking a Community Associate to support outreach efforts, maintain partnerships with Parent Teachers’ Associations, and engage with the local and wider community to strengthen school programs.

The role focuses on coordinating community development activities, expanding partnerships, and assisting in communications with parents, partners, and staff. The position is a 12-month, 35-hour-per-week assignment with varied hours to meet school needs.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or related activities.
• Education and/or experience equivalent to the above.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work with students, parents and school staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintains computer-based record-keeping systems with community partner information and contacts.
• Coordinates contact with parents and the school community to elicit support and participation in activities.
• Increases and develops relationships with community-based organizations and facilitates meetings and events.
• Develops a wide range of community contacts to volunteer, partner, or provide resources to the school.
• Maintains ongoing contact with community organizations involved with services to support educational programs.

Skills

Community outreach

Public speaking

Relationship building

Team player

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: Administration. Current partnerships and community programs include a wide range of non-profit and corporate partnerships. Performs related work.

Reports to:

Rebecca Sorenson Assistant Principal

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.
• Participates in projects designed to increase engagement, opportunity and sccess for students, families and the school community.

Qualifications Requirements:

Minimum

1. 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
2. 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.

Salary:

$44,432 (New Hire Rate)

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

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

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, please refer to the DOE Non - Discrimination Policy.