Community Coordinator - PS143Q The Louis Armstrong Elementary School (24Q143)

Nycenet; New York (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Louis Armstrong Elementary School in New York City seeks a Community Coordinator to strengthen school ties with students, families, staff, and local partners. You will help develop and sustain relationships with community groups, businesses, and educational partners to support programs and internships.

The role reports to the Principal and Assistant Principal, with a 12-month, 35-hour week schedule. Strong communication, public engagement, and Microsoft Office proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher is required or equivalent experience.
• Two years of community work experience preferred.
• Strong communication and public speaking abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintains contact with community-based organizations involved with the school.
• Assists students and staff in building relationships with external partners.
• Plans and coordinates community events with administration and partners.
• Schedules a calendar of community events for the fiscal year.
• Coordinates outreach programs between the school and the neighborhood.
• Monitors and reports on community development initiatives and funding.
• Develops partnerships with PTA and community organizations.
• Prepares correspondence and outreach materials for internal/external use.
• Provides logistical support to the Principal and Parent Coordinator.

Skills

Public speaking

People skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Community Coordinator - PS143Q The Louis Armstrong Elementary School (24Q143)

• Posted Date: Oct 15, 2026 Deadline: Oct 30, 2026

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Principal, the Community Coordinator will perform duties related to developing and improving community relations. The Community Coordinator will support the school in its efforts to increase and maintain communication between the school and our students, families, staff, and community partners and other community organizations and high schools and colleges. The Community Coordinator will similarly work to develop and sustain positive relations with other schools in the community and other organizations within the NYC Department of Education. The Community Coordinator will also work with local businesses, corporations and community-based organizations to solicit interest in supporting and/or providing sites for the school’s fieldwork, internship, community service or community farming programs. Current groups working with the school include: United Community Schools, The Child Center of New York (CCNY). Performs related work.

Reports to:

Principal and Assistant Principal

Key Relationships:

Serves as a liaison between school administration and community groups by coordinating and facilitating communication between the school, staff, students, families, community organizations, businesses, government agencies and the communities that these vital organizations represent.

Responsibilities

• Maintains ongoing contact with community based organizations (CBO’s) that are involved with providing services to support the school’s educational programs.
• Assists students and staff in building relationships with external partners including those connected to the school.
• Meets with community leaders and the administration to plan community events.
• Meets regularly and communicate with community partners to schedule a calendar of events for the fiscal year.
• Coordinates and supervises various outreach programs between the school and the neighboring community.
• Responsible for the supervision, planning, implementation, coordination, and monitoring of community development programs.
• Develops, coordinates and monitors partnerships and community development programs associated with the PTA and CBO’s.
• Prepares evaluation reports; performs analyses; and reviews program plans, funding and performance with various CBO’s.
• Works with our various departments and Parent Association to support and develop the community workshops.
• Prepares correspondence, documents, and other forms of written communication for internal and external community outreach purposes.
• Provides logistical and administrative support to the Parent Coordinator and the Principal related to community outreach and parent engagement.
• Encourages participation from the school’s community groups in recreational activities and assists with the provision of related operational support including outreach to community agencies.

Qualification Requirements:

Minimum

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
• High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Preferred

• Public speaking ability and good people skills.
• Ability to interact with people of all social and economic levels.
• Prior experience in school setting and interaction with students, parents, and school staff.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work with students, teachers, and supervisors.
• Knowledge of school program objectives.
• Strong literacy skills and the ability to troubleshoot 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 school principal.

$72,114 - $97,343 (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) .