Community Engagement Lead — Virtual School

Stride, Inc.; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Stride, Inc. is seeking a Michigan-based Community Engagement Specialist to lead and coordinate schoolwide community engagement initiatives for students and families in the virtual school program.

You will develop calendars of events, promote participation, and collaborate across grades to ensure access and relevance. Bachelor's degree and family-focused experience required; travel up to 20% may be involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, human services or related field.
• Two years of experience working with families, developing parent mentors/learning coaches, and facilitating community involvement.
• Ability to clear required background check.
• Familiarity with online learning environment; strong organizational and time management skills; strong written and verbal communication skills; Microsoft Office Suite; Web proficiency.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate schoolwide community engagement initiatives for students and families.
• Develop a consistent calendar of in-person outings, virtual events, family activities, and other opportunities for connection throughout the school year.
• Identify new and creative ways to increase student and family participation in the MGLVA community.
• Collaborate across grade bands and departments to ensure engagement opportunities are accessible and relevant to families throughout the school.
• Serve as a visible and welcoming point of connection for students and families at school-sponsored events and activities.
• Build relationships with families and gather feedback to better understand their interests, needs, and barriers to participation.
• Support efforts to strengthen family belonging, connection, satisfaction, and long-term engagement with MGLVA.
• Help promote upcoming events and engagement opportunities through appropriate school communication channels.
• Support and help maintain MGLVA's presence on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LC Community, and other approved communication channels.
• Capture and share positive stories, activities, celebrations, and experiences that highlight the MGLVA school community.
• Partner with school leadership and appropriate teams to support marketing and school visibility initiatives that naturally align with community engagement.
• Encourage staff participation in identifying and sharing stories that showcase student success, family engagement, and the MGLVA experience.
• Track participation and engagement trends to help evaluate the effectiveness of events and initiatives and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Serve as a champion for school culture, helping ensure that students and families experience MGLVA as a connected community rather than simply an online academic program.

Skills

Strong communication

Strong organizational skills

Experience with families

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, human services or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Stride, Inc. is seeking a Michigan-based Community Engagement Specialist to lead and coordinate schoolwide community engagement initiatives for students and families in the virtual school program.

You will develop calendars of events, promote participation, and collaborate across grades to ensure access and relevance. Bachelor's degree and family-focused experience required; travel up to 20% may be involved.