Community Engagement Specialist

Stride, Inc.; Lansing (MI); Remote; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Stride, Inc. in Michigan’s virtual academy seeks a Community Engagement Specialist to support families and students in the Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy (MGLVA).

The role focuses on training, engagement, and clear communication across parents, teachers, and support staff, with ongoing events and activities in a remote setting. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in education or related field, has at least two years of experience with families, and can travel up to 20%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, Counseling, Human Services or related field.
• Two years of experience working with families in a similar capacity.
• Ability to clear required background check.
• Familiarity with online learning environments.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate schoolwide community engagement initiatives for students and families.
• Develop a calendar of in-person outings, virtual events, and family activities.
• Identify ways to increase student and family participation in the MGLVA community.
• Collaborate across grade bands and departments to ensure accessible engagement.
• Serve as a welcoming point of connection at school-sponsored events.
• Build relationships with families and gather feedback on needs and barriers.
• Promote events and engagement opportunities via school channels.
• Support MGLVA's presence on Facebook, Instagram and other channels.
• Share positive stories and experiences highlighting the school community.
• Partner with leadership to support marketing and visibility initiatives.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Time management

Organizational skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, Counseling, Human Services or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Web proficiency

Job description

Job DescriptionResidency Requirements:MustresideinMichigan.The Community Engagement Specialistprovidesa range of school-wide services to new and returning students and their families to help set the right tone for their academic success in the virtual school program. The position works with all student support roles including learning coach programming and serves in various groups to provide critical training,facilitateacademic engagement, and promote effective communication practices between parents,teachersand support staff.This position offers a base salary of $45,000.K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education forANY ONE. Weprovidefamiliesan online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace.Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school,Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy (MGLVA) We want you to be a part of our talented team!The mission ofMichigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy (MGLVA)is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data,parentand student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!

Essential Functions:

• Reasonableaccommodationmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performtheessential duties.
• 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.

MINIMUMREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in education, Counseling,HumanServicesor related field of study
• ANDTwo (2) years of experience work with families in a similar capacity, developing parent mentors/Learning Coaches, and/orfacilitatingcommunity involvement
• OREquivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to clear required background check.

OTHER REQUIREDQUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiarity with online learningenvironment
• Strong organizations and time managementskills
• Strong written and verbal communicationskills
• Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visit, etc.)
• Webproficiency
• Ability to travel 20% of thetime
• Three (3) years of experience working with families in a similar capacity, developing parent mentors/parent training, and/orfacilitatingcommunityinvolvement

Compensation and benefits

Stride, Inc. considers a person's education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position's work location, expected quality and quantity of work,requiredtravel (if any), external market and internal value whendetermininga new employee's salary level. Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position's level and expected contribution, and the employee's benefits elections. Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range.

Work Environment:

Thework environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is a home-based, remote position. The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

Job TypeRegularThe above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesStride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.