Community Parent Engagement Ambassador

Area Cooperative Educational Services; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Leadership opportunities

Job summary

The Early Childhood Collaborative of Ansonia, Derby, Seymour, and Shelton is seeking a Part-time Parent Ambassador in New Haven, CT. The role focuses on welcoming families, sharing resources, and building relationships to support student success and family involvement.

You will organize meetings, outreach events, and trainings, and report monthly on activities. A passion for equity, inclusion, and community engagement is essential, with travel to local events as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be a parent, grandparent, or guardian from Ansonia, Derby, Seymour, or Shelton.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and event coordination.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Willingness to travel to local events.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Welcome families and connect them to resources relevant to families with young children.
• Organize and facilitate regular parent meetings, outreach events, workshops, and informational sessions.
• Collaborate with Community Table members to support initiatives and events.
• Provide brief monthly updates to Community Table on outreach activities and outcomes.
• Encourage parent participation in school activities and volunteering.
• Support an inclusive environment where all families feel valued and heard.
• Attend community events and participate in advocacy efforts at local/state levels.
• Attend onboarding trainings and professional development opportunities.
• Collect data and feedback from families to evaluate programs and suggest improvements.
• Additional responsibilities may be required as the work evolves.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Community engagement

Collaboration

Travel willingness

Bilingual desirable

Job description

The Early Childhood Collaborative of Ansonia, Derby, Seymour, and Shelton is seeking a Part-time Parent Ambassador in New Haven, CT. The role focuses on welcoming families, sharing resources, and building relationships to support student success and family involvement.

You will organize meetings, outreach events, and trainings, and report monthly on activities. A passion for equity, inclusion, and community engagement is essential, with travel to local events as needed.