Community Parent Liaison & Engagement Coordinator

Nycenet; New York (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Education in New York City seeks a diligent Parent Coordinator for Jackie Robinson School of Excellence. You will engage parents, organize events, and collaborate with school staff to address family needs, ensuring strong parent participation and a welcoming school community.

Responsibilities include coordinating parent meetings, liaising with parent groups, and fostering connections with community services to support student learning and school activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 2 years of community work experience or an Associate degree with 4 years of experience in community work.
• High school diploma with 6 years of experience in community work.
• Preferred familiarity with NYC public schools, bilingual ability, and strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Increases parent involvement by working with school, parent and community organizations.
• Facilitates parent and school community concerns, including policies or facilities issues.
• Conducts outreach to engage parents in their children’s education.
• Convenes regular parent meetings and events on topics of concern to parents.
• Attends parent meetings with the principal when appropriate.
• Works with the parent association to establish by-laws, elections, and related activities per Chancellor’s Regulation A-660.
• Acts as liaison to central and field-based parent support staff.
• Maintains contact with community organizations providing services to the school’s program.
• Organizes back-to-school and other events to welcome parents and boost involvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Department of Education in New York City seeks a diligent Parent Coordinator for Jackie Robinson School of Excellence. You will engage parents, organize events, and collaborate with school staff to address family needs, ensuring strong parent participation and a welcoming school community.

Responsibilities include coordinating parent meetings, liaising with parent groups, and fostering connections with community services to support student learning and school activities.