Community School Catalyst & Partnerships Lead

Kids for the Future; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Community School Coordinator to build partnerships with schools, families, and community organizations to expand programs that support student achievement and family well‑being.

You will work with Fairfield City School staff and United Way partners to plan, implement, and sustain a community school approach, lead a Leadership Team, coordinate services, and connect families to key resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, with focus in Education or Social Services preferred.
• Experience providing program management within education, health or social service agency preferred.
• Background in community planning and organizing, volunteer management or project management preferred.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

• Works with school and community partners to ensure programs and services are integrated and aligned with the mission and goals of the school.
• Serves as the liaison between community organizations, Fairfield City School administration, and United Way staff.
• Assists with recruiting new partners and expanding established programs for families and students.
• Supports student achievement through promoting in-school and out-of-school programs and services.
• Engages and supports parents and families through ongoing educational and skill-building opportunities for community members.
• Coordinates a Community School Leadership Team comprised of school leadership, families, students, and community-based organizations.
• Serves on school and district-level teams focused on supporting students and families.
• Identifies and secures financial resources to build capacity for Community School programs and services.
• Facilitates the development and implementation of an annual Action Plan for each school location to incorporate results from community engagement efforts.
• Communicates programming and services to students, families, and community members.
• Assists with collecting and organizing data for evaluation and continuous improvement efforts.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Education planning

Project coordination

Communication

Trauma-informed

Volunteer management

Facilitation

Data management

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or Social Services

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Databases

Job description

Kids for the Future in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Community School Coordinator to build partnerships with schools, families, and community organizations to expand programs that support student achievement and family well‑being.

You will work with Fairfield City School staff and United Way partners to plan, implement, and sustain a community school approach, lead a Leadership Team, coordinate services, and connect families to key resources.