Community Schools Strategist & Partnerships Lead

Partners In Development; Kapaau (HI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Partners In Development in Hawaii seeks a Service Worker in Kapaau to lead the Community School strategy with schools, families and community partners to boost engagement and student achievement. The role includes conducting needs assessments, shaping the Action Plan, coordinating programs aligned with Nā Hopena Ao, cultivating partnerships, and managing data reports with strong confidentiality and teamwork.

Regular hours Mon-Fri with occasional evenings; travel to neighbor islands and the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, or related field.
• At least two years of experience in community organizing, community development, youth development or leadership training.
• Working knowledge of Zoom, Word, Excel and Google Suite.
• Must have access to a vehicle, a valid driver’s license, a safe driving record and current auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the community resource and needs assessment process for students, families and community members.
• Plan, develop and implement the Community Schools Action Plan with stakeholders.
• Coordinate programming and resources aligned with the Nā Hopena Ao framework and strengths-based approach.
• Cultivate partnerships with school, family and community to meet needs and support student achievement.
• Maintain and update agreements with outcome measurements for all partners and programs.
• Facilitate Advisory Board/Community School Leadership Team meetings and participate in School Community Council.
• Collect required data and coordinate timely submission of reports.
• Participate in professional development with Hawaiʻi Afterschool Alliance and Ceeds of Peace and other partners.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, or related field

Tools

Zoom

Word

Excel

Google Suite

Job description

Partners In Development in Hawaii seeks a Service Worker in Kapaau to lead the Community School strategy with schools, families and community partners to boost engagement and student achievement. The role includes conducting needs assessments, shaping the Action Plan, coordinating programs aligned with Nā Hopena Ao, cultivating partnerships, and managing data reports with strong confidentiality and teamwork.

Regular hours Mon-Fri with occasional evenings; travel to neighbor islands and the U.S.