Family and Community Engagement Community Liaison

Jobsitemnasa; Minnesota; On-site; USD 34,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Osseo Area Schools ISD 279 seeks a Community Liaison to advance student engagement by centering racial equity and cultural relevancy across families, students, teachers, and staff. You will strengthen school-family connections and support equitable student achievement through collaboration with district and community partners.

You will coordinate outreach, develop informational materials, and lead communications to inform stakeholders about Family and Community Engagement initiatives while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree OR two years of college with 3–5 years related experience.
• Strong communications skills and ability to engage diverse communities.
• Experience with data gathering, reporting, and program coordination.

Responsibilities

• Providing an ongoing marketing and promotion plan for Family and Community Engagement programs.
• Managing data on outreach activities and assisting in periodic reports.
• Scheduling meetings with stakeholders to coordinate program activities.
• Identifying community resources that work with BIPOC communities.
• Building connections and assisting families with participation in engagement programs.
• Developing relationships between the School District and community resources.
• Creating informational materials to raise awareness of engagement initiatives.
• Maintaining communications with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborating with community and school agencies on outreach initiatives.
• Assisting in development of outreach projects with district committees.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Spreadsheet skills

Database skills

Team motivation

Organizational skills

Multi-project management

Customer service

Social media communications

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Two years college + 3–5 years experience

Job description

Job ID: 5981141
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Summary: Under the direction of the Family and Community Engagement Coordinator, the Community Liaison enhances student learning by helping students, parents, teachers, administrators, and other school staff to center racial equity and cultural relevancy into student engagement, parent engagement, community engagement, and staff development. Furthermore, to build and maintain supportive relationships that strengthen student and family connections to school and support the elimination of racial disparities, racial isolation, and to achieve equitable student achievement.

Responsibilities and tasks include:

Providing an ongoing marketing and promotion plan and public information program aimed at continuously informing internal and external stakeholders about Family and Community Engagement programs and services.
Managing and compiling data regarding Family and Community Engagement outreach activities; developing recommendations for program goals and improvement; assisting in preparation of periodic reports.
Scheduling, planning and conducting meetings with stakeholders for the purpose of coordinating program activities and initiatives.
Identifying and interfacing with local community resources and agencies that work closely with bipoc communities.
Building connections with the diverse communities and assisting families with participation in Family and Community Engagement programs.
Developing relationships between the School District, Family and Community Engagement department, and community resources.
Planning, developing and implementing informational literature, brochures, television, radio, and website information to develop family and community awareness about Family and Community Engagement initiatives.
Maintaining a planned and systematic program of communications and accountability aimed at continuously informing external and internal stakeholders of Family and Community Engagement plans and activities.
Working cooperatively with and collaborating with various community and school agencies, parental and neighborhood groups in the development of Family and Community Engagement outreach initiatives.
Maintain liaison with district, state, and community committees and representatives in the development and implementation of Family and Community Engagement outreach projects and initiatives.
Assist site administrators in providing a climate that supports and welcomes students and families to the School District and helps to raise the awareness level of the district as a whole and Family and Community Engagement services.
Perform other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Include:

Bachelor’s degree OR two (2)years ofcollege and three (3)to five (5) years related experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities include:

Communicating verbally
Written communication, including word processing and e-mail.
Use of spreadsheet and database computer program applications.
Ability to generate enthusiasm, create effective teams, and continually motivate staff.
Detailed organization and ability to work to work on several projects simultaneously.
Creating collaboration among groups of internal and external groups.
Customer service skills.
Organizational communication through social media.
Synthesizing information.
Taking initiative and working independently.

Salary:$48,335 to $60,117 annually
Schedule: Full-time, school year, 186 workdays
Bargaining Unit: Salaried Professionals

Osseo Area Schools offers:

Meaningful and impactful work
Opportunities to grow professionally
A variety of benefits
Mentorship programs for teachers and educational support professionals
Summer opportunities
and more

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer.
Osseo Area School District ISD 279 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Osseo Area School District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity. For more information, view the District’s Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy.

Veteran’s Preference: If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application.

Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at [e-mail] or call 763-391-7007.

Background Check Upon Conditional Offer:
Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required. Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.