Family Engagement Coordinator

SupportFinity™; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

SupportFinity™ is seeking a Family Engagement Coordinator in San Francisco, CA, to lead family engagement initiatives within the After School Program. This role emphasizes building strong partnerships between families and schools, focusing on African American student achievement and belonging.

The Coordinator will design workshops, facilitate communication with parents, and support YMCA events. Ideal candidates will possess experience in community outreach and a commitment to equity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience in family engagement or community outreach roles.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations.
• Familiarity with the educational landscape and community resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead family engagement initiatives and build family-school partnerships.
• Design and facilitate family workshops and events.
• Collaborate with school leadership and community partners.

Skills

Culturally responsive relationship building

Event planning

Communication skills

Collaboration

Ability to conduct needs assessments

Job description

Position Summary

The Family Engagement Coordinator leads family engagement initiatives within the After School Program and during school hours. This role focuses on building strong family-school partnerships, with a particular emphasis on strategies that support African American student achievement and a sense of belonging. The Coordinator collaborates with both school-day and after‑school leadership teams, facilitates family‑focused programming and events, supports the African American Parent Council, and connects families with community resources. This position also contributes to broader YMCA events such as Healthy Kids Day and the Annual Campaign.

After School Program Dates

• San Francisco Site: Aug 2025 – June 2026
• Marin Sites: Aug 2025 – June 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain positive, culturally responsive relationships with students, parents, and families.
• Design and lead monthly family workshops, community events, and on‑site engagement.
• Facilitate ongoing communication with parents/guardians about student progress and program updates.
• Serve as a liaison between the school, afterschool program, and African American Parent.
• Respond promptly and professionally to family concerns; elevate issues as needed.
• Conduct needs assessments, surveys, and evaluations to guide engagement.
• Support YMCA‑wide family engagement initiatives and initiatives that promote inclusion and equity.

Collaboration & Communication

• Establish strong, collaborative relationships with school administrators, teachers, support staff, and community partners.
• Meet regularly with school leadership and YMCA site staff to align program goals, outreach, and evaluation.
• Promote inclusive participation across programs and actively recruit new families.
• Provide orientation for families and maintain consistent communication throughout the program year.
• Attend required meetings and trainings to ensure program quality and alignment with YMCA goals.

Program Development & Evaluation

• Support a culture of equity, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
• Assist in the design and implementation of tools to measure program impact and student/family engagement.
• Maintain accurate records for reporting, evaluation, and compliance.
• Help shape program design based on feedback from stakeholders, students, and families.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• This position primarily operates in a school and recreational setting.
• Requires the ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods, move about school or event environments, and communicate effectively with diverse individuals.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally for event set‑up or activity.
• Evening and occasional weekend hours are required for family and YMCA‑wide events.

Disclaimers

• Must successfully complete a background screening, including criminal and employment verification. Some positions may also require a credit check.
• All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. The YMCA of Greater San Francisco promotes an equal employment opportunity workplace, which includes reasonable accommodation for otherwise qualified disabled applicants and employees.
• This job description may not be all‑inclusive, and employees are expected to perform other duties as assigned by job descriptions and duties may be modified by management as needed.
• Job offers are conditional and contingent upon background clearance. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and CA Fair Chance Act, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.

Salary Description

The hourly rate for this position is $23.00 – $30.00 per hour, based on experience, qualifications, and alignment with salary benchmarks for similar roles. Compensation is in accordance with grant funding approval and program budget requirements.