Family Engagement Outreach Liaison

Rising Ground; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Time

Paid Vacation

Paid Personal days

Job summary

Rising Ground in New York City seeks a Community Liaison and Family Advocate to partner with families in the FEC catchment area, promoting access and meaningful engagement with local community resources. The role combines external outreach with family engagement, building trusted partnerships with schools, community organizations, and local coalitions to increase participation among diverse families.

The position emphasizes equity, inclusiveness, and co-design while delivering multilingual

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of professional experience in community programs.
• High school diploma with 5 years of professional experience in community-driven programs with children, youth, and families.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement strategic external outreach to families, community members, and community entities.
• Continuously assess and adapt outreach strategies to reach new and less connected parents and caregivers.
• Representing the FEC at community events and venues.
• Build and maintain partnerships with community organizations, schools, local coalitions, and other institutions to strengthen trust, collaboration, and visibility.
• Develop and distribute accessible, inclusive outreach materials in multiple languages using culturally affirming messages to promote the FEC and increase participation among diverse families.
• Ensure that outreach and engagement practices reflect the FEC’s core values of equity, inclusiveness, and co-design.
• Support the Family Advocate and FEC’s ability to connect individual caregivers and families to local resources, services, and other supports.
• Communicate information about FEC Offerings and events to the community through various channels (e.g., FEC website, newsletters, social media, flyers).
• Facilitate and co-design Offerings and other FEC activities with families, using Appreciative Inquiry and other strength-based tools.
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High school diploma

Job description

Rising Ground in New York City seeks a Community Liaison and Family Advocate to partner with families in the FEC catchment area, promoting access and meaningful engagement with local community resources. The role combines external outreach with family engagement, building trusted partnerships with schools, community organizations, and local coalitions to increase participation among diverse families.

The position emphasizes equity, inclusiveness, and co-design while delivering multilingual