Family Involvement Coordinator - Field Trip

ERIE; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Charter Academy ERIE in Erie, PA, seeks a Family Involvement Coordinator-Field Trip to plan and execute educational and social events for families across western PA. From our Family Service Center, you will coordinate field trips, social activities, and summer programs, aligning with standards and curriculum while delivering excellent customer service.

You will travel to various counties, partner with venues, and manage registrations while collaborating with teachers and other

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, liberal arts or related field.
• 4 years of relevant work experience in event planning, coordination, or program management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute educational field trips (virtual and in-person) aligned to standards.
• Plan social opportunities for families.
• Manage registrations with high customer service.
• Develop partnerships with venues and organizations for field trips.
• Collaborate with teachers and other coordinators to enrich learning experiences.
• Budget monthly expense reports and assist with Family Service activities.

Skills

Event planning

Coordination

Communication

Travel

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Microsoft OS

Job description

Family Involvement Coordinator - Field Trip

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Job Details

Job Description

Family Involvement Coordinator-Field Trip Division, Western, PA

Position Summary

Working from our Family Service Center, the Family Involvement Coordinator will work with the Field Trip Division to coordinate and execute all educational and social events opportunities for our families in assigned regions.

• Coordinate, plan, execute educationally appropriate field trips (virtual and in-person) aligned to Pennsylvania standards and the curriculum throughout the school year.
• Coordinate, plan, and execute social opportunities for our families.
• Plan and execute summer club programming for students.
• Solicit on-going feedback to guide future field trip planning.
• Manage high-volume of registrations efficiently and with attention to customer service.
• Coordinate with CCAWorks, other departments, and our mobile classrooms to provide high-quality agricultural, technical, career, and mobile lab/classroom experience to students throughout the region.
• Select and guide the student-led Spring Formal committee.
• Develop relationships with venues and organizations to further our social and education field trip opportunities for students.
• Consistently plan new ways to engage students and families through enriching social and educational activities that align with our mission and vision.
• Assist with Family Service Department engagement events and initiatives.
• Develop a rapport and relationships with our families using exemplary customer service skills.
• Collaborate with teachers on a daily and weekly basis to develop and ensure authentic, enriching learning experiences that reinforce the curriculum.
• Attend any Family Services meetings and monthly professional development and well as all-school meetings and training, as required, throughout the school year.
• Collaborate closely with other Family Involvement Coordinators to ensure consistency across the state.
• Actively participate in the Family Services Department effort to serve our families.
• Manage and budget monthly Expense Reports.
• Other duties as assigned by the Family Services Manager.

Competencies

• Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft OS and MS Office programs);
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Superior problem solving skills
• Highly organized and punctual
• Customer focused approach with high degree of flexibility
• Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment with a team player track record
• Willingness to travel
• Detail oriented and analytical

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment 2 days a week and out on educational or social events 3 days each week. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptops, phones, IPads, MIFI.

Physical Demands

Requires the ability to lift, squat, sit, bend or stand as necessary. Ability to travel to other sites/locations as needed.

Position Type

• Full-time
• Exempt
• Salary

Travel

• Travel is required for this position to the specific counties for the west region: Allegheny, Washington, Beaver, Greene, Butler, Armstrong. Lawrence, Mercer, Crawford, Erie, Venango, Clarion, Forest, Warren, McKean, Elk, Jefferson, Cameron, Clearfield, Westmoreland, Fayette, Indiana, and other locations as needed.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in education, Liberal Arts or related field.
• 4 years of relevant work experience in event planning, coordination, or program management.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Teaching degree/experience
• Working with families

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Valid PA Driver's License
• Appropriate Automobile Insurance Coverage
• Must be able to commute to a Family ServiceCenter regardless ofcommutecomplexity.
• Candidates must reside within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Organization-level Positions > Coordinator

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• CAPITAL CAMPUS
• Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110
• Email: [e-mail]