Gale Sustainable Community Schools Parent Coordinator

LRES Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

LRES Corporation is seeking a Parent Coordinator to foster a supportive environment for families in Chicago. This full-time position focuses on connecting families to activities, coordinating programs, and building community relationships.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and experience in community organizing or urban education. They will work closely with parents and staff to support student success through culturally relevant initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in community organizing or adult education.
• Proven ability to manage community-based programs.
• Knowledge of the school and its community.

Responsibilities

• Foster a welcoming, inclusive, and family-friendly environment.
• Coordinate adult programming and workshops.
• Engage parents in professional development opportunities.

Skills

Effective communication and organizing skills

Ability to build relationships

Experience in social work or education

Bilingual in Spanish and English

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Gale Sustainable Community Schools Parent Coordinator

Position Title: PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Position Number: 8102698

Work Modality: Full‑Time, Exempt

Department: School of Education (SCHOOL OF EDUCATION)

Location: Gale Elementary School, Loyola University Chicago

The Parent Coordinator plays a vital role in fostering a supportive and engaging environment for parents and guardians through the Sustainable Community School Initiative. The position focuses on connecting families to school and community activities and resources, coordinating adult education programs, and building relationships with organizations that support parent engagement. Guided by the Sustainable Community Schools (SCS) Pillars and Principles, the Coordinator advances equity, authentic engagement, and a whole‑child approach to support student and family success through culturally relevant and inclusive initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Foster a welcoming, inclusive, and family‑friendly environment that honors racial justice, equity, and cultural relevance.
• Recruit and serve as the primary contact for parent and community programming and build strong, trusting relationships with parents, community members, and school staff.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage adult programming, workshops, and events that promote lifelong learning and community engagement aligned with high‑quality teaching principles.
• Identify and generate opportunities for wrap‑around supports, resources, and opportunities.
• Support parent participation with and support the SCS Leadership Team.
• Maintain accurate attendance records for all parent and community programming in Cityspan.
• Work with the school administration and staff to review and build programs based on appropriate data, including surveys, CIWP, etc.
• Assist parents in taking ownership of parts of the needs assessment and identifying opportunities for recruiting additional parent leaders.
• Engage parents in attending and leading professional development opportunities, including SCS professional development days and the SCS Summer Institute.
• Support the dissemination and publicity of school and community engagement successes to build community pride and transparency.
• Participate in regular meetings with the SCS Coordinator, school administration, LPA manager, and the SCS Team.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

• Effective communication and organizing skills.
• Experience in one or more of the following fields: Social work, community organizing, urban public education, project management, adult education, with education, training, or certification in at least one area.
• Ability to build relationships and organize people, resources, and programs that are rooted in equity and inclusion.
• Proven ability to develop, manage, and evaluate community‑based programs for diverse constituencies.
• Knowledge/experience with the school and its community.
• Bilingual/bicultural in Spanish and English preferred.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• At least two to three years of related experience preferred.
• Additional education or experience may be required by department program.

Computer Skills

• Basic computer skills.
• Microsoft Office Suite.
• Similar tools for word processing and spreadsheet creation.

Legal and Equity Statement

Loyola University Chicago adheres to all applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education.