High School Family & Community Advocate

Minneapolis Public Schools; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

HSA & FSA

Retirement plan

Job summary

Minneapolis Public Schools is seeking a Family & Community Liaison for South High to act as a bridge between families, schools, and the community. You will coordinate volunteer programs, recruit and train volunteers, and connect families to resources and services within the neighborhood.

The role emphasizes communication with families, promoting school programs, and supporting family involvement in events and conferences, including Parent Academy, to strengthen ties with the school community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years of academic support experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Experience coordinating volunteers and family programs is a plus.
• Ability to work with diverse communities and families.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and maintain resource and volunteer programs for families and community members.
• Recruit, orient, train, place, supervise, support and evaluate volunteers at the school site.
• Connect families with community resources and neighborhood services as needed.
• Promote the school and programs by communicating with parents, visitors and volunteers.
• Assist in communicating with families and the community through documents and reports.
• Maintain positive relationships with families and school staff.
• Support family involvement in school events and conferences, including Parent Academy.
• Work with small groups of families to address specific needs.
• Assist families with transportation and day-time school visits as needed.

Skills

Engagement with families

Conflict resolution

Communication skills

Time management

Volunteer coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2 years academic support experience

Tools

MPS/state software

General computer software

Job description

Minneapolis Public Schools is seeking a Family & Community Liaison for South High to act as a bridge between families, schools, and the community. You will coordinate volunteer programs, recruit and train volunteers, and connect families to resources and services within the neighborhood.

The role emphasizes communication with families, promoting school programs, and supporting family involvement in events and conferences, including Parent Academy, to strengthen ties with the school community.