Parent & Community Engagement Coordinator – Evenings & Weekends

New York City Department of Education; New York, Northern (NY, KY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

New York City Department of Education is seeking a Parent Coordinator to engage with parents and communities, focusing on creating a welcoming environment and addressing parent and school/community issues.

The role involves working with the principal, staff, and parent associations to increase involvement, convene meetings, and support parent advisory councils. Requires strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with related community work experience or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in community work required or four years with an associate's degree.
• Six years of experience with a high school diploma is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Increase parent involvement by collaborating with school and community groups.
• Facilitate parent and school community concerns and issues.
• Conduct outreach to engage parents in their children’s education.
• Convene regular parent meetings and events on key concerns.
• Attend parent meetings with the principal when appropriate.
• Assist in establishing by-laws and elections for parent organizations.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

New York City Department of Education is seeking a Parent Coordinator to engage with parents and communities, focusing on creating a welcoming environment and addressing parent and school/community issues.

The role involves working with the principal, staff, and parent associations to increase involvement, convene meetings, and support parent advisory councils. Requires strong communication and organizational skills.