Parent Partnership Coordinator

laamistadinc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off: 15 days annually

Simple IRA with 3% Employer Match

Job summary

LaAmistad, located in Atlanta, is looking for a Parent Partnership Coordinator to empower Latino families through relationship-building and programming. This role involves managing a team, leading workshops, and collaborating with educational teams to ensure student success.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and experience in management, alongside strong bilingual skills in English and Spanish. The position offers a mission-driven work environment with responsibilities that aim to enhance community engagement.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of management experience.
• Experience as a supervisor/manager.
• Experience working with schools and/or families.

Responsibilities

• Manage Parent Partnership Program and lead Parent Ambassador Program.
• Hire, train, manage, and support Parent Liaisons.
• Organize and host virtual Parent Workshops (2x/month).
• Visit Afterschool locations weekly to ensure program quality.

Skills

Native fluency in Spanish and English

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Suite

Experience in managing teams

Strong written and oral communication skills

Experience with Zoom technology

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, or related field

Job description

Parent Partnership Coordinator

Introduction

Are you passionate about empowering families and creating meaningful connections that help students thrive? As LaAmistad’s Parent Partnership Coordinator, you’ll play a vital role in supporting Latino students and families through relationship‑building, culturally responsive programming, and collaborative community engagement. This is a highly impactful position where your leadership will help parents feel informed, supported, and equipped to champion their children’s success. If you’re energized by mission-driven work, enjoy supporting teams, and want to make a difference in the lives of families, this role offers an opportunity to do work that truly matters each day.

LaAmistad's Parent Partnership addresses the need for a holistic and culturally responsive approach to supporting student educational success. The Parent Partnership Coordinator works alongside the Afterschool Team and is responsible for establishing and managing the Parent Partnership Program goals. The Coordinator will work directly with LaAmistad’s team of Parent Liaisons to empower parents to be active participants in their child’s education, identify and share resources that students and families need to thrive educationally, socially, and personally, and ensure continuous improvement and growth in the services LaAmistad provides to the community it serves.

Our Mission

To prepare Latino students and families for success through academic and life enrichment programs.

Our Vision

That Latino students and families achieve life‑long self‑sufficiency.

Our Core Values

Excellence- "Every touch, every time, no exceptions."

Kindness “The ability to speak with love, listen with patience and act with compassion."

Passion- "The energy and devotion that comes from focusing on what excites you and transforms work into a joyful pursuit that drives every task forward."

Perseverance-"Grit, the raw endurance, hard work & tenacity that keeps you going despite obstacles."

Teamwork- "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much."

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage Parent Partnership Program and, lead Parent Ambassador Program
• Hire, train, manage, and support Parent Liaisons
• Respond to parent inquiries
• Cover/substitute at Afterschool Locations as needed
• Visit Afterschool locations weekly to ensure program quality
• Actively seek community resources, learning opportunities and partnerships to support students and families and share this information with parents
• Work closely with the Afterschool Manager and Academic Coordinators to support programming goals and needs
• Organize and host virtual Parent Workshops (2x/month)
• Collaborate on Spanish newsletter content for parents/families
• Lead monthly team meetings and conduct staff evaluations
• Update Parent Partnership Handbook, Parent Liaison Handbook, Manuals and Guides
• Collect program data (workshop attendance, referrals, incoming and outgoing donations, etc.)
• Support the staff with communications as needed
• Translate organization documents to Spanish as needed
• Review and approve employee timesheets
• Answer incoming calls
• Own all summer camp enrollment and registration
• This role will manage a team of over 10 people and do a variety of tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, or related field OR a combination of education and experience
• Experience as a supervisor/manager
• Native fluencyin Spanish and English (reading, writing, listening, and speaking)
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Suite including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams
• Experience with Zoom technology
• Experience working with schools and/or families and children
• Knowledge and understanding of issues and dynamics within diverse families
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• At least 3 years of management experience

Desired Skills and Attributes

• Passion for mission-driven work
• Ability to coach people while setting clear expectations
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently

  Compensation & Benefits (After 60 days)

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: LaAmistad covers 85% of premiums.
  • Life Insurance & Disability Coverage.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent Care).
  • Simple IRA with 3% Employer Match.
  • Paid Time Off:15 daysannually, with rollover options.
  • Paid Holidays

  Sponsorship is not available for this position.

  Work Environment

  This role requires an active in‑person presence across program sites. Candidates should be comfortable with:

  • Traveling regularly to locations throughout Metro Atlanta
  • Standing, walking, and moving between sites as needed
  • Lifting and carrying materials up to 30 pounds
  • Supporting a fast‑paced, dynamic program environment