Parent Volunteer Coordinator

Hamilton County Department of Education; Tennessee; On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

East Hamilton High, part of Hamilton County Schools in Tennessee, seeks to coordinate parent volunteer activities. The role supports a diverse 9-12 campus in Ooltewah with strong focus on student-centered programs and community involvement.

You will lead volunteer initiatives, communicate with parents and staff, and develop reporting on volunteer activity while upholding confidentiality and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to create opportunities for parental and community involvement.
• Experience coordinating volunteer programs and activities.
• Ability to develop systems to document volunteer activities.

Responsibilities

• Act in a professional, respectful, and welcoming manner at all times.
• Create a customer-focused climate and provide quality services to schools and stakeholders.
• Coordinate planning, development, and implementation of programs and procedures.
• Manage daily activities, prioritize tasks, and monitor progress.
• Develop and implement plans to increase parent participation in the school program.
• Document volunteer hours and publish ongoing activities and opportunities.
• Collaborate with staff, students, and families; maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Parent/community engagement

Volunteer program coordination

Volunteer activity documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview Hamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, is working to ensure that all students thrive and experience a future without limits. We are committed to excellence for every student and are seeking outstanding leaders, teachers, support staff, and district employees who desire to make a difference in the lives of students. With nearly 75 schools, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County.

Learn more about working for Hamilton County Schools at careers.hcde.org and get to know us and our strategic plan, Opportunity 2030. The purpose of this job is to coordinate parent volunteer activities.

East Hamilton High School is a diverse 9-12 school located in Ooltewah, Tennessee, just outside Chattanooga. We are recognized for excellence across academics, athletics, and the arts, and we are committed to preparing students for success in college, careers, and beyond. Our academic opportunities include a full range of Honors and Advanced Placement courses, as well as programs in business, AV production, and fine arts, ensuring that every student can discover and develop their unique talents. East Hamilton offers educators a collaborative and supportive environment where the focus is always on what is best for students. Our faculty is united by a shared commitment to excellence and a belief in the power of teamwork. We value innovation, accountability, and professional growth, welcoming teachers at all stages of their careers who are eager to contribute to a thriving, student-centered school community. We seek teachers who are passionate about their subjects, dedicated to their students, and inspired by the opportunity to make a lasting impact. At East Hamilton, you will find more than a workplace—you will find a professional home where your skills, ideas, and commitment to students are valued and supported.

Responsibilities

• Acts in a professional, respectful, and welcoming manner at all times.
• Creates a customer-focused climate and provides quality services and support to school and other stakeholders.
• Complies with applicable district, state, and federal codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
• Coordinates the planning, developing, and implementing of programs, policies, and procedures for assigned areas to ensure the most effective utilization of resources to support the vision and mission of the school district.
• Creates a customer-focused climate and provides quality services and support to schools and other stakeholders.
• Coordinates daily work activities; organizes, prioritizes, and monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work.
• Develops and implements long and short term plans, goals, and objectives for assigned area.
• Follows established procedures for ensuring assigned areas are safe.
• Communicates through the proper channels to keep supervisor and other appropriate personnel informed of impending problems or events of unusual nature.
• Coordinates the parent volunteer program to increase parent participation in the overall school program.
• Develops a system to document volunteer hours.
• Communicates effectively and consistently with parents, teachers and administration to identify and publish ongoing volunteer activities and opportunities.
• Prepares reports and newsletters as directed by the principal.
• Supports school-wide activities and events that involve parents.
• Communicates through the proper channels to keep supervisor and other appropriate personnel informed of impending problems or events of unusual nature.
• Follows established procedures for ensuring assigned areas are safe.
• Works collaboratively with school staff, students, parents, and other stakeholders.
• Attends work and arrives to work on time.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Adheres to the Teacher Code of Ethics as defined by Tennessee Law.
• Complies with accounting and financial policies and procedures, as well as other Board policies.
• Use computers and other technology to enter and access information related to essential job functions.
• May operate a motor vehicle to conduct various work activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Education/Experience

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferred. Experience coordinating activities preferred; any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Skills/Qualifications

• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills to deal effectively with students, educators, Board members, parents, and community members.
• Demonstrates the ability to create opportunities for parents and others to be involved in volunteer projects and activities.
• Demonstrates the ability to engage parents and community members in volunteer projects and activities.
• Demonstrates the ability to create systems to maintain information about volunteer activities.

Compensation

Salary is based on a combination of relevant education and experience.

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