School Operations & Engagement Coordinator

democracypreppublicschools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Democracy Prep Public Schools in New York, NY, is seeking an Operations Coordinator to support school-based operational systems. This in-person role reports to the Operations Manager and requires five days per week on-site.

You will help manage processes, assist with technology issues, coordinate meals and events, and engage families to ensure smooth, compliant operations and strong scholar outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in coordinating operational processes within a school or similar organization.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management to support staff, scholars, and families.
• Bilingual Spanish and English is strongly preferred and valued.

Responsibilities

• Learn day-to-day operational processes to support the team and fill in as needed.
• Serve as first-responder for basic technology issues and coordinate with external IT support.
• Liaise with technology teams to ensure staff and scholars engage with tech for learning.
• Support school culture by enhancing relationships and positive environment.
• Coordinate logistics for meals, supplies, field trips, and events within budget and compliance.
• Assist with enrollment support and family communications in languages used by families.
• Prepare and process internal and state assessments; support family leadership and engagement programs.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Bilingual Spanish/English

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Tools

IT troubleshooting

Job description

Democracy Prep Public Schools in New York, NY, is seeking an Operations Coordinator to support school-based operational systems. This in-person role reports to the Operations Manager and requires five days per week on-site.

You will help manage processes, assist with technology issues, coordinate meals and events, and engage families to ensure smooth, compliant operations and strong scholar outcomes.