Community Liaison at ALTA Public Schools
Job Summary
Job Summary
Be a part of our amazing team! The Community Liaison works under the supervision of the Head of School. The Community Liaison will engage with and involve parents in the school community by working with the Head of School, school staff, school leadership team, community groups and parent advisory councils. This position focuses on creating a welcoming environment for parents. The Community Liaison will identify parent and related school/community issues and works with the Head of School to see they are addressed in a timely manner. Duties and Responsibilities Increases parent involvement in the school by working closely with all school, parent and community organizations. Serves as facilitator for parent and school community concerns and issues including, for example, school policies. Maintains an organized shared calendar; Ensures all events for the school are entered in the Calendar of events. Conducts outreach to engage parents in their children’s education and health issues. Convenes regular parent meetings and events around topics of key concerns to parents. Attends parent meetings along with the Head of School, where appropriate. Serves as a school liaison to other Alta Public Schools parent support staff. Maintains ongoing contact with community organizations that are involved with providing services to the school’s educational and health programs. Maintain documentation and report on progress related to community and student outreach activities Assist with organizing back-to-school and other events to increase parental and community involvement and creates a welcoming school environment to parents. Leads parent involvement in school-wide fundraising activities from start to finish. Assist Head of School by sending both English and Spanish written communication to parents and community. Ensures that all communication goes out to staff, parents and community in a timely manner. Provides assistance to other operational and edu
Requirements / Qualifications
Resume Minimum Selection Criteria A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work in an area related to the duties described above; or an Associate’s degree or its educational equivalent and three years of experience in community work in an area related to the duties described above is preferred. OR A high school diploma and five years of experience in community work in an area related to the duties described above. The following qualifications are also preferred for the position: Familiarity with Huntington Park and surrounding communities; Experience with convening workshops; Spanish bilingual; Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills; Conflict resolution and mediation skills; Experience working with families and parents in education and/or community issues; and, Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Position will require flexibility with respect to work hours in order to meet the needs of parents, including early mornings, evenings and weekends. The position may also require occasional assignment to different work sites such as during summer months. May require traveling for conferences in/out of state.
Requirements / Qualifications
Resume Minimum Selection Criteria A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work in an area related to the duties described above; or an Associate’s degree or its educational equivalent and three years of experience in community work in an area related to the duties described above is preferred. OR A high school diploma and five years of experience in community work in an area related to the duties described above. The following qualifications are also preferred for the position: Familiarity with Huntington Park and surrounding communities; Experience with convening workshops; Spanish bilingual; Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills; Conflict resolution and mediation skills; Experience working with families and parents in education and/or community issues; and, Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Position will require flexibility with respect to work hours in order to meet the needs of parents, including early mornings, evenings and weekends. The position may also require occasional assignment to different work sites such as during summer months. May require traveling for conferences in/out of state.
Comments and Other Information
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Ensure to submit a resume and required documentation.
Comments and Other Information
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Ensure to submit a resume and required documentation.