The Community Charter School of Paterson is seeking a Manager of Community Schools

Reporting Relationship

The Manager of Community School reports to the CEO.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities & Outcomes

Program Responsibilities:

Community School 

• Create and directly strategy to recruit community partners and, in doing so, expand our Community Advisory Board/21st CCLC Advisory Board. 

• Directly interface with donors, Community Advisory Board members, and other key organizational stakeholders. 

• Manage partner and vendor relations, including, but not limited to, contracts, MOUs, service documentation, and payments. 

• Conduct school district and community research to understand the school community better and school's needs

• Attend community engagement events and meetings in order to network and build

• relationships with businesses and organizations supporting education and youth programming.

• Act as a liaison to develop and expand partnerships between school, community, county, and state agencies to provide health and wellness services.

• Assist with submitting 21st CCLC grant applications, reports, and surveys. 

• Manage and oversee the day-to-day business operations of the Home School Council, including budget development, HSC board recruitment, elections, and workshops. 

• Develop and coordinate Home School Council fundraisers to support student and staff needs.

• Increase stakeholder engagement with CCSP programs and activities and volunteer opportunities.

• Attend all parent-focused meetings, including (but not limited to) HSC, Strengthening Family Program, report card night, etc. 

• Manage department logistics including, but not limited to, student registration, fee collections, parent/student correspondence, employee documentation, attendance, and assignments.

• Maintain the Community Schools data collection system and files.

• Assist with the development and implementation of all community events and workshops.

• Support staff in other ways, including modeling lessons, supporting planning, assisting with fieldwork or service learning opportunities, contacting community experts, navigating scheduling issues, and providing resources.

• Supervise and support the AmeriCorps Program.

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s Degree

• 2 Years of Experience in program development, education, or not-for-profit settings

• 2 Years of Supervisory Experience

• Commitment to equity and equal opportunity for underserved students

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively

• Exceptional writing and communication skills

• Ability to build and maintain relationships

• High level of organization and attention to detail

• Growth mindset and dedication to continuous learning

• Project management proficiency and the ability to work independently and prioritize

• work streams

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Google Suite

• Comfort speaking publicly in a variety of settings

• Bilingual

Compensation & Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, CCSP offers a full comprehensive benefits plan for full-time employees.

The Community Charter School of Paterson is an equal-opportunity employer.