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VECRC Parent Ambassador Job Posting
Join Our Team as a Parent Ambassador: Empower, Connect, Inspire!
About the Position
Are you an enthusiastic, engaged parent/grandparent who believes in the power of community and the importance of parent involvement in education? Do you enjoy connecting with others, sharing resources, and building relationships? We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Parent Ambassador to join our team and help foster a supportive, inclusive, and engaged early childhood community.
Position: Parent Ambassador
- Employment Type: Part-time (approximately 10 to 12 hours per month)
- Reports To: The Valley Early Childhood Regional Council LGP Liaison
- Time Commitment: This is a part-time position. Day, evening and weekend hours will be discussed. The number of hours per month may vary depending on community needs and event schedules.
- Compensation: $25 per hour
Role Summary
The Parent Ambassador serves as a bridge between the parents, and the early childhood community. This individual will lead efforts to welcome new families, communicate key information, and build relationships that support student success and family involvement. The successful candidate will be a passionate advocate for student achievement, equity, diversity, and open communication.
Key Responsibilities
- Welcome new families and build connections to help them integrate into the
- community by providing information and sharing resources relevant to families with young children
- Organize and facilitate regular parent meetings, community outreach events,
- workshops, and informational sessions on topics relevant to family engagement and student success.
- Collaborate with the Valley Early Childhood Regional Council Community Table to support initiatives and events.
- Monthly Reporting: Provide brief monthly updates to the Valley Early Childhood
- Regional Council Community Table on outreach activities, family needs, and success stories.
- Encourage and coordinate parent participation in school activities, volunteer opportunities, and decision-making processes.
- Support efforts to create an inclusive environment where all families feel valued and heard.
- Attend community events and participate in advocacy efforts up to the state level.
- Attend onboarding training sessions and professional development opportunities related to family engagement and community outreach.
- Collect data and feedback from families to help evaluate programs and suggest improvements.
- Additional responsibilities may be required/assigned as the work evolves.
Qualifications
- Must be a parent, grandparent, or guardian with lived experience in one of the four towns of Ansonia, Derby, Seymour or Shelton.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to listen actively and communicate clearly and empathetically.
- Strong organizational skills; able to manage multiple tasks and coordinate events or initiatives.
- Familiarity with Early Childhood services is a plus.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships across diverse communities.
- Comfort with digital communication tools, such as email, social media, and basic document creation.
- Bilingual or multilingual skills are highly desirable.
Preferred Skills and Attributes
- Experience working in education, social services, or community engagement.
- Ability to facilitate meetings and discussions with groups of varying sizes.
- Flexible schedule and willingness to attend evening and weekend events
- Knowledge of local community resources and services available to families.
Benefits and Opportunities
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students and families.
- Develop leadership, public speaking, and event planning skills.
- Access to professional development and training in family engagement and community outreach.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled.
Salary : $25