What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community School Coordinator - Fairfield City Schools position at UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL ALABAMA INC?
The Community School Coordinator is a dynamic and mission-driven role focused on creating meaningful connections that help students, families, and communities thrive. The coordinator collaborates with school staff, families, community organizations, and United Way partners to develop and expand programs, services, and resources that support student achievement and family well-being. This position offers a unique opportunity to build strong partnerships, drive positive change, and make a lasting impact by helping create a supportive and connected environment where every student has the opportunity to succeed.
Job Description
The Community School Coordinator works with school staff, community partners, and United Way program staff to plan, develop, implement, and sustain a Community School approach to providing programs and services to students, families, and community members. The coordinator works with Fairfield City School staff and community partners to enhance social services and academic supports for students, facilitates active family and community engagement, promotes access to key community resources, and leverages resources to build the capacity for community schools within a Fairfield City School location.
Responsibilities:
- Works with school and community partners to ensure programs and services are integrated and aligned with the mission and goals of the school.
- Serves as the liaison between community organizations, Fairfield City School administration, and United Way staff.
- Assists with recruiting new partners and expanding established programs for families and students.
- Supports student achievement through promoting in-school and out-of-school programs and services.
- Engages and supports parents and families through ongoing educational and skill-building opportunities for community members.
- Coordinates a Community School Leadership Team comprised of school leadership, families, students, and community-based organizations.
- Serves on school and district-level teams focused on supporting students and families.
- Identifies and secures financial resources to build capacity for Community School programs and services.
- Facilitates the development and implementation of an annual Action Plan for each school location to incorporate results from community engagement efforts.
- Communicates programming and services to students, families, and community members.
- Assists with collecting and organizing data for evaluation and continuous improvement efforts.
- Performs other duties and projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge & Skills:
- Knowledge of education and/or youth development systems and planning processes.
- Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to assess needs, troubleshoot problems, develop solutions, and manage expectations.
- Ability to coordinate, balance and manage multiple projects and priorities.
- Familiar with a trauma informed perspective in planning and implementing student and family services.
- Strong professional verbal and written communication skills.
- Successful experience in group facilitation, volunteer management and community problem solving.
- Willingness to continually grow and develop knowledge of local organizations and potential partnerships.
- Eagerness to learn about and grow community knowledge of United Way and partner agencies.
- Ability to organize and supervise collaborative efforts involving multiple organizations and partners.
- Ability to motivate self and others.
- Must be able to demonstrate competency in word processing and Power Point applications, and a working knowledge of excel and database management.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree required, with focus in Education or Social Services preferred.
Experience:
Experience providing program management within education, health or social service agency preferred.
Background in community planning and organizing, volunteer management or project management preferred.
Required:
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of automobile insurance.
Must pass a background check.
Working Conditions:
Position will be located within Fairfield City School facilities.
Some travel and occasional overtime required.
Schedule flexibility is required for late afternoon, evening and weekend events.