Family & Community Engagement Manager

POSITION OVERVIEWKIPP Indy Public Schools (KIPP Indy) and Edna Martin Christian Center (EMCC) seek a Community and Family Coordinator who will play an integral role in ensuring each network has the resources and support to fulfill their missions and student success. The Community and Family Coordinator will serve as a member of the EMCC and KIPP Indy team, collaborate with school-based leadership teams, and the KIPP Indy partnerships team, and advocate for KIPP Indy families. The Community and Family Coordinator will coordinate the activities of providers and community partners in delivering programs and services that improve the conditions of learning and help increase student academics and social-emotional success.RESPONSIBILITIES Community Coordination Participate in the Martindale-Brightwood Education Zone (MBEZ) partner meetings and the KIPP Indy monthly Community Council meetingsSupport families in building social capital and finding resources to support their overall well-beingAssist community partners in resolving service delivery, access, and coordination issuesDevelop, monitor, and maintain a schedule of programs and services in the schoolIdentify new agencies and/or organizations that have resources to help increase academic success, improve the conditions for learning, and support social-emotional learningManage all volunteers in the school, develop volunteer opportunities, keep records of volunteer work, and regularly recognize their service to the schoolServe as a liaison to the community and attend external meetings, as neededCollaborate with school social workers to refer families to human service agencies and other resource providersCollect program and service delivery information from providers and partners

 Family Engagement Collaborate with KIPP Indy to launch and execute an effective family engagement strategy, including a family communication and outreach planProactively engage families and community members to attend MBEZ and KIPP Indy eventsCollaborate with KIPP Indy leadership to design and develop a family resource centerCoordinate family workshops and meetingsCollaborate with KIPP Indy regional and school-based leadership to develop a schedule of family programs, events, and services that directly support student successMaintain records of family engagement activities and collaborate with principals and teachers on family engagement activitiesSchool Collaboration Collaborate with the KIPP Indy Managing Director of Family & Community Engagement and participate in weekly check-ins and team meetings to maximize resultsCultivate strong relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, including students, families, and staffCollaborate to foster a culture that supports the school’s vision and promotes respect and appreciation for all students, staff, and familiesDevelop and execute family engagement initiatives, communications, and eventsCollaborate with the operations team on systems related to enrollment, attendance, and student retention, participating in regular team meetingsCollaborate with the social services team to refer students to additional support services (i.e. health services, counseling services, mentorship programs, etc.), as necessaryCOMPETENCIESAble to work with families from a variety of backgroundsDemonstrate knowledge and respect for the cultures and community servedDevelop mutually beneficial relationships and partnerships based upon trust, respect, and achievement of common goals.Seeks to understand other’s point of view and confirms understanding.Expresses high expectations for all students, and expresses belief in their potential to complete college and succeed in lifeTakes initiative, going above and beyond typical expectations and making necessary sacrifices to achieve exceptional results.Manages time and resources effectively, prioritizing efforts according to organizational goals.Follows through on commitments and promises with an appropriate sense of urgency.Demonstrates flexibility when plans or situations change unexpectedly. Effectively adjusts plans to achieve intended outcomes.Gathers information from multiple relevant sources and stakeholders when problem-solving.