Parent Engagement Coordinator (Education)

Organization Overview

Partnerships to Uplift Communities (PUC) Schools is comprised of a non-profit network of public charter schools designed to significantly increase high school graduation rates, college entrance, and college graduation rates for underserved students in North-East Los Angeles, and the North-East San Fernando Valley.

Our mission at PUC Schools is to develop and manage high-quality charter schools in densely populated urban communities with overcrowded and low-achieving schools. We create school programs and cultures that promote college graduation for all students. We uplift and revitalize communities through the success of our students and through inspiring them to uplift our communities now and forever and through the development of educational and other supportive partnerships.

The Team Member we are searching for

The ideal Parent Engagement Coordinator believes in, and is passionate about the mission and commitments of PUC Schools and exhibits this through their leadership, reflection, execution of school culture, and collaboration to ensure student success.

What youll need to accomplish:

• Identify, train, and develop community leaders in the principles and practices of community organizing, in order to build powerful parent-driven school reform organizations connected to innovate PUC Schools
• Manage relationships with leaders from multiple sectors, such as principals, teachers, charter schools, elected officials, and community leaders to support the reform agenda of parent organizations and innovate PUC Schools
• Conduct at least 12 one-to-one visits with parents and community members every week, as well as build and manage multiple parent organizations
• Develop a broad base of constituents in neighborhoods and cities in support of the reform agenda of the parent organizations, including faith-based institutions, neighborhood associations, local government agencies, and social service agencies
• Train and guide leaders and local parent organizations from relationship building, research, and policy development to building political power
• Build multiple parent organizations that drive local school reform work and bring new community leaders to our communities
• Plan and coordinate large public forums and meetings, led by parent leaders
• Participate in local, regional, and national staff development sessions with organization partners
• Participate in fundraising and administrative activities
• Perform other duties as assigned

What do we require from you?

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Enrolled in college or possess a BA/BS degree preferred

Experience:

• 3-5 years experience in professional community organizing or community development
• Previous experience in political advocacy, school reform, or leadership development
• Previous experience in building social capital and political power in low-income communities
• Previous experience in social justice preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Proficient with Microsoft Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Alignment with core characteristics required of every PUC employee: pursuit of excellence, innovation, community, tenacity, and authenticity
• Strong interpersonal and public speaking skills
• Ability to analyze policies and institutions
• Must be flexible and team-oriented
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred
• Strong work ethic, accountability, and ownership of work
• Regular attendance, dependability, and punctuality in conformance with the standards are essential to the successful performance of this position

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Occasionally required to kneel, climb and reach with hands and arms above shoulder level, lift up to 30 pounds. To bend, sit, stand, squat, stoop, walk, push, pull, and reach with hands and arms at shoulder level or below. Always required to wear the appropriate safety equipment for the task, which may include gloves, goggles, aprons, belts, etc.

Compensation & Benefits

• This is a full-time, hourly position
• Our benefits include:
  • Comprehensive group health benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision and additional voluntary benefits
  • 403b Retirement Plan with an annual contribution match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Ongoing Professional Development

DISCLAIMER: This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of an incumbent. An incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Nothing in this position description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between the Institution and its employees.

PUC Schools is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.