Community School Coordinator

Primary Purpose    Implements the Community School strategy along with school administration, families and community based on the four pillars of Community Schools to increase engagement, improve student achievement and build a healthier, more resilient community.

Essential Duties    

●    In partnership with the school, lead the community resource and needs assessment process to identify gaps in service for students, family and community members;

●    Support the planning, development and implementation of the Community Schools Action Plan based on the data collected in collaboration with school leaders, families and other key stakeholders;

●    Coordinate and/or conduct programming and resources and ensure it aligns with the following approaches:

○    Trauma-informed, 

○    Family-centered, 

○    Culturally-appropriate and grounded in the Nā Hopena Aʻo framework, and

○    Strengths-based approach. 

●    Cultivate and strengthen partnerships with school, student, family and community to meet the critical needs and support student achievement;

●    Maintain and update agreements including outcome measurements for all partners and programs and;

●    Facilitate the Advisory Board or Community School Leadership Team meetings and participate as a member of the School Community Council and other relevant partnerships/groups/teams;

●    Collect required data and coordinate the timely submission of reports;

●    Participate in professional development and capacity-building opportunities provided by the Hawaiʻi Afterschool Alliance and Ceeds of Peace and other partners.

Other Duties    Other duties as assigned.

Work Hours  

•    Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or as otherwise determined by the supervisor;

•    Position requires regular and predictable attendance;

•    Some events on evenings or weekends at various times.

Working Conditions    

●    Office setting;

●    Travel in personal vehicle to and from program sites;

●    Travel to the neighbor islands is required;

●    Travel to the U.S. continent may be required.

Equipment Use    Personal vehicle, computer and/or laptop, printer, scanner, copier, fax machine, office and/or work cell phone/Bluetooth, paper cutter, nametag maker, speaker system, video and camera equipment, and microwave.

Mental, Physical, and Communication Demands    

Mental:

•    Consistent adherence to the practice of PIDF’s five core values that are used as a guiding force in the success of all of its programs;

•    Be keenly aware of and attentive to school and community partners and members;

•    Must have a mindset to continuously improve practices and processes to best utilize resources and relationships;

•    Must analyze and problem solve issues;

•    Must be organized and able to multi-task and prioritize;

•    Must possess strong interpersonal skills.

 Physical:

•    Requires lifting and carrying up to 15 pounds on a regular basis;

•    Must be able to sit and work at a desk, kneel, and bend.

 Communication:

•    Must exhibit courteous and professional demeanor towards program participants, staff and administration via verbal, written, physical, and electronic correspondence;

•    Requires good oral and written communication skills;

•    Must be able to communicate with various stakeholders and facilitate diverse and difficult conversations and meetings;

•    Must feel comfortable conducting workshops in front of large audiences;

•    Must be able to maintain confidentiality. 

Minimum Qualification Requirements    

REQUIRED:

•    Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, or related field;

•    At least two (2) years of experience in community organizing, community development, youth development or leadership training;

•    Working knowledge of personal computer software applications such as Zoom, Word, Excel and Google Suite; 

•    Must have access to a vehicle, have a valid driver's license, a safe and responsible driving record, and current no-fault auto insurance, with at least the $100K in bodily collision per person and $25K in property damage liability.

PREFERRED:

•    Experience in coordinating comprehensive program activities in a school or institutional setting;

•    Project management experience including the ability to create, communicate, maintain and align detailed work plans.

•    Understanding and knowledge of the Hawai‘i DOE public school system AND the respective community;

•    Experience in collaborative leadership practices, including co-designing action plans or strategies with other stakeholders; 

•    Experience facilitating and conducting meetings/workshops with multiple stakeholders.