Community Schools Coordinator

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OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a Community Schools Coordinator with a desire to support and work with a team of school leaders who strive to ensure that all students are prepared for college, leadership and life. The Community Schools Coordinator will report to the Principal and serve as a bridge between the school and external community partners to ensure the coordination of programs, services and resources to improve the academic and social-emotional outcomes for students. All Community Schools Coordinators will be included in a cohort who will receive monthly professional development at the Green Dot central office and participate in monthly collaboration time with their peers. With support from the Green Dot CA Central Office, they will manage existing partnerships, identify new partners, and monitor program quality and impact by using a data and results driven approach. This position will be based at our Ánimo James B. Taylor Charter Middle School and is a grant-funded position, ending on June 30, 2027.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Community Outreach and Feedback:
   • Establish strong, productive, and trusting relationships with administrative team, school personnel, partnership organizations, students and community to seek input on needs and address barriers to learning and social-emotional needs/services.
   • Act as the liaison between school administration, key stakeholders, staff, students and community.
2. Establish And Maintain Community Schools Partnerships And Programs:
   • Implement a needs assessment in order to recommend programs and partnerships that meet the needs of the school’s students and families.
   • Develop and maintain a schedule of programs and activities offered at the school.
   • Manage day-to-day operations of the Community Schools model, including managing partnerships, site plans, and coordinating resources.
   • Develop, implement, and maintain a process that promotes referrals to programs and services offered through the community school grant.
   • Organize and/or attend various school, outreach or grant related events during or outside of traditional school hours (program culminations, press events, open houses, community events, etc.).
3. Communicating And Encouraging Participation:
   • Lead a committee of stakeholders who meet a minimum of six times a year to provide input on the work.
   • Communicate using social media, fliers, stakeholder presentations etc. to ensure that stakeholders are aware of the various opportunities.
   • Communicate program goals, logistics, requirements, and needs with all stakeholders: Central Office departments, school site staff, administrators, partners, parents, and students.
4. Grant Management:
   • Align partners and programs to the California Community School Grant pillars and the goals communicated in the school’s submitted implementation forms.
   • Monitor Community Schools budget and collaborate with your school’s Operations and Finance manager as well as Green Dot’s grant accountants to review quarterly fiscal reports on funds spent and impact of programs.
   • Coordinate the collection and input of evaluation data used to measure ongoing program effectiveness of services and program outcome measures.
   • Review and monitor progress on grant goals and metrics on a quarterly basis by analyzing data, impact and providing recommendations on partnership expansion.
   • Develop, manage, and coordinate documents needed for internal and external program audits and compliance requirements.
   • Collaborate with the grants team to ensure the timely submission of all required reports and supporting materials.

QUALIFICATIONS

As an ideal candidate, you:

1. have a bachelor’s degree (required).
2. are bilingual - English/Spanish (highly desirable).
3. have experience working in an urban school setting.
4. have experience working with community organizations, non-profit or educational programs or social/human services.
5. have experience with youth development, academic enrichment and/or family support programs.
6. have experience working with and leading community partnerships; Ability to work with various stakeholders such as administrators, teachers, parents and students.
7. have experience managing budgets.
8. possess a growth mindset and love of learning.
9. can demonstrate proven leadership capabilities.
10. have a strong ethical base and self-awareness.
11. are able to work independently and manage time effectively.
12. are able to work a flexible schedule including some weekends and evenings.
13. possess excellent interpersonal communication and written skills.
14. are dependable, humble, have a sense of humor and a rock-solid commitment to Green Dot’s mission and the communities we serve.
15. will need to pass a TB test and background check at time of offer.

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to perform the job.

COMPENSATION

The starting annual salary range for this position is $70,000 - $80,000, based on education and experience. This is a grant-funded position, ending on June 30, 2027.

Green Dot also offers one of the most robust and comprehensive benefits packages in the industry (for both you and your dependents):

• PPO, EPO and HMO choices for medical, dental and vision - including a 100% employee-only paid option.
• Employee Assistance Program (100% employer-paid).
• Life and AD&D Insurance (100% employer-paid).
• Optional Term Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% employer-paid).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health and dependent care).
• Wellness programs and resources.
• Financial planning/coaching access.
• Optional non-matching 401(k) plan.
• California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), with both employee and employer contributions.
• Potential for annual performance-based compensation increases.
• Potential for annual bonuses.
• Approved family care and/or medical leave (unpaid).

Green Dot also offers generous paid time off for an overall work-life balance, while giving employees the opportunity to impact a growing, mission-driven organization that is committed to the success of all students:

• 10 days of paid time off during the school year for personal illness/injury (a portion of which may be used for personal necessity).
• 15 days (minimum) of paid time off each year for our Winter and Spring breaks (which include the Christmas and New Year’s holidays), as well as an additional 8 annual paid holidays (MLK Day, President’s Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day and Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Day after Thanksgiving).
• 3-5 days of paid bereavement leave (if needed).

*May be adjusted annually.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted and we hire on a rolling basis. We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible.

Green Dot Public Schools has embedded a diversity, equity and inclusion lens in our organizational culture, as well as in our educational and talent practices. We are committed to hiring those who reflect the diversity of our communities, and we recruit, employ, support, compensate and promote employees, without regard to their actual or perceived race, religious creed (including religious dress or grooming practices), color, national origin or ancestry (including native language spoken), physical or mental disability (including HIV or AIDS), medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and expression), parental status, age (forty (40) and over), sexual orientation, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, citizenship, immigration status or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Please note that Green Dot Public Schools California is unable to sponsor any applicant for a temporary or permanent U.S employment-based visa, nor hire any applicant currently holding a temporary U.S. employment-based visa.

Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle School, Watts, CA