School in the Square · 1 day ago
SY 26-27 Senior Director of Community Engagement
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$160K/yr - $180K/yr
7+ years expSchool in the Square is a mission-driven educational organization dedicated to fostering student growth and community engagement. They are seeking a Senior Director of Community Engagement to lead initiatives that enhance student enrollment and retention while building strong community partnerships. This role involves strategic management of external relationships and guiding a team focused on creating welcoming family experiences and effective communications.
Primary/Secondary Education
Responsibilities
Community engagement visionary who sets and implements a community engagement strategy that advances student enrollment and economic well-being within the community
Directly manages and coaches the Community Engagement Team to execute on organizational wide priorities, including but not limited to family and community partnerships, school-based engagement strategies, internal and external communications rooted in brand messaging with cultural responsiveness
Implements organizational-wide community engagement team professional development vision
Monitors and improves community engagement performance to ensure both full class sections (and waitlists) are provided to all schools and that community partnerships demonstrate School in the Square’s commitment and presence to the Washington Heights and Inwood community
Collaborate with Central Office leadership and school-based leadership to build and foster relationships with student families and community partnerships to drive community engagement initiatives
Lead and facilitates external community engagement initiatives, including ensuring community engagement compliance with all relevant regulatory and legal requirements, and serving as the primary community engagement liaison with the NYS charter authorizers to support renewals, site visits and operational reporting are in compliance
Qualification
Required
At least 7 years of experience in community engagement, family engagement, external affairs, or related roles, preferably in PreK-12 education in charter schools, or non-profit organizations
A graduate of a Bachelor's Degree in public policy, communications, education, social work, or other related focus
Demonstrated experience in student enrollment, attendance and family engagement strategies
Demonstrated experience in navigating diverse communities and implementing strategies committed to equity and inclusion
Strong data literacy and experience leading data-driven improvement cycles
Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills
Strategic thinker who has a proven track record of resolving complex problems anchored in a high level of integrity and judgment
Highly organized, conscientious and execution oriented, including exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable and successful in navigating ambiguity and complexity
Collaborative mindset where they use strong emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills to actively partner with peers and stakeholders to share ideas and listen to diverse perspectives to align on and make decisions
Deep alignment with organizational values and mission
Preferred
A Master's degree is strongly preferred
Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred
Benefits
A 401K program with a 6% organizational match
93% coverage of healthcare coverage
Longevity bonus
Generous paid time off
And a supportive work environment.
Company
School in the Square
Our mission: We engage, educate and empower our students to respond mindfully and creatively to life’s opportunities and challenges.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Cynthia Carrion
Chief Programs and Engagement Officer
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