Family and Community Coordinator

Connections Academy

Family & Community Outreach Coordinator developing engagement systems for school families. Supporting academic excellence and community involvement at Michigan Connections Academy.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeRemote • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing family engagement systems and activities, fostering collaboration among families, teachers, and community organizations to enhance student academic success. Proficient in conflict resolution and communication, with a strong ability to coordinate workshops and trainings for diverse communities.

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Family Engagement Systems DevelopmentConflict Resolution SkillsWorkshop and Training DevelopmentInterpersonal CommunicationCommunity Services Coordination

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Hard Skills

Bachelor's DegreeExperience in Virtual School SettingTime ManagementBilingual CapacityMediation Skills

Soft Skills

Excellent Organizational SkillsExcellent Written Communication SkillsExcellent Oral Communication Skills

Industry Keywords

Diverse CommunitiesSchool-Based ActivitiesParent EngagementStudent Truancy SupportCommunity Organizations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop school-based family engagement systems and activities
Support families, teachers, and the community to assist students in achieving academic excellence
Provide support for “Club Orange”, the caretaker program
Engage students and families in increasing their involvement and commitment to the school
Improve parents’ levels of trust and support for their school
Enhance families’ capacity to support their children’s learning
Work with staff, families, and community organizations to create a welcoming school environment
Coordinate new parent contacts, orientations, and trainings
Assist with student truancy and engagement issues
Lead the development and implementation of the school's overall family engagement action plan
Establish and maintain consistent communication with families
Serve as a mediator to resolve issues at the school level

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience
Approximately 30% travel required
Experience working with diverse communities
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to manage time well
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Experience in developing and/or leading workshops and trainings
Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
Michigan Residency Preferred
Bilingual capacity
Conflict resolution, mediation and/or negotiation skills
Experience in virtual school setting
Experience with school or community services coordination

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work options