Community Schools Coordinator

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Golden Charter Academy is an innovative start-up charter school that opened in Fresno, CA in August 2021. It is a place-based, science-oriented school that emphasizes environmental stewardship, social justice, and equity. The instructional approach employs Universal Design for Learning (UDL), a strategy to provide successful pathways for student success in all learners. GCA has a formal partnership with the Fresno Chaffee Zoo, where students utilize the zoo as a living, educational laboratory.

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Requirements / Qualifications

The Community Schools Coordinator develops, implements, and monitors California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP) grant services and programs and ensures compliance with all CCSPP grant reporting requirements. In addition, the Coordinator communicates and builds partnerships with community-based organizations that can provide services to support the social-emotional, mental health, curricular and academic needs of students, families, and the community. They also serve as a liaison for agencies and programs interested in partnering with the school. REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES -Experience with diverse communities that represent various racial, ethnic, linguistic, disability, and socioeconomic groups

• Ability to partner with educators, families, students, and community members, establish, advocate for, and implement local policies (school, city, county, state, and beyond) -Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software

• Superior interpersonal skills and ability to work extremely well as part of a team.

• Ability to work well under pressure and manage sensitive or controversial subjects with tact, kindness, and professionalism

• First Aid/CPR may be required EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE -Bachelor's degree preferred in Education, Public Relations, Counseling, Social Work, or related field

• At least one year of work experience in community development OR at least two years of work experience in a field related to the company preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES The following is a list of duties that are representative of the position and include but are not limited to:

• Assesses which services are most needed at the school and work with the school leadership teams, the community, families, and agencies to bring the identified services to the school

• Serves as chair of the Golden Advisory Committee and manage partnerships and strategies

• Oversees reporting and data management related to CCSPP project goals and/or other partnership program grant(s), including Coordinating all data and metrics to monitor the implementation plan, with contracted partners

• Approves expenditures and monitor budgets to ensure that approved expenses are compliant with grant funding requirements and local, state, and federal regulations

• Conducts need and asset assessments to prioritize services, identify gaps in services, and build one existing supports within the community

• Works with school staff, agencies, and community agencies to bring services to the schools

• Coordinates community resources and serving the school as identified per the needs assessment

• Plans, develops, implements, and organizes events for students, families and community to advance the mission and goals of the company.

• Integrates and align resources to school goals and priorities.

• Publishes monthly newsletter for families, community partners and donors.

• Reports to work as scheduled.

• Participate in available training to meet new safety and/or technology standards.

• Attend meetings related to assignment.

• Model a personal code of ethics aligned with GCA Mission and Vision.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Work with the marketing and communications team to develop fundraising materials and campaigns that effectively communicate the organization's mission and goals.

• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including board members, volunteers, staff, and community partners.

• Letter of Introduction

• Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 Letters dated from 2019 to the present)

• Resume

Comments and Other Information

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Physical, mental, and emotional stamina to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

• Physical stamina sufficient to sustain light to medium physical labor for up to 8 hours, sit and/or walk for prolonged periods of time.

• Physical mobility sufficient to move about the work environment for sustained periods of time on hard flooring, climb slopes, stairs, ramps, and to respond to emergency situations.

• Physical strength sufficient to periodically lift and/or carry 15 pounds of materials or supplies; occasionally lift 40 or more pounds with assistance.

• Indoor/outdoor work environment.

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