Community School Liaison - 11 months (26-27) at Panama-Buena Vista Union School District in Bakersfield, CA

Job description

Summary: The Grant Funded Community Schools Liaison will work closely with school site staff and the community. This role will lead the implementation of the California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP) at the site level, overseeing community school processes, programs, partnerships, and strategies under the direct supervision of the Director of Community and Family Engagement. The liaison will manage data related to CCSPP goals and collaborate with P-BVUSD leaders to assess progress and development. In addition, the liaison will participate in community, site, and district meetings to build relationships with local organizations to support P-BVUSD students, staff, and families, promoting student success. They will also engage in the Community Schools Advisory Council and collaborate with other P-BVUSD Community School liaisons to manage partnerships and communication across the district. The focus will be on cultivating strategic partnerships with community organizations to enhance student support and explore opportunities to integrate CCSPP as needed. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Build and maintain trust through effective communication and develop collaborative relationships with students, staff, families, and community organizations to plan and implement community school initiatives. Support the development, organization and implementation programs, events, and services related to integrated student supports, community and family engagement, expanded learning and enriched opportunities, and/or collaborative leadershipand practices. Coordinate and facilitate Community School Advisory Council meetings including agendas, content, and supplies. Assist with designing and implementing a Needs and Asset Assessment (NAA) and gap analysis to identify required resources for students, staff, and families. Cultivate community engagement by designing, developing, and coordinating projects that address key needs and identify strategic partnership opportunities to support student success. Connect parents with district and community resources. Deliver presentations and information sessions to raise awareness of community schools among community organizations, staff, and families. Gather and compile data and maintain records for reporting program goals and outcomes and ensuring program compliance. Assist with reporting as required by the CCSPP. Organize family engagement events, parent education programs, student services including logistics, communication, and scheduling. Compose and prepare routine letters, memoranda, flyers, pamphlets, presentations, brochures, and other communication materials. Maintain consultant agreements and MOUs with partners and programs. Coordinate translation and interpretation services for family engagement events and programs to ensure parents can access educational events and services. Manage telephone and in-person communications with a courteous, respectful, and positive attitude, providing referrals as necessary, answering questions, and offering technical information. Attend meetings, conferences, and training sessions as required. Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position. Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of the community schools framework. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, students, families, and the public. Experience in facilitating collaborative meetings, problem-solving, and team-building. Experience with data collection and analysis. Experience in special event planning and project management. Strong organizational skills with the ability to plan, organize, and implement tasks independently to meet deadlines. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Google Suite, Canva and Adobe Acrobat. Critical thinking skills with the ability to conduct research and use technology, including hardware and software applications. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to change. Strong verbal and