Community Schools Coordinator

Join a dedicated team that fosters autonomy and creativity, while receiving a competitive salary, opportunities for career and personal growth, and the gratification that comes from creating positive multi-generational change.

Ednovate Background

Ednovate launched its first school in 2012. Since then, we’ve grown to eight schools and are on a trajectory to reach 11 schools in just the next few years (you can read more about our schools here). Ednovate is committed to serving areas where students traditionally lack access to a quality college-prep education by building tuition-free, safe, high-performing public schools driven to create positive multi-generational change.

We are made up of world travelers, nacho connoisseurs, KPOP business owners, and Beyonce fans. We love LA and OC, and we're our students' biggest cheerleaders. We are looking to hire innovative changemakers who aim to continue our goal of becoming the high school experts across Southern California. Sound like you? Keep reading.

Position Overview

As a Community School Coordinator (CSC) at Ednovate, you will implement innovative programs and school initiatives that provide holistic support and engagement for students and families. Using the guidance of the California Community Schools Model, you will drive an integrated focus on academics, health, social services, and youth and community development, and collaborate with staff to monitor program quality and impact, encourage civic engagement, and build neighborhoods where people want to invest their time. This role is an exciting opportunity for someone with a background in community engagement, social services or youth development looking to create positive multigenerational change in a collaborative, results-oriented environment. This is a full-time, exempt role that reports to the Assistant Principal of Student Services.

What You'll Do

• Build impactful partnerships. Recruit and engage community partners to address school, family, and community needs. Manage relationships with partners and systems for evaluating partnership efficacy. Identify, recruit, and coordinate partnerships with community agencies, organizations, and local elected officials to provide integrated support services for students, ensuring their progress and success in alignment with school goals and priorities.

• Manage program operations. Maintain a calendar of events, track program activities and expenditures, and ensure timely submission of reports to maximize program efficiency and transparency. Conduct regular needs assessments and analyze data to identify and address gaps in community school programs. Operate with full grant and budget compliance.

• Engage the community. Coordinate and attend school meetings, outreach events, and grant-related activities. Conduct regular outreach to stakeholders through one-on-one meetings, school tours and roundtables, and attend local community events and meetings. Cultivate strong, trusting relationships with school leaders, staff, students, families, and community stakeholders.

• Champion and advocate. Build enthusiasm for a shared vision for community schools across all stakeholders. Align resources to meet school and community needs while managing budgets. Advocate for students, families, and community members.

Who You'll Be

• Mission-driven professional passionate about increasing college attainment for historically under-represented students

• Social justice champion committed to promoting educational opportunity for all students and families

• Entrepreneurial spirit who thrives in a workplace characterized by autonomy, flexibility, transparency and accountability

• Collaborative team player who works well with others from diverse backgrounds, uplifts and celebrates our teammates and engages in healthy debate and feedback to get the best results for students and families

• Resourceful, persistent learner with a growth mindset, constantly seeking to “find a way or make one” to master your craft and improve results.

We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree, required. Equivalent work experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a case by case basis.

• 3+ years of successful experience in community development, education, social services, or related field, required

• Experience leading community partnerships and working with diverse stakeholders such as administrators, teachers, parents, and students, strongly preferred

• Strong ties to the community, preferred

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, preferred

We're Committed To Giving You

• A competitive and transparent salary ($70,000 to $90,000, depending on background and experience)

• Medical, dental and vision coverage - including a fully-paid medical and dental option for employees and their families - and flexible spending account options

• Paid family leave, short-term disability and life insurance benefits

• Fitness and entertainment discounts

• Generous paid time off and holidays

• 403b retirement savings plan, with company match

• A place to grow, learn and be a part of the Ednovate family

We Believe in Inclusion

We aim to intentionally develop a schoolwide culture in which every student and teammate feels a sense of belonging. Ednovate does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

We know applying for a new job can be daunting, and studies have shown that individuals from historically underrepresented communities may only apply to roles when they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage all interested candidates to apply. You may be just the person we need! If you have any questions about your application or interview process, do not hesitate to email hiring@ednovate.org. We are here to help.