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Community Liaison Pasadena, CA 91103 From $19 an hour - Part-time About Alma Fuerte Alma Fuerte is a public elementary school in Pasadena. Our goal is to bring out the entrepreneur in each child by developing their critical thinking skills, leadership ability, and fostering their unique creativity. We believe in a holistic approach to learning, fostering each child's academic success as well as their social/emotional growth. We are searching for exceptional talent to help us execute our vision for the future of school. This is a great opportunity to join a startup organization dedicated to transforming public education for its students! Job Overview As a Community Liaison, you'll build trusted connections between the school and the communities it serves. You'll coordinate outreach, share clear and timely information, and bring community perspectives to internal teams. This role combines relationship management, communication, and project coordination to strengthen engagement and support shared goals. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Family and Community Engagement Strengthen authentic family and community participation by organizing workshops, educational opportunities, family events, and parent leadership activities. Promote shared decision-making, elevate family voice, and create meaningful opportunities for families to participate in shaping school programs, policies, and priorities. Foster a welcoming school culture grounded in belonging, equity, trust, and meaningful relationships. Develop and maintain strong relationships with families, community organizations, and local agencies. Identify barriers that may impact family engagement and student success and help connect families with appropriate resources and support services. Community Schools Program Development and Coordination Oversee the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of programs that advance the four pillars of

Community Schools:

integrated student supports, expanded and enriched learning opportunities, active family and community engagement, and collaborative leadership and shared decision-making. Ensure Community Schools initiatives are meaningfully integrated into the school day and broader school culture in collaboration with school administrators, teachers, staff, families, and community partners. Coordinate family workshops, resource fairs, supplemental food distribution, community events, and other programs that address the needs of students and families. Identify opportunities to expand partnerships and resources that support student well-being, academic success, and family stability. Communication, Collaboration, and Partnership Development Serve as a key liaison between school leadership, staff, families, and community partners to ensure consistent communication, collaboration, and coordination of services. Build and maintain strong relationships with community-based organizations, local agencies, and service providers. Communicate school programs, resources, events, and opportunities to families through various outreach methods. Collaborate with administrators and staff to address barriers to learning, advance educational equity, and contribute to a cohesive, school-wide Community Schools vision. Represent the school at community meetings, partnership events, and outreach activities. Qualifications and Desired Skills Experience in family engagement, community outreach, education, social services, or a related field preferred. Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills. Experience coordinating programs, workshops, events, or community partnerships. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse families, students, staff, and community organizations. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and project management skills. Ability to collect, maintain, interpret, and utilize data to evaluate program effectiveness. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and digital communication tools preferred. Commitment to educational equity, family empowerment, and student success. Bilingual/Spanish required. Physical Requirements The physical activities associated with this position include minimal bending, walking, kneeling, reaching, and climbing steps. The employee must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a compassionate, proactive, and collaborative professional who believes that strong schools are built through strong relationships with families and communities. They understand the importance of family voice, shared leadership, and community partnerships in supporting the whole child and creating opportunities for every student to thrive. Willingness to grow. Willingness to work occasional weekends. Join our team and help us build a stronger, more connected school community where every student and family belongs!

Pay:

From $19.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person