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Outreach and Engagement Services Specialist 01676

Employer
Kansas City Public Schools
Location
Kansas City, MO, US
Salary
Competitive

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Job Title: Outreach and Engagement Services Specialist

Job Title Code: 01676

Salary Grade: S624 $49,368.15 - Budget Max

Department: Communications/ Office of Engagement

Reports to: Manager of Partnerships, Community Advocacy and Engagement

FLSA Status: Exempt

Date Prepared: April 2018

Job Summary:

The responsibilities for this position in the Office of Engagement include supporting the operational aspects of the District's outreach and engagement strategy, managing external relationships with partners and volunteers, and planning and implementing key events, projects and programs while supporting key outcomes in student advocacy and family and community empowerment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Serves as the key planner and project leader for all family and community outreach and engagement events, including: community meetings, Summerfest, teacher, student and family town halls, presentations, forums and large-scale volunteer opportunities for the purpose of connecting KCPS with students, families, community members and other stakeholder groups as identified

Initiates and leads a process of asset mapping, continuously discovering opportunities represented by Kansas City's many community resources, including community residents and parents, churches, voluntary associations, public, private and non-profit institutions, and physical assets; creates a database of community resources uncovered from the asset mapping process

Manages the ongoing development and oversight of the Volunteer Matters volunteer management system, assists schools in ensuring compliance with volunteer policy and procedures, and supports external partners with volunteer-focused programming

Leads the administrative process of completing formalized partnership agreements, including ensuring approval at various levels (school, legal, and Executive Cabinet)

Assists in the coordination of service learning projects for students as well as oversees the development and implementation of the district-wide student council initiative

Helps to connect the KCPS partnership community at large with each other in order to strategically work together to help KCPS students and families

Supports local schools in the implementation of school-based activities which impact school achievement in family and community engagement

Maintains a database of parent and community contacts and volunteers for the purpose of developing ongoing communication and ad hoc committees

Assists in the coordination of service learning projects for students as part of the management of the district-wide student council initiative; serves as the district-wide student council liaison

Works with webmaster to develop an online clearinghouse of school and parent resources

Establishes a dynamic and robust online presence using social media campaigns to engage and influence key audiences; integrates online campaigns with traditional communication channels

Attends Board of Education meetings as needed to communicate meeting information to the public

Responds to patron/community requests for information

Qualification Requirements:

Minimum

Bachelor's Degree in Non-Profit Management, Public Relations or related field from an accredited institution

Prior experience in event planning, public relations, or volunteer and partner management

Evidence of excellent interpersonal communication, critical thinking, problem solving, and team building skills

Excellent writing and editing skills

Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to multitask, analyze and drive process improvement.

Proven track record managing multiple projects on deadline

Ability to work with many stakeholder groups

Preferred

Ability to speak, write or understand conversational Spanish

Media training and media relations experience

Strong technology skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite and with websites and social media

Ability to use photo and video equipment and editing software

Excellent social media content creation and management skills

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:Length of work year: 12 months

Benefits: Health and Dental Insurance are provided.

KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan – mandatory 9% contribution is required from employee and matched by KCPS; Voluntary retirement savings plans are also available.



Primary Location:
Board of Education
Salary Range:
$49,368.15 - Budget Max / Per Year
Shift Type:
Full-Time

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