Manager of Family and Community Engagement

MANAGER OF FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Position Summary:  The Manager of Family and Community Engagement will increase family and community involvement, external communication, and partnerships efforts for Chavez Schools. The Manager will collaborate with school leaders to ensure that Chavez meets enrollment and re-enrollment targets; effectively engage family and community stakeholders as partners and supporters of our schools; and build partnerships to support Chavez’s growth and success. 

We are looking for a bridge builder, a person who believes, as we do, that family and community engagement are key drivers of school and scholar success.  A successful candidate is

• Self-driven and rooted in the DC community
• Strategic thinker with excellent written and oral communication skills
• Community Organizer leading Chavez Schools recruitment and enrollment
• Partnership developer to enhance Chavez Schools’ programs and outreach. 

The Company:  Chavez Schools is a pioneer in the education reform movement in Washington DC and is the only network in DC with a public policy mission.  We are a network of three charter schools across three campuses that offers employees the opportunity to focus on students’ academic growth.  Chavez Schools is known for empowering our students to be agents of change in the community. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Create and execute a strategic, multi-year plan for increasing student enrollment and building strong relationships with the local community.
• Collaborate with Network leadership to strategically position Chavez Schools to attract and enroll families. 
• Create and oversee Chavez Schools’ family and community communications, including marketing, website, parent/family newsletters, and social media.
• Manage and cultivate external school-based partnerships with local businesses, nonprofit organizations, and community groups to enhance our academic programs and Chavez Schools’ position within the community

Why Should You Apply?               

• You are committed to student achievement and empowerment
• You have deep roots in the DC Community and enjoy connecting with families and local businesses
• Strong organizational skills and a passion for working collaboratively to achieve goals.

The Applications Process

• Complete the online application on our website HERE  or send your resume to recruitment@ chavezschools.org.
• HR Team will schedule a phone interview and performance task
• Qualified candidates will be invited to an onsite 360-degree interview process.