Community Schools Coordinator

Position Details

POSITION: The Community Schools Coordinator REPORTS TO: Principal at Washington Street Elementary & North Carolina Community Schools Coalition, Inc. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12-month (Start Date January 4, 2027) To apply for the position: Please submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line: “Washington Street CSC: Your name” Community School Coordinator, Washington Street Elementary School North Carolina Community Schools Coalition, Inc. The NC Community School Coalition, Inc. (NCCSC) is a nonprofit organization guiding the statewide implementation of the NC Community Schools Framework to improve the academic, mental, and physical health of North Carolina students. NCCSC currently supports 42 public schools across 32 Local Education Agencies (LEAs) in becoming hubs of community pride and resources. We partner with districts, schools, and communities to implement, evaluate, scale, and sustain this work. Location: School-based at Washington Street Elementary School in the Richmond County School District. This is a full-time position with an ideal start date of January 4th, 2026. Please submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line: “Washington Street CSC: Your name” Position Overview: Washington Street Elementary School is part of the North Carolina Community Schools Coalition (NCCSC) through the North Carolina Community Schools Framework. The Community Schools Coordinator (CSC) is a critical role within the school and district community, responsible for the implementation of the community schools model at the school site. He/she is an integrated member of the team, embedded on site. Some core responsibilities include: Develop strong relationships with all members of the school community, including staff, administrators, students, parents, and community partners. Conduct a thorough needs and assets assessment (ANA) via a listening tour. Recruit for and launch a School Advisory Board to develop and implement a strategic plan which is responsive to those assets and needs and aligns with the 4 pillars of the Community Schools Model. Open a Family Resource Center to provide both material (food, clothing, hygiene) and economic (benefit enrollment and access) support for families. Over time, the CSC develops and furthers the wisest use of community resources to create optimal impact by enhancing community and individual assets, meeting critical needs, and promoting long-term collective solutions. This position is based in the Richmond County School District and reports to the Sandhills Regional Associate Director. Key Responsibilities: Program coordination and alignment: With support from the Implementation Partner, develop and coordinate the Family Resource Center that prioritizes most urgent needs for students and families. Match quality community partnerships with school community members, that meet identified needs and support student achievement. Ensure the integration and alignment of community resources and partnerships to maximally support the goals of the principal, School Advisory Board, SIT Team, LEA and strategic partners to the fullest extent possible. Coordinate expanded and enriched learning programming during and beyond the school day for students, families, and the community. Assist with designing and managing volunteer systems within the school. Serve as a liaison between the school and larger community. Data and evaluation: With support from the Implementation Partner, coordinate initial deep needs and assets assessment listening tour, and additional ongoing assessments and listening projects, to identify gaps in service for students and families and to identify existing resources in the community to fill those gaps. Work with Community Schools staff and the School Advisory Board to analyze data from needs and assets assessment. Implement a menu of strategic programs and services according to the priorities identified by the school community, in partnership with school staff, parents and community allies. Track the effectiveness of interventions and support in collaboration with the data teams through your district and the implementation partner. Perform required data collection and evaluation; prepare and present written and oral reports to district and partners. Leadership and teamwork: Meet regularly with the Community Schools across the state. While this position will report directly to the Implementation Partner, they will also engage effectively and routinely with their site supervisor, the school principal, and with other school leadership. Be a champion for the Community Schools movement within the school community, advise school leadership on how to integrate diverse community partners, parents, etc. into school governance structures. With support from the Implementation Partner, establish and facilitate the School Advisory Board. Serve as a key member of the board. Participate in targeted professional learning, including through the implementation partner and school district, and school-based learning, as well as local, state, and national community schools opportunities. Represent NCCSC in various public forums as needed and participate in advocacy activities to promote the initiative. Facilitate communication and relationship-building with community partners, key stakeholders, and volunteers including representing the school in neighborhood groups Requirements and Key Competencies: Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, health or related field, master’s preferred Experience coordinating comprehensive program activities in a school/academic setting is required Experience coordinating Professional experience working in the district and/or community is strongly preferred Experience working in a K-12 public-school setting Ability to work within fast-past and data-driven educational environment A commitment to the mission and vision of the Community Schools model, and ability to articulate to various groups of stakeholders Demonstrated ability to collect, interpret and analyze data from a variety of sources, evaluate that data and make recommendations based on evaluation Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal & written), including active listening Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred Demonstrated ability in grassroots community organizing, and leadership identification and development Knowledge of community resources supporting whole-child and family wellness. Demonstrated ability to build trust and effective and collaborative working relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders and people from varied backgrounds Ability to organize, prioritize and respond to deadlines while working on multiple tasks Knowledge of political, economic, and social barriers to educational success Skilled in PowerPoint, Excel, Google Docs/Drive, and social media Ability to work independently and without close supervision Compensation: Compensation for this position starts at $55,000 annual salary and comprehensive benefits package and professional development opportunities. Working Environment The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Work in this classification is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects. Generally, the job requires sitting, walking, and standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment. Certificates & Licenses Must have a Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, health or related field, master’s preferred. Experience working in a K-12 public-school setting preferred. *All employees are to adhere to all of the Richmond County Schools Board of Education Policies. They are located here: Richmond County Schools Employment will require an extensive background check.