Community Schools Coordinator

Purpose of the position 

The Community Schools Coordinator will help EO implement the community school model in PK-12 education settings in Washington County, Dickenson County, and the City of Norton. This position is responsible for providing school & district consultation to ensure successful program implementation of the community schools model at participating schools. The position works with the Community School Advisory Teams (CSATs) at 21 schools to improve collaborative leadership, family and community engagement, student engagement and motivation, and student mental health and basic needs to create conditions for students to success academically and socially. 

Essential functions 

• Serves as primary liaison for all EO community schools activities 

• Organize and build engagement with potential community stakeholders including students, staff, families, community partners, organizations, programs, and businesses to involve them in community schools development 

• Develop, expand, and support family and community engagement for assigned school districts 

• Work with CSATs to ensure that policies and procedures for addressing barriers to student learning and strengthening family-school-community partnerships 

• Facilitate ongoing technical assistance for assigned school sites via virtual or written communication 

• Participate in required evaluation activities associated with the project 

• Build the capacity of school sites to use data to inform decision making 

• Assist in developing and implementing project work plans 

• Communicate and collaborate in multiple ways with other EO team members, community partners, and funders 

Competencies 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

• Ability to listen carefully and interpret what is being said 

• Experience handling multiple assignments at the same time 

• Enjoy working independently and as part of a team 

• Ability to solve problems quickly and effectively 

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment 

• Ability to work with ambiguity and under tight schedules 

• Exhibit a positive attitude 

• Exhibit a professional manner and appearance 

• Strong organization, time management, accuracy, and productivity/prioritization skills 

• High level of trust, integrity, and ethics 

• Strong commitment to maintaining integrity and confidentiality of information 

• Advanced understanding and experience in a variety of computer applications, including use of the internet, SaaS products, Microsoft Office products, etc. 

• Working knowledge of office equipment (computers, printers, copiers, conference phones) 

• Working knowledge of online remote work technologies 

• Ability to participate effectively and contribute meaningfully to meetings 

• Knowledge of or experience with relationship based and/or trauma-informed practices 

Work environment 
This position is based in the Abingdon, Virginia office. 

 
Physical demands 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

Position type and expected hours of work 

Employee should be able to work core hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with occasional meetings, events, and possible emergencies outside of core hours. 

Travel required 

The ideal candidate will be available to attend early morning, evening, and/or weekend meetings in person and should be able to travel independently where needed. 

Certificates, licenses, registrations  

• Valid driver's license and automobile insurance 

• Reliable high-speed home internet 

 
Required education and experience 

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university 

• Experience working in education, youth development, or family services 

Affirmative Action/EEO statement 

EO is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for vacancies without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation, age, or status as a veteran or other category protected under applicable state or municipal law. EO will reasonably accommodate the disabilities of qualified applicants to permit them to perform the essential functions of the subject position. 

Other duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.