(THOSE WHO PREVIOUSLY APPLIED NEED NOT RE-APPLY)

POSITION SUMMARY: The Community Associate, OACE will perform duties that directly relate to OACE outreach efforts, including ongoing work with existing partnership organizations, the local community, and the introduction of new community partnerships. This entails establishing, maintaining, coordinating and monitoring partnerships and community development programs associated with various departments within OACE. Current partnerships and community programs include a wide range of non-profit and corporate partnerships. Performs related work.

REPORTS TO: Principal

KEY RELATIONSHIPS: Maintains positive professional relationships with the entire school community, including students, parents, community partners, and faculty. The Community Associate serves as a liaison between the principal, the school community, and the larger community outside of school.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains computer-based record-keeping systems with community partner information and contacts.
• Coordinates contact with parents and the school-based community to elicit their support and participation in school-based and community activities, parent meetings, workshops, musical productions and volunteer activities.
• Increases and develops relationships with community based organizations. Facilitates regular community based meetings and events.
• Develops a wide range of community contacts that will volunteer, partner, or provide resources to OACE.
• Maintains ongoing contact with community organizations that are involved with providing services to support OACE’s educational programs.
• Makes connections with community based organizations to increase community support and to communicate any change in the needs of OACE’s student population.
• Assists OACE students and staff in building relationships with external partners.
• Assists in coordinating, improving and maintaining community services and relationships with OACE.
• Coordinates various outreach programs between OACE and various community-based organizations.
• Assists with written and telephone communication with parents, partners and the community.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:

MINIMUM

1. High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” above.

PREFERRED

• Team player who is able to work closely with all members of OACE and outside community.
• Public speaking ability and good people skills. Ability to interact with people at all social and economic levels.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work with students, parents, teachers and supervisors.
• Knowledge of educational program objectives.
• Strong comprehension and literacy skills, with the ability to trouble shoot complex issues when necessary.

SALARY: $37,121 +

(Internal candidates who are selected for this position and who currently hold comparable or less senior positions within the DOE will not make less than their current salary.)

PLEASE INCLUDE A RESUME AND COVER LETTER WITH YOUR APPLICATION. 

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH MARCH 20, 2019 UNTIL 3:00 P.M.

NOTE: THE FILLING OF ALL POSITIONS IS SUBJECT TO BUDGET AVAILABILITY AND/OR GRANT FUNDING. 

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO QUALIFIED PERSONS WITH A DISABILITY WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE 55-A PROGRAM. PLEASE INDICATE IN YOUR COVER LETTER THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION UNDER THE 55-A PROGRAM.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Department of Education of the City of New York to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as permitted by law), predisposing genetic characteristics, or status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual offenses and stalking, and to maintain an environment free of harassment on any of the above-noted grounds, including sexual harassment or retaliation.  Inquiries regarding compliance with this equal opportunity policy may be directed to: Office of Equal Opportunity, 65 Court Street, Room 1102, Brooklyn, New York 11201, or visit the OEO website at http://schools.nyc.gov/OEO

Required Skills Required Experience