Parent Partnership Coordinator

Parent Partnership Coordinator

Introduction

Are you passionate about empowering families and creating meaningful connections that help students thrive? As LaAmistad’s Parent Partnership Coordinator, you’ll play a vital role in supporting Latino students and families through relationship-building, culturally responsive programming, and collaborative community engagement. This is a highly impactful position where your leadership will help parents feel informed, supported, and equipped to champion their children’s success. If you’re energized by mission-driven work, enjoy supporting teams, and want to make a difference in the lives of families, this role offers an opportunity to do work that truly matters each day.

LaAmistad's Parent Partnership addresses the need for a holistic and culturally responsive approach to supporting student educational success. The Parent Partnership Coordinator works alongside the Afterschool Team and is responsible for establishing and managing the Parent Partnership Program goals. The Coordinator will work directly with LaAmistad’s team of Parent Liaisons to empower parents to be active participants in their child’s education, identify and share resources that students and families need to thrive educationally, socially, and personally, and ensure continuous improvement and growth in the services LaAmistad provides to the community it serves.

Our Mission

To prepare Latino students and families for success through academic and life enrichment programs.

Our Vision

That Latino students and families achieve life-long self-sufficiency.

Our Core Values

Excellence- "Every touch, every time, no exceptions."

Kindness “The ability to speak with love, listen with patience and act with compassion."

Passion- "The energy and devotion that comes from focusing on what excites you and transforms work into a joyful pursuit that drives every task forward."

Perseverance-“Grit, the raw endurance, hard work & tenacity that keeps you going despite obstacles.”

Teamwork- "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much."

Duties and Responsibilities

Manage Parent Partnership Program and, lead Parent Ambassador Program

Hire, train, manage, and support Parent Liaisons

Respond to parent inquiries 

Cover/substitute at Afterschool Locations as needed

Visit Afterschool locations weekly to ensure program quality

Actively seek community resources, learning opportunities and partnerships to support students and families and share this information with parents

Work closely with the Afterschool Manager and Academic Coordinators to support programming goals and needs

Organize and host virtual Parent Workshops (2x/month)

Collaborate on Spanish newsletter content for parents/families

Lead monthly team meetings and conduct staff evaluations

Update Parent Partnership Handbook, Parent Liaison Handbook, Manuals and Guides

Collect program data (workshop attendance, referrals, incoming and outgoing donations, etc.)

Support the staff with communications as needed 

Translate organization documents to Spanish as needed

Review and approve employee timesheets

Answer incoming calls

Own all summer camp enrollment and registration

This role will manage a team of over 10 people and do a variety of tasks.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, or related field OR a combination of education and experience

Experience as a supervisor/manager

Native fluency in Spanish and English (reading, writing, listening, and speaking)

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Suite including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams

Experience with Zoom technology

Experience working with schools and/or families and children

Knowledge and understanding of issues and dynamics within diverse families

Strong written and oral communication skills

At least 3 years of management experience 

 Desired Skills and Attributes

Passion for mission-driven work

Ability to coach people while setting clear expectations

Ability to work collaboratively and independently

Ability to multi-task and meet multiple deadlines

Ability to cultivate meaningful partnerships

Strong organizational skills along with a sense for detail and follow up

Solution-orientated and the ability to problem-solve

Excellence in communicating with diverse audiences

Empathetic, adaptable and patient

Experience with Salesforce, WhatsApp platforms

Compensation & Benefits (After 60 days)  

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: LaAmistad covers 85% of premiums. 

Life Insurance & Disability Coverage. 

Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent Care). 

Simple IRA with 3% Employer Match. 

Paid Time Off: 15 days annually, with rollover options. 

10 Paid Holidays: 

Sponsorship is not available for this position.