Boston Community Hub School Coordinator

YMCA of Greater Boston

Salary: $89k - $97k
Experience: 3+ yrs
Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Job type: Full-time

Required skills

Microsoft Word
Excel
Outlook
Exchange

About the role

Responsible for coordinating with the school community to create a school that serves as a resource for the community at large and engages the community in the growth of the school. The Community School Director, the school principal and the School Site Council are partners in the integration and coordination of all school- and partner-provided services and programs towards a common goal of improving student success. Demonstrates a commitment to the YMCA of Greater Boston’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Locations: BPS Frederick School

Note – As Schools are beginning both a hybrid/remote start of the school year, this position will be working with Community Learning Centers (location (s) tbd)) until the final schools will be determined. The main goal in the interim is to identify needs of youth/families and connect available resources.

Key Responsibilities

In partnership with the School Leadership, create and implement the Community School Action Plan, periodic needs assessments and resources mapping for the school, students and the community.
Serves as contact person for the school with community partners, ensuring communication between on-site partners and recruiting and communicating with partners outside of the school.
Support grant writing efforts to enhance programming.
Serve on School Based Teams to support the instructional and social emotional success of students.
Leverage partnerships to address identified community issue(s) that impact the school
community in the areas of physical & mental health, family support, community engagement, academics/education and youth development.
Attend community meetings/events as appropriate to make partnership effective.
Creates and maintains data system on programs, services and participants.
Engage in active listening in order to build relationships, understand individual's goals and interests and take the initiative to assist in the achievement of those goals.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Job Requirement:

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum of 3 years’ experience working with children and/or adults in a non-profit social service organization or school.
Proven ability to work with people from a variety of different ethnic, socioeconomic,
educational, religious, sexual, and generational backgrounds.
Ability to identify, develop and monitor partnerships that meet specific needs of school and community.
Intermediate level knowledge of Microsoft Word, Exchange and Outlook; use of spreadsheet
Available to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings and some weekends.
software such as Excel; use of on-line reporting systems for data entry.
Ability to write and communicate clearly and effectively.
CPR, First Aid & other program specific certifications required upon or after hire.

Benefits

Why work at the Y?

The YMCA of Greater Boston is an incredible place to have a fulfilling career or enjoy part-time employment — all while we are supporting and strengthening our communities, because our community is our cause. When you join us in your career here, you can look forward to:

Developing your leadership skills in a caring, challenging & diverse working environment.
Exploring a wide range of opportunities as you learn new skills and functions.
Shaping the future of young children while making a difference each day for our communities and each other.
Engaging in YMCA career training programs and working alongside those who have the same passion.
A healthy work/life balance
Comprehensive benefits including:
FREE YMCA Membership for you.
Discount on Specialty Programs like Personal Training and Swimming Lessons.
Discounted or FREE family membership.
Robust Retirement Plan up to 10%. (see eligibility requirement)
Health, Dental, and Vision Benefit Package.
Vacation and Sick Time (PT receive sick time)

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About YMCA of Greater Boston

Provides community health, child care, and youth development services.

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