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.
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.
