Manager of Community & Family Engagement

Salary: $67,761.00 - $88,092.00 Annually Location : Carter Administrative Offices, PA Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 26-2700053 Department: Office Of Comm & Engagement Division: HR Generalist 1 KD Opening Date: 05/29/2026 Closing Date: 6/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Description Job Summary/Objective Develop and implement districtwide strategies, programs, and opportunities that actively engage families and the community in the life of the school district. Build and sustain meaningful relationships with families, community partners, and stakeholders while supporting school leaders and staff in fostering welcoming, collaborative, and responsive school environments. Essential and Marginal Functions Essential Functions/Duties The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:Develop and implement a comprehensive districtwide family and community engagement strategy aligned to the district's strategic plan, creating meaningful, accessible opportunities for families and community members to engage with schools.Serve as an advocate for families by connecting them to resources and collaborating with Directors of Schools and building leaders to address concerns, identify solutions, and promote positive outcomes for students and caregivers.Lead the district's community schools work by coordinating strategy, measuring outcomes, and managing partnerships with lead agencies and school-based teams to ensure community schools meet the needs of students and families.Lead the District Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) and support school-based Parent Teacher Organizations (PTO), building leadership capacity among family representatives and fostering consistent, two-way communication and collaboration.Design, coordinate, and evaluate districtwide programs, events, and initiatives that strengthen connections among families, students, staff, and the broader community.Manage the district's volunteer program, including recruitment, onboarding, and clearance processes, ensuring compliance with state requirements and a positive experience for volunteers.Nurture strong partnerships with community organizations, businesses, and stakeholders to support district priorities; manage partnership agreements, including contracts and MOUs, and serve as the district liaison.Serve as liaison to the Lancaster Education Foundation (LEF), and identify opportunities to expand community collaboration and support.Coordinate and monitor compliance with Title I family engagement requirements, including preparation for audits and required documentation.Serve as the district point of contact for the Teen Elect Program serving SDoL students by supporting program monitoring, collaborating on staff evaluations, and maintaining effective communication among program stakeholders. *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. CompetenciesDeveloping and Training OthersStrategic planning and prioritizationDrives EngagementBuilding and managing collaborative relationshipsInstills TrustResilienceResourcefulnessAdaptabilityCustomer ServiceTeamwork and collaborationValues Differences Qualifications Qualifications Required Preferred Experience 5+ years' experience in social work, education, health and human services, or related field Experience working and serving in urban settings and understanding knowledge of family and student needs therein. Education Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Education, Health & Human Services or related field Master's Degree in Social Work, education or related field Licenses/CertificationsLicense Social Worker (LSW) or License Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)Supervisory Certification Additional Skills/NotesExcellent leadership and interpersonal skillsAble to organize volunteer effortsExperience managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environmentValid Driver's LicenseBilingual in English/Spanish Supplemental Information REPORTS TO: Director of Strategic Communications SUPERVISES: N/A TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full year. Salary to be established by the Board. EVALUATION: Performance is evaluated in accordance with the Compensation and Performance Evaluation Plan for School and District Leaders. 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Part-time employees are eligible for benefits based on hours worked.