Job Description:
Job Title: Family + Community Engagement Specialist
Job Description: As a Family and Community Engagement Specialist at Atlas, you are mainly focused on Atlas Student Recruitment and Family Engagement. You will play a crucial role in fostering strong relationships between the school, families, and the broader community to support student enrollment and retention. You will collaborate closely with school administrators, teachers, and staff to develop and implement strategies aimed at attracting new students to the school while ensuring that current students and families feel supported and engaged.
Responsibilities:
Student Recruitment: 

• Develop and implement a comprehensive student recruitment plan aligned with Atlas’ enrollment goals and objectives.
• Cultivate strong relationships with families, community organizations, local businesses, and other stakeholders to promote the school and its programs.
• Organize and participate in outreach events, including open houses, information sessions, community fairs, and neighborhood meetings, to showcase the school's offerings and advantages.
• Collaborate with school leadership to identify target populations for recruitment efforts, including underrepresented communities.
• Provide information and assistance to prospective families regarding the school's academic programs, family events, enrollment procedures, and available support services.
• Coordinate and lead tours and visitation opportunities for prospective families to experience the school environment firsthand.
• Utilize various communication channels, including social media, newsletters, flyers, and presentations, to disseminate information about the school and its events.
• Track, manage, and analyze recruitment data, including inquiries, applications, and enrollment numbers, to assess the effectiveness of recruitment efforts and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with school staff to ensure a smooth transition process for new students and families who join mid-year, including orientation sessions and ongoing support.
• Serve as a liaison between the school and community organizations to leverage resources and support initiatives that benefit students and families.
• Uphold the school's mission, values, and policies while representing the school in all interactions with families and the community.

Family Engagement and Student Retention:

• Coordinate and run monthly family engagement events for current families.
• Manage the Family Council, including planning and facilitating meetings, soliciting input from members, and addressing concerns or issues raised by families.
• Administer family surveys to gather feedback on their experiences with the school, identify areas for improvement, and measure satisfaction levels.
• Analyze survey data and present findings to school leadership to inform decision-making and improvement efforts.
• Facilitate Title I meetings, and submit the annual Title I plan to DESE. 

 
Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in education, social work, communications, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Experience working in education, community outreach, or family engagement roles, preferably in an elementary school setting.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including families, educators, community leaders, and external partners.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly and persuasively to different audiences.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Knowledge of marketing and recruitment strategies, including familiarity with social media platforms and other digital marketing tools.
• Cultural competency and sensitivity to the needs of diverse student and family populations.
• Proficiency in Google Drive.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate outreach events and activities.
• Commitment to the school's mission of providing a high-quality education and supportive environment for all students and families.

 
Atlas Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
 
Are you up for your next challenge and ready to join the Atlas family and embark on this journey with us? If so, please apply by clicking HERE.