Family Engagement Specialist
$62,400–$62,400 year
On-siteCarson, California, United States
Job Summary
Develop and implement a comprehensive family engagement plan to foster meaningful partnerships between families, staff, and community partners. Build strong relationships with families to encourage active participation in programs and events while serving as a liaison to facilitate communication and collaboration. Design and facilitate grade-appropriate workshops on college awareness and readiness, develop educational materials, and coordinate family-focused events and meetings. Share information about resources and programs through newsletters, email, social media, and meetings, and track engagement activities to assess effectiveness and prepare reports for leadership. Partner with community organizations and internal teams to connect families with support services and ensure culturally inclusive programming.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work, Human Services, Communications, or a related field
- Minimum of 1–2 years of experience working with families, schools, or community-based organizations
- Experience developing or facilitating workshops, training sessions, or educational programming
- Experience coordinating events, outreach activities, or family engagement initiatives
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to build trust and maintain positive relationships with diverse families and community stakeholders
- Valid California Driver's License and reliable transportation
- Bilingual or multilingual communication skills
- Experience working in college access, college readiness, or postsecondary planning initiatives
- Knowledge of family engagement strategies within educational or nonprofit settings
- Experience working with culturally diverse communities
- Strong organizational and project coordination skills
- Ability to analyze participation data and use feedback to improve programming
- Must pass a background check, including a criminal records check
- Must provide proof of legal authorization to work in the United States
- Must comply with the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act as a mandated reporter
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working in college access, college readiness, or postsecondary planning initiatives
- Knowledge of family engagement strategies within educational or nonprofit settings
- Experience working with culturally diverse communities
- Strong organizational and project coordination skills
- Ability to analyze participation data and use feedback to improve programming
- Bilingual or multilingual communication skills (preferred depending on community needs)
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