Community Coordinator – Bayside High School (26Q495)

Job Type: Location Type: On-site

 

Job Details

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Principal, the Community Coordinator will perform duties related to developing and improving community relations. The Community Coordinator will support the school in its efforts to increase and maintain communication between the school and our students, families, staff, and community partners and other community organizations and high schools and colleges. The Community Coordinator will similarly work to develop and sustain positive relations with other schools in the community and other organizations within the NYC Department of Education. The Community Coordinator will also work with local businesses, corporations and community-based organizations to solicit interest in supporting and/or providing sites for the school’s fieldwork, internship, community service or community farming programs. Current groups working with the school include: Commonpoint Queens, Korean Heritage School of Long Island, Japanese Weekend School of New York, NY Streamline, NY Titans Athletics, St. Luke’s Athletics, Asian American Youth Center, NY Titans Athletics, NY Greek American Atlas Soccer, Auburndale Soccer Club, BBI Sports NY, Princeton Review. Performs related work.

Reports to:

Principal, Office of Student Services and Student Life

Key Relationships:

Serves as a liaison between school administration and community groups by coordinating and facilitating communication between the school, staff, students, families, community organizations, businesses, government agencies and the communities that these vital organizations represent.

Responsibilities

• Maintains ongoing contact with community based organizations (CBO’s) that are involved with providing services to support the school’s educational programs.
• Assists students and staff in building relationships with external partners including those connected to the school.
• Meets with community leaders and the administration to plan community events.
• Meets regularly and communicate with community partners to schedule a calendar of events for the fiscal year.
• Coordinates and supervises various outreach programs between the school and the neighboring community.
• Responsible for the supervision, planning, implementation, coordination, and monitoring of community development programs.
• Develops, coordinates and monitors partnerships and community development programs associated with the PTA and CBO’s.
• Prepares evaluation reports; performs analyses; and reviews program plans, funding and performance with various CBO’s.
• Works with our various departments and Parent Association to support and develop the community workshops.
• Prepares correspondence, documents, and other forms of written communication for internal and external community outreach purposes.
• Provides logistical and administrative support to the Parent Coordinator and the Principal related to community outreach and parent engagement.
• Encourages participation from the school’s community groups in recreational activities and assists with the provision of related operational support including outreach to community agencies.
• Collaborate with teachers, counselors, and other school staff to identify student subgroups and families that may require additional support.
• Develop and/or support targeted programs and initiatives to meet the unique needs of these subgroups, such as academic support for struggling students, enrichment opportunities for advanced learners, or resources for families from diverse backgrounds.
• Build relationships with community organizations, local businesses, and social service agencies to secure partnerships and resources that can benefit student subgroups.
• Coordinate logistics for support services, such as tutoring programs, Super Saturday, after school support, mentoring initiatives, workshops, and events.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and school staff about available resources and opportunities.
• Facilitate meetings and discussions with subgroups and their families to understand their concerns, provide guidance, and connect them with relevant services.
• Track participation and progress of subgroups in support programs, identifying areas of success and opportunities for improvement.
• Advocate for the needs of these subgroups within the school community, promoting equity and inclusion.

Qualification Requirements:
Minimum

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” or “2” above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in “1” above.

Preferred

• Public speaking ability and good people skills.
• Ability to interact with people of all social and economic levels.
• Prior experience in school setting and interaction with students, parents, and school staff.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work with students, teachers, and supervisors.
• Knowledge of school program objectives.
• Strong literacy skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues when necessary.

Work Schedule:

This is a 12 month, 35 hour per week annual assignment. Position will require flexibility with respect to work hours in order to meet the needs of the school community, including early mornings, evenings and weekends. Use of earned vacation and/or compensatory time is subject to approval of school principal.

Salary:

$62,707 (New Hire Rate)

$72,114 – $97,343 (Incumbent – 2 years of full-time continuous City service)

Application:

Please send cover letter and resume, no later than 12/15/2025 , to:

Tracy Martinez,Principal

Email: tmartinez3@schools.nyc.gov

Location:32-24 Corporal Kennedy Street, Queens, NY 11361

Phone:718-229-7600

Fax:718-423-9566

NOTE: The filling of all positions is subject to budget availability.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Department of Education of the City of New York to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, unemployment status, caregiver status, consumer credit history, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as permitted by law), predisposing genetic characteristics, or status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual offenses and stalking, and to maintain an environment free of harassment on any of the above-noted grounds, including sexual harassment or retaliation. For more information, please refer to the DOE Non-Discrimination Policy .

DOE Non-Discrimination Policy

The Department of Education of the City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual’s actual or perceived sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or pregnancy. For more information, please refer to the DOE Non-Discrimination Policy .