Director - Community Engagement

• Develops and implements all components of the district's community engagement strategy, including:
  
  
  
  • Community engagement vision and short- and long-term strategic goals
  • Partnerships and volunteer strategy
  • Community Schools strategy
  • Youth Engagement strategy
  
  
• Manages and coaches a small team of staff.
• Designs and implements initiatives that align with the community engagement strategy articulated in the current FCE policy.
• Manages the components of the district's public and private grants related to community engagement.
• Manages relationships and represents a district with Baltimore City agencies, including the Office of the Mayor and the Baltimore City Health Department.
• Represents City Schools at high-level public meetings - e.g., Mayor's Children's Cabinet.
• Develops and sustains strong relationships with key community leaders on behalf of the CEO and the district.
• Leads the district's Community Advisory Group.
• Works with the Communications Team to communicate clearly and effectively with communities around district announcements and initiatives.
• Works with other district offices to provide support and coaching to staff related to community engagement.
• Oversees the community engagement specialist assigned to Operations to implement operations-based community engagement initiatives and events, e.g., 21st-century building re-openings.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and non-discrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies, and professional standards.

• Bachelor's degree in education, political science, social science, or related field. The degree must be from an accredited college or institution.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience implementing service programs at the community level.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including making effective public presentations.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an emphasis on team building.
• Ability to analyze data and systems that affect neighborhoods and communities.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a high-paced environment with tight deadlines and multiple stakeholder viewpoints.
• Proficiency in using all Microsoft Office 365 applications.

Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following:

• Completed online application
• Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.
• Upload copies of all transcripts -undergraduate, graduate and all MSDE Certifications
• Must provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e-mail address and phone number
• All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application
• All documentation must be scanned and uploaded to application

Benefits -- This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org

Baltimore City Public Schools ("City Schools") does not discriminate in its employment, programs, and activities based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy or parenting status, family structure, ability (cognitive, social/emotional, and physical), veteran status, genetic information, age, immigration or citizenship status, socioeconomic status, language, or any other legally or constitutionally protected attributes or affiliations. Discrimination undermines our community's long-standing efforts to create, foster, and promote equity and inclusion for all. Some examples of discrimination include acts of hate, violence, harassment, bullying, or retaliation. For more information, see Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners Policies JBA (Nondiscrimination - Students), JBB (Sex-Based Discrimination - Students), JICK (Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation of Students), ACA (Nondiscrimination - Employees and Third Parties), ACB (Sexual Harassment - Employees and Third Parties), ACD (ADA Reasonable Accommodations), and ADA (Equity), and the accompanying City Schools Administrative Regulations. City Schools also provides equal access to the Boy and Girl Scouts and other designated youth groups. Link to Full Nondiscrimination Notice.

This position is affiliated with the City Union of Baltimore (CUB) bargaining unit.

This position is affiliated with the City Retirement Plan.