Director of Parent Engagement

7 days ago


Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Paisboa Full time

The Director of Parent Engagement plays a pivotal role in the advancement of our school community. This leadership position demands a highly organized, detail-oriented individual with a knack for strategic planning and execution of key events. The Director of Parent Engagement will work closely with internal stakeholders and Parents Association leadership to craft and implement a dynamic parent engagement strategy that fosters strong relationships and active participation among SCH parents.

Essential Functions

Strategic Planning :

  • Develops and implements comprehensive strategies to actively engage parents in the life of the school.
  • Analyzes data and feedback from parent surveys, focus groups, and engagement metrics to assess the effectiveness and make recommendations for improvement.

Event Coordination:

  • Spearheads initiatives to engage our community through meticulously organized school-led and parent-led events, including but not limited to the Parent Welcome Reception, Homecoming Family Fair, and PA Fundraiser. This involves overseeing every aspect from conceptualization to follow-up, ensuring each event aligns with SCH's strategic goals.
  • Acts as the main point of contact between the Parents Association (including various parent councils) and the School.
  • Effectively manages volunteers and facilitates communication and collaboration between parents, faculty, staff, and administration.

Communication:

  • Collaborates with marketing and communications team members to craft emails, newsletters, social media, web content, and other communication materials to reach, inform, and engage parents effectively.

Development Team Support:

  • Supports development team initiatives, including alumni events and the school's annual day of giving, by engaging parents in fundraising efforts and volunteer opportunities.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Director of Development.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
  • At least three years of experience in event planning and volunteer management within a nonprofit setting.
  • Self-starter with a creative and flexible approach to problem-solving.
  • High level of organization, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to engage with diverse groups.
  • Demonstrated leadership qualities, with a track record of guiding teams toward the successful execution of events.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

  • Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
  • Regularly use close and distance vision.
  • Able to move around school environments.
  • Mostly office-based with potential for outdoor work during events, regardless of weather conditions
  • Dynamic work setting with varied tasks and deadlines.
  • Flexibility in work schedule to lead and attend multiple evening and weekend events
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