Family & Community Engagement Manager

5 days ago

Springfield, Massachusetts, United States HCS Head Start Full time $88,000 - $89,000 per year

A STRONG COMMITMENT TO QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Celebrating over 50 years of quality services for children and families

SIGN ON BONUS = $3,000.00

Deadline for Applications: October 31, 2025, or until position is filled.

Family and Community Engagement Manager

This position will have overall strategic and operational responsibilities for designated staff, programming, expansion and execution of the program's mission in three key competencies: Leadership and Management, Planning and Development and Communication. Areas of responsibility include developing and implementing the strategic directions of Family and Community Engagement, ERSEA (Enrollment, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, Attendance), and Transportation.

Education and Licensure Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Non-profit Management or related field required
  • Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Non-profit Management or related field preferred

Experience Requirements

  • At least 5 years of senior management experience with a track record of effective leadership. Past success working in management with the ability to cultivate a team environment.
  • At least 5-7 years working in family engagement, community outreach, social services, or related field.
  • Familiarity with Head Start Program Performance Standards and state Department or Early Education and Care Standards preferred.

Qualities and Skills

  • All candidates will have proven leadership, coaching, and relationships management skills and be thoroughly committed to the HCS Head Start, Inc. mission.
  • Unwavering commitment to quality programming
  • Strong written and verbal skills
  • Pervasive and passion commitment with excellent interpersonal and multi-disciplinary project skills

  • Passion, idealism, integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven and self-directed.

  • Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 119, Section 51A, you are a mandated reporter and held to the statutory reporting requirements.

Starting Pay: $3,410.40 bi-weekly ($88,670.40 annually)

Full-Time: 40 hours per week (exempt position)

Full Year: 52 weeks per year

Competitive Benefits for Full-Time Employees (30+ hours per week)

  • Birthday off with pay
  • 13 paid holidays
  • Paid sick, personal, vacation days
  • 403b retirement plan with maximum 3% Agency match
  • Education reimbursement
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health & dental insurance
  • Employer-paid life insurance
  • Employer-paid long-term disability insurance
  • Embedded Professional Development
  • Career-Growth Coaching & Support
  • In-house Comprehensive Support Team helps teachers in all aspects of their work

Competitive Benefits for Full-Time Employees (30+ hours per week)

  • Birthday off with pay
  • 13 paid holidays
  • Paid sick, personal, vacation days

  • 403b retirement plan with maximum 3% Agency match

  • Education reimbursement

  • Employee assistance program

  • Health & dental insurance

  • Employer-paid life insurance

  • Employer-paid long-term disability insurance

  • Unique in-classroom and in-agency support

  • Embedded Professional Development

  • Career-Growth Coaching & Support

  • In-house Comprehensive Support Team helps teachers in all aspects of their work

EOE/AA

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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