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THE FAMILY LEAGUE OF BALTIMORE CITY, INC.
COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
INITIATIVE COORDINATOR


Position Background and Specifications
The Community Schools Initiative Coordinator will work in partnership with the Baltimore City Public Schools, and a diverse group of community stakeholders, to support and advance the Baltimore City Community Schools initiative.

Community schools are networks of partnerships between the school and other community school resources that promote student achievement and family and community well being. An integrated focus on academics, enrichment, health and social supports, youth and community development and family engagement leads to student success, stronger families and healthy communities. Partnerships allow schools to become resources to the community and offer programs and opportunities that are open to all.

The Initiative Coordinator will, on behalf of the Family League of Baltimore City, Inc, work to:

1.Provide staff support and coordination of the Citywide Coordinating Council (CWCC), an advisory body of key community partners invested in the success of Community Schools in Baltimore City;

2.Provide research support on best practices to continue to inform the work of the CWCC in the ongoing development of and advancement of Baltimore’s Community Schools model;

3.Provide support to Community Schools grantees, supporting quality implementation and capacity building, as well as monitoring program data collection and reporting;

4.Partner with local agencies, community-based organizations, and service providers to link local, state and federal resources that contribute to improved outcomes for children, youth and families through the Community Schools Initiative; and

5.Establish and ensure consistent implementation of a strong system of communication among the range of community partners to inform them of ongoing progress that engages them in ongoing initiative development.

The Initiative Coordinator will have responsibility for developing a set of strategies with the Baltimore City Public Schools, the Mayor’s Office and the CWCC to increase public awareness about and resources for Community Schools. The Initiative Coordinator will undertake a range of activities that may include a combination of grantmaking, RFP writing and contracting, evaluation, educational, community organizing, convening and technical assistance activities. He or she will also represent The Family League on local and citywide committees that provide a vehicle for influencing and driving results within the areas related to the objectives.


Qualifications
• Masters degree in social work, public health, public policy or public administration, education, business, or masters degree in a related field
• Three to five years experience in policy, research, program or direct service experience in school/education reform, integrated community services, family support or related work
• Content knowledge of research, policy and best practices related to improving outcomes (academic, health and well being, etc.) for children and youth
• Content knowledge of barriers to educational success facing low-income children and youth
• Capacity to use relevant data to inform decision making and drive results based, community change
• Interest in and knowledge of innovative work between the public, social and private sectors
• Strong written, verbal, analytical and organizational skills
• Energetic, self-starter with ability to set and meet goals under pressure
• Commitment to working as a member of a team with many partners who may not report directly to the Initiative Coordinator
• Demonstrated respect and concern for meeting the needs of Baltimore’s most vulnerable children, youth and their families from an asset and results based approach
• Track record of delivering results that improve the lives of children, youth and their families


Preferred Qualifications
• Familiarity with Baltimore’s neighborhoods and social sector organizations that serve vulnerable children, youth and their families
• Experience working with multiple forms of media to engage hard-to-reach populations
• Experience working with evaluation and research tools to demonstrate results

Competitive salary is commensurate with experience and includes excellent, comprehensive benefits. This position will remain open until filled.
To apply for the position, please send a cover letter with resume, a list of three references, and salary requirements to:

The Family League of Baltimore City, Inc.
Attention: Michelle Simmons, Human Resources Coordinator
2700 North Charles Street, Suite 200,
Baltimore, Maryland 21218
or msimmons@flbcinc.org

Based in Baltimore, Maryland, The Family League of Baltimore City, Inc. was founded in 1991 as a quasi-governmental, non-profit organization to fulfill the Maryland legislative mandate for the establishment of Local Management Boards (LMBs) in all jurisdictions in the State of Maryland. The role of the LMB is to focus attention and resources on improving the well being of children and families by engaging communities and encouraging public and private partnerships.

The Family League of Baltimore City, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act, where applicable, and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended by the Rehabilitation Act amendments of 1992.

• Location: Baltimore, Maryland
• Compensation: Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
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