The new Coordinator will collaborate with the Manchester community, its business and community leaders, and the Manchester School District as all work together to build great futures for our students and community.Interested candidates please submit letters of interest and resumes to Manchester Proud by emailing to [email protected]. Application deadline is 5:00 pm on August 13, 2021 (or until filled).Please find the following additional information: CPC Job DescriptionManchester Proud Website: www.manchesterproud.orgManchester Proud is seeking to hire a Community Partnerships Coordinator to manage its new School Community Partnerships Network and co-manage the broader work of Manchester Proud with its volunteer Coordinator.Manchester Proud is a NH Nonprofit and city-wide movement to raise Manchesters public schools to greater Excellence and Equity. It is driven by the beliefs that our public schools are an essential community asset and that great schools are best achieved through community engagement and partnerships. Manchester Proud is governed by its Champions Council of 24 community representatives, including Manchester SchoolDistrict leaders and teachers.
It is managed day-to-day by a volunteer Coordinator designated by the Council.The role of the Champions Council is to provide oversight of Manchester Prouds mission, ensure purpose andalignment of all Manchester Proud activities, and exercise fiduciary responsibilities. The work of ManchesterProud is generally performed by volunteer Work Groups designated by the Champions Council. Currently,these include: Fundraising, Membership, Communications, Equity, Strategic Plan Dashboard, School – Community Partnerships Network, and School Celebrations. Each Work Group selects a Facilitator to assist Manchester ProudsCoordinator with the management of the Group.Although the new Community Partnerships Coordinator will be an employee of Manchester Proud and willreport to the Champions Council, the Community Partnerships Coordinator will be located in the ManchesterSchool Districts (MSD) administrative headquarters to ensure alignment between the work of ManchesterProud and the District.
Payroll and benefits services will be administered by Manchester Prouds Fiscal Agent,Granite United Way.Position Title: Community Partnerships CoordinatorSalary/Range: $60-65,000, plus benefits: Health Insurance (90% employee, 50% dependents); Life Insurance; Long-Term Disability Insurance; 403B; Flexible Spending Account; Paid Time OffRelationships: Manchester Proud Champions CouncilSpecific Core Functions: The Community Partnerships Coordinator will have two primary areas of responsibility: Management of the newSchool-Community Partnerships Network (approximately 2/3 of time) and co-management of the overall workof Manchester Proud in collaboration with Manchester Prouds volunteer Coordinator (approximately 1/3 of time). The positions responsibilities are generally described as follows: Manchester Proud: Advocate for Manchesters public schools viathe implementation of Our Communitys Plan forManchesters Future of Learning: Excellence and Equity for ALL Learners with purpose and passion,understanding that this position is in large measure the face and voice of Manchester Proud Collaborate with Manchester Prouds volunteer Coordinator to manage the day-to-day operations of the community movement: oAdvise Council regarding state of the work and potential strategic initiatives, securing theCouncils guidance and approval of ongoing and proposed activities o Prepare Council meeting agendas and progress reports o Coordinate the work, schedules, meetings, and budgets of various Work Groupso Coordinate Manchester Prouds overall budget with Council Treasurer (Granite United Wayserves as Manchester Prouds Fiscal Agent) Collaborate with the Greater Manchester Chamber and School Districts Director of Communications to keep the community informed, share successes of MSD, and promote the work of Manchester Proud Maintain and build Manchester Prouds established collaborative working relationships with SchoolDistricts leaders, board, and teachers Coordinate with MSDs Chief Equity Officer to ensure that diversity, equity, and inclusionare prioritized throughout all of Manchester Prouds work Facilitate respectful, productive conversations that inform and guide the work across the various WorkGroups of Manchester Proud Continue to promote and grow Manchester Prouds movement and culture of community engagement in our schoolsSchool-Community Partnership Network: Manage the day-to-day operations of the S-CPN: o Advise Partnership Network Work Group (PNWG, the Networks Advisory Board) regardingstate of the work and potential strategic partnerships, highlighting performance and best practices o Prepare PNWG meeting agendas and progress reportso Collaborate with MSD leadership to assess student and school needs, enabling PNWG to matchpartnerships to prioritieso Serve as point of contact for current and prospective partners questions regarding partnershipcreation and management Interface with community to identify new partnerships and cultivate a broad, diverse portfolio ofcommunity partnerships to effectively serve the needs of students, families, and schools and advance the PNWGs strategic initiatives Guide prospective partners through an efficient vetting process that ultimately leads to informeddecisions regarding their inclusion as Network partners by the PNWG Ensure partnerships prioritize financially sustainably and research informed solutions whenever feasible Communicate partnerships and related resources, offerings, and outcomes to all MSD stakeholders Assist the PNWG in the ongoing assessment, alignment, and advancement of existing partnerships, to maintain high quality and equitable distribution of resources, including organization of partner trainingsessions Maintain and regularly update the Networks Community Portal to keep current, accurate, andrelevant Assist the PNWG in the ongoing evaluation and updating of partnership agreements, policies, andproceduresWhat You BringManchester Proud is a purposeful, mission-driven, city-wide movement to make great public schools and build community. As our Community Partnerships Coordinator, you must share our belief in the fundamental value of public education in advancing our society, protecting our democracy, and building the economic vitality of our community – for ALL who call Manchester home.As our Coordinator, you are: An exceptional listener and collaborator; a keen strategist; a clear and thoughtful communicator; a bridge-buildersomeone who thrives in identifying and advancing the shared interestsand goals of diverse and often underserved constituencies; an innovatorsomeone with creative problem-solving skills and a love of identifying andpursuing new opportunities; and, a team-buildersomeone who thrives in supporting the advancement of others and thecollective good.Finally, youll be a great fit if you love being a part of a community of learners, enjoy working hard, but with purpose and vision, and bring sincere dedication, humility, and humor to the challenges you encounter along the way.Qualifications: Education: Bachelors Degree in Business, Communications, Nonprofit Management, Education, Liberal Arts, Psychology, Sociology, or related subject from an accredited college or university. Masters degree,while not required, is an acceptable replacement for (some) years of work experienceWork Experience: Minimum of three years working in a community nonprofit, social service agency, school, or business in aposition that requires inter-organizational collaboration and community engagement Proven ability to engage a diversity of collaborators to build capacity and consensusKnowledge, Skills & Abilities: Highly committed, self-starter who can thrive in a role without constant supervision Ability to effectively manage and achieve multiple goals and projects Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion Versatile communicator, with strong presentation and writing skills, able to meaningfully engage awide variety of stakeholders to drive progress Experience using and maintaining digital tools on both mobile and desktop Skilled at using data to drive critical conversations and continuous improvementPreferred Characteristics: Experience building and maintaining effective relationships with Manchester area organizations,businesses, and schools Prior experience working with youth and implementing youth programming Prior experience working with families of color in diverse settings Prior experience working with families from different income levels, gender and sexual identities,ability/disability statuses, language fluencies, and mental health needs Bilingual or multilingual with preference given to Spanish, Arabic, Swahili, Vietnamese, Nepali, Bosnian,French, Mai Mai, and Portuguese License: Valid drivers license and availability of private transportation necessaryPhysical Abilities and Working Conditions: The following physical abilities and other conditions of employment are representative, but are not intended to be an exhaustive list of abilities and conditions, which may be required for this position.
Manchester Proud encourages persons with disabilities, who are interested in employment for this position and need reasonableaccommodation of those disabilities, to contact Manchester Proud for further information.Vision: (Which may be corrected) to read small print; view computer screen for long periodsHearing: (Which may be corrected) to answer telephones and tolerate exposure to noisy conditionsSpeech: To be understood in face-to-face communications; to speak with a level of proficiency and volume tobe understood over a telephoneUpper Body Mobility: Use hands and fingers to feel, grasp, and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers,twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower headStrength: To lift, push, pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 15 or more pounds on a frequentbasisEnvironmental Requirements: Encounter frequent work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; workindependently; work indoorsMental Requirements: Read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complexlevel essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgement and theability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile and coordinate information andrecordsAdditional Work Conditions & Physical Abilities: Will require travel to multiple sitesEvaluation: Evaluation of this position shall be by Manchester Proud Champions CouncilReply To: Letters of interest and resumes shall be forwarded to [email protected] on or before August 13, 2021(or until filled)Additional Information: www.manchesterproud.org
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