SY 26-27 Senior Director of Community Engagement

School in the Square(14 days ago)

New York, NY, United StatesOnsiteFull TimeSenior$160,000 - $180,000Community Engagement

About this role

The Senior Director of Community Engagement at School in the Square is responsible for leading the organization’s student enrollment and community partnership strategy, working closely with school staff to create inclusive engagement experiences that build trust and promote student retention. They also manage external partnerships to enhance the economic and social vitality of the local community and oversee the community engagement team.

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Required Skills

Community Engagement
Leadership
Strategic Planning
Partnership Building
Data Literacy
Bilingual
Communication
Relationship Building
Project Management
Cultural Competence

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in related field
7+ years in community or family engagement or related roles
Experience in education or non-profits
Strong data skills
Bilingual in English and Spanish

About School in the Square

schoolinthesquare.org

School in the Square is a nonprofit that transforms public plazas, parks, and other civic spaces into outdoor classrooms and place-based learning hubs for K–12 students. They partner with schools, community organizations, and local governments to design hands-on curricula, provide educator training, and run programs that connect students to environmental science, civic engagement, and the built environment. By turning shared public spaces into accessible learning environments, School in the Square aims to expand equitable access to experiential education and strengthen community ties through collaborative programming.

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