Coordinator, Community Engagement Initiative (ID 2938) - OPEN / PROMOTIONAL

Coordinator, Community Engagement Initiative

The San Diego County Office of Education is recruiting for a Coordinator, Community Engagement Initiative for the Whole Child and Community Design Department of the Student Services and Programs Division. Under administrative direction, the Coordinator, Community Engagement Initiative (CEI) serves as a liaison with key partners to support statewide CEI convenings and events, coordinate County Office programs, and provide leadership for new projects, including student leadership and youth development.

The position is grant-funded through June 30, 2029 under the Community Engagement Initiative.

Requirements / Qualifications

This position requires a combination of education and / or experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in education, education administration, youth development, social work, or related field (master's preferred); and minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in pupil services, with proven success in community engagement, youth development, student services, and school climate / culture. Must include experience building effective partnerships with TK12 schools, leading community engagement activities, workshops, professional learning, and meetings, as well as at least three (3) years of managing people, projects, and / or programs.

To be considered for this position, you must individually attach the following items to your completed EDJOIN Application :

• Resume, detailing education and experience as it relates to this position
• Letter of Introduction
• Two (2) Letters of Recommendation dated within the last year
• Copies of transcripts verifying bachelor's degree in education, education administration, youth development, social work, or related field
• Copies of any certifications you wish to be considered

The results of this recruitment will be used to establish an eligibility list to fill the current vacancy and any other vacancies in this classification for the next six (6) months, or until the list is exhausted.

Join our amazing team! The San Diego County Office of Education is a collaborative organization that works toward a future without boundaries for our students. We are passionate about equity for students and employees, support innovative learning, offer great employee benefits, and professional growth opportunities!

Please note that your completed online application must include all the required supplemental documentation. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Employment with SDCOE is contingent upon the successful completion of a post-offer background check and physical exam, which includes a drug screening.

Diversity Statement : Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, SDCOE employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, as well as being accountable for their actions and their impact.

The San Diego County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer.

About SDCOE The San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) serves the region's most vulnerable students, and supports school leaders, teachers, and students across the county. We support about 780 schools and nearly 500,000 students, including the children we educate each year through our Juvenile Court and Community Schools. SDCOE provides a variety of services for the 42 school districts, 129 charter schools, and five community college districts in the county.

Our mission is inspiring and leading innovation in education and our North Star goal over the next several years is to reduce the percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch as part of a larger effort to elevate the needs of historically underserved students and families.