Community Education Coordinator

Department: Community Education
Reports To: Director of Community Education
Schedule: Full-Time, 40 Hours per Week, 52 Weeks per Year

Position Summary

Austin Public Schools is seeking a dynamic, organized, and community-focused professional to serve as the Community Education Enrichment Coordinator. Under the direction of the Director of Community Education, this position is responsible for developing, coordinating, and evaluating enrichment opportunities for youth, adults, and families. The coordinator will create and maintain partnerships with community organizations, businesses, and instructors; oversee marketing and promotional efforts;

coordinate educational travel opportunities; and support the growth of engaging lifelong learning experiences for the community.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work, Community Development, or a related field.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee community education enrichment programs for adults, youth, and children.
• Organize educational events, workshops, seminars, health and wellness programs, literacy activities, vocational training courses, cultural enrichment opportunities, and other community learning experiences.
• Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness through site visits, participant feedback, surveys, and needs assessments.
• Analyze program data and implement continuous improvements to enhance participant experiences and outcomes.
• Stay current on emerging trends, developments, and educational technologies related to community education.

• Recruit, retain, and evaluate high-quality enrichment instructors.
• Develop and manage instructor agreements and contracts.
• Serve as the primary liaison for instructors by providing guidance, support, resources, and troubleshooting assistance.
• Coordinate instructor meetings, training sessions, and workshops as needed.
• Meet with instructors prior to program start dates to ensure readiness and program success.
• Coordinate facility and classroom space reservations for program offerings.

• Build and maintain positive relationships with school district departments, community organizations, businesses, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with partners to identify community needs and avoid duplication of services.
• Support and coordinate community initiatives such as More Than Pink, Beyond Blue, and other community-based programs.
• Foster partnerships that expand educational and enrichment opportunities throughout the community.

• Collaborate with the Community Education Consortium to plan and promote educational day trips and extended travel opportunities.
• Coordinate all aspects of travel experiences, including vendor communication, itineraries, transportation logistics, reservations, and district compliance requirements.
• Escort day trips and extended travel opportunities, including occasional evenings and weekends.

• Oversee the creation and distribution of seasonal marketing materials and program publications.
• Promote Community Education offerings through catalogs, newsletters, flyers, email campaigns, social media platforms, websites, local media outlets, and community organizations.
• Develop strategies to increase community awareness and participation in programs and services.

• Develop, monitor, and manage budgets for adult enrichment programs.
• Collect, analyze, and maintain participation records and program performance data.
• Prepare reports and presentations for the Director of…