Community Education Adult and Family Program Coordinator

Community Education Adult and Family Program Coordinator

• Position Type:
  Administration - Non Certified/ Community Education Department
• Date Posted: 9/11/2026
• Location:
  
  Thompson Park
• Date Available:
  
  09/23/2026
• Closing Date: 09/18/2026

We strongly believe that diversity of experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better school system and better results for all students. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our team wherever we can and we actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of it.

Coordinates Adult Enrichment, Adults with Disabilities, Family Programs, and provides support for Adults 55+ programming for District 197 Community Education, including development, marketing, and management.

40 hours a week. Some flexibility in daily schedule. Occasional nights or weekends.

12 months

• Develop, implement, administer, and evaluate Adult Enrichment, Family, and Adult with Disabilities programs for District 197
• Develop marketing materials, including catalogs, to increase participation in programs
• Take photos and create social media content and posts to promote Community Education programs.
• Hire, supervise, and evaluate program staff and instructors
• Establish course fees and instructor salaries and contracts
• Develop and monitor program budgets
• Supervise and evaluate program staff
• Build partnerships and develop collaborative programs with diverse community groups, district staff, and community organizations to increase the participation of underserved groups in programs
• Complete reports on participation and programming as required
• Manage the financial operations of the adult programs, prepare vendor payments, and deposits
• Meet with Community Education managers in other districts to share ideas, resources, and concerns
• Serve as a member of the Community Education leadership team
• Provide periodic reports to the Community Education Director, Advisory Council, and School Boards on program areas as requested
• Work in collaboration and provide support to the Adults 55+ program
• Partner with the Adults 55+ Coordinator to deliver seamless programming
• Ability to work occasional nights or weekends
• Participate in appropriate professional activities
• Provide training to employees and volunteers around the area of program practices or expertise
• Perform other general duties as assigned

Essential Skills Required to Perform the Work:

• Ability to work independently while following established procedures and protocols
• Ability to problem solve, organize, and plan
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a high degree of flexibility required
• Demonstrated time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work while paying attention to detail
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others
• Experience working with people of varied abilities and diverse economic, social, and cultural backgrounds
• Ability to excel in customer service
• Photography and content creation skills for social media promotion
• Ability to understand and follow data privacy rules
• Background in adult or Community Education programming preferred
• Strong public relations skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
• Strong marketing and promotional skills using social media and print materials
• Commitment to equity
• Proficient in desktop publishing skills, Google suite, and Microsoft Office
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Must have the ability and proven record of reporting to work on a regular and punctual basis

• Operate computer, printer, photocopy machine, fax machine, iPad…