SY Senior Director of Community Engagement Sherman Ave United

SY 26-27 Senior Director of Community Engagement

12 Sherman Ave, New York, New York, United States

Join Our “Relationships-First” Team:

We invite you to be a part of a team whose mission-aligned culture offers sustainable, rewarding career paths in teaching, operations, and leadership, built on collaboration and mutual support. Experience the difference at a workplace that celebrates and cultivates each team member’s passions, skills and multi-disciplinary interests as we build a brighter future together, one student at a time.

• A “Relationships-First” culture where you’re valued, supported, and included
• Collaborative planning time and mutual support
• Opportunities to lead initiatives that strengthen student growth at every stage of their PreK–12 education
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including a competitive compensation package, a strong benefits program and a 401(k) with a 6% organizational match
• A bilingual, community-rooted model serving Washington Heights and Inwood including a pantry partnership, Bachata Nights, multicultural festivals, and a reading initiative.

Our Central Office at School in the Square exists to support and strengthen our schools: our Early Childhood Center, our Elementary School, our Middle School, and our growing High School (9th through 11th for SY 26-27). The Central Office is responsible for delivering high quality academic, operational, talent, human resources, financial, and community engagement services and resources that enable school leaders and educators to focus on student learning and success.

We are looking for dedicated, mission-aligned Central Office staff who will work closely with school-based staff to provide guidance, resources, and problem solving support that will advance instructional quality, organizational effectiveness, and student outcomes.

School in the Square is seeking a Senior Director of Community Engagement to lead our organization’s student enrollment and retention, and community partnership strategy. This position reports directly to our Executive Director, and serves to set the strategy for a successful student enrollment lifecycle that builds awareness and strengthens trust in the community resulting in excellent student recruitment and re-enrollment. The Senior Director of Community Engagement will be responsible for ensuring family experiences and community partnerships are welcoming, responsive, and mission-driven by translating the School in the Square story into a shared identity that deepens relationships.

Additionally, the Senior Director of Community Engagement translates School in the Square’s mission to a strategy advancing the economic and social vitality of the Washington Heights and Inwood communities. This includes strategically managing external partnerships on behalf of the organization, including community-based organizations, local businesses, and civic and local government partners. The Senior Director of Community Engagement will manage and partner with the Community Engagement team, which includes a communications lead, community engagement managers and parent canvassers.

The Senior Director of Community Engagement will be vital in ensuring school-based leaders in providing excellent family experiences and communications, as well as driving student re-enrollment and retention.

• Competencies and Attributes
  • Strategic thinker who has a proven track record of solving complex problems anchored in a high level of integrity and judgment.
  • Highly organized, conscientious, and execution oriented, including exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Comfortable and successful in navigating ambiguity and complexity.
  • Collaborative mindset where they use strong emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills to actively partner with peers and stakeholders to share ideas and listen to diverse perspectives to align on and make decisions.
  • Deep alignment with organizational values and mission.
• Experience and Background
  • At least 7 years of experience in community engagement, family engagement, external…