Community Partnerships Coordinator

Waterloo Community School District SCHOOL COMMUNITY RELATIONS
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Waterloo Community School District SCHOOL COMMUNITY RELATIONS
- Waterloo, Iowa Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5907902

Final date to receive applications: Sep 18, 2026 4:30 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 28, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Title: Community Partnerships Coordinator Classification: Admin Support

FLSA Status: Exempt Immediate Supervisor: Superintendent

Job Summary The Community Partnerships Coordinator develops, coordinates, and strengthens relationships between Waterloo Community Schools and the broader community. The Coordinator serves as a key district connector with businesses, community organizations, alumni, volunteers, civic groups, families, and other stakeholders.

The position is responsible for expanding community partnerships, strengthening alumni engagement, coordinating community outreach and events, developing volunteer and ambassador opportunities, and creating meaningful ways for community members to connect with and support Waterloo Schools. The position also helps ensure district leadership remains connected to community needs, feedback, and opportunities.

This position requires the use of independent judgment, strong relationship-building skills, and the ability to represent the district professionally throughout the community. The essential functions include:

• Community relations and outreach
• Community and business partnerships
• Alumni engagement
• Volunteer and ambassador engagement
• Community events and stakeholder engagement

Hiring Specifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, required
• Coursework or graduate work related to communications, public relations, community engagement, education, business, nonprofit leadership, or a related field, desired

• No specific certification required

• Experience in community relations, community engagement, public relations, nonprofit work, education, business development, or a related field, desired ? A demonstrated background of community service, relationship building, and leadership, desired ? Experience working with diverse community organizations and populations, desired ? Experience in an educational institution, desired

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with businesses, community organizations, alumni, families, volunteers, and other stakeholders
• Demonstrated skill in organizing projects, events, partnerships, and community initiatives
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships based on mutual confidence and respect
• Ability to work effectively, cooperatively, and respectfully with staff, parents, students, alumni, and community members regardless of race, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic/national origin, religion, marital status, age, socio-economic status, or disability
• Demonstrated sound judgment, adaptability, self-confidence, emotional maturity, initiative, enthusiasm, and resourcefulness
• Ability to represent the district professionally in a wide variety of community settings
• Ability to recognize sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to organize varied functions and meet deadlines in a timely manner
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with district staff and community partners
• Ability to identify opportunities for new partnerships and community…