Coordinator, Thrive Initiative

Fort Dodge Community School District Central Administration Office - Fort Dodge, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Fort Dodge Community School District Central Administration Office - Fort Dodge, Iowa Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5502321

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jan 16, 2026 7:02 PM (UTC)

Coordinator, Thrive Initiative

Supervisor: Superintendent
Contract Length: 260 Days
Job Classification: Professional Support, Professional
FLSA Status: Exempt
Rate of Pay: $60,000 - 70,000

In the Fort Dodge Community School District, we are professional, high-performing team players focused on delivering the best possible learning experience for each one of our 3700 students. We respect diversity, value integrity, reward competitively, celebrate success and support employee growth and development. We aim to attract, develop, and retain the best people as part of our Dodger family.

Job Summary

The Thrive Initiative Coordinator oversees the implementation and execution of the Thrive Initiative within Wester county and the Fort Dodge Community. This role serves as the primary local lead, building and maintaining strong relationships with community partners and coordinating collaborative efforts to improve justice and child‑welfare outcomes.

• Develop and maintain relationships with community partners, including, but not limited to, Thrive Alliance Partners, local nonprofits, state and local government personnel, community business leaders, and the faith community.
• Organize and facilitate monthly alliance meetings to provide the community with progress updates on the Thrive Initiative and opportunities to connect with other service providers and government agencies.
• Act as an expert in the Thrive Initiative, powered by the Restore Hope model and processes, providing support to Thrive Alliance Partners in their execution of the Restore Hope Model
• Collect and analyze community-wide data, able to artfully present data and graphs to the community.
• Act as direct supervisor for Thrive Family Advocates, as needed.
• Produce regular updates and reports for publications and grant requirements.
• Develop trust and positive relationships with Restore Hope partners and stakeholders.
• Form new partnerships and recruit members of the community to assist in the Thrive Restore Hope Model as Point of Contact Providers.
• Advocate for individuals and families.
• Participate in Thrive, Restore Hope meetings and training.
• Promote organization and community collaboration.
• Conduct oneself in a manner consistent with the professional standards of Restore Hope.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Prefer 5 years of work experience in social services.
• Prefer experience with vulnerable populations and/or demonstrated knowledge of the justice or child welfare system in Iowa.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Amount of Time;
Physical Activity;
Occasionally (1%-32%);
Frequently (33%-65%);
Constantly (66%-100%);
Mobility - X - Bend - X - Talk - - X Hear - - X Operate Computer - - X Stationary Position - X - Balance X - - Lift Up to 15 pounds X - - Operate Motor Vehicle - X

Amount of Time;
Working Conditions;
Occasionally (1%-32%);
Frequently (33%-65%);
Constantly (66%-100%);
District Office Hours - - X Indoors - - X Evenings X - - Weekends X - -

It is the policy of Fort Dodge Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs, services, and its employment practices. If you have questions or grievances related to this policy, please contact Roger Porter, Director of School Safety and Security, ,…