Community School Coordinator

Want to make a difference? Come be a part of the amazing work Every Mind is accomplishing! Every Mind is hiring a full-time Community School Coordinator to join our School Based Services team at

A. Mario Loiederman Middle School. This role is responsible for the design, development and implementation of essential school-based programs identified by the community needs assessment as part of the Linkages to Learning (LTL) to provide services to students and families across the school community.

Every Mind is a growing private independent nonprofit organization with 210+ employees across 27 locations. We have served the community for almost 65 years by strengthening communities and empowering individuals to reach optimal mental wellness. We were recognized as a Top Place to work in Montgomery County, Maryland by Bethesda Magazine. Every Mind is consistently recognized for being an excellent place to work, offering a positive workplace culture and a competitive compensation package that is meant to provide a great lifework balance.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options
• Employer Paid Life and Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401K Matching Benefit
• Highly Generous Leave Schedule of 47+ Days (Vacation, Sick, Wellness Days, Holidays, Birthday leave, and much more)
• Pay Increases with Licensure Advancements
• Professional Development and Growth Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Schedule
• Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Discount Program
• A Great Place to Work

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with school administration, community partners, stakeholders, and donors on behalf of the LTL program and Every Mind.
• Conducts annual Community Needs Assessment, incorporating input from key stakeholders including school administration and teachers, parents, students and other essential members of the school community.
• Develop annual Program Plan or adaptations as necessary throughout the school year:
  • Collects and monitors data related to program efficiency
  • Conducts evaluation to monitor program success
• Serves as liaison between assigned site and the Linkages Resource Team (LRT), school administration, and school staff.
• Arranges and facilitates weekly referral/planning meetings between LTL staff and school administration. Documents meetings and distributes minutes in a timely manner to appropriate recipients.
• Represents LTL at various school-sponsored events.
• Convenes community/parent advisory group to guide the development of programs and services.
• Coordinates volunteers, including recruitment, selection, training and supervision.
• Coordinate special events including clothing drives, school supply drive and holiday exchange, with support from LTL teammates.
• Manages funds in assigned budget categories.
• Assists with orientation and training of new Community School Coordinator staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Occasional supervision of volunteers.

Receives supervision from Linkages to Learning Manager.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum of Bachelors degree coursework and two years of successful experience in the social services field required. Bachelors level degree in social service field strongly preferred.

Two years successful experience in the social services field. Experience providing community school programming and coordination as implemented under Linkages to Learning.

Bilingual in Spanish preferred. Strong resource development and referral skills. Strong organizational, relationship building, and community building. Accurate record-keeping and data entry proficiency. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Effectively interact and work collaboratively in a flexible work environment with a variety of constituents including CEO, board members, service members, veteran, family members or caretakers, interns, volunteers, paid staff, and community partners. Ability to express ideas with clarity, confidence, and sensitivity. Must be able to maintain confidentiality involving clients in accordance with organizational and federal guidelines. Adheres to Every Mind and Youth and Family Services Division (YFS) policies established by Every Mind Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Program Officer, and Division Director.

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to…