AXL Academy
Job description
Community Liaison Position Title: Community Liaison Reports To: Marketing Specialist and Executive Director FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Position Type: Full-Time
SUMMARY The Community Liaison plays a vital role in strengthening the relationships between AXL Academy, our families, and the broader community. This position helps connect families with school resources, builds strong community partnerships, supports enrollment and retention strategies, and assists with communication and marketing efforts to increase the school's visibility.
The ideal candidate is friendly, community-oriented, highly organized, and passionate about supporting families and students. This person will plan and lead family events, support parent communication, conduct outreach, help bring in new students, and assist with school operations when needed. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is strongly preferred.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Family & Community Engagement
Build trusting relationships with families to create a welcoming and inclusive school environment.
Plan, coordinate, and support family-oriented events (family nights, cultural celebrations, workshops, etc.).
Provide families with information about school programs, services, resources, and events.
Serve as a bridge between families and the school, helping address questions and concerns in a supportive, respectful manner.
Foster strong family-school partnerships to promote student success and belonging.
Community Outreach & Partnerships
Represent AXL Academy at community events, festivals, and outreach opportunities.
Build and maintain partnerships with local organizations, businesses, and community leaders.
Conduct outreach to expand awareness of AXL Academy within the community.
Support collaborative efforts that strengthen the school's presence and reputation.
Enrollment & Student Recruitment
Assist with strategies to recruit new students through outreach, community engagement, and communication efforts.
Support prospective families through the enrollment process with friendly and helpful guidance.
Help coordinate school tours, information sessions, open houses, and recruitment events.
Follow up with interested families to encourage application completion and support enrollment goals.
Student Retention & Engagement
Support initiatives that promote student engagement, pride, and belonging.
Collaborate with staff to identify factors impacting student retention and assist with follow-up.
Conduct outreach to families regarding attendance, engagement, or re-enrollment needs.
Communication & Marketing Support
Assist with creating and distributing communication materials such as flyers, newsletters, announcements, and digital content.
Support the Marketing Specialist with social media updates by providing photos, videos, event highlights, and family stories.
Help gather and create content for marketing campaigns and outreach materials.
Maintain friendly, consistent communication with families and community partners.
Fundraising, Grants & School Support Initiatives
Assist with school fundraising activities, donation drives, and community-based events that support school programs.
Help organize, promote, and run fundraising events (e.g., family nights, community celebrations, raffles, car washes, etc.).
Support the Marketing Specialist and Executive Director with grant-related tasks such as gathering family stories, photos, data, or program information.
Help maintain positive relationships with donors, partners, and local businesses who support school initiatives.
Participate in community outreach that promotes financial and in-kind contributions to the school.
Schoolwide Support & General Duties As part of a collaborative school community, the Community Liaison may also assist with general school needs. These responsibilities may include:
Helping with student supervision during arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, or school events.
Assisting in classrooms or common areas during high-need times.
Supporting schoolwide events involving parents, families, and students.
Helping organize materials, set up events, and prepare communication tools.
Supporting field trips and student activities (e.g., assisting with supervision or logistics).
Assisting with transportation needs, such as driving the school van for events or authorized school activities (if properly licensed and approved).
Providing additional support for school operations as requested by the Principal, Executive Director, or Marketing Specialist.
These duties are occasional, collaborative, and aligned with AXL Academy's commitment to creating a safe, welcoming, and community-centered school environment.
QUALIFICATIONS Required
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to build positive and trusting relationships with families and community partners.
Experience working with diverse communities.
Organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple tasks.
Friendly, welcoming, and student-centered approach.
Preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.
Experience in schools, nonprofits, or community outreach roles.
Ability to assist with communication materials (flyers, newsletters, social media posts).
Experience collaborating with families or community organizations.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Occasional evenings and weekends required for family events or community outreach.
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs for event setup or materials.
Comfortable working indoors, outdoors, and in a dynamic school environment.
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Community Liaison Position Title: Community Liaison Reports To: Marketing Specialist and Executive Director FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Position Type: Full-Time
SUMMARY The Community Liaison plays a vital role in strengthening the relationships between AXL Academy, our families, and the broader community. This position helps connect families with school resources, builds strong community partnerships, supports enrollment and retention strategies, and assists with communication and marketing efforts to increase the school's visibility.
The ideal candidate is friendly, community-oriented, highly organized, and passionate about supporting families and students. This person will plan and lead family events, support parent communication, conduct outreach, help bring in new students, and assist with school operations when needed. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is strongly preferred.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Family & Community Engagement
Build trusting relationships with families to create a welcoming and inclusive school environment.
Plan, coordinate, and support family-oriented events (family nights, cultural celebrations, workshops, etc.).
Provide families with information about school programs, services, resources, and events.
Serve as a bridge between families and the school, helping address questions and concerns in a supportive, respectful manner.
Foster strong family-school partnerships to promote student success and belonging.
Community Outreach & Partnerships
Represent AXL Academy at community events, festivals, and outreach opportunities.
Build and maintain partnerships with local organizations, businesses, and community leaders.
Conduct outreach to expand awareness of AXL Academy within the community.
Support collaborative efforts that strengthen the school's presence and reputation.
Enrollment & Student Recruitment
Assist with strategies to recruit new students through outreach, community engagement, and communication efforts.
Support prospective families through the enrollment process with friendly and helpful guidance.
Help coordinate school tours, information sessions, open houses, and recruitment events.
Follow up with interested families to encourage application completion and support enrollment goals.
Student Retention & Engagement
Support initiatives that promote student engagement, pride, and belonging.
Collaborate with staff to identify factors impacting student retention and assist with follow-up.
Conduct outreach to families regarding attendance, engagement, or re-enrollment needs.
Communication & Marketing Support
Assist with creating and distributing communication materials such as flyers, newsletters, announcements, and digital content.
Support the Marketing Specialist with social media updates by providing photos, videos, event highlights, and family stories.
Help gather and create content for marketing campaigns and outreach materials.
Maintain friendly, consistent communication with families and community partners.
Fundraising, Grants & School Support Initiatives
Assist with school fundraising activities, donation drives, and community-based events that support school programs.
Help organize, promote, and run fundraising events (e.g., family nights, community celebrations, raffles, car washes, etc.).
Support the Marketing Specialist and Executive Director with grant-related tasks such as gathering family stories, photos, data, or program information.
Help maintain positive relationships with donors, partners, and local businesses who support school initiatives.
Participate in community outreach that promotes financial and in-kind contributions to the school.
Schoolwide Support & General Duties As part of a collaborative school community, the Community Liaison may also assist with general school needs. These responsibilities may include:
Helping with student supervision during arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, or school events.
Assisting in classrooms or common areas during high-need times.
Supporting schoolwide events involving parents, families, and students.
Helping organize materials, set up events, and prepare communication tools.
Supporting field trips and student activities (e.g., assisting with supervision or logistics).
Assisting with transportation needs, such as driving the school van for events or authorized school activities (if properly licensed and approved).
Providing additional support for school operations as requested by the Principal, Executive Director, or Marketing Specialist.
These duties are occasional, collaborative, and aligned with AXL Academy's commitment to creating a safe, welcoming, and community-centered school environment.
QUALIFICATIONS Required
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to build positive and trusting relationships with families and community partners.
Experience working with diverse communities.
Organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple tasks.
Friendly, welcoming, and student-centered approach.
Preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.
Experience in schools, nonprofits, or community outreach roles.
Ability to assist with communication materials (flyers, newsletters, social media posts).
Experience collaborating with families or community organizations.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Occasional evenings and weekends required for family events or community outreach.
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs for event setup or materials.
Comfortable working indoors, outdoors, and in a dynamic school environment.
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