Community Education - Community Connector
Rochester Public Schools ISD #535, Rochester, MN, United States
SALARY
A stipend of $2,000 is available to individuals (age 17+) or organizations who are selected to serve as Community Connectors. Five hundred dollars of the stipend is paid following participation in training. Five hundred dollars is paid following acceptance of the Connector’s engagement plan by Community Education. The remaining balance of one thousand dollars is paid at the conclusion of this project, when the Community Connector has fulfilled all requirements, including the final data submission. A Social Security Number (SSN) or Employer Identification Number (EIN) is required to receive the stipend. Community Connectors may work through a formally designated Fiscal Sponsor to receive the stipend.
LOCATION
District-Wide – Various Community Education Programs
COMMUNITY CONNECTOR DESCRIPTION
Community Connectors are individuals who have strong, trusted relationships within specific communities (e.g., senior adults, racial affinity groups, individuals with special needs, language‑specific communities). They gather and engage groups to discuss learning needs, barriers to participation, and other relevant information, and then bring that input back to Community Education in clear and actionable ways.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Community Connectors will be asked to host three or more input sessions with groups of individuals who represent the community they are serving (Spanish speakers, senior adults in group settings, high school students, etc.). They will use materials provided, along with their own knowledge of the community, to gather specific feedback on learning needs, barriers to access, and content requests. Training on the materials and process will be provided, and Connectors must complete this training and submit an engagement plan as part of their preparation. Community Connectors will have approximately two months to gather data and report it back to Community Education.
EDUCATION
Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) & Early Childhood Screening
Rochester Family Literacy, RPS Preschool, and other School Readiness Programs
Preschool Age Child Care (PACC) & School Age Child Care (SACC)
Enrichment Programs for Youth, Adults & Adults with Exceptional Abilities
21st Century Community Learning Centers (afterschool grant programs)
Special Youth Programs - Ski Club, STEM Fair, Summer of Services, etc.
Adult Literacy Programs (Basic Skills, GED preparation, English Language, Citizenship Test Prep, College and Career Skills, Professional Certifications)
Facility Reservations for Community Use of School Buildings
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A stipend of $2,000 is available to individuals (age 17+) or organizations who are selected to serve as Community Connectors. Five hundred dollars of the stipend is paid following participation in training. Five hundred dollars is paid following acceptance of the Connector’s engagement plan by Community Education. The remaining balance of one thousand dollars is paid at the conclusion of this project, when the Community Connector has fulfilled all requirements, including the final data submission. A Social Security Number (SSN) or Employer Identification Number (EIN) is required to receive the stipend. Community Connectors may work through a formally designated Fiscal Sponsor to receive the stipend.
LOCATION
District-Wide – Various Community Education Programs
COMMUNITY CONNECTOR DESCRIPTION
Community Connectors are individuals who have strong, trusted relationships within specific communities (e.g., senior adults, racial affinity groups, individuals with special needs, language‑specific communities). They gather and engage groups to discuss learning needs, barriers to participation, and other relevant information, and then bring that input back to Community Education in clear and actionable ways.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Community Connectors will be asked to host three or more input sessions with groups of individuals who represent the community they are serving (Spanish speakers, senior adults in group settings, high school students, etc.). They will use materials provided, along with their own knowledge of the community, to gather specific feedback on learning needs, barriers to access, and content requests. Training on the materials and process will be provided, and Connectors must complete this training and submit an engagement plan as part of their preparation. Community Connectors will have approximately two months to gather data and report it back to Community Education.
EDUCATION
Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) & Early Childhood Screening
Rochester Family Literacy, RPS Preschool, and other School Readiness Programs
Preschool Age Child Care (PACC) & School Age Child Care (SACC)
Enrichment Programs for Youth, Adults & Adults with Exceptional Abilities
21st Century Community Learning Centers (afterschool grant programs)
Special Youth Programs - Ski Club, STEM Fair, Summer of Services, etc.
Adult Literacy Programs (Basic Skills, GED preparation, English Language, Citizenship Test Prep, College and Career Skills, Professional Certifications)
Facility Reservations for Community Use of School Buildings
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