Responsible for coordinating with the school community to create a school that serves as a resource for the community at large and engages the community in the growth of the school. The Community School Director, the school principal and the School Site Council are partners in the integration and coordination of all school- and partner-provided services and programs towards a common goal of improving student success. Demonstrates a commitment to the YMCA of Greater Boston’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Locations: BPS Frederick School. Note – As Schools are beginning both a hybrid/remote start of the school year, this position will be working with Community Learning Centers (location (s) tbd)) until the final schools will be determined. The main goal in the interim is to identify needs of youth/families and connect available resources. In partnership with the School Leadership, create and implement the Community School Action Plan, periodic needs assessments and resources mapping for the school, students and the community. Serves as contact person for the school with community partners, ensuring communication between on-site partners and recruiting and communicating with partners outside of the school. Support grant writing efforts to enhance programming. Serve on School Based Teams to support the instructional and social emotional success of students. Leverage partnerships to address identified community issue(s) that impact the schoolcommunity in the areas of physical & mental health, family support, community engagement, academics/education and youth development. Attend community meetings/events as appropriate to make partnership effective. Creates and maintains data system on programs, services and participants. Engage in active listening in order to build relationships, understand individual's goals and interests and take the initiative to assist in the achievement of those goals. Job Requirement:Bachelor’s Degree and minimum of 3 years’ experience working with children and/or adults in a non-profit social service organization or school. Proven ability to work with people from a variety of different ethnic, socioeconomic,educational, religious, sexual, and generational backgrounds. Ability to identify, develop and monitor partnerships that meet specific needs of school and community. Intermediate level knowledge of Microsoft Word, Exchange and Outlook; use of spreadsheet. Available to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings and some weekends.software such as Excel; use of on-line reporting systems for data entry. Ability to write and communicate clearly and effectively. CPR, First Aid & other program specific certifications required upon or after hire.