Community Development Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION TITLE : Community Development Partner Specialist

DEPARTMENT / LOCATION :  District Support / Community Development / Mill Creek Campus

HOURS OF WORK / CALENDAR :  242 days- 12-month schedule

STATUS :  Classified – Non-Exempt, Full Time

HOURLY RATE :  $20.75

POSITION SUMMARY :  The position is responsible for : organizing community development activities by communicating information with partners, district staff and the local community. The position supports the Olathe Public Schools Alumni Association (OPSAA) and Retired Employee Association (OPSREA), communicating with and tracking Adopt-A-School partners, support community organization civic group projects and facilitating business partner student posting needs. The position is part of the Community Development team and reports to the Director of Community Development.

PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Supports Adopt-A-School partnership for school sites. Assist with recruitment, retention, and recognition of community partners.
• Maintains partner database for Adopt-A-School.
• Creates and sends newsletters and routine social media for partner programs.
• Support staff liaison for OPSAA by attending alumni meetings and events, supporting recognition event tracking and oversees alumni database.
• OPSREA staff support for retired employee association fundraisers, membership tracking, database, and special event coordination.
• Point of contact for community partner special events and tracking reservations.
• Assist with coordination and communication of monthly community organization meetings for district civic group partners.
• Track and communicate area business partner student job postings.
• Oversee event and membership reservations and financial reports to Alumni and Retired Employee board of directors and committee chairperson.
• Compilation of data from an extensive variety of electronic sources for reports.
• Schedules projects, functions, and / or program components for the purpose of completing activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

The position requires light work. The position involved typing, moving boxes with product orders, and standing. The position requires occasionally moving between buildings and at times remaining in a stationary position.

The position is performed in a generally hazard free environment and a clean atmosphere.

IMPORTANT EMPLOYMENT STATEMENTS :

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. This document describes the position currently available. The Olathe Public Schools reserves the right to modify job duties of job descriptions at any time.

The Olathe Public Schools prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity in its programs, activities, or employment as required by applicable federal and state laws.

CLEARANCES REQUIRED :  Background check, TB Test / Physical

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