Field Trip Coordinator

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Family Involvement Coordinator - Field Trip

Position Summary

Working from our Family Service Center, the Family Involvement Coordinator will work with the Field Trip Division to coordinate and execute all educational and social events opportunities for our families in assigned regions.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate, Plan, Execute Educational and Social Events

Coordinate, plan, execute educationally appropriate field trips (virtual and in-person) aligned to Pennsylvania standards and the curriculum throughout the school year.
Coordinate, plan, and execute social opportunities for our families.
Plan and execute summer club programming for students.
Solicit on-going feedback to guide future field trip planning.

Manage Registrations and Customer Service

Manage high-volume of registrations efficiently and with attention to customer service.

Collaborate with Departments and Stakeholders

Coordinate with CCAWorks, other departments, and our mobile classrooms to provide high-quality agricultural, technical, career, and mobile lab/classroom experience to students throughout the region.
Select and guide the student-led spring formal committee.
Develop relationships with venues and organizations to further our social and education field trip opportunities for students.

Develop Relationships and Engage Families

Develop a rapport and relationships with our families using exemplary customer service skills.
Collaborate with teachers on a daily and weekly basis to develop and ensure authentic, enriching learning experiences that reinforce the curriculum.
Attend family services meetings and monthly professional development and well as all-school meetings and training, as required, throughout the school year.

Collaborate with Other Coordinators and Stakeholders

Collaborate closely with other family involvement coordinators to ensure consistency across the state.
Actively participate in the family services department effort to serve our families.

Administrative Tasks

Manage and budget monthly expense reports.
Other duties as assigned by the Family Services Manager.

Competencies

Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft OS and MS Office programs). Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Superior problem solving skills. Highly organized and punctual. Customer focused approach with high degree of flexibility. Demonstrated ability to work well in fast-paced environment with a team player track record. Willingness to travel. Detail oriented and analytical.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment 2 days a week and out on educational or social events 3 days each week. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptops, phones, iPads, Mifi. Physical demands require the ability to lift, squat, sit, bend or stand as necessary. Ability to travel to other sites/locations as needed.

Position Type

Full-time
Exempt

Salary

Travel
Travel is required for this position to the specific counties for the Central Region: Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, York, Adams, Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon, Mifflin, Perry, Juniata, Cumberland, Snyder, Union, Centre, Clinton, Potter, Tioga, Lycoming, Montour, Columbia, Northumberland, and other locations as needed.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Liberal Arts or a related field. 4 years of relevant work experience in event planning, coordination, or program management.

Preferred Education and Experience

Teaching degree/experience. Working with families.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Valid PA driver’s license. Appropriate automobile insurance coverage. Must be able to commute to a family service center regardless of commute complexity. Candidates must reside within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.