Community Coordinator

Family Futures

. Plan and coordinate monthly Parent Cafés through the end of the grant year .

Posted 10/9/2026part-timeGrand Rapids • Michigan • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $22 - $24 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in community engagement and family support programs, with strong skills in event planning, coordination, and collaboration among diverse stakeholders. Proficient in data collection and reporting, with a focus on program evaluation and growth.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree In Early Childhood, Social Work, PsychologyCommunity Engagement ExperienceParent Café Model FamiliarityStrong Communication SkillsMicrosoft Office Suite Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Event PlanningData CollectionProgram EvaluationTimeline ManagementGrant Reporting

Soft Skills

Relationship-BuildingOrganizational SkillsCollaboration SkillsCultural CompetenceAdaptability

Industry Keywords

Family Support ProgramsNonprofit WorkTrauma-Informed PracticesFamily-Centered ApproachesCommunity Partnerships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan and coordinate monthly Parent Cafés through the end of the grant year
Collaborate with the Parent Café Coalition and Family Futures staff to determine café dates, locations, and logistics
Support facilitation, materials preparation, and participant engagement
Support strategic planning for ongoing Parent Cafés, including themes, protective factors, one-on-one questions, commitment cards, and engagement activities
Conduct outreach to community organizations to secure buy-in and partnerships
Hold at least one coalition meeting each quarter
Develop timelines, scopes of work, expectations, assignments, systems, and processes
Support communication and coordination among schools, community partners, and coalition members
Gather and share data demonstrating program growth, participation, and demographic reach
Collaborate with staff on data alignment for reporting and program evaluation
Attend necessary meetings through the Ready by Five Early Childhood Millage
Complete quarterly grant reporting
Create and ensure completion of the grant workplan
Serve as grant lead and oversee the Parent Café Coalition

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field preferred/ideal, with a minimum of 2 years working with families, or a combination of formal and informal education and experience sufficient to demonstrate proficiency
Experience in community engagement, family support programs, education, or nonprofit work
Familiarity with Parent Café models, trauma-informed practices, or family-centered approaches preferred
Strong relationship-building skills and comfort working with families and community organizations
Ability to plan events, manage timelines, and coordinate multiple partners
Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills
Fluency in English
Organized and detail oriented
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Written and verbal communication skills
Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
Adaptable and a self-starter
Cultural competence and knowledge working with diverse populations
Flexible schedule to meet family needs
Comfortable working in fast-paced environments
Ability to learn early childhood landscape and terminology
Personal vehicle may be required
Ability to lift boxes weighing approximately 25 lbs.
Personal cell phone and access to Internet service may be required
Attendance at community events and meetings outside regular work hours may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Strength-based, learning-driven, quality improvement-based workplace culture
Opportunity to grow while making an impact in the community
Diverse and inclusive workplace
Flexible schedule to meet the needs of families