Community Engagement Manager

Stride, Inc.

. Manage the Strong Start process for new students and Learning Coaches .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeNorth Carolina • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in family engagement and community involvement, with a strong focus on developing and facilitating training programs for Learning Coaches and parents. Proficient in communication strategies and managing online learning environments to enhance student and family support.

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Family EngagementTraining Program DevelopmentCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsOnline Learning Familiarity

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Hard Skills

Training DevelopmentProgram FacilitationDocument ManagementStandardized Testing SupportCommunication Plan Development

Soft Skills

Strong OrganizationTime ManagementWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteWeb ProficiencySocial Media Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in EducationMaster's Degree in Education (Preferred)Background Check Clearance

Industry Keywords

Community InvolvementParent MentorsLearning CoachesOnline Learning EnvironmentFamily Engagement Strategies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the Strong Start process for new students and Learning Coaches
Facilitate Strong Start orientation sessions
Track invitations, engagement, and communication to increase attendance and understanding
Document the Strong Start process in the school and handbook
Oversee weekly office hours/help sessions for new families
Liaise among students, Learning Coaches, and teachers
Facilitate professional development on family engagement for school staff
Develop and facilitate Learning Coach education and training programs
Provide online parent enrichment trainings on goal setting, portfolios, learning styles, technology skills, scheduling, time management, test taking, and related topics
Foster community involvement with families, board members, administrators, and school staff
Support standardized testing processes and policies with a focus on family engagement and volunteers
Work on re-registration activities with school leadership and national teams
Connect families to national K12 programming
Support marketing competitions, student clubs, and academic student competitions
Provide individualized support to students and Learning Coaches with training gaps or networking requests
Develop, implement, and evaluate annual communications plans
Develop and maintain internal and external communications, including newsletters, announcements, flyers, websites, auto-dialer calls/texts, and social media groups
Write, edit, and design internal communication content
Facilitate live face-to-face family engagement opportunities such as college visits, back-to-school events, and book fairs
Provide outreach, training, and support based on Students First Check In survey responses
Serve as the school's social media manager and facilitator

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must reside in North Carolina
Bachelor's degree in education, Counseling, Human Services or related field of study AND two (2) years of experience working with families in a similar capacity, developing parent mentors/Learning Coaches, and/or facilitating community involvement OR equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to clear required background check
Familiarity with online learning environment
Strong organization and time management skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visit, etc.) and web proficiency
Ability to travel 25% of the time
Three (3) years of experience working with families in a similar capacity, developing parent mentors/parent training, and/or facilitating community involvement
Master's degree in education, Counseling, Human Services or related field of study preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Compensation considers education, experience, qualifications, work location, work quality and quantity, required travel, external market, internal value, and benefits elections
Home-based remote position
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Equal opportunity employment
Protected veteran and disability protections