Coordinator, Community Outreach and External Affairs, GEAR UP

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree program from an accredited college or university.
• Three years of full-time, paid, professional administrative support experience which  has involved coordinating and monitoring activities pertinent to the development of  schools and communities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated knowledge of:

• the methods and techniques used in the effective planning and administration of short and long-term projects. 
• administrative and budgetary practices and procedures.
• the current methods, processes and techniques utilized in the implementation of  initiatives.
• the principles and practices of community organizing and advocacy.
• the methods and techniques used in effective program planning, design and  administration.
• Web and multi-media technologies for use as communication tools.
• current social media tools, trends and techniques.

Demonstrated ability to:

• coordinate and organize meetings and community forums. 
• interpret all relevant District, federal and state rules and regulations pertinent to  the assigned office.
• access and coordinate community resources.
• maintain necessary records and files, and compile information in report form.
• process multiple tasks simultaneously and adhere to timelines.
• understand and follow verbal and/or written directions.
• interact with staff on all levels internal and external to the District.
• operate a personal computer.
• communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Nondiscrimination

The School District of Philadelphia provides to all persons equal access to all categories of employment in this District, regardless of race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin or handicap/disability, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 104 for further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.