Site Coordinator - Bridges to Success St. Clair Evens in Jacksonville, Florida at Communities in Schools
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Site Coordinator (Bridges to Success Program)
Help students stay on track—academically, socially, and emotionally. If you love building relationships, coordinating supports, and creating pathways to success, you’ll thrive at Communities In Schools of Jacksonville.
Communities In Schools of Jacksonville is seeking a Site Coordinator for our Bridges to Success program. This full-time role offers strong benefits and a healthy work-life balance. If you’re ready to make a daily impact in schools and in the community, we’d love to meet you.
Position Details- Job title: Site Coordinator, Bridges to Success
- Reports to: Assistant Director of Case Management
- Division: Case Management
- Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8 hours per day. Hours may adjust based on site needs. Scheduling flexibility is provided during summer and other non-program periods.
As the link between the school and the community, the Site Coordinator coordinates support services for students and families—helping remove barriers so students can stay in school, succeed academically, and thrive. Key responsibilities include student support, data collection and evaluation, collaboration with school/CIS teams, community networking, professional development, budget management, training compliance, and managing a student caseload.
Our CultureFor 35 years, Communities In Schools of Jacksonville has helped students stay on track for graduation. We’ve seen firsthand that any obstacle to learning—even small ones—can add up and significantly impact a child’s development. That’s why we’re embedded in schools to help students overcome barriers to success.
This role focuses on literacy tutoring and works hand in hand with school administration, teachers, parents/guardians, neighborhood partners, other nonprofits, and civic organizations to bolster student success. The most rewarding part of working at Communities In Schools of Jacksonville is knowing we help students learn, stay in school, and prepare for life—every single day.
Work EnvironmentThis position is based in a bustling, high-energy school environment with many moving parts—plus plenty of laughter and fun. Student supervision is an integral part of the role. The Site Coordinator plans and delivers activities in person and virtually, using a variety of tools and resources. Some duties may take place outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Essential Job Responsibilities (During the School Day)- Student Support & Development: Build positive one-on-one relationships with students. Facilitate small groups focused on life skills, decision-making, and goal setting. Conduct home visits when needed to assess family needs and connect families with community services (e.g., mental health supports, food resources, crisis support). Review admission applications, conduct student orientations, and evaluate progress using pre- and post-surveys. Complete regular academic and attendance check-ins.
- Data Collection & Evaluation: Keep all student paperwork and profile folders current. Maintain program databases with weekly updates and accurate attendance records. Gather, enter, and analyze academic and family data to support program evaluation. Submit required progress reports and event documentation.
- Reporting: Analyze data trends and compile statistics for grant deliverables and end-of-year reporting.
- Relationships & Collaboration: Promote CIS’s mission and maintain strong relationships with school administrators, teachers, guidance staff, volunteers, and community partners. Participate in school leadership efforts as appropriate. Create and distribute newsletters highlighting program accomplishments.
- Community Networking: Represent CIS at community functions and promote program goals. Coordinate with CIS staff to develop networking opportunities and secure resources that support student needs.
- Professional Development: Attend required CIS training and meetings, building skills in program development, technology, and data evaluation.
- Budget & Fiscal Responsibility: Follow Finance procedures and complete required documentation. Manage program budgets, monitor expenditures, and apply cost-saving measures when appropriate.
- Program Management: Plan and coordinate monthly routines, including supply organization, guest speakers, volunteers, and instructor support.
- Safety & Compliance: Follow grant requirements, safety protocols, and licensing regulations. Maintain first-aid supplies, follow Workers’ Compensation processes, and attend required school or partner trainings.
- Other Duties: Perform additional duties as assigned.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, or a related field (relevant experience may substitute).
- Experience: Demonstrated experience working with school-age youth in educational or community settings.
- Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate effectively with students, families, and school staff.
- Cultural competency: Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
- Knowledge: Familiarity with local human-service agencies and community resources.
- Personal attributes: High energy, flexibility, resourcefulness, and enthusiasm for youth development.
- Other requirements: Reliable transportation for travel to school sites and community meetings.
- Ability to travel between school sites and within the community as needed.
- Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required for events and meetings.
- Ability to pass a Level II DCF criminal background check and be cleared by DCPS as an educational vendor.
- Generous PTO, plus school-year holidays
- Retirement plan with a 6% company match after one year of employment
- Medical plans, including a free employee-only option
- Dental and vision plans, including free employee-only options
- Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care/child care)
- Disability and life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and employee discount program
- Growth opportunities and internal promotion pathways
- An eligible employer for many student loan forgiveness programs