REPORTS TO:

Head of Partnerships and Communications

WHAT MAKES THIS ROLE AWESOME:

The mission of Christel House Indianapolis is to create empowering opportunities through an equitable, rigorous, and holistic education for all students and alumni so they actualize their aspirations and develop effective leadership skills. Christel House Indianapolis provides a holistic human development approach that focuses on building strong character to complement each student’s rigorous academic foundation. By building meaningful relationships, Christel House staff empower students of all ages to achieve academic and socio-emotional success. Taking this holistic approach allows Christel House to truly support students’ life aspirations, and in turn transform whole communities. Through their College and Careers program, Christel House Indianapolis continues to support graduates for 5 years after graduation through post-secondary education and job placement, so they become self-sufficient, contributing members of society.

Christel House Academy was originally organized by Christel DeHaan in 2002 and is the oldest charter school in operation in the state of Indiana. Christel House began as a K-4 charter school, but quickly grew in size and scope to become a network of charter schools and adult high schools in Indianapolis serving over 2100 children and adults. Currently, Christel House Indianapolis is comprised of two K-8 academies, a high school, an innovation high school, and an adult high school (DORS) on three campuses. The largest campus was recently relocated to the 28-acre campus of Emmerich Manual High School. This community-serving campus houses Christel House Academy South (K-8), Watanabe HS, the sunsetting Emmerich Manual HS, DORS, and will house a new Day Early Learning Center in the spring of 2022 that will service infants through pre-k students. The westside campus houses Christel House Academy West and DORS. The third DORS campus is on the main campus of Ivy Tech Community College. Christel House Academy South was Indiana’s first charter school to receive the National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform’s “School to Watch” designation. Christel House Indianapolis received additional recognition as an Indiana Achievement and Breakthrough School and both Christel House Academy South and West have been named National Schools of Character by Character.org, the only schools in the state to receive this national distinction.

The Family Partnership Coordinator is the liaison between the schools and families, providing engagement opportunities and needed support to Christel House Indianapolis families.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

• Establish relationships with families at Christel House Academy West, Christel House Academy South, Watanabe Manual High School, and Emmerich Manual High School.
• Determine interests and needs of resources that families will find beneficial, and schedule monthly workshops or events that will bring these resources to CHIndy families.
• Work with family volunteers that have a desire to help in various capacities at the schools.
• Send out, monitor, and evaluate surveys for families to gauge engagement.
• Plan social events at the schools to engage families.
• Assist social workers in connecting families to community organizations that provide needed services.
• Oversee holiday assistance program for families.
• Attend and participate in Parent Partner programming meetings with staff from other Christel House International learning centers.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective performance of the schools.

WHAT WE ARE OFFERING:

• The opportunity to serve and make a huge difference in the lives of students with amazing colleagues
• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Competitive health care options
• Employer contributions to retirement plans
• Referral bonuses
• Salary: $45,000- 55,000

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Spanish language skills (written and verbal) required.
• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• 4-5 years of experience in community outreach, community engagement, or social work.
• Ability to travel between campuses.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Proficient typing skills, including computer proficiency with Google products and web-based programs, including extensive data entry.
• Strong English grammar skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Evidence of a strong work ethic and high degree of organizational skills.
• An agreement with the mission and goals of Christel House Indianapolis.

HEADS UP: A complete application requires the following:

• Current resume (please include an email address)
• Contact information for at least three (3) professional references (References should include your supervisor in your current position or most recent prior position.)
• Applicants should disclose any criminal arrests or convictions in the application process. A successful applicant will be required to submit to a national background check.

Christel House Indianapolis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Questions? Contact Talent@chschools.org