Family & Community Engagement Manager

KIPP kipp.org Open · verified Sep 18, 2026

On-site Indianapolis Full-time Manager Community Marketing

Mid-level Community Marketing role at KIPP. Indianapolis · full-time · $50,000 base.

SalaryStated by KIPP

$50,000

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

Role brief

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What you'll do

Build family outreach plans that bring caregivers and community members into school events
Connect families with social services, community resources, and support for student success
Coordinate partner meetings, school programs, service schedules, and volunteer efforts
Run family workshops, meetings, communications, and resource-center activities
Track engagement and service information while coordinating with school and support teams

What you bring

At least two years in education, community engagement, or a related field
Ability to serve diverse families while honoring the cultures and community involved
A collaborative, independent work style with strong organization and follow-through
Proactive problem-solving skills and a record of achieving strong results
Spanish speaking and writing skills are preferred

Who this fits

This role suits someone who can build trust with students, families, staff, and community partners while working collaboratively or independently. You’ll be based onsite in Indianapolis and should be comfortable coordinating meetings, events, referrals, and changing priorities. The organization seeks someone committed to a multicultural, anti-racist environment and to student success.

From the employer

ORGANIZATION

KIPP is a nonprofit network of college-preparatory, public charter schools with a 20-year track record of preparing students in educationally underserved communities for success in college and life. KIPP currently serves over 100,000 students in 242 schools across the country, including Indianapolis.  KIPP Indy Public Schools (KIPP Indy) was founded in 2004 with one class of fifth-grade students and has grown to educate more than 1,000 students across three schools. By the 2022-2023 school year, KIPP Indy will educate nearly 1,500 students in the Martindale-Brightwood community on the Northeast side of Indianapolis. At KIPP Indy, we believe that all children will learn and achieve at high levels if given the opportunity. Our goal is to help students develop the knowledge, skills, and character strengths they need to succeed throughout their education and in the competitive world beyond.

Edna Martin Christian Center has served hundreds of students and families across Martindale Brightwood since its founding in 1941. Its mission is to invest in the lives of all in Martindale Brightwood and surrounding neighborhoods through community-driven opportunities that foster stability, growth, and a vision of hope. EMCC’s vision for the Martindale Brightwood community is to be a peaceful, connected, and thriving neighborhood where all people can live, learn, work, worship, and play.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Community Coordination

Participate in the Martindale-Brightwood Education Zone (MBEZ) partner meetings and the KIPP Indy monthly Community Council meetings
Support families in building social capital and finding resources to support their overall well-being
Assist community partners in resolving service delivery, access, and coordination issues
Develop, monitor, and maintain a schedule of programs and services in the school
Identify new agencies and/or organizations that have resources to help increase academic success, improve the conditions for learning, and support social-emotional learning
Manage all volunteers in the school, develop volunteer opportunities, keep records of volunteer work, and regularly recognize their service to the school
Serve as a liaison to the community and attend external meetings, as needed
Collaborate with school social workers to refer families to human service agencies and other resource providers
Collect program and service delivery information from providers and partners

Family Engagement

Collaborate with KIPP Indy to launch and execute an effective family engagement strategy, including a family communication and outreach plan
Proactively engage families and community members to attend MBEZ and KIPP Indy events
Collaborate with KIPP Indy leadership to design and develop a family resource center
Coordinate family workshops and meetings
Collaborate with KIPP Indy regional and school-based leadership to develop a schedule of family programs, events, and services that directly support student success
Maintain records of family engagement activities and collaborate with principals and teachers on family engagement activities

School Collaboration

Collaborate with the KIPP Indy Managing Director of Family & Community Engagement and participate in weekly check-ins and team meetings to maximize results
Cultivate strong relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, including students, families, and staff
Collaborate to foster a culture that supports the school’s vision and promotes respect and appreciation for all students, staff, and families
Develop and execute family engagement initiatives, communications, and events
Collaborate with the operations team on systems related to enrollment, attendance, and student retention, participating in regular team meetings
Collaborate with the social services team to refer students to additional support services (i.e. health services, counseling services, mentorship programs, etc.), as necessary.

COMPETENCIES

Able to work with families from a variety of backgrounds
Demonstrate knowledge and respect for the cultures and community served
Develop mutually beneficial relationships and partnerships based upon trust, respect, and achievement of common goals.
Seeks to understand other’s point of view and confirms understanding.
Expresses high expectations for all students, and expresses belief in their potential to complete college and succeed in life
Takes initiative, going above and beyond typical expectations and making necessary sacrifices to achieve exceptional results.
Manages time and resources effectively, prioritizing efforts according to organizational goals.
Follows through on commitments and promises with an appropriate sense of urgency.
Demonstrates flexibility when plans or situations change unexpectedly. Effectively adjusts plans to achieve intended outcomes.
Gathers information from multiple relevant sources and stakeholders when problem-solving.

QUALIFICATIONS

A minimum of 2 years of experience in education, community engagement or related fields
Deep belief in being part of and helping lead a multi-cultural, anti-racist organization
Team player capable of working both collaboratively and independently
Highly organized, resourceful, and accountable, with strong attention to follow through and detail
Proactive and creative problem-solver; ability to identify, analyze, and recommend solutions
Track record of exceptional results
Oral and written proficiency in Spanish preferred

COMPENSATION

Starting Salary $50,000

Salary is competitive, commensurate with experience, and includes benefits.

Benefits Include:

Up to 12-weeks paid parenting leave
Two PPO Health Plan Options
Vision
Dental
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness
FSA
HSA
Life Insurance
Short & Long-Term Disability
Licensure & Tuition Assistance
403B/401K Roth Retirement Options with employer match up to 10%
Employee Assistance Program
Extended Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off with unlimited rollover
End of the year Merit Increase
Annual Wellness Screenings

KIPP Indy Public Schools are an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.