Classification: Admin Support
FLSA Status: Exempt
Immediate Supervisor: Superintendent
Job Summary
The Community Partnerships Coordinator develops, coordinates, and strengthens relationships between Waterloo Community Schools and the broader community. The Coordinator serves as a key district connector with businesses, community organizations, alumni, volunteers, civic groups, families, and other stakeholders.
The position is responsible for expanding community partnerships, strengthening alumni engagement, coordinating community outreach and events, developing volunteer and ambassador opportunities, and creating meaningful ways for community members to connect with and support Waterloo Schools. The position also helps ensure district leadership remains connected to community needs, feedback, and opportunities.
This position requires the use of independent judgment, strong relationship-building skills, and the ability to represent the district professionally throughout the community. The essential functions include:
- Community relations and outreach
- Community and business partnerships
- Alumni engagement
- Volunteer and ambassador engagement
- Community events and stakeholder engagement
Hiring Specifications:
Education
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferred
- Coursework or graduate work related to communications, public relations, community engagement, education, business, nonprofit leadership, or a related field, desired
- No specific certification required
- Experience in community relations, community engagement, public relations, nonprofit work, education, business development, or a related field, desired
? A demonstrated background of community service, relationship building, and leadership, desired
? Experience working with diverse community organizations and populations, desired
? Experience in an educational institution, desired
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with businesses, community organizations, alumni, families, volunteers, and other stakeholders
- Demonstrated skill in organizing projects, events, partnerships, and community initiatives
- Ability to establish and maintain working relationships based on mutual confidence and respect
- Ability to work effectively, cooperatively, and respectfully with staff, parents, students, alumni, and community members regardless of race, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic/national origin, religion, marital status, age, socio-economic status, or disability
- Demonstrated sound judgment, adaptability, self-confidence, emotional maturity, initiative, enthusiasm, and resourcefulness
- Ability to represent the district professionally in a wide variety of community settings
- Ability to recognize sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality
- Ability to organize varied functions and meet deadlines in a timely manner
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with district staff and community partners
- Ability to identify opportunities for new partnerships and community involvement
- Ability to effectively gather and communicate community feedback to district leadership
- Knowledge of the scope and relationships of the position to the total operation of the district
- Ability to establish and maintain a positive work environment
- Demonstrated record of commitment and sensitivity to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and human rights
- Basic computer skills (computer navigation, email, web browser, Employee Portal)
? Intermediate computer skills (Google Workspace, database management, spreadsheets, presentations, and other information systems specific to the position)
? Ability to utilize technology to organize and maintain community, alumni, volunteer, and partnership contacts
? Ability to reach all skill levels listed if not already acquired
- Volunteers, interns, and others as assigned by the Superintendent
- No direct supervision of district communications or marketing staff unless specifically assigned
- All district personnel
- Parents, students, and families
- Alumni and former district employees
- Business and community leaders
- Civic and nonprofit organizations
- Neighborhood and community organizations
- Volunteers and mentors
- Local government and community agencies
- Colleges, universities, and other educational partners
- Other community stakeholders
- Develops, builds, and maintains positive relationships between Waterloo Community Schools and businesses, nonprofit organizations, civic organizations, neighborhood groups, educational institutions, and other community partners.
- Serves as a primary district connector for individuals and organizations interested in partnering with or supporting Waterloo Schools.
- Identifies and develops new community partnerships that support district goals, schools, students, staff, and families.
- Develops and coordinates a districtwide alumni engagement strategy designed to strengthen connections with graduates of Waterloo Schools.
- Builds and maintains an alumni network and creates opportunities for alumni to remain connected to and involved with the district.
- Develops and maintains organized databases and contact networks of alumni, community partners, business leaders, volunteers, civic organizations, and other key stakeholders.
- Coordinates opportunities for alumni and community members to volunteer, mentor, serve as ambassadors, participate in district initiatives, and support Waterloo Schools.
- Coordinates and supports district community engagement activities, including community events, open houses, tours, celebrations, alumni activities, partnership events, and other special projects.
- Represents the district at community organizations, meetings, events, and activities to strengthen the visibility and relationships of Waterloo Schools throughout the community.
- Regularly attends meetings and events of neighborhood associations, chambers of commerce, service organizations, civic groups, business organizations, and other key community associations.
- Develops and strengthens relationships with organizations representing the diverse populations and neighborhoods served by Waterloo Community Schools.
- Serves as a liaison between community organizations and appropriate district departments, schools, programs, and staff.
- Works with district and school leaders to identify opportunities where community partners can provide expertise, mentorship, experiences, volunteers, resources, or other support for students and schools.
- Coordinates and supports districtwide volunteer initiatives and works to increase meaningful community involvement within Waterloo Schools.
- Develops opportunities for businesses, alumni, parents, and community members to serve as district ambassadors and advocates.
- Builds relationships with former employees and retirees and identifies opportunities for them to remain connected to Waterloo Schools.
- Supports community engagement surrounding major district initiatives, facilities, programs, and strategic priorities.
- Works collaboratively with the Communications Manager and Marketing & Brand Specialist to promote community partnerships, alumni stories, volunteer opportunities, events, and other positive district connections.
- Identifies positive stories, partnerships, alumni accomplishments, and community connections and shares them with district communications and marketing staff for promotion.
- Creates opportunities for two-way communication between the district and community and helps gather feedback from community members, partners, alumni, and other stakeholders.
- Communicates relevant community feedback, concerns, opportunities, and emerging issues to the Superintendent and appropriate district leaders.
- Coordinates special projects, activities, and events involving community organizations, businesses, alumni, civic leaders, and other external partners.
- Works with employee groups, schools, departments, and community partners on special activities, projects, and events.
- Advocates district goals, priorities, programs, and initiatives while building greater community understanding and support for Waterloo Schools.
- Attends Board meetings or other district meetings when requested and serves as a resource regarding community partnerships, alumni engagement, volunteer initiatives, and community relations.
- Adheres to high ethical standards and demonstrates professionalism when acting as a representative of the district.
- Keeps the Superintendent and appropriate district leaders advised of relevant community relations matters, partnership opportunities, and stakeholder concerns.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
Manual Dexterity Tasks
Telephone
Working Conditions
Inside
Extremes in Temp/Humidity
Terms of Employment: Twelve-month contract per Board policy and administrative guidelines.
Date Last Revised: 8/28/2026
