WHO WE ARE

The mission of Envision Education is to transform the lives of students - especially those who will be the first in their family to attend college - by preparing them for success in college, career, and life. 

We accomplish our mission through our nationally replicated Portfolio Defense assessment model, which authentically measures the most important things students need in order to succeed in college and career: academic content, leadership skills, and deeper learning competencies such as reflection and growth mindset.  Portfolio Defense uniquely prepares students, particularly those who are historically underserved, to get into college and then to persist until they earn a degree. Envision is also differentiated by a focus on whole-child education that integrates rigorous academics, high-quality social-emotional learning, and critical cultural literacy.

Read about our approach here.

We operate three high schools and two middle schools, serving approximately 1,500 students in the San Francisco Bay Area: 70% are low-income; 94% from communities of color; and 75% first generation college bound.  100% of our graduates are accepted to 2- or 4-year colleges, with 78% accepted to 4-year institutions.  What’s more, our students persist in college once they enroll. Our college persistence rate is 87% from first to second year, compared to the national average of 74%.  We also operate Envision Learning Partners, a coaching and training division working with schools across the country to adapt and adopt the Portfolio Defense model.  ELP is working with more than 1,000 educators in 30+ school networks and reaching more than 200,000 students.

Envision Education has made an explicit commitment to becoming an exemplar network of schools with an instructional and cultural vision rooted in an anti-racist and pro-Black framework. We believe that targeted universalism–focusing on the needs of a group that has historically been marginalized–will support not only that group, but everyone, and that being explicitly anti-racist and pro-Black is essential to changing the status quo for all of our students.

OUR APPROACH

We believe that deeper learning experiences challenge students to think critically, solve problems resourcefully, and collaborate productively. Students have an opportunity to use these skills and show what they know through portfolio defenses. In 8th, 10th and 12th grade, Envision students present a defense of learning, demonstrating their growth and learning. Similar to a master’s thesis defense, these presentations are required to graduate in 12th grade and are invaluable in preparing for life after high school. They practice for these defenses through regular exhibitions and in-class presentations.  Our students say portfolio defense is the hardest thing they have ever done, and nothing has prepared them more for college. Read about our approach here.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Family and Community Engagement Coordinator partners with the Envision Education Support Office and the Envision Academy administrators to ensure that the school is meeting its goal of being a community school. The Family and Community Engagement Coordinator will build relationships with feeder schools to ensure enrollment goals are met, will build relationships with community partners and out of school time programs, will coordinate internship opportunities, and will ensure strong home/school communication. The Family and Community Engagement Coordinator will also support students and families with being successful in the school environment. 

The successful candidate has experience building relationships with a variety of community stakeholders, experience putting together high quality events, and experience supporting students with being successful in school. The successful candidate will be passionate about bringing an anti-racist and pro-Black lens to their work, and will be comfortable in deep discussions around identity, race, class, and intersectionality. They will be a hard worker with strong communication skills, and the desire to support students from underserved communities with developing the skills necessary to have self-actualization and agency. 

Responsibilities: Enrollment

• In partnership with school leadership and Support Office enrollment staff:

  • Identify and implement new strategies to increase enrollment and strengthen Envision’s presence and recognition in the community

  • Maintain communication with students and families during the enrollment season

  • Coordinate enrollment-related communications, including mailings, emails, calls, texts, etc.

  • Support and participate in 

• Support with open houses, information sessions, shadow days, feeder school presentations, fairs, student exhibitions, etc.

• Collaborate with Senior Communications Manager to develop marketing collateral to build Envision’s brand with families and feeder schools

Responsibilities: Student Case Management

• Develop and implement case management groups and individual support efforts for students outside the sphere of success.

• Develop and implement systems to monitor, collect, and analyze data on case management and support efforts for students outside the sphere of success. 

• Develop and implement a communication plan with all relevant stakeholders (students, staff, teachers, parents, coaches, counselors, etc.)

• Develop and provide ongoing youth leadership development opportunities (student ambassadors, Community Meeting planning and hosting, Student Store, etc.)

Responsibilities: Community Partnerships

• Act as the point person for agencies and programs interested in partnering with Envision, and help to broker new partnerships that are aligned with the school’s mission and goals.

• Build partnerships with feeder schools and community-based organizations in service of enrollment, including partnering with school and Support Office leaders to conduct presentations, host enrollment fairs / events, do tabling, etc.

• Support College and Career Exploration Advisor in securing WLE internship sites and Career Day participants.

Responsibilities: Family Engagement

• Coordinate events to bring parents and family members into the school (Family Teacher Council, Back To School Night, Exhibition events, Orientations, Student Led Conferences, etc.).

• Engage current families in recruitment of new families to support meeting enrollment targets.

• Collect and analyze data to assess the effectiveness of parent engagement strategies and activities.

• Develop and maintain parent/family outreach and engagement systems.

Responsibilities: General 

• Collaborate with school staff, administration, and grade level teacher teams to integrate academic and non-academic supports.

• Support the integration of youth leadership, parent engagement, and family support throughout all school efforts.

• Represent the school, its mission and vision, at public events.

• Other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Commitment to the mission of Envision Education

• Demonstrated Youth Development experience

• Knowledge of the education and social service landscape in Oakland. 

• Self starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

• Ability to communicate effectively across diverse stakeholder groups.

• Demonstrated ability to effect positive organizational change.

• Ability to manage competing projects and priorities to completion successfully. 

COMPENSATION: The starting salary range for this position is $55k - $65k. Salary and benefits are competitive and based on experience.

TO APPLY: Please submit your application, including a thoughtful cover letter at Envision Careers

As an equal opportunity employer, we believe deeply in diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all people. Envision recruits, employs, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, disability, age, veteran status, and the many other characteristics that make us diverse.