Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80916Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 SalaryCommunity Engagement Liaison (Network Level)

James Irwin Charter Schools
Character Development and Academic Excellence

Position Summary

James Irwin Charter Schools is seeking a dynamic, relationship-driven Community Engagement Liaison to serve at the network level. This role plays a vital part in strengthening relationships between James Irwin Charter Schools and the broader community by proactively engaging families, prospective families, community members, authorizers, partners, and stakeholders.

The Community Engagement Liaison represents James Irwin in the community, coordinates tours and outreach opportunities, supports marketing and communications efforts, and helps showcase the many positive stories happening across our schools. This position works closely with the Director of Advancement and network leadership to ensure consistent messaging, a strong community presence, and increased engagement in school and extracurricular events.

Key Responsibilities

Community Outreach & Engagement

Serve as a primary point of contact for community engagement efforts across the James Irwin Charter Schools network

Coordinate, schedule, and support family tours, community tours, and special campus visits

Proactively invite and engage families, prospective families, community leaders, military families, authorizers, media representatives, and other stakeholders

Build and maintain strong relationships with community organizations, partners, and local leaders

Events & Public Presence

Identify, seek out, and attend community events such as education fairs, charter school events, and school-related activities

Represent James Irwin Charter Schools at public events with a professional, positive, and welcoming presence

Organize and support family-focused events, including barbeques, tailgating events, athletic events, performances, and other school activities

Work to increase participation and attendance at school events such as sports, concerts, plays, and community gatherings

Marketing, Communications & Media

Collaborate with the Director of Advancement to support marketing, branding, and advertising efforts

Assist with planning and executing outreach campaigns and promotional initiatives

Help draft, organize, and coordinate press releases highlighting student success, staff achievements, programs, events, and milestones

Support storytelling efforts that showcase the mission, culture, and impact of James Irwin Charter Schools

Governance & External Relations

Occasionally attend James Irwin Charter Schools Board of Directors meetings

Attend authorizer board meetings or events as needed to support visibility, engagement, and relationship-building

Assist leadership with preparation for public presentations, community forums, and outreach meetings

Qualifications

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Comfortable representing an organization in public, professional, and community settings

Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple initiatives and events

Experience in community engagement, marketing, communications, public relations, or a related field preferred

Familiarity with schools, education, or nonprofit organizations strongly preferred

Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends

Alignment with the mission, values, and culture of James Irwin Charter Schools

Additional Information

Schedule: 215 working days

Compensation: Dependent on Experience (DOE)

Location: Network-level position supporting multiple James Irwin Charter Schools campuses

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