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Community Manager

New York, NY ยท On-site

$80K - $105K/yr

This role will support and manage programs across our ambassadors, college representatives, Insiders, parents, and broader community of brand loyalists. The Community Manager will play a hands-on ...

Provide leadership, support and guidance to Parent Ambassadors Participate in, and facilitate PA participation in, required training and professional development opportunities. Together with PA ...

Community Manager

New York, NY ยท Hybrid

$80K - $105K/yr

This role will support and manage programs across our ambassadors, college representatives, Insiders, parents, and broader community of brand loyalists. The Community Manager will play a hands-on ...

About the Ambassador Program The School & Community Ambassador Program is a flexible, part-time opportunity for parents, educators, and community connectors who are already active in their school ...

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for parent ambassador in the United States is $16.67, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $18.51 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a parent ambassador?

Parent Ambassadors are parents or caregivers who serve as liaisons between schools or organizations and other families. They help foster communication, share information, and support parental engagement in educational or community activities. Parent Ambassadors often participate in outreach, organize events, and provide feedback to improve programs. Their goal is to ensure families are informed, involved, and empowered to support their children's success.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a parent ambassador?

To thrive as a Parent Ambassador, you need strong communication and interpersonal skills, a deep understanding of the organization's mission, and often prior experience working with families or in community engagement roles. Familiarity with outreach platforms, event coordination tools, and sometimes training in family support or advocacy can be beneficial. Empathy, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to build trust are standout soft skills in this position. These abilities are crucial for effectively engaging and supporting families, fostering positive relationships, and promoting the organization's goals within the community.

How does a parent ambassador typically collaborate with school staff and other parents to support student engagement?

As a Parent Ambassador, you will often serve as a bridge between school administration, teachers, and families. This involves organizing and attending meetings, facilitating communication, and helping to plan events that encourage parent participation in school activities. You may also be asked to gather feedback from parents, relay important information, and work alongside staff to address concerns or promote new initiatives. Building strong relationships and maintaining open lines of communication are key to thriving in this collaborative role.
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Parent Ambassador- CREC Resource Group - Temporary/Per Diem - Job ID #13689

Hartford, CT โ€ข On-site

Capitol Region Education Council
Outpatient Health Careย โ€ขย 1 - 5K employees

$14.75 - $20.25/hr

Temporary, Per diem

Re-posted 12 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Build relationships with families to raise awareness of early childhood programs and services.

  • Gather input from families about their experiences and share key themes with the Local Governance Partnership.

  • Participate in family events, listening sessions, and meetings to represent family perspectives.


Job description

Position Type:
Support Staff/Parent Ambassador
Date Posted:
6/1/2026
Location:
CREC Resource Group (CRG)
Closing Date:
10/01/2026
Parent Ambassador - CREC Resource Group - Temporary/Per Diem - Job ID #13689
JOB DESCRIPTION
Since 1966, the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) has been dedicated to providing innovative, high-quality, and cost-effective educational programs and services to meet the diverse needs of children and adults in Greater Hartford. Serving 33 member districts and reaching additional communities statewide, CREC supports approximately 12,000 students annually through more than 120 educational programs. Our offerings include professional learning and coaching for educators, specialized programming for students with diverse needs, and PreK-12 education across 16 interdistrict magnet schools. Additionally, CREC provides school construction, operations, and cooperative business services, while also delivering programs that help adults build real, job-ready skills.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Parent Ambassadors are trusted community members who help connect families with local early childhood programs and services. As parent leaders, they build relationships, share timely information, and help ensure that parent voices shape the direction of the Local Governance Partnership (LGP) in their town. Reports to the Local Governance Partnership Liaison.
NOTE: This is a grant-funded position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties/Responsibilities
  • Community Outreach and Engagement: Build relationships with families in (Town) to raise awareness of Early Start CT (ESCT) and other local resources.

  • Parent Voice and Advocacy: Gather input from families about their experiences with early learning, child care, and family services. Share key themes with the LGP Community Table.

  • Support Events and Meetings: Participate in family events, listening sessions, and LGP Community Table meetings to help ensure family perspectives are represented.

  • Collaboration: Work closely with the LGP Liaison and partners to promote family-centered practices and identify service gaps or needs.

  • Resource Navigation: Help other caregivers understand and access available services like child care, education, health, and family supports.

  • Monthly Updates: Submit a short tracking form each month that includes outreach activities, family feedback, and success stories.

  • Comply with all company policies and procedures.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
This position has no supervisory responsibility.
COMPETENCIES:
  • Comfortable speaking with families and building community relationships.
  • Able to work independently and communicate respectfully with diverse groups.
  • Familiar with early childhood services or willing to learn.
  • Available to work some evenings and weekends with advance notice
  • Bilingual or multilingual abilities are a plus.

Training and Support Provided:
  • Orientation on the Local Governance Partnership and Early Start CT
  • Ongoing support from CREC and Shine Early Learning
  • Opportunities for leadership development and community engagement

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • Is a parent, grandparent, or caregiver of a child under age 8 living in the community.
  • Must reside in Newington

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide transportation to job sites, meetings, and trainings as required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Standing (continually, more than 2/3)
  • Walking (frequently, 1/3 - 2/3)
  • Sitting (frequently, 1/3 - 2/3)
  • Lifting up to 25 lbs. (frequently, 1/3 - 2/3)
  • Moderate Noise

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION STATEMENT
CREC strives to understand and confront the symptoms and causes of racism and prejudice - ranging from biases to aggressions to discriminatory policies, practices, and traditions - that harm people from systemically marginalized groups or that benefit privileged groups. CREC staff and students acknowledge and respect people of all identifiers, such as race, socioeconomic status, gender identity and expression, education, age, ability, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, language, nationality, religion, and veteran status.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
To access the job description and salary range document, please click https://www.crec.org/careers/jobs.php