School Community Coordinator

City of Lincoln NE

Lincoln, NE

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$51,563.20–$68,764.80 Per Year

SKILLS

After School Programs, Budget Management, Budget Reporting, Communication Skills, Dental Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan, English Language, Facility Management Software, Financial Management, Follow Through, HRIS/HRMS, High School Diploma, Higher Education, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Multilingual, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Parks & Recreation, People Management, Physical Education, Primary School, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Public Administration, Recreation, Retirement Plan, Secondary School, Sports, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Vision Plan, Volunteer Management

LOCATION

Lincoln, NE

POSTED

8 days ago

School Community Coordinator

Salary

$51,563.20 - $68,764.80 Annually

Location

Lincoln, NE

Job Type

Full time/probationary or status

Job Number

202600370

Department

Parks and Recreation Department

Division

Recreation

Opening Date

07/10/2026

Closing Date

7/26/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Job Posting Information

School Community Coordinator (CLC) - Belmont Elementary School

$51,563 to $68,765, depending on experience

Lincoln Parks and Recreation is hiring a School Community Coordinator to lead the Community Learning Center (CLC) initiative at Belmont Elementary School. This is a dynamic, people-centered role focused on building strong connections between students, families, educators, and community partners. We are seeking an experienced leader who can balance relationship-building with organized, effective program execution.

What You'll Do

This role blends systems-level administrative leadership with direct service, ensuring you stay connected to students while coordinating high-impact programs.

Collaborate with Leaders: Work with the school principal, CLC director, Parks and Recreation leadership, and other stakeholders to align programs with school and community goals in a way that balances relationship-building with accomplishing results.
Coordinate Programs: Lead out-of-school time activities such as clubs, sports, and academic enrichment opportunities while managing multiple projects and timelines simultaneously.
Engage Families: Create meaningful ways for families and neighborhood residents to get involved and have a voice in decision-making.
Manage Teams: Supervise staff, volunteers, and partners to ensure high quality programming through organized communication, clear expectations, consistent follow-through, and calm, confident leadership.
Oversee Budgets and Reporting: Manage fiscal responsibilities, ensure policy compliance, and use data to guide improvements.
Build Partnerships: Serve as a connector between the school, recreation center, and community organizations demonstrating passion for community building, service, and collaboration.

Why Join Us

This is more than a job. It is a chance to make a lasting impact. As the School Community Coordinator, you will help shape after-school programs, strengthen family engagement, and foster a welcoming, collaborative environment. You will work with passionate educators and community leaders, grow your skills, and contribute to a mission that supports youth development, family life, and community well-being through organized, start-to-finish coordination of programs and partnerships.

We Are Welcoming

We serve a vibrant and varied community, and we value the unique perspectives and experiences each person brings. We are committed to finding the best candidate for the role. That person may come from a background that has not always been well represented in our field. If you are excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply, especially if you thrive in fast-paced, people-centered environments where organization, flexibility, and steady leadership matter.

Comprehensive Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Group life insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Employer-matched retirement plan
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holiday time off
Eligibility for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school or equivalent supplemented by college-level coursework in recreation, physical education or related field plus six months of experience working with people in all age groups in a recreational setting involving program and staff supervision; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; frequent evenings and some weekends for special events and community meetings

To be eligible for insurance benefits, employees must work at least 30 hours per week.

To be eligible for the retirement plan, employees must work at least 20 hours per week.

Temporary, seasonal, and unclassified employees are not eligible for benefits.

APPLICATION COMPLETION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT To successfully complete your application, please make sure you read each statement below and check ALL boxes prior to submission.

1. This application is hand scored.
1. ALL questions must be fully answered to receive full credit.
1. "See Resume", or answers such as "See ___" are not acceptable responses and will not receive full credit.
1. Copied/Pasted answers will not receive full credit.
1. ALL employers and education referred to in answers must be listed in the Work History and Education sections of the application for verification and to receive full credit.
1. I understand I am responsible for the accuracy and completeness of my application.
1. I Acknowledge that I have read and understand each of the above statements.

Have you successfully completed college-level coursework in Parks and Recreation:

No
Yes, coursework only
Yes, associate degree
Yes, bachelor degree or higher

Have you successfully completed college-level coursework in Education:

No
Yes, coursework only
Yes, associate degree
Yes, bachelor degree or higher

Have you successfully completed college-level coursework in Public Administration:

No
Yes, coursework only
Yes, associate degree
Yes, bachelor degree or higher

Have you successfully completed college-level coursework in a Related Field: Related field list: Human Services; Child Youth and Family Studies; Human Development and Family Science; Youth Development; Community Building; Early Childhood Education; and, Sociology

No
Yes, coursework only
Yes, associate degree
Yes, bachelor degree or higher

Do you have at least 6 months experience working in a recreational setting with any of the following groups?

No experience
Early childhood
Elementary school students
Middle/high school students
Adults