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Community Engagement Coordinator
The Island School
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Posted on Mar 16, 2025
CEIS Overview
The Island School, a not-for-profit organization based in The Bahamas, was founded to create and support transformational educational experiences with the vision of leadership effecting change, on the island of Eleuthera. The diverse educational initiatives, including our High School Semester and Summer Term, Deep Creek Middle School, Elementary Learning Center, and our Community Engagement and Partnerships, deliver unique educational journeys in conjunction with the authentic and meaningful work our organization undertakes in research and sustainable development at the Cape Eleuthera Institute, our research, and innovation hub. We are reimagining what education is for, and redesigning how education is delivered.
Community Engagement Coordinator
The Island School’s Community Engagement program fosters meaningful relationships through education, conservation and sustainability to advocate living well in a place. We collaborate and engage with local schools, youth, families, community leaders, government organisations, and local partners to design and implement programs that have been requested and match our expertise. The Community Engagement Coordinator works closely with colleagues across The Island School and local community members to coordinate and further opportunities to build connections with and find opportunities to share The Island School mission with the local community.
Job Description
Your primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Support the delivery of:
- Deep Creek Lab School After Schools/Co-curricular Programs including: Community Farm, Swim Club, Open Learning Center, Plastic Club and Sports
- The Apprentice Program
- Young Leadership Program
- Local School Programs for primary, middle and high school students
- Overnight camps for elementary/high school students
- Foster a learning environment that promotes kindness, honesty, respect, perseverance, self-control and responsibility.
- Act as a positive role model and mentor to students we serve.
- Develop positive relationships and engaging with families, local schools, partner organisations, volunteers, and the general public.
- Design and document lesson plans that meet the benchmarks set within The Bahamian curriculum for primary and high school students.
- This is a teaching role that includes: organising logistics, lesson planning, familiarising participants to their surroundings, teaching environmental science and sustainable practices, touring the island, snorkelling, creating exercise programs, enforcing rules, dorm duties, and monitoring the well-being of students and their chaperones.
- Coordinate and support the delivery of student Community Engagement projects inclusive of The Island School Semester, Deep Creek Middle School, Deep Creek Primary School, and Elementary Learning Center students.
- Organise and share our work at The Island School at community events.
- Program documentation, tracking and reporting.
- Other duties as assigned.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following:
Competencies
- Patience, flexibility and a good sense of humour
- Motivation to work in an interdisciplinary educational setting to support place-based education
- The ability to thrive within a cross-cultural team
- A desire to support students, interns and staff to build leadership skills
- The ability to multitask, with strong planning and logistics skills
- A problem-solving mindset with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Desire to live in a small, family island community with a “can-do” attitude to address opportunities and challenges associated with living in such a place
- An interest in marine and environmental science
Qualifications and Experience
- Must have a relevant Bachelor's or Master’s degree in education, youth development or a similar field
- Teaching and/or youth mentorship experience, preferably in an experiential setting
- Demonstrated experience creating engaging and thoughtful lesson plans independently
- Prior experience coordinating educational and youth activities in a cross-cultural setting, serving students within low SES communities
- A valid driving licence is required for this position
- Wilderness First Responder, CPR, WAFA or Lifeguard certifications preferred
- Must be able to swim and be comfortable in water deeper than standing depth
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary commensurate with experience
- Housing (for off-island hires)
- Medical and Life insurance
- Dining hall meals (while programs are in session)
- 10 days of paid vacation per year
- Eligibility for matching retirement plan after two years of service
- Professional development opportunities
Schedule
This is a full-time position with an annual review. The Island School operates year round and working hours vary depending on needs but are typically Monday-Friday (40 hours/week), however, evening and weekend work will be required. Special events will require periods of time outside of normal working hours when staff must be on site for extended periods. Given the degree to which this position specifically works with and supports core programs of the organization the successful candidate should expect, and desire to work a variable and mission driven schedule.
Applications
We are a Bahamian equal opportunity employer, and preference will be given to suitably qualified Bahamians.
Applicants should submit documents in PDF format to https://ceis.bamboohr.com/careers
- Cover letter
- Current resume
- Two references (to include name, address, telephone number and email address) familiar with the applicant's work
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