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"Excellence for Every Student, Every Day", is the vision at Forest Lake Area School District, home of the Rangers. Located in the scenic northeastern suburbs of the Twin Cities, we are committed to providing an exceptional education that empowers students to learn, grow and chart their own path to a fulfilling future. With a strong focus on academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement, the district provides an exceptional educational experience throughout our schools. As an employer, Forest Lake Area Schools values passionate, dedicated educators and support staff who are eager to make a positive impact on the lives of students. If you''re looking for a rewarding career in a dynamic, collaborative environment, the Forest Lake Area School District offers opportunities for growth, professional development, and a chance to be part of a thriving educational community. Come and see why we are The Place to Be.

Forest Lake Area School District is currently seeking applicants for the .5 FTE position of a Communities That Care (CTC) Coordinator to start October 6, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

BASIC FUNCTION

Through the Communities that Care grant provided by Minnesota Department of Health, Forest Lake Area Schools in partnership with Fairview Health Services is conducting a five-year experimental study to examine the effects of Communities That Care® (CTC) prevention operating system on community prevention services and on levels and trends in risk, protection, drug use, violence and antisocial behavior among adolescents in grades 4 through 12.  The project will be a joint effort of Forest Lake Area Schools, Fairview Health Services, and state prevention agencies in MN.

The project will hire one Communities That Care (CTC) Coordinator.  The Community Coordinator will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of all CTC activities in the Forest Lake School District community, which includes community mobilization and assisting in developing a comprehensive strategic prevention framework.  The positions will be based in Forest Lake and will report to the Director of Teaching and Learning at Forest Lake Area Schools.  We are currently hiring this position as a .5 FTE (20 hours/week) with a position start date of 10/6/25 and a position end date of 6/30/26. The annual salary for this position is $38,480, funded by the CTC MN Department of Health grant. Salary will be prorated based on hire date. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Communities That Care (CTC) Coordinator for the Forest Lake Area Schools will:

¨       Work with key stakeholders to create a community prevention board.  Facilitate recruitment of community prevention board members and ensure that composition of board includes appropriate community agencies, entities and individuals.

¨       Arrange CTC training workshops for community prevention board members.

¨       Facilitate delegation of community prevention board tasks, including but not limited to collecting, organizing, and analyzing data; community outreach and public relations; and board meetings.  Lead discussions related to project planning and maintenance.

¨        Work with community prevention board members and members of the larger community to develop and implement a comprehensive community prevention plan.

¨       Work with key stakeholders to establish systems for the community prevention board to monitor the implementation of selected interventions.

¨       Oversee implementation of the preventive interventions selected by the community prevention board.

¨       Coordinate efforts to solve local problems and assist in implementing solutions.

¨       Coordinate dissemination of CTC information to key leaders, schools and other youth service providers and the public.

¨       Represent CTC to the larger community, serving as the primary community contact for CTC activities.

¨       Make presentations and train community board members for community outreach.

¨       Assist in grant reports.

¨       Manage budget.

REQUIREMENTS

¨       Bachelor’s degree with at least three years’ related experience; or equivalent education and experience.

¨    Demonstrated ability to form relationships with strategic partners, e.g., government agencies, non-profit agencies, schools, and business and faith-based communities.

¨       Demonstrated ability to speak effectively and professionally in public to a variety of audiences. Must possess professional demeanor.  Must be able to write clear, concise and grammatically correct letters, reports and other forms of communications.

¨       Demonstrated ability to identify problems, develop solutions and take the lead in solving problems.

¨       Must possess strong group facilitation skills and experience.

¨       Must be self-directed, as well as a team player.

¨       Must have excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.

¨       Local and occasional out-of-state travel required.

¨       Working knowledge of Word, Excel and ability to work with database programs such as Access.

PREFERRED

¨       Ability to develop and manage budgets.

¨       Ability to understand and prepare grant applications and concept papers.

¨       Experience in project management and/or strategic planning such as program development, developing and evaluating outcomes, conducting data analysis and evaluation, developing operations and marketing plans and developing timelines.

¨       Understanding/working knowledge of youth-serving systems and agencies.

¨       Ability to work with youth boards and representatives.

¨       Familiarity with the local community; experience with prevention efforts in this community.

HOURS: Flexible hours.  Some evenings and weekends are required.

Application Deadline: Until Filled

Contact: For more information, please contact John-Paul Jacobson, at 651-982-8115 or jpjacobson@flaschools.org

*All job offers from Forest Lake Area School District are conditioned upon passing a pre-employment criminal background check and ISD 831 School Board approval.