Community Coordinator Gem Prep: Rexburg

Are you interested in making a significant impact in students’ lives? Do you believe that all children can learn? Would you like to be part of a team that is committed to do whatever it takes to make every student successful? Gem Innovation Schools is seeking an entrepreneurial spirit who is committed to excellence and has a desire to join a fast-growing team.

GIS views itself as a catalyst for changing K-12 education in Idaho, with an impact that extends beyond our schools to benefit students throughout the state. Our focus is to improve post-secondary preparedness and achievement for all students. GIS schools provide a personalized learning experience through individualized instruction, positive adult relationships, the use of adaptive software, and data. GIS serves approximately 3,000 K-12 students throughout Idaho, operating seven charter schools: Gem Prep: Online, a statewide virtual school, and six brick and mortar Gem Prep schools in Nampa, Meridian (3), Pocatello, and Twin Falls. See www.gemprep.org for more information.

Summary

The Community Coordinator (CC) builds grass-roots support for Gem Prep’s proposed Rexburg campus by cultivating relationships with residents who live and work near the site and organizing them to speak on the school’s behalf during local public-hearing processes (e.g., the Conditional Use Permit hearing). The CC is not responsible for social-media management; the focus is direct, person-to-person engagement and logistical coordination. Wage is $15.00/hr. Please apply and review additional materials at https://gemprep.org/gem-prep/employment-opportunities/

Responsibilities

Resident Outreach & Relationship-Building

• Walk assigned neighborhoods and business districts, introduce Gem Prep’s plan, answer questions, and record feedback.
• Conduct one-on-one or small-group conversations—in homes and community spaces—to identify potential supporters.

Supporter Recruitment & Management

• Maintain an accurate contact list of supporters, including notes on interests and availability.
• Draft and send personalized follow-up emails, texts, or phone calls to secure commitment for specific hearing dates.

Testimony Preparation & Logistics

• Organize pre-hearing briefing sessions (in-person or virtual) to coach volunteers on key talking points and hearing procedures.
• Coordinate transportation, meeting points, and seating so supporters present a unified, orderly presence at public meetings.

Community Event Presence

• Staff information tables at local events (farmers markets, service-club meetings, neighborhood gatherings) to broaden awareness.
• Distribute printed materials (door hangers, one-pagers) that explain Gem Prep’s mission and the benefits of the new campus.

Internal Reporting & Collaboration

• Provide weekly progress updates to the Growth Team (contacts made, commitments secured, issues raised).
• Collaborate with Gem Prep Growth Team to refine messaging and address community concerns promptly.

Student Recruitment and Marketing

• Capture inquiries from interested families during canvassing or events and update the interest list.
• Provide basic program information, timeline details, and next-step guidance to prospective parents.
• Assist the marketing by distributing flyers/postcards at preschools, youth programs, and local businesses when outreach schedules allow.

Working at Gem Prep

Gem Prep focuses on hiring and developing great leaders with high expectations and provides robust support to meet those expectations. Gem Prep expects the following from school leaders:

• Results. Gem Prep works relentlessly to create efficient, measurable, and sustainable results. We strive for excellence and pursue our mission tenaciously. Ideally, you thrive working in a fluid environment where flexibility and tenacity are required.
• Innovation. We embrace new approaches and ideas that have a powerful impact on learning and teaching, achieving success for every student. We believe that today’s students need schools that dramatically rethink the traditional learning and teaching process for the success of every student. The status quo is not acceptable.
• Integrity. We are truthful, fair, and trustworthy in all aspects of our work. We expect the same of you.
• Humility. If you are humble and teachable, this will be a powerful learning experience for you. Your humility will be key to building trusted and authentic relationships as well as the key to your professional growth. We also understand that you bring valuable experience and knowledge that will lift our team.
• Teamwork. We value each of our team members as individuals but believe that we achieve the greatest results by working together.

Qualifications

Required

• Exceptional face-to-face communication and active-listening skills.
• Comfortable knocking on doors, standing/walking for extended periods, and working some evenings/weekends.
• Strong organizational skills: able to track dozens of contacts, commitments, and follow-ups accurately.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation within Rexburg and surrounding areas.

Preferred

• Experience in community organizing, canvassing, campaign field work, or grassroots advocacy.
• Familiarity with Madison County civic processes, or willingness to learn quickly.

Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability. In addition, preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

Gem Innovation Schools is a DRUG FREE WORKPLACE. It is a condition of employment with Gem Innovation Schools that employees comply with this policy.

I declare that all of the information provided in seeking a position with Gem Innovation Schools is true and correct. I understand that should an investigation disclose untruthful or misleading answers, my application may be rejected, my name removed from consideration, or my employment with Gem Innovation Schools terminated.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 per week

Compensation Package:

• Hourly pay

Schedule:

• Evenings as needed
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Rexburg, ID 83440 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15