Family Engagement Manager, Pj Library In Ny
CurrentDirect New York Connector program: a team of 36 PJ Library parents and grandparents creating meaningful gatherings for families with young children in their neighborhoods. Hire, train, and manage cohort of 36 parents and grandparents, serving all five NYC boroughs, Westchester, and Long Island, and offering strategic professional development throughout the year.Grew program from 11 to 36 Connectors, including grandparents, summer vacation, and affinity Connectors. Strategically expanded program to reach PJ Library families throughout the Metro area. Created and continue to manage a Connector Mentorship program, a Grandparent Connector program, and a Summer Vacation Connector program.Consult with PJ Library communities nationally and internationally about growing their Family Engagement.Featured presenter at conferences ("The Power of Peers: Parents Engaging Parents" and "Beyond the Program: Outreach and Deep Engagement with PJ Library in New York").