POSITION TITLE:
Migrant Student Family Resource Specialist (MS-FRS)
SPAN TEAM:
Family Engagement Team
SPAN PROJECT:
MEP (Migrant Education Program)
LOCATION:
Remote (Home-Based with Some Travel)
POSITION TYPE:
Part-Time
11 hours per week through December 31, 2026 with potential for annual renewal
REPORTS TO:
NJ Family Engagement Program Director
SALARY:
$19.00 – $21.00 per hour
ABOUT SPAN
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families as advocates and partners in improving outcomes for infants, toddlers, children, and youth. SPAN’s mission is to empower families and inform and involve professionals and others interested in the healthy development and education of children and youth. Through information, education, leadership development, and systems advocacy, SPAN works to ensure that all families have access to the information, resources and support they need to thrive. Learn more at www.spanadvocacy.org.
ABOUT THE MEP PROJECT
SPAN’s Migrant Education Program (MEP) project is a partnership with the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey/ERESC to strengthen outreach, family engagement, and access to services for migrant students and their families.
Through the project, SPAN will support a Migrant Education Advisory Council that includes migrant parents, educators, district leaders, service providers, and community partners, serve as a resource and referral contact for migrant education liaisons and families, and develop and maintain a family-friendly resource database with services, tools, and recorded webinars. The project seeks to provide migrant families with a meaningful voice, reliable information, and stronger connections to the resources their children need to succeed in school.
POSITION SUMMARY
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network seeks to hire a part-time (11 hours per week) Migrant Student Family Resource Specialist (MS-FRS) to support migrant families by strengthening access to resources, coordinating outreach, and collaborating with districts and partners across the region. This position plays a key role in establishing the Migrant Education Advisory Council, developing family-friendly tools, and supporting ongoing communication and engagement.
The MS-FRS will work 11 hours per week with flexible scheduling that may include occasional weekend events.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Advisory Council & Collaboration
- Establish Migrant Education Advisory Council to recruit and engage parents, community partners, service providers, district leaders, school leaders, and educators.
- Collaborate with ERESC and impacted districts to support council activities and ensure meaningful participation.
- Designate a primary point of contact for migrant education liaisons referring families for resources.
Resource Development & Information Management
- Create and maintain a resource database with information, supports, recorded webinars, and tools for families.
- Adapt the database for posting on the organization’s Resource for Families webpage.
- Identify resource fairs, workshops, webinars, and community events that provide outreach opportunities.
Family Outreach & Communication
- Develop weekly electronic messaging (email, text, newsletters, social media, website content) to share resources and activities with families, district liaisons, DHL, and ERESC
- Serve as an ongoing point of contact for migrant education liaisons seeking information, resources, and support.
Workshops & Engagement
- Design and deliver monthly workshops in collaboration with impacted districts and ERESC on topics relevant to migrant families.
- Maintain a calendar of project‑related events and community engagements 2–4 times per month to:
- Share project information and resources
- Assist and engage directly with families
- Maintain records, correspondence, track activities, and prepare required reports.
- Maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience/interest in family engagement, community outreach, advocacy, or related work.
- Strong communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
- Experience working with diverse families and communities.
- Reliable transportation and ability to travel to meetings, and events as needed.
- Ability to work on a computer and participate in virtual meetings.
- Ability to work independently with a high degree of self-direction.
- Excellent planning, organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
- Working knowledge of state, regional, and local community resources.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Bilingual skills and lived experience as a parent, caregiver, or family leader are highly valued.
BENEFITS
- 403(b) Retirement plan
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- Professional development opportunities
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and respected. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.
HOW TO APPLY
For immediate consideration, please forward the following documents to hr@spanadvocacy.org.
- A letter of interest describing qualifications and accomplishments.
- A current résumé.
- A list of three professional references: Name, Organization, and Contact Information.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Join our team and help empower families, strengthen partnerships, and create lasting impact in communities across the region.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is this a remote position?
Yes, this is a remote position, however, travel is required. The MS-FRS is also expected to attend quarterly meetings of SPAN staff, professional development sessions when offered, and an annual conference/event at various locations across New Jersey.
Is this a position with night and weekend hours?
Although this position has flexibility in terms of the schedule, the MS-FRS may be expected to occasionally work night or weekend hours including the SPAN conference which is held on Saturdays.
