Job description for Community Coordinator at Bali Children Foundation
Join Our Team – Community Coordinator
Location: North Bali (Field-Based)
Employment Type: Full-time
Empower Communities. Transform Futures.
At Bali Children Foundation (BCF), we believe every child deserves the opportunity to complete their education and build a brighter future. Through our sponsorship and scholarship programs, we work alongside students, families, schools, communities, and generous donors to remove barriers to education and create life-changing opportunities for children across Bali.
We are seeking a passionate, proactive, and highly organized Community Coordinator to join our Sponsorship & Scholarship Team. If you are passionate about education, enjoy working directly with communities, and want to create lasting social impact, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role
The Community Coordinator is responsible for coordinating community-based activities that support BCF's sponsorship and scholarship programs. This role works closely with students, parents, schools, village leaders, government representatives, and community partners to ensure students receive the support they need to stay in school and succeed.
In addition to coordinating surveys, mentoring students, and managing community partnerships, the Community Coordinator oversees school improvement and upgrade projects, helping create safe and inspiring learning environments for children.
This role requires excellent communication skills, strong leadership in the field, and the ability to build trusted relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Fluent spoken and written English is essential, as the role involves regular communication with international colleagues, donors, and partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate student surveys and data collection to assess eligibility for BCF sponsorship and scholarship programs.
- Conduct home visits and family assessments together with another BCF staff member to ensure objective, transparent, and accurate evaluations.
- Manage surveys and documentation for Apprenticeship Ready, Hospitality Ready, University Ready, and other education programs.
- Prepare and coordinate Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with village leaders (Kepala Desa), parents, and students participating in BCF programs.
- Monitor student attendance, identify students at risk of dropping out, and follow up on students who transfer schools or discontinue their education.
- Mentor students and parents on the importance of education, school attendance, career pathways, and personal development.Coordinate the collection of school reports, student letters, and seasonal greeting cards in collaboration with the Sponsorship Support team.
- Plan and coordinate Village Open Days, student expos, sponsor visits, educational activities, and community events.
- Coordinate food distribution and other community support initiatives when required.
- Follow up on scholarship payback agreements with students and families.Coordinate and oversee school improvement and infrastructure upgrade projects, working closely with schools, local communities, donors, contractors, and internal teams to ensure projects are completed effectively and benefit students.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, village leaders, local government, parents, and community stakeholders.Support Posyandu and other community initiatives that contribute to children's health, wellbeing, and educational success.
- Maintain accurate field reports, student records, and survey documentation to support program monitoring and evaluation.Work collaboratively with the Sponsorship, Education, Apprenticeship, and Community teams to deliver high-quality programs and services.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Community Development, Education, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Public Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum three years of experience in community development, education, NGO programs, social services, or a similar field-based role.
- Experience working with schools, local communities, government agencies, or youth development programs is highly desirable.
- Fluent spoken and written English is mandatory.
- Valid motorcycle driving licence (SIM C) and willingness to travel regularly throughout Bali.
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent spoken and written communication skills in both English and Bahasa Indonesia.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and positive relationships across diverse communities.
- Confident facilitating meetings and communicating with students, parents, school leaders, village authorities, and international stakeholders.
- Strong organizational, planning, and project coordination skills.
- Experience coordinating field activities and managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Ability to analyse community needs, solve problems, and make sound decisions in the field.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and cloud-based reporting systems.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work independently while contributing effectively within a team.
- Passionate about education, child development, and community empowerment.
