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Prefer that candidates reside in Abilene, Salina, Russell, Hays, Scott City, Goodland, and surrounding areas.
If you have strong facilitation and communication skills and would enjoy working with a variety of people and communities in their efforts to promote high-quality early learning environments, then this is an opportunity you should consider! We are looking for someone to oversee multifaceted community outreach and engagement goals that support child care providers, families and young children in child care.
We offer a strong team environment and a statewide focus on early care and education systems. For almost 30 years, we have been working hard to develop programming and build systems that support young children, families, child care providers, and communities. Each workday is different and packed full of opportunities to engage with business leaders, connect with partners, create data reports and support an experienced team of Child Care Resource & Referral partners. Office hours are typically Monday-Friday; however, flexibility in a work schedule will be needed as meetings and events are scheduled.
The Community Outreach and Engagement Coordinator partner with communities in building childcare capacity by providing outreach, technical assistance, assist in developing partnerships, offering community workshops and conducting community needs assessments.
Duties and Responsibilities
Partner in a variety of activities that focus on solutions regarding child care needs in communities:
Engage in a variety of meetings/workgroups/coalitions to address child care needs.
Cultivate relationships and partnerships with community partners, businesses and early childhood agencies to elevate the needs of young children and child care providers.
Develop authentic partnerships with a variety of early childhood partnerships to co-design solutions to increase the availability and quality of childcare.
Partner with community childcare task force to implement the Child Care Aware of Kansas Building Child Care Capacity project.
Through partnerships, utilize current research and resources related to family-friendly practices.
Ensure all community engagement work is documented in WorkLife System to allow accurate tracking and reporting of contract deliverables regarding community outreach and engagement (in partnership with other team members working on this contract)
Provide support for community engagement including, but limited to:
Assist with development and organizing of outreach materials.
Participate in conference calls, webinars, and/or new reports that promote updated research on building childcare capacity in communities.
Participates in a variety of meetings to ensure communication and task are completed and:
Participate in staff meetings.
Participate in a variety of meetings, workgroups, coalitions and committees to advance programs and support early childhood system building.
Engage in and/or co-lead a variety regular and specialty team meetings, including sharing out at internal Child Care Aware of Kansas meetings.
Complete required Child Care Aware of Kansas employee reports and duties in accordance with agency policies, including:
Monthly Credit card report, employee expenses report, ADP timesheets, vehicle use report, etc.
Quarterly Child Care Aware of Kansas Board report.
Miscellaneous duties include:
Create, facilitate and conduct presentations to a variety of individuals necessary to promote and inform others about the work of Child Care Aware® of Kansas & the CCR&Rs.
Participate in (as determined by annual budget) annual professional development to keep current with trends, best practice and research in the field of early childhood.
Use knowledge and skills gained through professional development to expand and/or enhance services provided by Child Care Aware® of Kansas.
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in communications, marketing, business, early childhood/child development with at least 2 years related work experience OR
Associate degree in early childhood/Child Development (or a related human services field) with 4 related years’ experience.
Experience:
Experience in nonprofit environment preferred.
Special Knowledge and Skills:
Proficient using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access, including creating and editing documents, and spreadsheets.
Work well with the public and with a diverse client population.
Ability to edit documents for content, clarity and consistency.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to complete projects in a timely manner and to multi-task.
Miscellaneous Requirements:
Treat information on clients (individual people and organizations), staff and Board members in a confidential manner.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including overnight travel.
Valid Kansas driver’s license
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
To apply send cover letter with salary requirements, resume and references to:
hr@ks.childcareaware.org
Human Resources
1508 East Iron
Salina, KS 67401
For more information, please visit our website: www.ks.childcareaware.org
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
CCAKS has implemented a response plan and guidelines associated with protecting ourselves and those we serve from the spread of COVID-19. Personal protective equipment may be necessary to wear in some instances.
Application Question(s):
- Skills test: Creating presentations with Microsoft Words
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote
