Community Relations Specialist

Why We Need You

We are in the business of children! We’re looking to add a hardworking Community Relations Specialist to join our team. This position is responsible for assisting in planning, developing, implementing, and promoting community awareness/outreach events, initiatives, campaigns, and fund development opportunities.

If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Why We Are Excited to Meet You

• You have bachelor’s or associate degree and two years experience in a professional private or public sector environment preferred or
• You have a high school diploma or equivalent; four years experience in a professional private or public sector required
• You have excellent communication (verbal and written) skills required
• You have demonstrative understanding of child care programs, early childhood education, social service issues, community action programs, and/or serving low-income communities

Who You Are

You Have:

• You have excellent customer service, organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills 
• You are proficient with Microsoft Office products, web-based programs, and databases
• You can adapt readily to change 
• You can communicate effectively verbally and in writing, including providing technical programmatic information to a non-technical audience 
• You are willing to and ability to travel to county offices as requested  
• You can work independently and collaboratively with individuals of varying backgrounds and skill levels to achieve goals 
• You must exhibit a positive attitude and be an example to others in problem-solving, teamwork, interpersonal relationships, and commitment to the organization’s mission and vision 

What You Will Do (Summary):

• Help with agency-wide signature, community, outreach, and provider events, campaigns, resource fairs, and other special initiatives
• Assist with the coordination of various events and activities (including site visits, planning, logistics, and close-out)
• Responsible all efforts related to the Literacy Projects in all seven counties including the intake and distribution of children’s books (i.e., champions for literacy, word garden, celebrity reader and other initiatives)
• Help with the coordination of ELC’s volunteer program including recruitment, placement, orientation, and reporting of all volunteer activities
• Create action and event plans for various agency activities, events, initiatives, and campaigns 
• Research and analyze data, create presentations, and coordinate agency tours
• Manage various electronic tools that impact community relations
• Assist with developing and updating reports and documents for use during staff, board, and committee meetings
• Schedule, create agendas, and record notes for internal and external meetings
• Actively seek opportunities to promote the ELC to the community-at-large throughout the seven-county service region and track outcomes and return on investment
• Responsible for ensuring appropriate use of all resources by immediately reporting suspected fraud (internal and/or external) via ELC-established Fraud Reporting Procedure
• Participate as directed in all ELC quality improvement efforts to achieve optimum organizational performance
• Perform other job duties as assigned

About Us:

The Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend Region, Inc. (ELC) is a local non-profit organization with an annual budget of $30 million. The ELC’s mission is to provide leadership and advocacy that builds a community where all children are prepared for success in school.  ELC’s core values: positive attitude, accountability, respect, and teamwork.

Position: Full-time

Salary Range: $36,000 -$40,000

Benefits: This is a full-time position that includes the following benefits: health insurance, dental, vision, flexible paid time off, retirement savings plan (401K) and loan forgiveness eligible employer, etc.

Important:

Qualified candidates must submit a resume and cover letter to: elcemployment@elcbigbend.org.

ELC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, ancestry, marital or veteran status. ELC is committed to building a diverse team that reflects a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

Applicants may undergo a skills assessment.