POSITION: PRE4CLE Outreach and Provider Engagement Manager
EMPLOYER: Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio
TERM: Full-time, exempt
PRE4CLE is a collective impact initiative implementing Cleveland’s plan to expand access to high-quality preschool for all 3- and 4-year-olds in the city. PRE4CLE connects families to high-quality public and private preschool programs; connects preschool providers to tools, resources, and key partners to increase their quality and serve more children; and provides strategic leadership and advocacy to accelerate the availability of high-quality preschool in Cleveland.
The PRE4CLE Plan was developed in 2014 to fulfill a core goal of Cleveland’s Plan for Transforming Schools (The Cleveland Plan) and is guided by PRE4CLE Steering Committee, a public-private leadership body.
PRE4CLE is administered through the Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio (ESC). This position reports to the Deputy Director of PRE4CLE and is supported by the ESC.
PRE4CLE seeks a motivated individual to support community outreach, recruitment and enrollment, and preschool provider engagement. The Outreach and Provider Engagement Manager is an integral part of the organization and works closely with the Deputy Director and the rest of the PRE4CLE team and the PRE4CLE Steering Committee to advance PRE4CLE’s mission. He or she will have an excellent opportunity to gain experience in every aspect of a dynamic community initiative and advance the well-being of Cleveland’s children.
Qualified candidates will possess strong project management, leadership, relationship building, and communication skills.The Outreach and Provider Engagement Manager will support the following goals:

• Develop and implement the Outreach Plan using research-based strategies and strategic partnerships to recruit Cleveland’s families to enroll in high-quality preschool.

• With PRE4CLE leadership, design and implement PRE4CLE’s enrollment campaigns to engage families during critical enrollment periods throughout the year, including planning and implementing recruitment events as well as identifying and attending events in the community.

• Develop targeted recruitment strategies with partnering organizations and provide on-going oversight, communication, and guidance to implement those strategies.
  • With PRE4CLE Communication Manager, ensure PRE4CLE communication tools related to recruitment are distributed and used to meet PRE4CLE outreach and awareness goals.
  • With PRE4CLE leadership, develop project tracking and updates, and ensure documentation and communication to staff, PRE4CLE Steering Committee members, and partners.

• Support and grow the network of preschools in Cleveland meeting quality benchmarks and partnering with PRE4CLE (PRE4CLE Preschools).

• Develop and Implement the Preschool Provider Engagement Plan, including overall strategies and goals for continued engagement.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with PRE4CLE Preschools.
• Lead the PRE4CLE Preschool Provider Advisory Committee, including developing quarterly meeting topics and agendas in collaboration with PRE4CLE Preschools.
• Collaborate with strategic partners to meet the goals of the PRE4CLE Plan and the Preschool Provider Engagement Plan, including Starting Point, the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, Cuyahoga County Office of Early Childhood/Invest in Children, and individual preschool providers.
• Plan and execute events for PRE4CLE Preschool providers to support networking, recognition, and professional development.
• Manage and administer the PRE4CLE Preschool application and onboarding process, including outreach, reviewing and evaluating application materials, conducting site visits, and updating internal database.
• With the Communication Manager, shape communication to preschool providers, including emails, collateral materials, social media, and website.
• Work with PRE4CLE Preschools to increase recruitment capacity and best practices within preschool programs.

• Leadership and Strategy:

• Lead communication with PRE4CLE Steering Committee regarding recruitment and preschool provider engagement.
• Serve as a representative on relevant community committees.
• Support the overall goals and strategies of the PRE4CLE Plan.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong strategic and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to plan and set goals, build program structure, mobilize and motivate others and meet program deadlines.
• Ability to respond flexibly to the dynamic needs of the organization.
• Ability and desire to work with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Strong skills in relevant technology and the ability to learn and use new technologies.
• Ability to travel on a periodic basis.
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends as needed.
• Valid OH driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Salary: $55,000-$65,000, commensurate with experience. The ESC provides a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement benefits through the State Education Retirement System (SERS), and professional development opportunities.Please apply through the Educational Service Center’s Applitrack system. For additional questions, Michelle can be reached at (216)901-4214.

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