Key Responsibilities
Community Engagement and Strategic Partnerships
- Coordinate initiatives like the Building Bridges Summit to bring together industry leaders, nonprofits, and community partners to address challenges in child care and education.
- Cultivate relationships with community organizations, educational partners, and local leaders to strengthen alliances and expand outreach.
- Represent Child Action Inc. at community meetings, events, and forums to promote the organization?s mission and programs.
Program and Event Coordination
Plan and coordinate signature events and initiatives, including :o Leading in the Industry : Building Bridges Summit ? A professional summit fostering collaboration and education.
o Child Care Provider?s Appreciation and Awards Dinner ? Honoring child care providers? contributions.
o Holiday Toy Drive and Diaper Drive ? Resource distribution initiatives supporting families in need.
o 50th Anniversary Gala and Fundraiser ? Celebrating Child Action, Inc.?s milestone and future vision (this will be an annual event).
o All-Employee Celebration ? Recognizing staff dedication to the organization?s mission.
Oversee event logistics, stakeholder participation, program design, and timelines to ensure events align with organizational goals.Identify opportunities to highlight program outcomes and success stories through events and outreach.Promotional and Branding Support
Collaborate with Communications, Business Development , and Marketing teams to ensure consistent branding, needs, and messaging for events and initiatives.Support the development of promotional content and outreach strategies to engage stakeholders, funders, and community members.Utilize events as platforms to amplify Child Action Inc.?s programs, partnerships, and leadership in the field.Sponsorship and Resource Coordination
Collaborate with BD to a ssist in identifying sponsorship opportunities and funding partnerships that align with programmatic and community initiatives.Coordinate the implementation of sponsorship benefits, ensuring partners are recognized and engaged effectively.Track resources, expenses, and outcomes related to events and initiatives.Data and Impact Reporting
Monitor and report on event metrics, attendance, and community engagement to assess the success of initiatives.Prepare presentations and summaries for leadership to highlight program impact and outreach outcomes.Required Qualifications
Associate of Arts degree in Community Development, Nonprofit Management, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience).Minimum 3-5 years of experience coordinating community engagement, outreach, or mission-driven events.Strong communication and relationship-building skills with experience working across diverse stakeholders.Project coordination experience, including managing timelines, budgets, and logistics.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, project management tools, and CRM platforms.Preferred Qualifications
Experience in the nonprofit, education, or government sector, particularly within child care or family services.Background in event coordination, outreach programming, or stakeholder partnerships.Familiarity with branding and promotional strategies for mission-driven organizations.Bachelor's degree preferred.
