Engagement Specialist (Temporary)

About the Opportunity

This part-time, temporary

position provides project support to the Engagement Program Manager, in support

of the Children's Media & Engagement team's mission of serving communities

through partnership, access and engagement that fosters belonging and creates

equitable opportunities for all. The Engagement Specialist is responsible

for building relationships with community partners in the region of the state

in which they reside, including local Rootle Ambassadors; assisting with the

• planning and implementation of community engagements for children and families;

and providing event promotional support on an as needed basis. The community

engagement initiatives will include but are not limited to the following :

Rootle Roadster Tour, Rootle Ambassador Program, Impact Early Childhood

Education Summit, Family and Community Learning, and the NC State Fair.

Essential duties will include,

but are not limited to : Support with planning and implementation of community

engagement initiatives and events; Support with event promotion as needed

Communication with community leaders participating in engagement initiatives

Organizing and preparing educational materials for family engagement

initiatives and events; Advising PBS North Carolina staff on best practices for

engaging with various communities & audiences in North Carolina; Other

duties as assigned that further the overall mission of PBS North Carolina.

UNC System employees are

generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting

distance of their assigned duty station.

About PBS North Carolina

At PBS North Carolina, our mission is to provide

transformational experiences and trusted content to educate, inform, entertain

and inspire the people of North Carolina. Providing free content across our

four channels (PBS NC, The Explorer Channel, Rootle - PBS Kids, and The North

Carolina Channel) to more than 13.6 million households, PBS North Carolina

serves the third largest public media market in the country. Beyond the screen,

PBS North Carolina provides education services, teacher trainings, and hands-on

community involvement across the state of North Carolina. For more information,

visit pbsnc.org and join the conversation by connecting with us at

Facebook.com / MyPBSNC, Twitter.com / mypbsnc, and Instagram.com / mypbsnc.

About the Team

PBS North Carolina's Education & Innovation

Division couples public media's power to serve the entire continuum of

life-long learning with engaging, multi-platform content to provide wholesome

and compelling educational experiences that bridge economic and digital divides

across North Carolina; to develop new audience, revenue and partnership

opportunities for PBS NC; and to deliver tangible outcomes that bolster PBS

NC's local and national reputation as a visionary and sustainable public media

leader.

Minimum Education, Experience, and Skills

Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Required Competencies

license and valid transportation required.

Ability to be present at community engagement events as needed.

Knowledge of the early childhood development space.

Proficient in Microsoft Office and virtual communications platforms (i.e. Zoom,

Microsoft Teams).

Exceptional organizational, written and verbal communication skills .

Ability to advise and collaborate with PBS NC staff, program participants, and

others to resolve difficult issues in assigned program areas.

Ability to apply knowledge and understanding of program culture, issues, and

work relationships to address situations.

Ability to share knowledge and critical thinking processes.

to lift up to 40 pounds.

and enhance professional relationships to increase credibility for building

support and reaching consensus when explaining and interpreting program

policies and procedures within assigned area(s).

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills

related to the duties and responsibilities specified

skills with the ability to work effectively with internal / external partners

willingness to embrace change and to adapt strategies as needed

Equal Employment Opportunity and Other Information

The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

To claim veteran's preference, all eligible persons must indicate their eligibility as requested on the application. A DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, may be required later in the selection process.

The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Human Resources Contact Information

Applicants needing assistance with the application process are asked to contact : recruiter@northcarolina.edu.

Salary : $25