Community Engagement Coordinator

Be A Part of Something Bigger!

Join the team that supports parents and caregivers through early childhood programs and advocates on behalf of children across Arizona and beyond. On top of engaging in work that makes a measurable difference in the lives of others, youll be in an environment thats fun, engaging, and fosters a culture of inclusion and respect. All of this is built on the foundation of our core valuesrelentless pursuit of challenge, excellence, and humility. Feel appreciated and valued while making an impact on your community.

Why choose us?

Benefits

In addition, we provide a rich, comprehensive benefits package that includes

Here, youre a co-creator of your career path, your life, and your futureas well as ours. You are provided with a safe, trusting environment where your voice matters.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Personal and professional development
• Flexible work schedules
• Bilingual Pay Differential
• Wellness programming
• Financial education
• Career planning
• Opportunities to pursue your passions
• Work-life integration
• Ample time off (including two full weeks fully compensated office closures annually)
• Paid holidays
• Paid Sabbaticals
• Paid Family Leave
• Life insurance
• 401K
• Variety of other voluntary benefit options

General Summary

The Community Engagement Coordinator recruits family. friend, & neighbor (FFN) early childhood caregivers for programs offered through Candelens Family Support & Education (FSE) division. Recruitment is expected to be driven by direct outreach or through cultivating relationships with community partners in contact with or providing services for FFN early childhood caregivers and the associated families.

As needed, provides a high-quality early childhood learning environment to children in a variety of community settings, while their family members or caregivers are in a separate room strengthening their early learning knowledge.

The successful candidate?is?goal oriented, adept at community organizing, knowledgeable of underserved communities, has public speaking skills, possess cultural sensitivity, thrives in a fast paced, matrixed organization, and has a strong focus on broadening and deepening social impact.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Core Values

• Embody through actions, words, and attitudes Candelens Core Values of:
• Humility
• Excellence
• Rearview mirror
• Relentless pursuit of challenge
• Lead and inspire others to embrace the organizations Core Values through example and coaching

Direct Outreach

• Utilize creative and innovative strategies to recruit FFN caregivers from targeted neighborhoods for specific FSE programs, including Kith & Kin, Play & Learn, Circle of Trust, and various focus groups.
• Coordinate recruitment efforts to fill program sessions based on provider preferences, geographic location, and class size.
• Engage in effective communication with recruited FFN providers to ensure program engagement, participation, and follow-up.
• Assist FFN providers and associated families with accessing other human services of need.
• Edit flyers for recruitment and community engagement purposes
• Coordinate with the marketing team to support outreach/recruitment via different platforms/media
• Host and conduct virtual and in-person outreach efforts, including presentations, to promote Candelens programs

Relationship Cultivation

• Cultivate and foster relationships with community partners such as community-based organizations (CBOs), places of worship, federally-qualified health centers (FQHCs) and community health centers (CHCs), school districts, elementary school, libraries, community centers, food banks, places of business, and youth sports leagues, among others. The goal is to partner with those who provide services for or are in communication with underserved families throughout Nevada.
• Target relationship building based on strategic engagement with communities of high child poverty, lack of available and affordable child care, and needs specific to each community.
• Coordinate outreach and/or activities through community partners to reach FFN providers and underserved families with young children (0-5).

Program Enrollment

• Through direct outreach and relationship cultivation, screen FFN caregivers for various needs, which may include social determinants of health (SDOH), and enroll them in the appropriate Candelen programs.
• Coordinate enrollment with the Managers and Director of Family Support & Education to meet predetermined targets and geographic reach for various program types.
• Conduct follow-up with program enrollees, prior graduates, and/or drop-outs, conduct periodic surveys of program quality/satisfaction, behavioral changes, and needs assessments, among others.

Provide Services

• Provide engaging and safe learning opportunities for young children, as needed by the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree preferred with at least 3 years experience working in community outreach
• Demonstrated ability to lead community outreach activities in poor, underserved communities
• Knowledge of basic early childhood development and strategies to engage with young children.
• Must be bilingual English/Spanish

Requirements

• Ability to travel throughout the region, have a current/valid drivers license and vehicle insurance, and have reliable transportation by automobile at all times
• Ability to effectively communicate with organizations and individuals, track follow-up in SalesForce, and meet enrollment quotas.
• Ability to meet background check requirements upon initial hire and for the duration of employment
• Ability to provide proof of completion of the COVID-19 vaccination series prior to hire. Reasonable accommodations may be considered for religious and medical exemptions

Reports to Team + Relationships Manager

Non-Exempt

Pay band: $40,000-$60,000

NOTE: The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.