Early Childhood Community Engagement Coordinator - Early Head Start (Billings, MT) in Billings, Montana at Aware Inc.

If you are passionate about providing high-quality care to individuals in your community, we invite you to join our team at AWARE.

AWARE is looking for the right person to join the team as an early childhood community engagement coordinator.

The support we provide helps the adults, children, and families we serve become active and vital members of their community while focusing on personal growth. We are a compassionate and fully engaged team that is dedicated to providing the best possible care to our clients. Our strength lies in our culture of care, and we are looking for individuals who share our commitment to providing unconditional care to those in need.

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment where all team members feel valued and respected. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are looking for a rewarding career, we encourage you to apply to join our team at AWARE.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategies to engage community members, stakeholders and organizations through volunteer events, center activities, and public presentations.
• Facilitate partnerships with families, community businesses, organizations and individuals to expand volunteer opportunities.
• Plan, organize and support program volunteer events to increase the public’s knowledge, understanding and support of Early Head Start.
• Prepare and maintain materials for community engagement.
• Work with EHS team members to identify opportunities, program needs and implement engagement strategies.
• Recruit, interview and orient volunteers for roles within the EHS program.
• Place volunteers in appropriate positions based on skills, availability, and program needs.
• Supervise, train and evaluate volunteers to ensure quality service delivery.
• Develop and implement volunteer appreciation events.
• Participate in community engagement activities including meetings, events, inter-agency collaboration to promote AWARE program and volunteerism.
• Develop and maintain community Memorandums of Understanding (MOU), required and supportive, of EHS.
• Maintain direct communication with EHS team members for scheduling and coordination of program activities.
• Maintain data base of community volunteers, stakeholders and organizations.
• Maintain annual schedule of events, including public presentations, volunteer activities,
• Assist data specialist with bi-annual satisfaction survey.
• Prepare accurate volunteer records, including hours worked and required documentation.
• Track participation, collect feedback, maintain records to evaluate program effectiveness and inform future initiatives.
• Follows State of Montana and AWARE, Inc, rules, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Prepares reports, applications, and supporting documentation as requested by the supervisor within timelines established by that supervisor.
• Attends and participates in mandatory training, in-services, staff meetings, and Corporate Committees as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Talents, skills, and abilities:

• Strong written, verbal and presentation abilities to engage diverse audiences effectively. Ability to cultivate professional relationships and foster collaboration. Capacity to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and maintain accurate records and data. Ability to travel to EHS service locations.
• A BS/BA Degree in a Human Services or related field and one (1) year of direct work experience with community engagement or volunteer management. An equivalency may be considered. A Valid Montana Driver’s License, along with a clean motor vehicle record required.
• Must have, or be willing to obtain, a valid Montana Driver’s License. Must have an acceptable driving record; as well as an acceptable criminal and protective services background check.

Benefits:

AWARE proudly offers an excellent benefits package, uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, professional growth, and achieving financial security.

AWARE’s benefits include:

• Quarterly Financial Bonus Program
• Tuition Advancement Program
• Health Insurance
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Life Insurance
• Wellness programs
• Generous paid time off

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.