Strategic Initiatives Coordinator

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As the Strategic Initiatives Coordinator for Child Start, you will be

pivotal in furthering Child Start\'s mission by creating and

implementing strategic marketing, partnership, and event initiatives.

This role entails boosting public awareness of our services, nurturing

relationships with key stakeholders, and organizing events that promote

community engagement and funding opportunities. The ideal candidate will

possess a robust background in strategic planning, communications,

partnership development, and event management, along with a strong

passion for early childhood education.

• Develop and execute marketing strategies to increase visibility and
  
  

awareness of Child Starts mission, programs, and impact within the

community.

• Collaborate with the Executive team to create content and campaigns
  
  

that effectively tell the Child Start story and attract new

families, partners, and donors.

• Build and sustain strategic partnerships with local educational
  
  

institutions, community organizations, and businesses to support

Child Starts initiatives and broaden our impact.

• Identify potential funding partners and grant opportunities to
  
  

secure resources for key programs.

• Plan, coordinate, and execute high-impact events that raise
  
  

awareness, engage the community, and generate funding for Child

Starts programs. These events may include fundraisers, community

outreach events, and program showcases.

• Collaborate with staff and external vendors to ensure seamless event
  
  

execution, including venue selection, promotion, logistics, and

post-event evaluations.

• Develop reports and presentations to communicate progress, impact,
  
  

and successes to internal and external stakeholders, including the

Executive Director, board members, and funders.

• Regularly update leadership on the status of partnerships, event
  
  

outcomes, and marketing performance, providing data-driven

recommendations for improvements.

This is not a remote position, must be able to commute daily to Wichita,

KS.

Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States

for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.