What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Relations Specialist position at Early Learning Coalition of Big Bend Region, Inc.?
We are in the business of children!
We’re looking to add a hardworking Community Relations Specialist to our team. This position is responsible for assisting in planning, developing, implementing, and promoting community awareness/outreach events, initiatives, campaigns, and donor development opportunities.
Minimum Qualifications
§ Two years’ experience in a professional private or public sector environment with a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree preferred or;
§ Four years’ experience in a professional private or public sector environment with high school diploma required;
§ Excellent Communication (verbal and written) skills required;
§ Demonstrative understanding of childcare programs, early childhood education, social service issues, community action programs, and/or serving low-income communities
What You Will Do (Summary):
§ Help with agency-wide signature, community, outreach, and provider events, campaigns, resource fairs, and other special initiatives
§ Assist with the coordination of various events and activities (including site visits, planning, logistics, and close-out)
§ Responsible all efforts related to the Literacy Projects in all seven counties including the intake and distribution of children’s books (i.e., champions for literacy, word garden, celebrity reader and other initiatives)
§ Help with the coordination of ELC’s volunteer program including recruitment, placement, orientation, and reporting of all volunteer activities
§ Create action and event plans for various agency activities, events, initiatives, and campaigns
§ Research and analyze data, create presentations, and coordinate agency tours
§ Manage various electronic tools that impact community relations
§ Assist with developing and updating reports and documents for use during staff, board, and committee meetings
§ Schedule, create agendas, and record notes for internal and external meetings
§ Participate in structured peer review activities to evaluate work quality, ensure consistency, and support continuous improvement across the team
§ Actively seek opportunities to promote the ELC to the community-at-large throughout the seven-county service region and track outcomes and return on investment
§ Responsible for ensuring appropriate use of all resources by immediately reporting suspected fraud (internal and/or external) via ELC-established Fraud Reporting Procedure
§ Participate as directed in all ELC quality improvement efforts to achieve optimum organizational performance
§ Perform other job duties as assigned
About Us:
The Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend Region, Inc. (ELC) is a local non-profit organization with an annual budget of $36 million. Our mission is to provide leadership and advocacy to build a community where all children are prepared for success in school.
We are guided by our core values: ✅ Positive Attitude – We approach challenges with optimism and enthusiasm. ✅ Accountability – We take responsibility for our actions and commitments. ✅ Respect – We foster an inclusive and supportive environment for all. ✅ Teamwork – We collaborate to achieve our shared goals.
Position: Full-time
Salary Range: $40,000 -$42,000
Benefits: This is a full-time position that includes the following benefits: health insurance, dental, vision, flexible paid time off, retirement savings plan and loan forgiveness eligible employer, etc.
Important: Qualified candidates must submit a resume and cover letter.
ELC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, ancestry, marital or veteran status.
Applicants may undergo a skills assessment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- professional private or public sector environment: 1 year (Preferred)
- community action programs or serving low income communities: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40,000 - $42,000