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Organization Overview
Smart Start of Mecklenburg County (Smart Start or SSMC) is a Charlotte-based non-profit that funds local programs for children ages birth to five and their families. The organization is a catalyst for improving the lives of the 85,000 young children in our community, with a focus on health, family, early education, and literacy. We mobilize resources and forge partnerships to support evidence-based policies, practices, and programs to ensure all children enter kindergarten healthy and ready to succeed.
Smart Start has a budget of over $35 million comprised of funding from the state of North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, and private donations and grants. SSMC funds approximately 25 programs annually serving over 25,000 young children and their families and administers Mecklenburg County's MECK Pre-K program, which provides free Pre-K to children in the community. SSMC also operates programs and
campaigns internally, including Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, Guiding Parents to Services, Ready4K, and The Basics Mecklenburg. The organization is also the leader in research, data, convening and collaborating on issues related to children 0-5 in the Greater Charlotte area.
Position SummaryThe Partnership Associate is responsible for providing support to the Partnership Manager, CEO, and other Leadership Team members as needed to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the organization. The Partnership Associate will assist in managing technical support for staff, process purchases, collaborate with staff teams. The position will offer specified assistance to each SSMC department - Finance, MECK Pre-K, Outreach, and Programs - designating time for each function and associated work activities.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesAdministrative & Finance SupportProgram Support
Outreach Support
Experience and Experience Required for Position
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Position Type/Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full-time exempt position, with some degree of flexibility, including limited remote work opportunities. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Location & Travel
This position is based in Mecklenburg County, with a minor amount of travel. Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.
Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Full Time
$91k-123k (estimate)
06/20/2024
07/05/2024