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.
Requirements
Associate’s degree required. Prefers Bachelor’s degree Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, or equivalent experience in a similar role.
2 years of experience in strategic planning, marketing, partnership development, or event management, preferably in a nonprofit or early childhood setting.
Requires experience producing well-written and well-designed original content.
Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong graphic design sense.
Requires experience recruiting/managing volunteers, including ability to clearly define, communicate, and delegate tasks.
Requires strong organizational skills and acute attention to detail.
Requires ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously with accuracy.
Requires flexibility, problem-solving, and the ability to adapt quickly; must be a self-starter.
Requires familiarity and comfort with using social media and traditional media.
Requires computer literacy and familiarity with graphic design software.
Requires a passion for early childhood education and a commitment to Child Start’s mission.
Requires ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams, manage multiple projects, and drive results.
Requires exceptional skills in developing and nurturing partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders.
Requires strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
Requires Analytical Thinking: Ability to use data and metrics to inform decision-making and optimize initiatives.