Statewide Communication Specialist

Department: Child Care Resource & Referral

Reports to: Child Care Resource & Referral Administrative Supervisor

Primary Work Location: Telecommute

Pay Status: Hourly

Eligible for Benefits: Yes

Work Hours: 40 hours per week

Hours are subject to change based on financial and program requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree appropriate for the position is preferred. Willing to consider combination of education and experience. (Public Relations, Mass Communication, Marketing, Business Administration)

• Must be able to effectively communicate with public, coworkers and community partners.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promote CCR&R services and be an advocate regarding child care issues to parents, providers, legislators, community partners and business leaders.

• Collaborate with the Statewide Community Development Team to develop and implement a statewide annual marketing plan.

• Lead workgroups to meet project deadlines.

• Maintain project outlines and communicate project updates to stakeholders.

• Save project work steps in shared drive for future use and reference.

• Develop CCR&R marketing activities including: brochures, CCR&R website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, blogs, newsletters, press releases, mailings, advertising, videos, e-mail notifications, mobile SMS, annual report, parent referral materials, community/business fairs, presentations, website design and others as required by contract in the scope of service.

• Receive approval from Mid-Sioux CCR&R Director for marketing activities.

• Coordinate the purchase and printing of statewide supplies and materials.

• Coordinate work on CCR&R manuals and forms as requested by the State Network.

• Track and complete reports regarding marketing activities.

• Assist with webinar support as needed.

• Attend mandatory trainings as requested.

• Share and collaborate with team members on current and upcoming projects.

• Attend agency, statewide and community meetings as requested.

• Assist Director and other CCR&R staff as needed.

• Provide or participate in presentations and/or fairs to educate community leaders/organizations on CCR&R services and child care issues targeting families and child care providers.

• Other duties as assigned.

OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Excellent computer, organizational and office skills.

• Excellent written and oral communication, and problem solving skills.

• Ability to work independently, set priorities and follow directions and established processes.

• Maintain professional behavior, attitude, and confidentiality. Ability to display cultural sensitivity.

• Respond positively to change.

• Ability to participate in events, training sessions and meetings (flexible hours, including some evenings, overnights, and weekends) throughout the region and state.

• Must have valid drivers license, insurance and reliable transportation, and maintain a good driving record.

• Submit to a Motor Vehicle Records check before hire and annually thereafter.

• Submit to a FBI National Criminal History Check upon employment and every four years thereafter.

• Submit to a Department of Human Services Criminal History and a Request for Child Abuse Information Records check before hire and every two years thereafter

• Be able to lift up to 40 pounds, crawl on the floor and occasionally stand 4 hours at a time.

• Must be able to complete job duties with reasonable accommodations.