Outreach and Communications Specialist

Description

The Outreach and Communications Specialist supports CPCD’s outreach, family-recruitment, and communication efforts through community outreach, family engagement, content development, and event support. The position works closely with the Communications and Engagement Coordinator and Enrollment Team to execute approved outreach and communication strategies, maintain community partnerships, respond to prospective families, and support CPCD events and communications across multiple platforms.

Pay: $26.12/hr.

CPCD is committed to the comprehensive early childhood development model, which is at the basis of its successful Head Start and Early Head Start programs. CPCD serves just under 1,200 prenatal through five-year-old at-risk, low-income and special needs children and their families. We operate classrooms in six school districts all throughout El Paso County.

CPCD offers paid vacation time, paid sick time, and paid holidays/Breaks.

• Paid Holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Juneteenth, Presidents Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Paid Breaks include 1-week for Spring Break (March), 1-week for Fall Break (November), and 2- weeks for Winter Break (end of December/beginning of January).

• Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, Aflac supplemental insurance, and voluntary life insurance. CPCD also pays for Basic Life, Long Term Disability, and AD&D insurance at no cost to you.
• Our 401(k) program offers traditional and Roth enrollment options with automatic enrollment in our profit‑sharing after 1-year of employment.

• $4,000 per year for Early Childhood Education Associates/Bachelor’s Degrees.
• $2,500 per year for other degrees related to employment at CPCD.

• Employee Assistance Program provides 6 FREE sessions with a counselor or therapist per year
• Full well‑being program to encourage and promote your well‑being in the workplace, including 2 hours of paid time per month for wellness activities.

Please Note: The successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination, TB screen, back-ground screen and drug test (including marijuana) is required.

• Associate’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Human Services or related field.
• 2 to 5 years of demonstrated experience in the nonprofit or social services fields.
• Knowledge of organizational planning, community outreach, community organizing, and communication/awareness-building principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to network and build relationships with CPCD parents, individuals, agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated initiative within a team atmosphere.
• Demonstrated ability to innovate and adapt approaches to evolving challenges.
• A strong grasp of common digital communications, content management, and social media tools.
• Successful completion of a pre‑employment physical examination, TB test, drug test (including marijuana), and background check in accordance with the Office of Head Start Performance Standards and Childcare Licensing. (Physical examination and TB test thereafter as required).
• Must have access to reliable transportation, and if using a personal vehicle, must maintain minimum liability insurance as determined by the State of Colorado.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to operate the mobile enrollment bus.
• Must be available to work…