Project Coordinator, Duke Center Child & Family Policy

Project Coordinator – Infant‑Toddler Trauma‑Informed Care (ITTI Care)

In this role, you will adapt and implement the ITTI Care model throughout North Carolina, supporting child‑care directors and coaches through training, coaching, facilitation, data collection, and system engagement.

The role may be based remotely or at the Durham office and includes travel across the state for training delivery, site visits, and partnership building.

• Co‑facilitate virtual and in‑person trauma‑informed care trainings (30%)
• Partner with the project team to develop and refine training materials
• Support registration, participant feedback, and training impact measurement
• Prepare training logistics and materials
• Provide virtual and onsite coaching to early‑childhood coaches
• Plan and facilitate Communities of Practice and Professional Learning Communities
• Lead in‑person gatherings such as "Day Away Together"
• Use coaching frameworks including Practice‑Based Coaching, Motivational Interviewing, Reflective Supervision, and IECMH Consultation Competencies
• Document coaching activities using established templates
• Track progress toward learning goals for coaches and partner sites
• Support evaluation data collection with minimal disruption to providers
• Maintain organized project records in Google Drive and ensure protocol adherence
• Collaborate closely with the ITTI Care team on implementation and expansion (15%)
• Participate in weekly team meetings and solution‑focused discussions
• Support outreach to local and statewide ECE system partners
• Contribute to public‑facing materials and web content
• Support project organization, scheduling, and coordination (5%)
• Assist with presentations, reports, and project deliverables
• Perform related duties to support project operations

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Master’s degree in a related field preferred
• 1 year of social science research experience, or equivalent education/experience

• 2 years’ experience as a child‑care center director and/or early childhood mental health classroom consultant
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated commitment to racial equity
• Strong understanding of high‑quality infant/toddler care and developmentally appropriate practices
• Experience with reflective supervision and motivational interviewing
• Familiarity with Infant & Toddler CLASS, TPITOS/TPOT, ITERS/ECERS
• Experience with the Pyramid Model
• Endorsement in Infant or Early Childhood Mental Health
• Eligibility for Level 11 on the NC Early Educator Certification Scale
• Strong coaching, training, and facilitation skills

Anticipated Pay Range: USD $44,766 to $71,706 per year.

Duke provides comprehensive medical and dental care programs, a generous retirement plan, and a wide array of family‑friendly and cultural programs.

May require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Reasonable accommodations will be provided as requested.

Duke is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.