Outreach & Family Engagement Lead

Join Our Team!

Do you have a passion for children, families, and building stronger communities? Are you a former teacher looking to use your classroom experience in a new and meaningful way?

Children and Family Enrichment (CAFE) at Idlewild is seeking an Outreach & Family Engagement Lead to help strengthen families by connecting parents, children, schools, and community partners through innovative outreach, education, and family engagement programs.

If you enjoy building relationships, leading educational workshops, planning family events, and making a lasting impact beyond the classroom, we’d love to meet you.

Children and Family Enrichment (CAFE) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening children and families through two signature programs:

Early Enrichment Center (EEC):
Providing high-quality early childhood education for children ages 6 weeks through Pre-K.
Parent Enrichment Place (PEP):
Equipping parents and caregivers with tools that promote healthy family relationships and positive childhood experiences.
Our work is guided by the HOPE (Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences) Framework, Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs), and Trauma-Informed Care.

Training in ACEs, PCEs, and the HOPE Framework is provided.

As the Outreach & Family Engagement Lead, you will:

• Build relationships with parents, schools, churches, childcare providers, and community organizations.
• Plan and facilitate family engagement events, parenting workshops, and educational programs.
• Recruit and support families participating in CAFE programs.
• Coordinate outreach activities that promote healthy child development and strengthen families.
• Lead workshops on parenting, child development, resilience, and trauma-informed practices.
• Connect families with community resources and supportive services.
• Represent CAFE at community meetings and networking events.
• Track participation and collect feedback to improve programs.
• Work closely with the Early Enrichment Center and community partners to ensure families receive comprehensive support.

Facilitate family engagement activities and parenting workshops
Visit schools and community partners
Meet with families and caregivers
Coordinate outreach efforts and community partnerships

Plan and host a Family Night, Parent Café, Resource Fair, or other community event
Facilitate parent education sessions
Attend community meetings and partnership events

Help launch new outreach initiatives
Review program outcomes and family feedback
Support grant reporting and continuous improvement efforts

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Child Development, Social Work, Human Services, Public Health, or a related field
• Former classroom teacher required. Experience in early childhood or elementary education (birth through age
  8) strongly preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years working with children and families
• Experience building positive relationships with parents and caregivers
• Strong communication, presentation, and organizational skills
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for community events

• Master’s degree in Education or a related field
• Early childhood education experience
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, ACEs, PCEs, HOPE, or social-emotional learning
• Experience working in nonprofit, educational, or faith-based organizations

• Competitive salary
• Paid training in the HOPE Framework, ACEs, PCEs, and Trauma-Informed Care
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative and mission-driven work environment
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact in the Memphis community