Position Vacancies - January 2025

COLUMBUS COUNTY PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN seeks applicants for two Full-time positions, Community Outreach Program Support Specialist and Temporary Program Support Specialist – Resilience. 

Successful candidates must possess skills which will help to promote community awareness of Columbus County Partnership for Children programs and services and help cultivate broad based collaborative efforts among service agencies, individuals, families, child care providers and community groups in order to increase participation in related evidence-based activities.

General qualifications include excellent organizational, clerical and oral/written communication skills; knowledge of Smart Start programs and services; proven social media and marketing experience; excellent rapport with community members; knowledge of trauma and resilience. 

For more information call Dr. Selena Rowell at 910-499-4548. Send resume and cover letter to selena.rowell@columbussmartstart.org. Deadline, Jan. 17, 2025.

Program Support Specialist – Outreach
 

CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time (30 hours/week)

WORK LOCATION: 109 W. Main St., Whiteville, NC 

PURPOSE: The ultimate goal of the Program Support Specialist is to maximize positive outcomes for young children through evidence based and age appropriate activities.
 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Outstanding interpersonal skills
• Superior computer skills including designing flyers, brochures, newsletters, etc.
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Website development and Management
• Willingness to work flexible schedule which may include some evenings and weekends
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills

Desired Education and Experience

• Minimum of Associate’s degree in marketing, public relations, communications or related field (Bachelor's degree preferred)
• Proven skills writing content for social media, news outlets and Public Service Announcements
• Experience using successful marketing strategies including social media marketing platforms
• Knowledge of Smart Start programs and services
• An acceptable combination of education and experience relevant to the job requirements
   

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Program Support Specialist will participate in outreach activities for the agency; promote community awareness of Columbus County Partnership for Children programs and services; and help cultivate broad based collaborative efforts among service agencies, individuals, families, child care providers and community groups designed to increase participation in related evidence-based activities.

The Program Support Specialist will work with the family engagement and other Partnership programs to recruit program participants and perform other related functions as necessary.
 

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Build and strengthen relationships with community organizations serving children age birth to 5 and their families.
• Produce and edit Partnership newsletters, flyers and other print and electronic communications.
• Plan and provide logistical organization of the Partnership’s participation in community festivals and events. 
• Develop outreach materials for the Partnership, i.e. brochures, newspaper inserts, press releases, public service announcements, presentations, videos, and other media messages.
• Manage content on website and social media platforms.
• Serve as a liaison between the Columbus County Partnership for Children, Child Care Providers, Human Services Agencies, and the Community at large.
• Increase community awareness and support of Smart Start.
• Participate in all outreach activities of the Columbus County Partnership for Children.
• Represent the Partnership at community events
• Track and monitor special events and in-kind and cash contributions from events
• Prepare monthly/quarterly reports, as required
• Assist with coordination of fundraising activities.
• Participate in job appropriate Smart Start trainings, meetings and professional development activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director. 

 For more information call Dr. Selena Rowell at 910-499-4548. Send resume and cover letter to selena.rowell@columbussmartstart.org. Deadline EXTENDED to Jan. 22, 2025. 

Columbus County Partnership for Children makes recruitment, employment, promotional and all other Human Resource decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or genetic information. 

Program Support Specialist - Ready & Resilient Families & Communities

Status: Temporary, Full Time (30-hour/week) Grant Funded Position (Ends September 2026)

Scope: The Program Support Specialist will work with the Partnership Engagement and Resilient Columbus program coordinators with Columbus County Partnership for Children (CCPC) and families with young children in Columbus County to implement the Ready and Resilient Families & Communities Project. 

The Program Support Specialist will work with the coordinators to develop and strengthen key relationships in the local community; coordinate and plan training opportunities at various locations within communities; work in collaboration with a Regional Resiliency Workgroup Consultant who will facilitate collaboration, training and support the resiliency efforts of the tri-county region of Columbus, Bladen and Robeson counties. 

This role will support the implementation of child abuse prevention strategies utilizing the Strengthening Families model. The goal of this project is to lead community work to foster safe, stable, nurturing communities and families to better support local and regional prevention efforts.

This position will assist in the coordination of activities and training sessions to develop interventions and strategies to support a solid continuum of services that address Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Resiliency in Columbus County. This position may require candidate to work late evening hours and some weekends based on initiative activities. 

Location: This position will be located at the Columbus County Partnership for Children, 109 W. Main St. in Whiteville, NC. Field work my require staff to travel to other communities targeted in the KBR regional grant work. 

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Work with local service providers and CCPC to assess where there are challenges and deepen the culture of family engagement in Columbus County.

2. Utilize the Strengthening Families model to facilitate awareness and education around child abuse prevention, Adverse Childhood Experiences and Resiliency

3. Recruit families to participate in Ready & Resilient Families & Communities

4. Stay familiar with community resources for families with young children and makes appropriate referrals.

5. Use existing community collaborations to enhance ongoing relationships between the Partnership and agencies that provide services to children and families.

6. Encourage parents to become involved in planning and decision making at the local level. 

7. Maintain detailed documentation, data collection and analysis. 

8. Participate in and help with Partnership outreach events in Columbus County.

9. Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS 

1. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

2. Two (2) years of experience working with young children and their families.

3. Knowledge of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Community Resilience preferred

4. Strong relationship-building, group facilitation and community development skills required.

5. Demonstrates teamwork skills. 

6. Demonstrates organizational skills and the ability to prioritize.

7. Strong written and verbal skills in communicating with diverse populations; communicates effectively in all settings.

8. Possesses ability to write reports, press releases, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

9. Proficient in basic computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Publisher, and Power Point.

10. Operates an automobile and has a current valid NC driver’s license.

Desired Education and Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree preferred in education, social work, communications or related field 
• Proven skills writing content for social media, news outlets and Public Service Announcements
• Experience using successful marketing strategies including social media marketing platforms
• Knowledge of Smart Start programs and services
• An acceptable combination of education and experience relevant to the job requirements

Work Environment:

1. Individual in this position will be exposed to conditions typical of an office environment.

2. Individual must be able to travel to child care facilities, community events, conferences, trainings and other activities related to position.

3. Able to meet short deadlines.

Physical Requirements:

1. Must be able to perform basic life operational skills of fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, movement, and repetitive motions.

2. Must be able to perform medium work: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

3. Must possess the visual acuity to operate a computer terminal and to read extensively.

4. Must possess the ability to travel off-site to child care and other facilities that may not have handicapped-accessible accommodations.

For more information call Dr. Selena Rowell at 910-499-4548. Send resume and cover letter to selena.rowell@columbussmartstart.org. Deadline EXTENDED to Jan. 22, 2025. 

Columbus County Partnership for Children makes recruitment, employment, promotional and all other Human Resource decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.