REQUESTS FOR SMART START FUNDING PROPOSALS : FY 2025-2028

COLUMBUS COUNTY PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN seeks applicants for full-time position Community Outreach Program Support Specialist.

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. APPLICATIONS OPEN UNTIL FILLED. 

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. OPEN UNTIL FILLED

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.