Location: Tallahassee – Full time remote work permitted until the Children’s Forum secures a permanent office building, at which a hybrid work schedule will be implemented.

Job Function: 

Responsible for supporting the advancement of the Children’s Forum Outreach Team, including Workforce Initiatives and the Communications Department. 

Specific Job Duties:            

• Assists in the procurement, content/design, translations, ordering, and inventory of various outreach materials and communication projects.
• Reviews and edits various outreach and communications materials to include newsletters, reports, presentations, conference or training materials, and other requests as needed. Will work closely with the Graphics Designer/Communications Department on these materials requests. 
• Collaborates in the development and dissemination of outreach and communications plans.
• Assists in annual event planning of Children’s Week Florida^TM initiative.  This will also include on-site responsibilities during each year’s event.
• Creates social media content for various programs and projects within the Children’s Forum.
• Supports and promotes the Children’s Forum and partner program websites. Submits update requests to Helpdesk as needed.
• Assists with travel planning and preparing materials for Workforce Initiatives (WI) team members or others throughout the Children’s Forum to facilitate outreach activities.
• Maintains regular monthly communication with the Forum’s Workforce Initiatives Team of community outreach volunteers across the state. This will include participants in the Early Learning Quality Initiatives Ambassador Program.
• Monitors and updates the T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Scholarship Program electronic ECE Directory.
• Participates in meetings, trainings, workshops, and conferences as requested. This will include in-person and virtual opportunities.
• Assists Outreach and Communication Directors and performs other duties as required.

Requirements & Education:

Associate or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, or Industry Certification in related field and experience in developing marketing and social media campaigns or experience in early childhood education.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and complete multiple work assignments with attention to detail and in a timely manner.
• Ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, in a clear, concise, and effective manner.
• Proficiency in using software such as word-processing, spreadsheets, and databases. Office 365 is the primary software used at the Children’s Forum.
• Technology skills to develop presentations, create reports, and support database users.
• Familiarity with services, support, and systems that serve children and families, particularly Florida’s system for early childhood services.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and clients.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work remotely. Must have reliable internet connection.
• Ability to facilitate training and presentations virtually and in-person across the state of Florida.

Location and Commitments:

• Children’s Forum – Location TBD (transitioning to a new office building)
• Mailing Address – 3425 Bannerman Road, #501, Tallahassee, FL 32312
• Full-time remote work until the Children’s Forum transitions to a new office building within 3-4 months. Either a remote or hybrid work schedule will be available after this time.