Responsibilities

• Communications Strategies: Collaborate with agency Executive and program teams to develop and implement a broad range of agency communication strategies.
• Develop and execute an annual communications plan, including brand collateral and coordinated outreach across platforms.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local media outlets; draft and pitch Letters to the Editor, op-eds, and media stories.
• Manage all aspects of agency’s social media presence (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), including planning, content creation, posting, and engagement.
• Create public relations and marketing materials such as Flyers, press releases, and newsletters aligned with agency brand guidelines.
• Develop creative multimedia content including short-form video, photography, graphics, and digital storytelling that highlight the impact of agency’s work.
• Capture stories from families, partners, and community events to create compelling narrative content across social media, newsletters, and the website.
• Translate complex policy and program information into engaging, accessible content for diverse audiences.
• Identify and pursue storytelling opportunities that elevate voices of families and demonstrate the impact of local investments in early childhood.
• Maintain agency website with current, engaging content in collaboration with staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred in communications, marketing, journalism, early childhood, social science, education, health, public policy, public administration, public relations or related discipline.
• 5+ years designing and executing marketing and communications strategies, including managing multiple social media accounts.
• 5+ years building and maintaining relationships with local nonprofits, businesses and/or elected officials to achieve public relations goals.
• Knowledge of local early childhood landscape and children’s issues.
• Ability to create engaging digital content that builds community awareness and public support for early childhood initiatives.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with demonstrated ability to develop and deliver reports, recommendations, and presentations. Strong attention to detail.
• Experience navigating Meta Business Suite; utilizing all features of Instagram and Facebook including posting static content, Story content and Reels; in-app video editing, captioning, alternative text, comment moderation and analytics suite, tagging, and proper use of text in content to increase search ability.
• Proven ability to establish, maintain existing, interact with, and build collaborative relationships with a variety of constituencies, e.g. elected officials, community partners, staff, and Commissioners.
• Mission-driven and self-directed, with a demonstrated passion for agency’s work to strengthen families and improve child outcomes.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn about the full range of programs, services, policies and issues that impact young children e.g. early childhood education, health and development; family support and well-being; and community engagement, including research-based, best, and emerging practices.

Preferred

• Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred
• Program development and planning methodologies.
• Experience with InDesign, Canva, web design platforms like WordPress, and MailChimp.