Early Learning Division Engagement Coordinator (MA4) - Olympia

Our vision is to ensure that “Washington state’s children and youth grow up safe and healthy—thriving physically, emotionally and academically, nurtured by family and community."Job Title: Early Learning Division Engagement Coordinator (MA4)Location: Olympia, WA - Flexible/Hybrid. This position is primarily remote, however, the selected candidate will be required to meet in person on a quarterly basis and attend meetings and events in-person, as needed.Closes: Tuesday, November 19th, 2024Salary: $5,643 - $7,589 MonthlyAre you looking for a way to influence change and make a lasting impact on services for the children, families and providers we serve? We are currently looking for an Early Learning Division Engagement Coordinator (MA4) to ensure children, families, and providers have the resources they need to be successful through ongoing implementation of an enduring, comprehensive and interconnected system of supports.The Opportunity:The Early Learning Division Engagement Coordinator will plan and lead external and internal engagement and marketing efforts related to the Early Learning Division in accordance with strategic business objectives and applicable regulatory requirements. This position supports building, promoting, and maintaining effective relationships with the families, providers, Tribal partners, community members, division staff, and key organizations.In this role, you will develop plans and strategies to engage with external and internal audiences, facilitate community feedback loops, develop engagement tools, coordinate language access supports, and share resources and opportunities with partners, community, and providers. Most importantly, the incumbent will understand Washington’s early learning system, show expertise working with diverse communities, and effectively represent DCYF to public organizations, community, and partners.Some of what you will get to do:• Develop, implement, and manage community and partner engagement plans, processes, and procedure.• Design and coordinate engagement efforts.• Initiate and implement community engagement activities.• Complete and oversee evaluative components of engagement efforts.• Manage engagement initiatives, such as webinar series to increase awareness of initiatives and programs.• Analyze community needs, implementation effectiveness, and develop courses of action to advance success for the Early Learning Division.• Develop and implement outreach and communication strategies for early learning projects, in coordination with subject matter experts.• Support and coordinate division-wide internal staff engagement and collaboration efforts, to include in-person and virtual all-staff and supervisor meetings.• Participate with division leadership and management staff in developing strategies for the use of available resources, defining division and departmental needs and priorities, long range planning, and setting goals and objectives.Required Qualifications:• Six (6) years of professional experience in implementing community engagement projects/initiatives, event coordination, program planning, report writing, and public speaking.OR• Equivalent education and experience doing community engagement projects/initiatives, report writing, event coordination, program planning, report writing, and public speaking, totaling a minimum of six years.OR• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, business administration, public administration, program management and leadership, education, or a closely related field AND four (4) years of experience implementing community engagement projects/initiatives, event coordination, program planning, report writing, and public speaking.In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:• Four (4) years of experience in a professional setting where strong interpersonal skills and effective communication are necessary (across multiple interactions such as on the phone, in person and with technology.• Previously demonstrated knowledge and experience working with early learning systems.• Previously demonstrated experience developing policies, programs and resources that promote racial equity and social justice.• Previously demonstrated in-depth knowledge of the early learning field including state system development, federal requirements for early learning professionals, and involvement and responsibilities in supporting early learning professionals.• Previously demonstrated experience with policies and procedures, handbooks, and general communication documents to support program improvements.• Previously demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications.How do I apply?In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents to their profile to be considered for this position:• Cover letter• Resume (current/updated)Supplemental Information:The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington’s children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.Incumbent must hold a valid driver's license when operating a state or privately owned vehicle on official state business.This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information: https://wfse.org/.This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment or if you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact Veronica Jones (Talent Acquisition Specialist) at veronica.jones@dcyf.wa.gov. If you're experiencing technicaldifficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or email support@neogov.com.Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 902-2276 or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (800) 833-6388.2024-10367