Job Opportunity: Program Coordinator, Hot Springs/Bryant

Organization Name:
Child Care Aware of West Central Arkansas
Location:
Hot Springs / Bryant
Job Title:
Program Coordinator
Job Description:
Duties and Responsibilities

• Expand knowledge of child care issues and kindergarten readiness, by creating and providing information to providers, school districts, families, and community organizations.
• Plan special event activities quarterly, such as guest speakers, family engagement, and exhibits, and coordinate publicity for events, scheduling the use of facilities and equipment.
• Stay within budget, negotiate contracts, inventory supplies and equipment, and initiate purchase requests, as needed.
• Prepare various reports on activities, assist in securing grants to support activities, solve problems associated with special events, and collaborate with other agencies.
• Knowledge of data collection and programs necessary to collect data.
• Maintain and submit data and information for grant required reports.
• Knowledge of marketing and public relations.
• Distribute outreach materials to recruit child care providers, school districts, families and community organizations to participate in monthly committee meetings geared towards kindergarten readiness.
• Develop record keeping procedures, and disseminate information to program participants and funding sources concerning new programs or changes.
• Stay current on child care resources.
• Maintain confidentiality and practice discretion at all times.
• Serve as a positive representative of the resource and referral agency at all times.
• Travel in 13 county region, state events and conferences.
• Other related duties as assigned.
  Qualifications
• Degree in Early Childhood, Marketing or other relevant subject area (BA/BS, Master’s level preferred)
• Experience planning and coordinating special events for Early Childhood parents and providers.
• Experience communicating with Early Childhood Professionals, Communities and Families.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Power Point, and Access.
• Proficiency in Adobe In-Design, Illustrator, and Photoshop
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, in writing and over the telephone

Apply online at: https://np.edu/facstaff/hr/employment-opportunities/positions/default.aspx?gnk=job&gni=8a78859f80061755018039e61826530a
Closing Date:
12/04/2023
Contact Name:
Terri Helms
Contact Email:
terri.helms@np.edu
Contact Phone Number:
501.760.6588