Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist

Do you enjoy working with infants and toddlers? Want to support, nurture, and build a foundation for young children? Joining our Eckerd Connects Early Head Start staff is a great opportunity to make a difference in the life of a child and start their building blocks to success. Join our Team as a Community Engagement & Outreach Specialist in Tampa, Florida!

Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

Our Benefits

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year
• 11 paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
• Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary term life insurance
• PTO Exchange

Duties & Responsibilities

• Analyze social media metrics and generate reports to track performance and ROI.
• Work with Support Center External Relations Team to include development of marketing materials, newsletters, and press releases.
• Assist with promotional activities, such as distributing flyers, brochures, etc.
• Proficient use and effective management of social media platforms.
• Create innovative, compelling posts, graphics, and campaigns.
• Represent the organization positively and enthusiastically, enhancing brand awareness and community engagement.
• Attend community events to increase visibility within the community as well as assist in setup and break down of those events.
• Participate in activities that increase the community's awareness of Eckerd Early Head Start Child Care Partnership, establishing and maintaining referral partnerships with various community organizations and service providers.
• Perform community and street canvassing activities, in conjunction with Family Services and Education staff.
• Develop and implement comprehensive, effective outreach strategies by researching and understanding target population demographic and geographic data.
• Ensure allotted funds are used effectively and efficiently for the improvement of and the development of community relationships.
• Ensure required staff and materials are available and prepared for events and activities.
• Evaluate the success of each activity, event, or outing and identifies opportunities for improvement in the future.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and security protocols.
• Monitor the condition of the mobile classroom displays, reporting any issues such as damage, wear, or fading to the appropriate personnel; ensure the mobile classroom is clean, well presented, and free of any safety hazards at all times.
• Drive the mobile classroom bus along scheduled routes, adhering to traffic laws and safety regulations.
• Follow predetermined routes and schedules, adjusting as necessary to accommodate traffic or other unforeseen circumstances.

• Highschool diploma or equivalent required. Associate's degree or related Certification preferred.
• Minimum of one year of experience working with an economically disadvantaged population required. Preference will be given to candidates with experience driving large vehicles and social media management.
• Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy. Professional appearance and demeanor are required. Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Must be able to meet requirements for Eckerd's Auto Insurance and be able to drive for business purposes. Must be able to travel for training, as required. Travel requirements include local, in/out of state as required. Basic understanding of vehicle maintenance and troubleshooting preferred.
• Capacity to perform basic physical tasks, such as lifting promotional materials and performing vehicle inspections. Comfort working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

About Our Program

Eckerd Connects' Early Head Start programs provides high quality, comprehensive care and support services to infants, toddlers, and their families. The program provides free year-round services for children ages 0-3 years and their families to promote education, self-sufficiency, community building, health and well-being. This partnership provides community-based, high quality care to our most vulnerable population, infants, and toddlers.

Program Location

Eckerd Connects | Early Head Start

2714 North 16^th St.

Tampa, FL 33605

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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Relay Services Dial 711. Submit Request: https://eckerd.org/about-us/contact-us/

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Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc. ("Eckerd Connects") is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Eckerd Connects is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-verify to confirm employment eligibility.