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As the Strategic Initiatives Coordinator for Child Start, you will be pivotal in furthering Child Start's mission by creating and implementing strategic marketing, partnership, and event initiatives. This role entails boosting public awareness of our services, nurturing relationships with key stakeholders, and organizing events that promote community engagement and funding opportunities. The ideal candidate will possess a robust background in strategic planning, communications, partnership development, and event management, along with a strong passion for early childhood education.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute marketing strategies to increase visibility and awareness of Child Start's mission, programs, and impact within the community.
Collaborate with the Executive team to create content and campaigns that effectively tell the Child Start story and attract new families, partners, and donors.
Build and sustain strategic partnerships with local educational institutions, community organizations, and businesses to support Child Start's initiatives and broaden our impact.
Identify potential funding partners and grant opportunities to secure resources for key programs.
Plan, coordinate, and execute high-impact events that raise awareness, engage the community, and generate funding for Child Start's programs. These events may include fundraisers, community outreach events, and program showcases.
Collaborate with staff and external vendors to ensure seamless event execution, including venue selection, promotion, logistics, and post-event evaluations.
Develop reports and presentations to communicate progress, impact, and successes to internal and external stakeholders, including the Executive Director, board members, and funders.
Regularly update leadership on the status of partnerships, event outcomes, and marketing performance, providing data-driven recommendations for improvements.
Requirements
Associate's degree required. Prefers Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, or equivalent experience.
2 years of experience in strategic planning, marketing, partnership development, or event management, preferably in a nonprofit or early childhood setting.
Experience producing well-written and well-designed original content.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong graphic design sense.
Experience recruiting/managing volunteers, including ability to clearly define, communicate, and delegate tasks.
Strong organizational skills and acute attention to detail.
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously with accuracy.
Flexibility, problem-solving, and the ability to adapt quickly; must be a self-starter.
Familiarity and comfort with using social media and traditional media.
Computer literacy and familiarity with graphic design software.
Passion for early childhood education and a commitment to Child Start's mission.
Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams, manage multiple projects, and drive results.
Exceptional skills in developing and nurturing partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders.
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
Analytical thinking: Ability to use data and metrics to inform decision-making and optimize initiatives.
Benefits
Starting hourly wage of $19.70, which may vary based on education and experience.
Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage.
403(b) retirement plan.
Nine paid holidays each year.
Additional benefits available.
Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship.
Position is not remote; must be able to commute daily to Wichita, KS.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute marketing strategies to increase visibility and awareness of Child Start's mission, programs, and impact within the community.
Collaborate with the Executive team to create content and campaigns that effectively tell the Child Start story and attract new families, partners, and donors.
Build and sustain strategic partnerships with local educational institutions, community organizations, and businesses to support Child Start's initiatives and broaden our impact.
Identify potential funding partners and grant opportunities to secure resources for key programs.
Plan, coordinate, and execute high-impact events that raise awareness, engage the community, and generate funding for Child Start's programs. These events may include fundraisers, community outreach events, and program showcases.
Collaborate with staff and external vendors to ensure seamless event execution, including venue selection, promotion, logistics, and post-event evaluations.
Develop reports and presentations to communicate progress, impact, and successes to internal and external stakeholders, including the Executive Director, board members, and funders.
Regularly update leadership on the status of partnerships, event outcomes, and marketing performance, providing data-driven recommendations for improvements.
Requirements
Associate's degree required. Prefers Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, or equivalent experience.
2 years of experience in strategic planning, marketing, partnership development, or event management, preferably in a nonprofit or early childhood setting.
Experience producing well-written and well-designed original content.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong graphic design sense.
Experience recruiting/managing volunteers, including ability to clearly define, communicate, and delegate tasks.
Strong organizational skills and acute attention to detail.
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously with accuracy.
Flexibility, problem-solving, and the ability to adapt quickly; must be a self-starter.
Familiarity and comfort with using social media and traditional media.
Computer literacy and familiarity with graphic design software.
Passion for early childhood education and a commitment to Child Start's mission.
Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams, manage multiple projects, and drive results.
Exceptional skills in developing and nurturing partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders.
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
Analytical thinking: Ability to use data and metrics to inform decision-making and optimize initiatives.
Benefits
Starting hourly wage of $19.70, which may vary based on education and experience.
Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage.
403(b) retirement plan.
Nine paid holidays each year.
Additional benefits available.
Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship.
Position is not remote; must be able to commute daily to Wichita, KS.
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