Job Description

Job Description

Education Associate/Early Childhood Specialist

Prairie Public Broadcasting is a public media organization. We provide multi-platform access to informative and inspiring local, national, and international programming with diverse viewpoints, world­ class performances, and lifelong learning opportunities. Prairie Public serves all of North Dakota, northwestern Minnesota, and Manitoba, CA. Prairie Public is also committed to providing Education Services in the region by providing resources and content for educators, students and the community. We are looking for someone to coordinate an early childhood engagement throughout the Prairie Public region.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Organize and attend family learning events in schools, libraries, community centers and other locations

  • Prioritize opportunities for children to interact with media and technology in authentic settings and situations: homes, schools, libraries and other situations

• Identify and target highest need populations, using data collected by Prairie Public and other partners

• Prepare and deliver conference presentations and webinars or online presentations and trainings for providers and educators and families

• Creating and facilitating interactive networks with educators, partners, providers, parents & families

• Promotion and marketing of relevant Prairie Public and public media programming and resources through E-newsletters, webchats, trainings, social media and other partnerships

• Document engagement, collaboration and interaction with educators, partners, providers, families and children

• Work as part of a creative, collaborative team of professionals

Minimum Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, early childhood, communications or a related field
• Relevant experience in an educational setting, working with educators, educational media resources and topics
• Strong computer skills
• Must have a valid driver's license, an acceptable Motor vehicle report (MVR), and be insurable for driving station vehicles

Preferred Qualifications

• 3­ - 5 years' prior experience.
• Proficiency with graphic design applications
• Skills and experience working with education technology, digital media creation tools, applications, website and social media platforms
• Good community networking and people skills

TO APPLY: Submit your cover letter, resume, and 3 references to: HR@prairiepublic.org Position open until filled.