Early Childhood Engagement Specialist

Onsite with some ability to work remotely

John Boner Neighborhood Center is seeking an Early Childhood Engagement Specialist who will play a vital role in developing young children and streamlining their potential early. Within this role. the Early Childhood Engagement Specialist will act as a liaison between family, state and local leaders and stakeholders to ensure that all children are thriving and that there is nothing preventing them from becoming world changers! You will play critical part in increasing resources and opportunities for health and education for the community as a whole.

John Boner Neighborhood Centers inspires neighbors and partners to improve the quality of life on the Near Eastside by providing tools for change and growth. You will be an important part of executing this vision.

Here’s what a day as the Early Childhood Engagement Specialist might look like:

• Collaborating with multiple stakeholders to understand challenges surrounding early health and learning curves
• Strategizing new efforts to combat seasonal health challenges
• Developing best practices for families with newborns
• Maintaining positive relationships with the Community
• Providing support, education, resources, and referrals to increase social capital.
• Coordinating events to unify the community
• Track and monitor program effectiveness to ensure resources are being used wisely

You will thrive in this position if:

• If you love seeing families do well! In this position, you will come in contact with a lot of struggling families. A good Early Childhood Engagement Specialist meets our families at their point of need and does what it takes to see them succeed.
• If you are dedicated to child development! An Early Childhood Engagement Specialist should have a passion for children from birth on. This position will deal with the progression of kids up to age 5.
• If you are passionate about health
• If you are passionate about education
• If you are flexible! In this position, you will wear many hats. A good candidate should have the ability to be longsuffering and patient, as well as be balanced and organized.