Mid-Sioux Opportunity, Inc. Child Care Resource & Referral Has the following Full Time Position Available: STATEWIDE COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST Benefit package including IPERS Telecommute position
QUALIFICATIONS: *Bachelor's Degree appropriate for the position is preferred. Willing to consider combination of education and experience. (Public Relations, Mass Communication, Marketing, Business Administration) *Must be able to effectively communicate with public, coworkers and community partners.
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES *Promote CCR&R services and be an advocate regarding childcare issues to parents, providers, legislators, community partners and business leaders. * Collaborate with the Statewide Community Development Team to develop and implement a statewide annual marketing plan. *Lead workgroups to meet project deadlines. *Maintain project outlines and communicate project updates to stakeholders. *Save project work steps in shared drive for future use and reference. *Develop CCR&R marketing activities including: brochures, CCR&R website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, blogs, newsletters, press releases, mailings, advertising, videos, e-mail notifications, mobile SMS, annual report, parent referral materials, community/business fairs, presentations, website design and others as required by contract in the scope of service. *Receive approval from Mid-Sioux CCR&R Director for marketing activities. *Coordinate the purchase and printing of statewide supplies and materials. * Coordinate work on CCR&R manuals and forms as requested by the State Network. *Track and complete reports regarding marketing activities. *Assist with webinar support as needed. *Attend mandatory trainings as requested. *Share and collaborate with team members on current and upcoming projects. *Attend agency, statewide and community meetings as requested. *Assist Director and other CCR&R staff as needed. *Provide or participate in presentations and/or fairs to educate community leaders/organizations on CCR&R services and child care issues targeting families and child care providers. Other duties as assigned *Excellent computer, organizational and office skills. *Excellent written and oral communication, and problem solving skills. *Ability to work independently, set priorities and follow directions and established processes. *Maintain professional behavior, attitude, and confidentiality. Ability to display cultural sensitivity. *Respond positively to change. *Ability to participate in events, training sessions and meetings (flexible hours, including some evenings, overnights, and weekends) throughout the region and state. *Must have valid driver's license, insurance and reliable transportation, and maintain a good driving record. *Submit to a Motor Vehicle Records check before hire and annually thereafter. *Submit to a FBI National Criminal History Check upon employment and every four years thereafter. *Submit to a Department of Human Services Criminal History and a Request for Child Abuse Information Records check before hire and every two years thereafter *Be able to lift up to 40 pounds, crawl on the floor and occasionally stand 4 hours at a time. *Must be able to complete job duties with reasonable accommodations.