- Build partnerships with WGVU viewing area organizations and programs that serve young children and families. Leverage and support WGVU-based education content, resources, and curriculum-based support materials from Michigan Learning Channel (MLC), PBS Children's Media and Education (CME), and other public media programs and resources while additionally coordinating opportunities to build out new content areas that are important to early childhood stakeholders and families.
- Coordinate, compose, and execute communications to families within the station's viewing area about programming, digital resources, special events, and workshops. Create and execute promotional materials targeted toward parents/caregivers of young children for on-air messaging, social media messaging, and more. Collect testimonials and best practices on how families and educators are using WGVU, MLC, and PBS resources and assets.
- Propose, plan, and execute family playgroups, parent workshops, special events, and other opportunities that include the usage of WGVU Education assets for families and young children. Coordinate, plan, and align resources, activities, and events with locally important events and opportunities tied to specialized audiences in conjunction with PBS, CME, MLC, and WGVU Education promotional campaigns.
- Participate in the development, coordination, planning, and implementation of WGVU Education programming and content, along with station work, including social media and weekly education newsletter content; webpage and blog content; PBS LearningMedia content projects; PreK-12 professional learning events; education and community events; WGVU and WGVU Education events; family engagement opportunities; proposals and grant work; and WGVU Education content, marketing, and promotion strategies.
- Maintain current understanding of effective educational pedagogies and best practices; general knowledge of local, state, and national PreK-12 education issues/policies; EdTech trends, apps, platforms, and tools; and State of Michigan and National PreK-12 Academic Standards.
- Support other WGVU projects, initiatives, and events, as assigned by leadership.
- Perform other duties as required/assigned by leadership.
- Bachelor's or associate's degree in early childhood education, elementary or pre-elementary education, child development, social work, library sciences, child and family life, or related field.
- Minimum of three to five (3-5) years of experience working with young children (birth to age 8) and families in: Early Childhood or Elementary Education, Home Visiting, Family Engagement, Libraries, Recreation or Community-based Programs, or similar/related setting.
- Family and community engagement experience.
- Ability to manage time and resources effectively and complete tasks independently.
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
- Ability to strategically manage multiple projects.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking.
- Excellent organizational abilities with strong attention to detail.
- Comfortable using digital/technological tools in virtual and in-person environments.
- Commitment to WGVU's vision of diversity, inclusion, and equity.
- Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule, including some evenings and weekends.
- Valid driver's license and ability to work on location as needed.
- Bilingual Skills (English and Spanish).
- Experience with Microsoft Workplace Tools and Google for Education Tools.
- Experience with Zoom or other Virtual Conferencing Platforms.
- Licensed/certified in Michigan or NBCT.
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Family Engagement Specialist - Grand Rapids, United States - Grand Valley State University
Description
This position will be responsible for coordinating WGVU's education and family engagement efforts associated with young children and their parents/caregivers/families.
Working within the WGVU broadcast area, this position builds relationships and promotes WGVU, PBS, NPR, and Michigan Learning Channel (MLC) programming and resources, while working in partnership with local early childhood programs and organizations.
Primary ResponsibilitiesWork Location:
Grand Rapids Pew Campus
Salary:
$42,000 - $45,000, commensurate with experience, plus Adjunct EAP Staff Benefits
Application Deadline:
Application review begins April 22. This post may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.
How to Apply:
Submit cover letter and resume in application.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed primarily in an office and broadcast studio environment; this position should be prepared for occasional work on location as travel may be required.
At times, this position may be required to appear on WGVU Public Media for fundraising and promotional announcements or events.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability.
GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.See TDD Callers:
Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or out of State).
Grand Valley State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for racial and ethnic minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
