Community Outreach Coordinator

Meaningful Beginnings; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Meaningful Beginnings is seeking a Community Outreach Coordinator to connect classrooms with families and communities. You will engage at local events, build partnerships, and support enrollment while occasionally substituting in classrooms to deepen understanding of our curriculum.

You will capture authentic classroom moments for marketing, nurture relationships with families, and promote positive online reviews. This role requires travel between SF and future San Mateo locations.

Qualifications

• ECE background and love of being around young children.
• Strong communication with parents and community members.
• Ability to balance classroom substitute shifts with community events.
• Willingness to travel locally between SF and upcoming San Mateo locations.

Responsibilities

• Represent Meaningful Beginnings at local fairs, school expos and community events.
• Build and maintain connections with local businesses, parent groups and pediatric offices.
• Maintain a pipeline of prospective families and support enrollments, tours and open houses.
• Substitute in classrooms to bond with children and understand our curriculum.
• Capture classroom moments via photos/videos for the marketing team and encourage positive reviews.

Skills

ECE background

People skills

Autonomy

Flexibility

Mobility

Community engagement

Job description

About the Role:

The Community Outreach Coordinator connects the magic of our classrooms with the families and communities we serve. This role blends community engagement, relationship‑building, and hands‑on classroom support to authentically share the Meaningful Beginnings experience. By working closely with children, educators, and families, you become a storyteller and ambassador for our mission, helping build meaningful connections and expand our vibrant community.

Key Responsibilities

Community Outreach & Enrollment Support

• Represent Meaningful Beginnings at local fairs, school expos, community gatherings, and networking events.
• Form and maintain connections with local businesses, parent groups, community centers, and pediatrician offices to drive word‑of‑mouth referrals.
• Maintain an active pipeline of prospective families, distribute marketing materials, and coordinate with our enrollment team to support tours and open houses.

Classroom Connection & Substitute Support

• Step into the classrooms as a substitute or support teacher as needed. Use this time to bond with the children, get to know our current families, and deeply understand our curriculum.
• While in the centers, use your phone to snap quick, raw photos or videos of everyday classroom life and hand them off to our dedicated marketing team.
• Leverage your genuine relationships with current families to encourage and support them in sharing positive online reviews.

Qualifications

Required:

• ECE Background & Classroom Comfort: A genuine love for being around young children and a background in early childhood education (prior teaching experience and/or ECE units are highly preferred, as you will be substituting in the classrooms).
• People First: Natural relationship‑builder with excellent communication skills, a warm, approachable demeanor, and confidence speaking to new parents.
• Autonomy & Flexibility: Ability to balance your schedule seamlessly between classroom substitute shifts and off‑site community events.
• Mobility: Ability to travel locally between our San Francisco and upcoming San Mateo locations, as well as community event sites.

Preferred:

• Experience in community engagement, marketing, event planning, or admissions/sales.
• Bilingual abilities are a major plus.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This role requires:

• Standing, walking, or interacting on a child's eye level (kneeling/sitting on the floor) for extended periods.
• Lifting or transporting event materials up to 20–25 lbs (e.g., pop-up banners, brochures, event supplies).
• Setting up and breaking down outreach tables or display booths.

Meaningful Beginnings has proudly served families since 2013, providing high‑quality Infant/Toddler care, Preschool, and Transitional Kindergarten programs for children ages 0–6. Our mission is to offer loving, developmentally rich environments that support every child’s growth while empowering educators with training, mentorship, and a positive workplace culture.