Media & Communications Specialist

CCRC Child Care Resource Center; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

CCRC Child Care Resource Center is seeking a Communications Specialist to coordinate communications for the agency’s service area. You will develop and distribute press releases, newsletters, fact sheets, brochures, and digital campaigns while collaborating with staff and external partners.

The role requires an Associates’ degree in a related field and 2+ years of relevant experience. Travel up to 20% is expected.

Qualifications

• Associates’ degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Digital Media or related field.
• 2+ years professional experience preferred in communications, public relations or related field with a history of content generation.
• Demonstrated computer skills: online research, website analytics and social media; advanced MS Office and database management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development and distribution of press releases, newsletters, fact sheets, brochures, and other materials.
• Manage web and social media campaigns in collaboration with Communications team and external partners.
• Support agency priorities, projects and events across locations.

Education

Associates’ Degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Digital Media or related field

Job description

Expected Hourly Pay Rate: $33.00 Work where your work matters. Work at CCRC. CCRC prides itself as a workplace of choice for passionate talent, driven by our mission to cultivate child, family and community well-being. Whether the position works directly with the public or supports our programs, every position is vital to our mission's success and reputation as a leader. We are not your typical non-profit. We are 900+ people strong and growing!

General Summary:

Under the general oversight of the Communications Supervisor, this position coordinates communications for CCRC’s service area. The Specialist is responsible for the development and distribution of press releases, newsletters, fact sheets, brochures, web and social media campaigns, and other marketing materials. This position collaborates closely with Communications team members, CCRC staff across departments and locations, and with external partners supporting agency priorities, projects and events.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

Communications & Marketing (60%) Digital Communications & Brand Management (25%) Stakeholder Engagement & Event Support (15%)

Job Specifications:

Minimum Required Education: Associates’ Degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Digital Media or a related field.

Experience: 2+ years professional experience preferred in communications, public relations or related field with a history of content generation.

Professional/Technical Certifications: n/a

Technical Requirements: Demonstrated computer skills to include knowledge of online research, website analytics and social media, advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills, and database management experience.

Bilingual Required: n/a

Travel: This position requires up to 20% travel. Will consist of travel to and from agency locations, community events, internal and external meetings or events for coordination and agency representation. Staff members driving on behalf of CCRC may choose to drive a CCRC vehicle or own vehicle and must meet requirements to be an approved driver including holding and maintaining current auto insurance, current California Driver’s License and DMV clearance required.

Work Schedule: Full-Time, Hybrid. M-F Standard Working hours. Ability to work a non-traditional work schedule including early mornings, late evenings and weekends.

Work Environment: Standard office environment with moderate level of background noise.

Background & Health Clearance Requirements: Background requirements determined according to the requirements of the program(s) which the position will be supporting. Background check required. As a grant-funded Agency supporting Children and Family Services, CCRC conducts background checks commensurate with the role to verify candidate qualifications (criminal history, employment history / experience, education, reference checks) and ensure grant compliance. Specific roles may have additional verification / clearance to the standard background check as part of the recruitment and selection process, including: Live Scan Clearance / DOJ Fingerprinting: For positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting (CA Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 and/or Head Start Program Performance Standards 1302.90). Health Clearance: For positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting or working with “at risk” populations, CA Code of Regulations Title 22, §101216, CA Health and Safety Code 1596.7995, and/or Head Start Program Performance Standards 1302.93) MVR / DMV: clearance in accordance with CCRC’s liability insurance provisions: For positions where driving is required. Child Development Permit: For positions working in an educational capacity (California Education Code Sections 44242.5, 44340, and 44341) CPR / Pediatric CPR certification: For certain identified positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting (CA Health & Safety Code 1596.865 – 1596.866) Federal Debarment Checks: For positions acting in a principal capacity to federal funds (Head Start Program Performance Standards 1304.11, Code of Federal Regulations Title 2 Grants and Agreements 2.180.320 and 2.180.995) Credit & Bankruptcy Check: For positions with fiscal responsibility (roles with authority over financial transactions), a credit and bankruptcy check will be conducted to assess financial responsibility in alignment with agency standards and applicable laws, including the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.) and California Labor Code restrictions on credit reports (Labor Code 1025.5.)

Preferred: All minimum requirements above met, plus: Education: Bachelor’s in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Digital Media or a related field.

We offer employees:

Competitive compensation package Robust benefit offerings -Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life Insurance Basic Life Insurance and Long Term Disability paid for by CCRC Employer Contribution and Employer Match in the 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% vesting Generous Time Off Policy-Vacation and Sick Time, Holidays, and Paid Winter Break Opportunities for learning and professional development, including education reimbursement Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs 501(c) (3) designation-You can apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness!

Child Care Resource Center (CCRC)

Child Care Resource Center (CCRC) assists close to 50,000 parents, children, and child care providers each month in Northern Los Angeles County and the entirety of San Bernardino County serving a total area of 22,500 square miles. Since 1976, CCRC has been managing programs to assist with issues such as finding and selecting child care, child care financial assistance, school readiness, home visiting, and research and program evaluation. Children and families benefit from these programs, allowing parents to go to work and attend school, contribute to the economy and strengthen their families and the community. CCRC's early care & education specialists offer parents and child care professionals assistance ranging from finding child care and child development ages & stages to marketing child care businesses and CPR training and certification. CCRC operates and oversees Head Start Birth-5 programs for a total of 3,312 children. These programs promote school readiness and family engagement to ensure a healthy development of children and their families. Children benefit from a high quality preschool education as well as medical and dental exams. Through CCRC’s literacy campaign “What a Difference a Book Makes,” we have collected 800,000 age-appropriate books. It is the agency’s belief that the cognitive benefits of literacy are immeasurable and have a large impact on the ability of an economy to generate and sustain wealth.

Mission: CCRC cultivates child, family and community well-being.

Equal Opportunity and Confidentiality Statement

Child Care Resource Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Accommodations

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at [phone] ext. 6599 or email them at [e-mail].