Primary Purpose:

• To organize presentations, activities, and resources for Head Start families that focus on voter education; to develop civic engagement lessons for Head Start students and families.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in community development/organizing, social or public policy, social justice/social work, political science, or government; or
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in an unrelated field with experience in community advocacy/organizing.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Ability to interact with diverse populations
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Highly organized and able to work at a rapid pace
• Effective planning and coordination of projects and events
• Effective interpersonal skills with staff, families, and community partners
• Proficiency with a variety of software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher and Access
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) speaking skills preferred

Experience:

• Two years of experience working with communities to raise awareness of services and resources available and coordinating community events.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Model HCDE and Head Start’s mission, vision, and values.
• Work with interdisciplinary teams and other Your Voice Matters staff to ensure development and consistent implementation of grant projects.
• Integrate existing program components into a developmentally appropriate lesson plan focused on civic awareness for Head Start students and an accompanying one for their families.
• Gather resources for upcoming elections and organize an election calendar for applicable city/county/state/national elections.
• Coordinate presentations from community groups to discuss issues important to Head Start families and to provide nonpartisan voter education.
• Organize and coordinate engagement activities with locally elected officials; organize neighborhood distribution of nonpartisan education materials on upcoming elections.
• Regularly attend Policy Council meetings, including Advocacy Committee meetings; attend campus level Parent Committee meetings as assigned.
• Maintain current and accurate documentation and complete regular data entry.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.