Skills and Experience

• Good writing skills for social media
• Experience using Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and other platforms and best practices for posting on those platforms
• Familiarity and enthusiasm for issues of diversity, equity and social justice especially as they relate to children
• Work collaboratively
• Learn quickly and be self motivated
• Excellent organizational skills

Desired but not required:

• Familiarity with Facebook ads and boosts, Canva, and Hootsuite
• Experience writing marketing copy
• Experience developing and maintaining a following on Facebook and Instagram
• Experience creating or maintaining a business’s presence on Facebook and Instagram

Job Description

Help EPCC expand our presence and visibility in social media

Phase I

• Work with a content mentor (Wilma Gold) through regular meetings to acclimate, design a strategy and know where and how to look for content  (dos and don’ts)

• Work with tech/marketing mentor (Shira Coleman) to strategize around boosting posts and creating ads  (dos and don’ts)

• Become familiar with the EPCC organization, values, mission, and philosophy

• Become familiar with EPCC branding, and content we create on our website and newsletter

• Set up Canva with EPCC Brand Kit

• Set up Hootsuite to be able to plan out automatic posting to Instagram and Facebook

• Translate content from EPPC members and partner organizations into social media style posts

• Provide draft posts to EPCC your content mentor for review

• Schedule and post on behalf of EPCC, on Facebook and Instagram on an agreed schedule

• Bring any trolling or upset from followers/public to the attention of your content mentor immediately. Work with content mentor for dos and don’ts of responding

• Research what is being posted related to social media about diversity, equity and social justice by other organizations and thought leaders

Phase II

• Begin to identify content more independently from EPCC that would be good to post on social media

• Work with EPCC content mentor to glean and create content for posting

• Work with EPCC content mentor around interaction/dialogue with followers and public on Facebook and Instagram

• Bring any trolling or upset from followers/public to the attention of your content mentor immediately

• Delete inappropriate comments and inform content member of all such incidents 

• Familiarity with what like minded, partner and potential partner organizations are posting on social media

• Work with EPCC content mentor to select like minded organizations content for reposting, linking and referencing

• Work with EPCC tech/marketing mentor to learn and create ways to design, link, share content from other organizations or EPCC platforms (dos and don’ts)

Phase III

• Become a regular presence on social media for our organization

• Identify new material forward to the webmaster for EPCC

• Post trending activities for educators, and families for example 

• Engagement posts/conversations

• Downloadable activities to play with children

• Staff education activities

• New childrens’ books or games reviews

• Pass along opportunities for grants, events, donations, fundraising etc. to EPCC members

Time and Compensation

6 month internship with possible extension

4 hours per week to begin

$20 per hour – paid as a $1700 honorarium, in monthly installments

Types of posts:

Quotes/inspiration

Engagement questions

Images

Links to resources

Downloadables

Invitations- (sales)

Activities and events

Connections to partner organizations/like minded groups

Reposts of other’s content

EPCC Social Media Intern Application

To apply for the EPCC Social Media Intern position please submit your resume or CV and respond to the following questions:

1. What skills and or knowledge would you bring to this position?

2. Why would you like to be a social media intern for EPCC?

Pay range: $36-$38/hr ($74,880-$79,040/year) DOE. Full-time (40 hours/week) salaried exempt, sign on bonus of $1,000 upon hire.  

The Bilingual Child Development Specialist serves in a key role within the Child Development Program. Key functions include serving as a liaison for Child Development families, supports Developmental Playgroup, child enrollment and scheduling, translation support, and teacher and parent engagement and communication. This position works closely with Program Director and ECE Manager to create a positive, culturally affirming climate and effectively engaging families and staff. 

Essential Functions:
Developmental Playgroup  

• Provide basic needs screenings for Playgroup families in English and Spanish and refer interdepartmentally to mental health, case management, and child development 

• Assist ECE Manager during twice weekly Development Playgroup, including providing information about community resources and events in in English and Spanish  

• Create and implement Playgroup marketing and outreach activities, including with families who are currently waitlisted for childcare funding  

• Support Playgroup families in completing annual developmental screening using the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ-3) and work with ECE Manager and Help Me Grow Marin to provide referrals and tailor Playgroup experiences to meet each child’s needs  

• Support with dissemination and collection of Annual Developmental Playgroup Family Survey  

• Work in partnership with ECE Manager to create annual scope of work  

• Coordinate community guests to visit Developmental Playgroup, including Marin County Free Library  

• Interact with children, requiring a full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and otherwise fully participate in activities.  

Family Support and Engagement  

• Co-host Parent Advisory Committee, including translation of quarterly meetings, to ensure Spanish-speaking families are able to access information and provide input on Child Development-related matters  

• Conduct comprehensive parent orientation for Spanish-speaking families upon enrollment  

• Co-lead parent workshops in English and Spanish  

• Collaborate with families and teaching staff to facilitate ongoing conversations and support regarding children’s development in English and Spanish 

• Work in collaboration with Child Development managers to ensure families receive access to parent involvement opportunities that are culturally and linguistically appropriate, including creation and implementation of annual Parent Involvement Plan  

• Provide translation and interpretation support for the Child Development program, and other programs as needed, in order to ensure written and verbal communication to families is accessible in both Spanish and English  

• Support with dissemination and collection of Annual Parent Satisfaction Survey  

• Participate in annual Program Self Evaluation process for CDE and CDSS to determine areas for growth and ways to maintain continuous improvement efforts as it relates to equitable and effective family engagement  

• Respond to Child Development phone and email inquiries from the public. Work with Program Director to set up and conduct parent tour and refer families to scholarship availability.  

Program Administration 

• Coordinate childcare schedules, including communicating with parents, updating scheduling changes and associated record keeping, reconcile monthly attendance sheets, and work with Finance Office regarding monthly childcare billing and MC3 invoices Support Program Director with staff development, including conducting staff meetings/trainings 

• Support CSPP/CCTR recertification process by providing back up to the Enrollment Coordinator and processing paperwork  

• Occasionally serve as a backup driver and substitute teacher  

• Manage Remind for Child Development programs  

• Verify CACFP eligibility determination (meal benefit forms)  

• Serve on the NMCS Communications Team and support Child Development program with branding and social media 

• Demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional growth by attending staff trainings 

• Serve as a strong ambassador of the organization. Accompany program managers as needed for public presentations. 

• Supervise and interact with children, requiring a full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and otherwise fully participate in activities.  

• Maintain current CPR and First Aid Certification (willing to send to training). 

• Job may include walking up and down stairs, standing, lifting moving small items of up to 25 lbs. 
  
  Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in child development/early childhood education, social work, human services, special education, or related area of study  

• Child Development Site Supervisor Permit; or BA/BS degree and 12 ECE units and 3 units supervised field experience 

• Experience providing in early childhood education field; community-based services and managerial experience a plus  

• Valid Class C driver’s license and insurability at non-risk rates 

• Fluent in both English and Spanish, written and spoken  

• Strong organizational skills as demonstrated by the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks  

• Intermediate/advanced in Microsoft Office programs  

• Experience and/or interest in being trained in marketing  

• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to train 

The full interview process consists of one Zoom screen, a first and second interview, and a skills assessment. 

Pay range: $31 - $33/hour, or $32.55 - $34.65/hour if bilingual in Spanish/English; (DOE). $1,000 sign-on bonus. Generous benefits package including medical, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance, earn up to 3 weeks PTO (mental/physical health and vacation) in your first year, 12 paid holidays/year, employee assistance program, up to 2% retirement employer match, and childcare discount.

Schedule: Full time (40 hours per week), hourly non-exempt. Schedule is Monday – Friday, hours may vary between 7:45 a.m. and 5:05 p.m.

Purpose: To enjoy working with children and supervising them in an ECE setting; supporting children’s development in a nurturing, kind manner with emphasis on positive behavior guidance. Serve as classroom lead, creating a positive, culturally affirming climate. Head Teacher has overall responsibility of curriculum, classroom routines including primary caregiving, parent-teacher conferences, child observations/assessments, and offers support to other classroom staff. Head Teacher must comply with program and agency-wide policies and procedures.