Description
This is an ideal role for someone who is passionate about early childhood education and wants to use their people skills and creativity to drive community support and awareness.
Key Responsibilities:
Community Engagement & Stewardship
- Foster relationships with local families, businesses, etc
- Represent Pathways at community events, meetings, and outreach opportunities
- Maintain stewardship strategies to recognize and retain donors, volunteers, and supporters
Events & Fundraising Support
- Assist in planning and executing fundraising events, including logistics, outreach, sponsorships, and follow-up
- Coordinate volunteer participation and provide on-site support for events and special programs
- Collaborate on donor campaigns and communications, including seasonal appeals and special initiatives
Communications & Outreach
- Maintain contact lists, engagement data, and basic reporting in CRM systems or spreadsheets
Organizational Support
- Work closely with the Development Director to align activities with organizational goals
- Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and collaborative planning
- Perform other duties as assigned to support a strong team and growing organization
Requirements
Qualifications:
- High school diploma required.
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, nonprofit management, marketing, or a related field preferred.
- Experience in community engagement, outreach, events, or nonprofit settings preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Comfortable engaging with families, partners, and the general public.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Canva, and email platforms.
- Organized, self-directed, and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Availability for occasional evening and weekend events.
- Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to Immokalee as needed.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift and carry up to 15 lbs.
- Ability to sit, stand, and move around during events and outreach efforts.
Schedule & Compensation:
This is a part-time, hourly position. Schedule will be coordinated with the Director of Development.
Skills Required
- High school diploma
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, nonprofit management, marketing, or a related field
- Experience in community engagement, outreach, events, or nonprofit settings
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Comfortable engaging with families, partners, and the general public
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Canva, and email platforms
- Organized, self-directed, and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Availability for occasional evening and weekend events
- Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to Immokalee as needed
What We Do
Pathways Early Education Center of Immokalee, founded in 1964, was the first child care center in the under-resourced community of Immokalee, Florida, dedicated to providing quality early learning and care to ensure children enter kindergarten prepared to succeed.
