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Public Communications Specialist

Community Partnership Specialist (Journey)

Staff

UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students, and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

The Center for Youth, Family, and Community Partnerships (CYFCP) at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro invites applications for the position of Community Partnerships Specialist. The mission of the Center for Youth, Family, and Community Partnerships is to foster community partnerships that bridge research, practice, and policy to advance the health and wellbeing of individuals and families across the lifespan. The Community Partnerships Specialist will help to coordinate and develop the Center’s community partnership activities with key stakeholders across the university, in the local community, statewide, and beyond.

The Community Partnerships Specialist (Journey) will spearhead the CYFCP’s community outreach efforts, especially related to the Center’s Bringing Out the Best program and the Healthy Relationships Initiative, as well as other Center-wide outreach. This may include coordinating on community events, building community partnerships, and providing social media support across a variety of grants.

BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN A DISCIPLINE RELATED TO THE AREA OF ASSIGNMENT; OR EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE. ALL DEGREES MUST BE RECEIVED FROM APPROPRIATELY ACCREDITED INSTITUTIONS.

Bachelor’s degree plus at least three years of experience specifically doing work involving building and sustaining community partnerships in educational, nonprofit, and/or governmental settings. Applicants should be able to demonstrate experience with skills in the following areas: written and verbal communication skills, social media outreach, and event planning and coordination. Applicants should outline relevant experiences in their cover letter.
Preference will be given to candidates who have a Master’s Degree. Preference also will be given to candidates who have experience working in early childhood and/or K-12 school settings as a counselor, social worker, or related role. Experience in writing and/or managing grant-funded projects.

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Applicants must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be completed in full detail for your qualifications to be considered.

Applicants are required to upload the following documents with their electronic application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References
  
  

• Name
• Company Name
• Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
• Email Address
• Contact Phone Number
  
  

$47,837-$48,000

Center-Youth-Families & Comm - 11504

8 a.m - 5 p.m., M-F

12

Information & Education

Public Communications Specialist

10/05/2021

10/18/2021

1.000

Non-Exempt

69

Community outreach and partnership development

Provide communication and community partnership support to the CYFCP as a whole and specific programs within the CYFCP, such as Bringing Out the Best, the Healthy Relationships Initiative, and our Behavioral Health initiatives. This will include developing e-newsletters, managing social media content and platforms, doing population-specific outreach within each program area, and some support for the development of collaborative grant proposals within the CYFCP and with relevant community partners.

Event planning and coordination

Plan and oversee logistical details for both in-person (when in-person activities can resume) and online trainings, workshops, and other community outreach events. Coordinate with community partners regarding events they plan that involve CYFCP staff and programs.

Oversight of the CYFCP internship program

Supervise current undergraduate and graduate student interns in their work to support the community partnerships and outreach of the CYFCP and its programs.

Center-wide development and leadership

Participate in CYFCP Leadership meetings; Actively participate in activities related to the CYFCP Strategic Plan; Provide support to the CYFCP Director in Center-wide decision-making; and Engage in other Center-related activities as assigned.

Knowledge - Technical

Understands and uses communication, design, and visual art concepts and practices pertinent to the area of responsibility Ability to determine, utilize, and apply standard and specialized techniques and technology appropriately. Ability to use a variety of moderately complex processes, procedures, and techniques. Ability to use and incorporate various hardware and software packages, as well as traditional design methods. Ability to research and identify new technology and make recommendations for use and purchase. Ability to apply knowledge of organizational principles of design elements. Ability to promote subject matter in a wide variety of media. Ability to train others in use of new methods and technical tools.

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Knowledge - Professional

Thorough knowledge of the methods and techniques of planning, writing and editing, and producing content. Ability to edit and analyze informational material or content prepared by others. Thorough knowledge of the techniques for disseminating information to the public and target groups.

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Communication

Understands and communicates basic program information and routine, non-complex ideas; ability to convey information effectively to a targeted audience. Ability to learn the communications environment and establishes working relationships with colleagues and clients. Ability to assimilate and compose routine and non-complex materials and communications under supervision and following specific instructions. Ability to research and draft content. Ability to write according to correct English usage and appropriate style guide.

Contributing

Consulting/Advising

Ability to assist with communications in needs and issues in routine and non-complex situations.

Contributing

Project Management

Ability to consult with and determine client/customer needs and project parameters. Ability to plan and manage multi-faceted and specialized projects. Ability to conceptualize and create communications as they relate to the area of responsibility from creation through delivery.

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Organizational Sensitivity

Ability to understand the mission, objectives, and goals of a department with multiple service delivery functions. Ability to understand internal workings of the department in relation to the external expectations of the clients and stakeholders. Ability to assess the potential impact of internal/external communications efforts and make necessary adjustments.

Journey

Reading, Writing, Hearing, Talking, Standing, Sitting, Lifting-30-60 lbs.