Friends of the Children

Family Engagement & Community Education Coordinator Location: Fargo-Moorhead, ND Organization: Friends of the Children

About Us:

Friends of the Children is a nonprofit organization dedicated to breaking the cycle of generational poverty through long-term, professional mentoring relationships. We support children facing significant barriers by providing them with a salaried mentor, known as a “Friend,” from kindergarten through high school graduation, ensuring unwavering support for 12+ years.

Position Overview: We are seeking a dedicated Family Engagement & Community Education Coordinator to join our Fargo-Moorhead chapter. This role is central to fostering connections between families and community resources and enhancing community education. The role involves significant responsibilities, including developing and delivering training on trauma-informed practices and caregiver resilience, as well as creating and implementing trauma-informed campaigns.

Key Responsibilities:

• Community and Family Engagement: Build and sustain strong relationships with community partners and client families. Facilitate connections to community resources and services tailored to family needs.
• Trauma-Informed and Resilience Training: Design and conduct training programs on trauma-informed care and caregiver resilience. Ensure these practices are embedded within all organizational programs and interactions.
• Campaign Development: Create and implement trauma-informed campaigns to raise awareness and educate the community about trauma-informed practices and their benefits. Evaluate the effectiveness of these campaigns and make adjustments as necessary.
• Event Coordination: Plan, coordinate, and execute family events and Caregiver Café mini-events to promote engagement and community building.
• Program Participation: Actively contribute to the Program Leadership Team, offering insights and solutions to address programmatic and organizational challenges.
• Resource Development: Identify and establish new community partnerships. Discover and assist families in accessing scholarship opportunities and additional resources.
• Communication: Maintain effective communication regarding organizational policies, issues, and procedures. Address and resolve concerns promptly and professionally.

Essential Skills and Abilities:

• Experience: Minimum of five years working or volunteering with children, including significant experience in training on trauma-informed practices and caregiver resilience.
• Expertise in Trauma-Informed Practices: Proven experience in developing and executing trauma-informed training programs and campaigns. Ability to integrate these principles into organizational practices effectively.
• Campaign Creation: Experience in creating educational campaigns and materials related to trauma-informed care. Ability to measure and assess the impact of these campaigns.
• Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to manage conflicts and guide others effectively.
• Cultural Competence: Experience working with Indigenous communities and incorporating Indigenous knowledge into programming. Ability to engage respectfully with tribal nations and communities.
• Leadership and Management: Strong leadership skills with experience in managing multiple tasks, guiding teams, and making informed decisions.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Additional Qualifications:

• Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.
• Maintain First Aid/CPR certification.
• A sense of humor is a plus.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary: $47,500+ DOE
• Benefits: 21 days paid time off, 14 paid holidays, health, dental, and vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

Application Process: To learn more about Friends of the Children Fargo-Moorhead and to apply, please visit our website.

Join us in our mission to create lasting, positive change in the lives of children and families through effective community engagement, trauma-informed education, and innovative campaigns.