Parent Leadership Specialist

Child Start is looking for a Parent Leadership Specialist to become part of our team. This role involves managing the organization, training, and educational activities of the Parent Committees, Policy Council, and parent engagement initiatives at the Head Start location. The specialist will facilitate and engage in all meetings and related activities of the Parent Committee and Policy Council. Additionally, they will solicit applications for community representatives to the Policy Council and forward these applications for review by the Board.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A. or B.S) in Social work, Family Development, Human Development, Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Requires two years’ experience working with families and community agencies.
• Two years of Head Start or Early Head Start Experience preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.
• Must be able to manage flexible schedule to accommodate parent committee meetings, Policy Council meetings and other events.