Family Empowerment Coordinator - JPNDC Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation

Family Empowerment Coordinator

About JPNDC

Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation (JPNDC) is a grassroots community development corporation anchored in 47 years of community organizing and resident leadership. We seek to help transform the lives and amplify the voices of Boston residents who have been excluded from prosperity by an inequitable economic system. We build affordable housing that allows people to thrive, provide economic prosperity services that help people build on their strengths, and organize people to pursue the changes they desire. Based in Jamaica Plain, we envision an equitable and inclusive Boston in which all people have access to secure housing, economic prosperity for their families, safe and vibrant childcare, and neighborhoods with strong community relationships, political power, and opportunities to fulfill their potential.

JPNDC's Family Childcare (FCC) program is a system of 80+ independent licensed early educators offering childcare in their homes to low-income children with public childcare subsidies. JPNDC supports educators in providing high-quality early education and care designed to prepare children for success in school and life. We also support families through an array of wraparound services and enrichment activities.

What We Offer:

JPNDC offers an extensive benefits package! Up to 90% of individual insurance premiums paid for health insurance, vision, and Altus dental insurance, 2 weeks of vacation plus one week at the end of the year, and 14 holidays recognized per year, employer-paid life & disability insurance, a vested 403b retirement plan, and much more! CEU credit or comparable training is offered to support professional development in areas of DEI, economic and workforce development, early childhood education, and affordable housing and real estate finance.

Duties:

• Plan and facilitate monthly events/activities for families in JPNDC's Family Child Care system. Events will combine enrichment activities (e.g., STEM, arts and crafts), a chance for parents to relax and socialize, brief presentations on important topics, and the opportunity for parents to enroll in a career or educational program about finance.
• Coordinate with the Family Nurturing Center, Walker School, and other partners to provide workshops.
• Plan and conduct a variety of outreach strategies to recruit families and engage their participation.
• Produce a monthly newsletter for parents.
• Meet with all newly enrolled families to inform them about activities and refer them to Family Prosperity Services.
• Follow up individually with parents as needed.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with community resource agencies and other partners.
• Maintain accurate, timely records, enter client data into the database, and prepare reports.
• Conduct visits to our educators' homes as needed.
• Assist with coordination for back-up care and transportation as needed.
• Perform other tasks as required to meet grant or funding requirements.
• Other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

Requirements:

• Flexible schedule, including occasional nights and weekend hours.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English or Haitian Creole and English.
• Must have a reliable car.
• Must be a team player.

Preferred:

• Minimum 5 years of experience working in early childhood education, family support, and/or engagement.
• Experience planning/leading two-generation family-centered activities and interactive workshops for adults.
• Associate's degree or equivalent experience in Early Education, Family Studies, Child Development, Psychology, Human Services, or related field.
• Strong organizational, written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Internet, client databases, and using technology to facilitate virtual sessions.
• Familiarity with relevant community resources.

Employment Terms/Compensation:

This is a full-time, salaried position with a generous benefit package. Salary range is $53,000 - $58,000, depending on experience. Flexible schedule but must be available some evenings and occasional Saturdays on a scheduled basis.