Engagement Specialist (Temporary)

About the Opportunity
This part-time, temporary
position provides project support to the Engagement Program Manager, in support
of the Children's Media & Engagement team's mission of serving communities
through partnership, access and engagement that fosters belonging and creates
equitable opportunities for all. The Engagement Specialist is responsible
for building relationships with community partners in the region of the state
in which they reside, including local Rootle Ambassadors; assisting with the
planning and implementation of community engagements for children and families;
and providing event promotional support on an as needed basis. The community
engagement initiatives will include but are not limited to the following:
Rootle Roadster Tour, Rootle Ambassador Program, Impact Early Childhood
Education Summit, Family and Community Learning, and the NC State Fair.

Essential duties will include,
but are not limited to: Support with planning and implementation of community
engagement initiatives and events; Support with event promotion as needed
Communication with community leaders participating in engagement initiatives
and events; Administration of pre and/or post event surveys to participants;
Organizing and preparing educational materials for family engagement
initiatives and events; Advising PBS North Carolina staff on best practices for
engaging with various communities & audiences in North Carolina; Other
duties as assigned that further the overall mission of PBS North Carolina.

UNC System employees are
generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting
distance of their assigned duty station.

About PBS North Carolina
At PBS North Carolina, our mission is to provide
transformational experiences and trusted content to educate, inform, entertain
and inspire the people of North Carolina. Providing free content across our
four channels (PBS NC, The Explorer Channel, Rootle - PBS Kids, and The North
Carolina Channel) to more than 13.6 million households, PBS North Carolina
serves the third largest public media market in the country. Beyond the screen,
PBS North Carolina provides education services, teacher trainings, and hands-on
community involvement across the state of North Carolina. For more information,
visit pbsnc.org and join the conversation by connecting with us at
Facebook.com/MyPBSNC, Twitter.com/mypbsnc, and Instagram.com/mypbsnc.

About the Team
PBS North Carolina's Education & Innovation
Division couples public media's power to serve the entire continuum of
life-long learning with engaging, multi-platform content to provide wholesome
and compelling educational experiences that bridge economic and digital divides
across North Carolina; to develop new audience, revenue and partnership
opportunities for PBS NC; and to deliver tangible outcomes that bolster PBS
NC's local and national reputation as a visionary and sustainable public media
leader.

Minimum Education, Experience, and Skills
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.

Required Competencies
* Driver's
license and valid transportation required.
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Ability to be present at community engagement events as needed.
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Knowledge of the early childhood development space.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office and virtual communications platforms (i.e. Zoom,
Microsoft Teams).
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Exceptional organizational, written and verbal communication skills .
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Ability to advise and collaborate with PBS NC staff, program participants, and
others to resolve difficult issues in assigned program areas.
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Ability to apply knowledge and understanding of program culture, issues, and
work relationships to address situations.
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Ability to share knowledge and critical thinking processes.
* Ability
to lift up to 40 pounds.
* Ability to maintain
and enhance professional relationships to increase credibility for building
support and reaching consensus when explaining and interpreting program
policies and procedures within assigned area(s).

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills
*1 year of project management experience directly
related to the duties and responsibilities specified *Strong interpersonal
skills with the ability to work effectively with internal/external partners
*Proficient in English and Spanish *Knowledge of community development issues *A
willingness to embrace change and to adapt strategies as needed

• Classification: Public Comm Specialist
• Position Competency Level: Temporary
• Position Number: 20019183
• Employment Type: SHRA
• Appointment Type: Temporary
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Part-Time
• Hourly Rate: $25.00
• Location: Research Triangle Park (RTP), NC USA
• Posting Open Date: 1/9/2025
• Posting Close Date: 1/21/2025 7:00 p.m. EST

Equal Employment Opportunity and Other Information
The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

To claim veteran's preference, all eligible persons must indicate their eligibility as requested on the application. A DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, may be required later in the selection process.

The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Human Resources Contact Information
Applicants needing assistance with the application process are asked to contact: recruiter@northcarolina.edu.