Assistant Program/Special Events Coordinator-Youth Services

• Solicits corporate and community sponsors for youth activities and programs and donations for fundraisers • Assists in the development and implementation of fundraising strategies for programmatic support of youth programming • Assists in the research and development of grant funding opportunities for program support including recreational, educational, and career development activities • Develops marketing strategies to inform the community of all segments of the Youth Services Department programs including publications, brochure design, media relations, press releases, social media management, etc • Conducts public awareness presentations to increase community interest and support departmental programs • Develops and coordinates a speakers bureau to market and solicit program and financial support from civic organizations, faith-based organizations, social organizations, and public agencies • Identifies potential activities and programs to enhance the social and educational development of participating youth • Plans, schedules, and organizes educational and virtual programs for community youth • Supervises seasonal and volunteer staff involved with program implementation • Assists with the production of departmental email blasts addressing current events and program goals and achievements of participating youth; distributes to staff, businesses, organizations, and individuals in the community • Completes reports reflecting program participation and results • Assists with the organization and coordination of special programs offered by Pulaski County Youth Services such as Out of School Time, Public Service Internship, Youth Leadership, ACT preparation, etc • Serves as a liaison between Youth Services and curriculum partners to address academic loss due to COVID-19 in Pulaski County Out of School Time and other County provided programs Job posted for the employer by: Workforce Connections, Arkansas Department of Commerce. Powered by JazzHR 8OkMEbXJ0w