January 9, 2018 Careers Trying Together’s mission is to support high-quality care and education for young children. Trying Together is a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that supports the work of early childhood by providing advocacy, community resources, and professional growth opportunities for the needs and rights of children, their families, and the adults who interact with them. A fast-paced organization, Trying Together looks for dedicated and passionate staff who bring positivity to their work and a solution-oriented sensibility. Trying Together encourages its team, partners, and communities to interact compassionately and honor the range of cultures, ideas, and identities that root each person. Young children develop and learn by example; this means that children whose early learning environments reflect just actions, equitable opportunities, diverse representation, and inclusive approaches experience healthier interactions and build relationships that enable them to thrive. Trying Together provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. Trying Together is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate and encourages qualified candidates of any gender, race, class, sexual orientation, faith, disability, or age to apply. All candidates will be evaluated on a merit basis. Current Openings Communications & Marketing Project Manager Early Childhood Intervention Coordinator Interactions Design Strategist Communications & Marketing Project Manager Full-Time | Salary Range: $52,000 – $58,000 The Communications & Marketing Project Manager is responsible for the coordination of internal Marketing Requests between staff and external contractors in support of Trying Together’s advocacy, community resource, and professional growth opportunities in relation but not limited to the: Allegheny Child Care; Buzzword; Early Learning PA (ELPA); Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) Region 5; Everyday Interactions Matter; The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center; The Institute for Early Childhood Career Pathways; Message from Me; Playful Pittsburgh; Trying Together; and Your Career, Our Future brands, campaigns, initiatives, programs, and tools. Marketing Requests may include but are not limited to: advertising; analytics and data; branding; corporate; customer relationship management (CRM); development and fundraising; email; event; give-away; graphic design (digital and print); marketing; media; messaging; photography; presentation; print; registration; report; social media; videography; and website content and materials. The Communications & Marketing Project Manager prioritizes meeting the branding, communications, engagement, and marketing needs aligned with Trying Together’s organizational tone and strategic priorities in the coordination and development of all content and materials. This position also assists with special projects as assigned by the Director of Community Relations, works collaboratively with all members of the Community Relations Team, and reports to the Assistant Director of Communications Strategy. Responsibilities: Commitment to racial equity and inclusion and a willingness to do the ongoing personal work to bring about a more just society by actively participating in professional growth opportunities. Actively work with peers to create a culture of belonging at Trying Together. Willingness to disrupt practices that do not honor children’s, families’, educators’, and colleagues’ humanity. Manage organizational content and material development needs submitted via the Marketing Request Form between staff and external graphic design, photography, videography, and other related contractors. Manage the timely submission of invoices from external contractors and vendors to the Administration Team. Maintain Shared Drive of “Current Marketing Materials” with FINAL documents for access by all staff. Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Communications Strategy to assign tasks to Communications team members to fulfill Marketing Request deliverables in a timely manner. Maintain style guidelines across brands, campaigns, initiatives, programs, and tools managed by Trying Together. Lead projects such as campaigns and special events as needed. Support the Assistant Director of Communications Strategy as needed including but not limited to maintaining a project calendar for communications and marketing requests. Work collaboratively across departments within Trying Together to meet the mission and accomplish the work. Participate in initial and ongoing professional development for continuous learning and expanding one’s professional knowledge base. Consistently use the NeonCRM platform to build relationships with constituents, record data that measure project performance, and support continuous quality improvement in the organization’s resources and services. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in: communications; English; journalism; marketing; or public relations. Demonstrated experience, knowledge, and skills in communications and marketing. Current knowledge and three to five years working experience with project coordination and management. Agency experience is a plus. Current knowledge and three to five years working experience with digital platforms including but not limited to: Adobe Creative Suite; BaseCamp; Dropbox; Google Suite; Hootsuite; MailChimp Pro; Meltwater; Microsoft Office Suite; NeonCRM; PA PD Registry; Phone2Action; Schoology; SLACK; social media; SquareSpace; Sucuri Monitoring; SurveyMonkey; WordPress; and Zoom a plus. Google Project Management Professional and Business Intelligence Professional Certifications preferred. Understands and uses best practices for accessibility, information architecture, and writing for websites. Strong oral and written communications skills. Strong analytical, creative, strategic, organizational, and personal skills. Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in an efficient manner. Enthusiasm for professional growth and the ability to self-start. Knowledge, interest, or experience in the early care and education field is helpful. Ability to work occasional evenings and/or weekends. Some statewide travel required. Required Clearances: Clean Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Clean Act 34 PA State Police Clearance Clean Act 73 Federal Criminal History Clearance National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) Verification Required Training: Mandated Reporter Training (must be completed in the first month of placement). NeonCRM Training (required and recommended online courses must be completed in the first three months of placement). Benefits: Competitive compensation and benefits package. Appreciative inquiry and strengths-based review process. Interested Applicants: Applicants must apply at tryingtogether.applytojob.com/apply and upload their resume and three work-related references. Phone calls will not be accepted. Posting will remain open until filled. Early Childhood Intervention Coordinator Full-Time | Salary Range: $46,000-$50,000 The Early Childhood Intervention Coordinator is responsible for organizing and implementing a comprehensive strengths-based approach of providing strategies and supports for Allegheny County early learning programs to ensure that young children at risk of being suspended or expelled are retained in their program. The Early Childhood Intervention Coordinator will work with the ELRC Region 5 Local Leadership Council partners and Rapid Response Team to intentionally develop a team that is prepared to respond quickly to requests from early learning programs and families in Allegheny County when a child is at risk of being suspended or expelled. Responsibilities: Commitment to racial equity and inclusion and a willingness to do the ongoing personal work to bring about a more just society by actively participating in professional growth opportunities. Actively work with peers to create a culture of belonging at Trying Together. Willingness to disrupt practices that do not honor children’s, families’, educators’ and colleagues’ humanity. Identify Allegheny County agencies familiar with the early childhood education system, early intervention behavioral health, and infant/early childhood mental health systems that have the capacity to provide support to early educators and program administrators. Identify key stakeholders and develop and maintain a Rapid Response Team for Allegheny County. Serve as a consultant to early learning program administrators and educators in collaboration with the ELRC 5 Quality Coach. Use observational tools, interviews, and data collection to determine the function of a child’s behavior. Create Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) in early care and education settings for children who have been referred to the Rapid Response Team. Coach educators on the implementation of Functional Behavior Assessments. Respond within 48 hours after a referral is received. Ensure that the Team works through a Pyramid Model in partnership with the early learning program administrator and educators, family, and child. Work collaboratively with the program director, teaching staff, early intervention staff, Team, and Quality Coach to assess and develop strategies to support the family and child. Work collaboratively with the program director, teaching staff, early intervention staff, Team, and Quality Coach to create a plan of action to support the child. Work collaboratively with the program director, teaching staff, Team, and Quality Coach to support families by connecting them to resources and information throughout the process. Ensure that there is follow up with the early learning program director, Team, early intervention staff, and Quality Coach. Collect data from the beginning of the process to the conclusion of the intervention with the early learning program. Serve as an active member of the Quality Initiatives and ELRC teams to effectively respond to the needs of the field and the systems they work within. Meet regularly with the Quality Initiatives and ELRC teams to provide feedback and brainstorm new ideas. Work collaboratively across departments within Trying Together to meet the mission and accomplish the work. Participate in initial and ongoing professional development for the purposes of continuous learning and expanding one’s professional knowledge base. Consistently use the NeonCRM platform to build relationships with constituents, record data that measure project performance, and support continuous quality improvement in the organization’s resources and services. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications/Skills: Bachelor’s degree in Early Intervention, Special Education or related field and five years of related experience working with young children and families in early intervention, special education, and/or behavioral health environments. Masters degree preferred. Direct training and/or course work in Applied Behavioral Analysis. Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Ability to work both independently as well as part of a team. Ability to maintain a project timeline and monitor progress toward goals. Must be able to interact with others in a positive and professional manner. Recognize that children are best understood and supported in the context of family, culture, community, and society. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Excellent data collection and analysis skills. Strong attention to detail. Ability to work occasional evenings and/or weekends. Must own a reliable vehicle as the nature of this job includes regularly visiting early learning programs in-person across Allegheny County. Required Clearances: Clean Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance. Clean Act 34 PA State Police Clearance. Clean Act 73 Federal Criminal History Clearance. National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) Verification. Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance. Required Training: Mandated Reporter Training (must be completed in the first month of placement). NeonCRM Training (required and recommended online courses must be completed in the first three months of placement). PQAS Professional Development Instructor Certification (must be obtained within the first year of employment for staff with a Bachelor’s Degree). Benefits: Competitive compensation and benefits package. Appreciative inquiry and strengths-based review process. Interested Applicants: Applicants must apply at tryingtogether.applytojob.com/apply and upload their resume and three work-related references. Phone calls will not be accepted. Posting will remain open until filled. Interactions Design Strategist Full- Time |Salary Range: $50,000 – $55,000 Building relationships from a strengths-based approach are fundamental to this position. The Interactions Design Strategist supports program administrators, educators, and home-based child care providers with developing new skills to continuously improve their daily interactions and achieve increased program quality. The Interactions Design Strategist engages program administration and staff that work with children in a collaborative process that involves reflective communication, professional growth, and goal setting to affirm the importance of human interactions in children’s lives. The Interactions Design Strategist’s approach begins by building on what professionals already do well and is based on the understanding that the “active ingredient” in a child’s growth is the developmental relationship between the child and the adults that care for them. The Interactions Design Strategist oversees the project development of the innovative technology tools, Message from Me and MindfulNest and the work of Everyday Interactions Matter (EIM). General Responsibilities: Commitment to racial equity and inclusion and a willingness to do the ongoing personal work to bring about a more just society by actively participating in professional growth opportunities. Actively work with peers to create a culture of belonging at Trying Together. Willingness to disrupt practices that do not honor children’s, families’, educators’, and colleagues’ humanity. Have knowledge of local, state, and national systems for early care and education. Is willing and able to engage in honest self-reflection about progress and their contribution to the process. Can foster a program’s capacity building and assume a strengths-based approach. Can establish credibility as a resource worthy of the program’s respect and trust. Can facilitate a program’s own problem-solving process. Has the ability to maintain a project timeline and monitor progress toward goals. Must be able to work independently and as a team member. Must be able to interact with others in a positive and professional manner. Has the ability to work comfortably in a variety of settings. Can maintain confidentiality. Follow the procedure for reporting suspected child abuse. Has good judgment and decision-making abilities. Must demonstrate enthusiasm and flexibility. Work collaboratively across departments within Trying Together to meet the mission and accomplish the work. Participate in initial and ongoing professional development for continuous learning and expanding one’s professional knowledge base. Consistently use the NeonCRM platform to build relationships with constituents, record data that measure project performance, and support continuous quality improvement in the organization’s resources and services. Other duties as assigned. Everyday Interactions Matters (EIM) Responsibilities: Based on the work of Fred Rogers and the Fred Rogers Institute, facilitate learning communities for program leaders, assistant teachers, co-teachers, and head teachers to help strengthen daily interactions with children and assure quality programming based on developmentally appropriate practice. Visit early learning programs to capture video footage of authentic interactions between early learning professionals and children. Facilitate professional development series for program leaders and classroom teaching teams. Recognize and build on the existing knowledge and skills of program staff through reflective practice, close observation, and peer discussion. Facilitate supportive discussion between early learning team members with a focus on strengths, connection, and appreciation. Using a strengths and practice-based approach, ensure that the leadership team and staff sustain their learning by way of reflective thinking and goal setting. Provide feedback loops and support for the purpose of increasing program administration and teacher confidence and competence. Develop and support the implementation of an individualized plan that identifies relational strengths, needs, and goals for each program’s staff. Support and coordinate resources for the program leadership team and staff to develop programming that is both equitable and inclusive to provide a better learning environment that aims to prevent suspension or expulsion. Consistently model the Everyday Interactions Matter philosophy in interactions with early learning leadership and educators. Have a working knowledge of the Everyday Interactions Matter approach and philosophy. Message from Me Responsibilities Leads the expansion of Message from Me into PNC markets across the United States serving children from birth to age five. Excel at building relationships with early learning programs and convincingly showcase the value of Message from Me. Design and facilitate innovative face-to-face, hybrid, and online professional growth opportunities for educators on the use of Message from Me; including, developmentally appropriate use of digital media and technologies with children birth to age eight, robotics and early learning, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) learning concepts, and nurturing children’s 21st century skills. Design and manage updates of Message from Me resources in English and Spanish. Working knowledge of digital technologies such as, an iPad, online learning management systems, and web-based conferencing. Complete monthly monitoring reports or coaching logs for assigned visits and submit them according to timelines for the purpose of tracking and monitoring. Attend national, state, and local presentations, conferences, PNC marketing events, and other educational settings as needed. Qualifications: Master’s Degree in child development, early childhood education, or related field preferred. Two years of early childhood classroom experience and two years at an administrative level in an early care and education setting. Candidates should be highly self-motivated, capable of taking initiative, and comfortable making informed decisions. Experience working with adult learners and knowledge of adult learning principles. Experience with video production and editing is a plus. Proven experience with increasing sales is a plus. Proven experience with data collection and leveraging it to maximize program adoption is a plus. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Intermediate to advanced computer skills, internet, and email skills. Ability to work occasional evenings and/or weekends. Must own a reliable vehicle as the nature of this job includes regularly visiting early learning programs in-person across Allegheny County. Ability to work occasional evenings and/or weekends. Required Clearances: Clean Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance. Clean Act 34 PA State Police Clearance. Clean Act 73 Federal Criminal History Clearance. National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) Verification.. Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance. Required Training: Mandated Reporter Training (must be completed in the first month of placement). NeonCRM Training (required and recommended online courses must be completed in the first three months of placement). PQAS Professional Development Instructor Certification (must be obtained within the first year of employment for staff with a Bachelor’s Degree). Benefits: Competitive compensation and benefits package. Appreciative inquiry and strengths-based review process. Interested Applicants: Applicants must apply at tryingtogether.applytojob.com/apply and upload their resume and three work-related references. Phone calls will not be accepted. Posting will remain open until filled.
