Learning & Outreach Coordinator

When you join IAFC, you're not just starting a job—you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in your growth while empowering you to help others thrive.

Are you passionate about early childhood education, staff development, and connecting families to life-changing learning opportunities? We are seeking a dynamic Learning & Outreach Coordinator to lead professional development initiatives and family recruitment efforts across our Early Learning programs.

In this highly visible role, you will help strengthen educator excellence, expand community engagement, and ensure families have access to high-quality early learning services. If you thrive on collaboration, organization, relationship-building, and making a meaningful impact in your community, we'd love to hear from you!

Why You'll Love Working with Us:

• Make a REAL Impact: This isn't your average job. You're shaping the future by empowering students, supporting families, and building a stronger community where children come first
• Flexible & Supportive Environment: We prioritize work-life balance and believe in creating a work atmosphere where you can grow and thrive.
• Professional Growth: We invest in your development! With continuous learning opportunities, you’ll grow your skills and passion while making a meaningful difference.
• Collaborative Team: Work with a supportive, like-minded group of educators and community partners who share your vision for a better future.
• Be Part of Something Bigger: This is not just a job— it’s a movement to transform communities and ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive.
• Sign-on Bonus - $2,000 Hiring Bonus for external candidates (50% after 90 days of employment and 50% after one year of employment)

We offer an extensive benefits package that adds value to your total compensation. Our benefits include:

• Health, dental and vision insurance plans with company contribution of 95% for single coverage
• 401k with company match
• Generous PTO – first year - 23 days, the second year - 28 days, the third year and on - 35 days
• 11 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account
• Company Paid STD & LTD Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance

For Your Future Success:

• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $3,000/year), including tuition, books, lab fees, workshops, and certifications

• Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities

• Career Advancement Pathways Within the Organization

When you join IAFC, you're not just starting a job—you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in your growth while empowering you to help others thrive.

What We're Looking for:

• Passion & Heart: You genuinely care about students, families, and the community.
• Creative Teaching: You think outside the box and bring fresh ideas into the classroom.
• Team Player: You collaborate and communicate with others, from students to families to community partners.
• Adaptable Spirit: You embrace challenges as opportunities for growth and impact.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education Education, Child Development, or a related field
• Experience in coordinating educational or community outreach programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with standard office software and digital communication tools.

What Makes You Successful

• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Experience in early childhood education, training coordination, workforce development, or community outreach.
• Ability to build relationships with educators, families, community partners, and leadership teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Passion for continuous improvement and improving outcomes for children and families.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• • Lead Professional Development Planning by creating and coordinating an annual training calendar that supports Early Head Start, Head Start, Preschool for All, and other Early Learning programs.

  • Partner with Managers and Subject Matter Experts to assess training needs, secure qualified trainers, and develop learning opportunities that enhance staff knowledge, compliance, and professional growth.

  • Drive Family Recruitment and Community Outreach by developing and implementing innovative recruitment strategies, participating in community events, and building relationships that increase enrollment and awareness of agency programs.

  • Monitor Training Compliance and Staff Development by tracking mandatory training requirements, maintaining professional development records, and supporting educator licensure and credentialing pathways.

  • Evaluate and Improve Training Effectiveness through surveys, reporting, and collaboration with leadership teams to ensure professional development initiatives meet organizational goals and staff needs.

  • Manage Recruitment and Professional Development Data by creating reports, tracking outcomes, monitoring budgets, and ensuring accurate documentation across all Early Learning programs.

  • Represent the Organization in the Community through presentations, partnerships, recruitment events, and outreach activities that promote high-quality early learning services and strengthen community connections.

How This Aligns with Our Mission:

At our core, we’re all about catalyzing change by developing strong families and powerful communities. As a Family Engagement Specialist with us, you’ll play a pivotal role in this mission by shaping the minds of the next generation while also being a positive force in the lives of their families. You’re not just pushing paper—you’re helping to create a ripple effect that strengthens entire communities where children truly matter most.

While we desire for this job posting to be comprehensive, all aspects of the position may be amended at any time at the discretion of IAFC including job duties, work location and/or work schedule.

IL Action for Children is EEO/M/F/V/D employer.