We are looking for an addition to our team who will bring strong critical thinking skills, attention to detail, strong and confident communication skills, and experience working with upper-level leadership. We need an Engagement Specialist who is an assertive self-starter with a strong sense of flexibility and creativity.
The successful candidate will have the following:
- A Master’s degree is preferred
- A Bachelor's degree is required
- An individual living in Texas or California preferred
- Must be open to travel
- An individual with experience with state or county human services agencies in Texas or California is preferred
- Specific degrees and coursework in public policy, public administration, political science, and/or social work are preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
- Ability to engage audiences and function in an in-person or virtual environment
- Experience related to negotiating contracts with funders and/or knowledge of funding sources (i.e. Medicaid/managed care, child welfare, mental health) is preferred
- Strong, demonstrable Microsoft Office skills, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision
- 401(k)
- 2 weeks paid vacation
- 12 paid sick days per year
- 10 paid holidays
- Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable)
- Paid parental leave
Youth Villages is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Youth Villages is committed to not only advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace but also in our work with children and young adults. We know that children, families and young people of color can face inequity in child welfare and justice systems, and we train our employees to build the skills they need to work with the communities that we serve, as well as, other employees from different cultures and backgrounds. Youth Villages is opposed to racism in any of its forms and is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We believe that respect for each other is crucial in the work that we do each day.