Family and Community Engagement Specialist — Regional

Job overview

The Family and Community Engagement Specialist role is hybrid in Jacksonville, IL, with compensation of $25.64–$28.21 per hour. INCCRRA’s Birth to Five Illinois initiative works to strengthen equitable access to early childhood education and care across Illinois. The specialist builds family and community participation in the regional early childhood system, ensuring family perspectives inform decisions and helping partners coordinate efforts. The role supports the Regional Council Manager and regional council goals through engagement, feedback, and community collaboration.

What you'll do

• Collaborate with the Regional Council Manager and State Team
• build connections with community partners
• support parent and community engagement
• facilitate feedback between families and the regional system
• track work against goals, scope, and budget
• submit monthly Family Council reports
• coordinate focus groups and meetings
• participate in regional events, which may occur evenings or weekends
• travel within Illinois as needed, up to 50%.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

family engagement

community engagement

early childhood

jacksonville il

inccrra

hybrid

$25.64–$28.21/hr

family voice

regional council

community partnerships

illinois travel

flexible work hours

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Tuition reimbursement up to $2,500 per fiscal year, with an additional $1,000 for language learning
• flexible work hours
• hybrid work environment
• PTO and sick days
• paid holidays and birthday off
• medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 403(b) with match.

Why this role

The posting describes a hybrid work environment, flexible work hours, and travel within Illinois of up to 50%.

About the employer

IL Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.