EDUCATION ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR
Position Number: S-3677
Position Summary:
The Education Engagement Coordinator is a member of the WCMU Marketing Team, leading efforts in the creation and implementation of educational outreach programs of impact for kids, families and educators across central and northern Michigan; this will include support of the weekly WCMU Family E-Newsletter. The Education Engagement Coordinator will also be responsible for connecting with educators at all levels across our coverage area to promote WCMU educational content including the Michigan Learning Channel (a statewide collaboration between Michigan’s public television stations), PBS LearningMedia, and PBS Kids.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Education, Early Childhood Development, Marketing or Communications, or a combination of education and work experience that equates to 4 years.
Experience as a customer service representative or previous stakeholder engagement experience.
Experience with Microsoft suite of workplace tools.
Ability to maintain positive interpersonal relationships with various constituencies.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Demonstrated organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to be a self-motivated team player with the ability to inspire trust and confidence with colleagues and the public.
Ability and willingness to travel and work weekends as needed.
Demonstrated ability to project a positive image.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications:
Three years of professional work experience, preferably in a classroom or community engagement environment.
Experience writing proposals and grant applications.
Experience in the field of marketing.
Demonstrated ability to act independently in the creation and implementation of new program concepts.
Demonstrated understanding of the mission of public media.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Builds relationships with school districts, ISDs, and teachers within the viewing area to promote WCMU educational programs including the Michigan
Learning Channel, PBS Kids and PBS Learning Media.
Coordinates electronic communications to families and educators within the station’s viewing area about WCMU’s educational programming, digital resources, special events, and training opportunities.
Collects testimonials and best practices on how educators are using WCMU’s educational assets, including the Michigan Learning Channel.
Proposes and plans special events and training opportunities to improve usage of WCMU’s educational assets, including the Michigan Learning Channel.
Suggests opportunities to build out new content areas that are important to stakeholders at various grade levels and subject areas.
Supplies educational programming schedules to teachers across central and northern Michigan to support lesson planning.
Aligns promotional campaigns with the school calendar, important school events, as well as opportunities tied to specialized audiences.
Participates in on-air messaging, social media, and other platforms to improve communication among teachers and administrators region wide.
Enters engagement activities and attendance statistics into a CRM system provided by the Michigan Learning Channel.
Participates in scheduled training opportunities and meetings with the Michigan Learning Channel staff and participating stations.
Supervision Exercised:
None.
Employee Group: Public Broadcasting - Salary
Staff Pay Level: 2
Pay Range: $42,000 - $52,000 per year
Division: Government and External Relations
Department: Public Broadcasting
Position Status: Provisional
Position End Date: 09/30/2026
Employment Status: Full-Time
FTE: 1.00
Position Type: 12 month
Weekly Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / weekends and evenings as needed
Location: 1200 S Franklin St, Mt Pleasant, Michigan, 48859
Posting Ends:
Open Until Filled: Yes
About the Department:
Message to Applicants:
Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.
You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.
Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6331916
CMU , an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex-based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight (see https://www.cmich.edu/offices-departments/OCRIE).
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CMU does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, including admission and employment, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a matter.
Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be made to CMU’s Title IX Coordinator, the US Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary, or both.
CMU’s Title IX Coordinator can be reached at:
Phone: 989-774-3253
Office: 103 E. Preston St.
Bovee University Center, suite 306
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
Email: [email protected]
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