Community Engagement Specialist

About the Role

LHDC Head Start Birth-5 is seeking a Community Engagement Specialist to strengthen community connections and support full enrollment across multiple counties. This role serves as a key liaison between Head Start centers, families, and community partners while ensuring compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and Indiana childcare regulations.

The Community Engagement Specialist plays a critical role in recruitment, enrollment, volunteer coordination, and non-federal share activities, helping ensure families have access to high-quality early childhood services.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong community partnerships to support program visibility and enrollment

• Support recruitment and full funded enrollment across all Head Start Birth-5 counties

• Coordinate volunteerism and non-federal share activities

• Serve as a liaison between community agencies, committees, and Head Start Birth-5 centers

• Build and maintain positive working relationships with local social service organizations

• Maintain regular presence at Head Start facilities as needed or directed

• Ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, Indiana Day Care Licensing Regulations, CACFP guidelines, and LHDC policies and procedures

• Accurately complete required documentation, reports, and forms

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or higher in Social Services, Human Services, Early Childhood Education, or a related field preferred

• Family Services Credential or Child Development Associate (CDA) may be considered with willingness to continue education

Requirements

• Must meet all Head Start and Indiana Childcare Licensing Regulations

• Must comply with Head Start Standards of Conduct

• Successful completion of:

  • Federal and state criminal history background checks

  • Sex offender registry checks

  • Drug screening

  • Physical examination and annual TB testing

Schedule & Compensation

• Full-time position (35 hours per week)

• Hourly pay range: $18.77 – $21.44, based on experience and qualifications

Benefits

LHDC offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Disability, voluntary life, and life insurance

• Vacation leave

• 13 paid holidays

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Professional development reimbursement (available after 6 months of employment)

Why Join LHDC Head Start Birth-5?

LHDC is committed to strengthening families and communities through early childhood education and comprehensive support services. Employees are valued as community leaders and supported through strong benefits, professional development opportunities, and meaningful work that makes a lasting impact on children and families.

How to Apply

Apply online at www.lhdc.org