Family & Community Engagement Specialist

🇺🇸 Northwest, AL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $38K - $71K

💻 Other

🗓️ January 6th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Auburn University is hiring a Family & Community Engagement Specialist. The role involves planning, teaching, implementing, and evaluating research-based educational programs to support low-income and under-resourced families and children in the Early Head Start Program, with a focus on fostering healthy development and family stability.

Highlights

Plan and implement educational programs to improve family and child outcomes.
Conduct family needs assessments and develop Family Partnership Agreements.
Provide case management, referrals, and support services including home visits.
Build partnerships with local agencies and collaborate with child care providers.
Ensure compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards and program policies.
Maintain accurate documentation using the program's data management system.
Engage in recruitment, conferences, training, and interdisciplinary planning.
Required: Bachelor's degree in related fields like Social Work, Early Care, Human Development; valid driver’s license.
Preferred qualifications include experience with at-risk families, Early Head Start, and family child care.
Salary range: $38,330-$71,350 for a one-year limited term, full-time appointment serving Northwest Alabama counties.