RMPBS KIDS Manager

Denver, Colorado

Rocky Mountain Public Media, Inc. (RMPM) is the parent company of Rocky Mountain PBS, KUVO Jazz and The Drop. Over a million Coloradans turn to Rocky Mountain PBS, KUVO Jazz and The Drop to discover provocative and inspiring local, national and international programming; find diverse viewpoints; score front row center seats to world-class performances; and experience lifelong learning opportunities every month.

PBS KIDS is the undisputed leader in children's programming in America and its diverse reach and impact help make it one of the most trusted brands and sources of information for parents and caregivers.

The RMPBS KIDS manager will bring passion, early childhood experience and connections to RMPM and its early childhood development and education initiative. In many situations, this person will be the face of the initiative and will lead collaborative projects and efforts which enable parents and caregivers to see themselves in our work, feel empowered in their lives with young children, and view RMPM as Colorado's trusted one-stop-shop for EC entertainment, local resources, information, stories, activities, and engagements. This position will not be creating original EC content but will support in its curation and distribution.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for coordination of cross-departmental early childhood (EC) efforts including communication and updates, creating initiative systems which support its three initial major priorities (curating EC content for RMPBS KIDS newsletter, crafting key messages with EC partners' assistance, and RMPBS KIDS events and community engagement around the state) as well as the implementation of the overall EC strategic plan.
• Responsible to attend or facilitate meetings which listen to and engage state-level EC leaders, partners, and FFN caregivers and then make suggestions to EC supervisor (and RMPM leadership when appropriate) as to how we can and should engage our target audience(s) as an organization.
• Responsible for management and fulfillment of certain corporate and community partnership agreements which could entail engagement/event support, reporting and communications. Also required is outreach to new and potential EC partners.
• Responsible to read/consume PBS KIDS (national), RMPBS EC content, and key EC reports so as to be the go-to RMPM EC resource who can propose how we curate and share different types of content with various audiences.
• Actively participates in RMPM's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) training program. Uses key standards and teachings of DEI training in day-to-day work.
• Other tasks as assigned and/or required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Five plus years' experience in the early childhood care or education system.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be able to work both independently and as a collaborative and productive team member.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work professionally and productively with persons at all levels.
• Must possess exceptional time management, decision making and organizational skills.
• Must be detail-oriented with an ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and work within established budgets.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and an acceptable MVR.

PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION

Persons interested in this position must apply at https://rmpbs.isolvedhire.com/jobs/. Please submit the following items:

1. A cover letter detailing how the applicant's qualifications fit the needs of RMPM and information on how the applicant found out about the job opening.
2. A resume detailing education, training, and employment experience.

Position will be posted until filled. No phone calls please. KRMA-TV/KTSC-TV/KRMJ-TV/KRMU-TV/KRMZ-TV and KUVO-FM/KVJZ-FM are licensed to and operated by Rocky Mountain Public Media, Inc. as non-commercial public television and radio.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position works primarily in office and/or community environments. This position must be able to work a flexible schedule with occasionally long hours including some evenings and weekends. Must be able to travel throughout the state and beyond, on occasion. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The position requires the ability to lift and carry production equipment up to 50 lbs. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO STATEMENT

Rocky Mountain Public Media embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. As such, Rocky Mountain Public Media does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://rmpbs.isolvedhire.com/jobs/622312-43010.html