Community Consortium Coordinator

The Black Child Development Institute of Wisconsin (BCDI-Wisconsin) is seeking a self-motivated, Community Consortium Coordinator.  Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Community Consortium Coordinator plays a critical role with responsibility to convene partner organizations and community members to work together to strengthen, coordinate and execute activities that support the desired outcomes of BCDI-Wisconsin and its Grantmakers: the foundations, partner organizations, corporations or government agencies that have provided funding for BCDI-Wisconsin.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

The Black Child Development Institute-Wisconsin (BCDI-Wisconsin) is a vital organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for Black children and families.  Our mission is to enhance the well-being of Black children, from birth through age eight.  We focus on their unique attributes and needs, advocating for equitable opportunities and justice.  We are the proud Wisconsin affiliate of the National Black Child Development Institute, with 50 years of success, having its headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland. Information about the National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI) can be found at www.nbcdi.org.

Our Areas of Focus:

• Early Care and Education: Promoting quality across the birth-to-eight continuum.
• Literacy: Ensuring reading proficiency by third grade for all students.
• Family Engagement: Encouraging long-term family involvement.
• Policy Advocacy: Informing policies at federal, state, and local levels.
• Child Welfare: Addressing critical issues affecting Black children.
• Health and Wellness: Supporting holistic well-being.

Our Impact: As the preeminent voice for Black children and families, BCDI Wisconsin strives to create an equitable and just future for children in the Southeast Wisconsin area.

Eight Essential Outcomes:

Our Eight Essential Outcomes provide a framework for Black child development from birth through age eight.   We envision a world in which every Black child can have:

1. Safe Community: Black children thrive when they grow up in safe and supportive physical and social environments, fostering long-term resilience.
2. Positive Representation: Exposure to characters and stories that reflect their identity improves self-esteem, empathy, and cultural understanding.
3. Nutrition: Access to culturally relevant meals ensures health and well-being.
4. Healthy Birth Weight: Being born between 5.5 and 8 pounds contributes to a healthier life.
5. Childhood Identity: When perceived as children, Black children can express themselves and explore imaginatively.
6. Clean Air and Water: Sustained access to clean air and water supports healthy development.
7. Digital Safety: Engaging with safe and age-appropriate digital content promotes learning and digital skills.
8. Affirming Schools: Participation in schools that support their identity expands their potential.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the development and implementation of BCDI-Wisconsin’s plan for Healthy Start for Growing Families project with Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for having an active Community Consortium, ensuring organizational and Grantmaker outcomes are being achieved
• Develop a cross sector of partnerships to ensure access to care and community-based resources by recruiting community members and partner organizations to be part of the Community Consortium. Representation must include members from public health departments, hospitals, health centers, state substance use agencies and other significant sources of health care services.
• Host and/or coordinate educational activities and events; community consortium trainings and/or webinars to ensure a strong and healthy community consortium
• Engage consortium members between meetings with ongoing contact. (outreach and follow up after meetings)
• Complete monthly report for Executive Director and required Grantmakers that includes accomplishments and progress toward plan implementation and desired outcomes
• Regularly report out/disseminate information to community members and partners on Community Consortium progress towards achieving goals/objectives

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, education, child development, public health or related field, preferred. We will also consider an Associate’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience.  Requires 2-3 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge or experience working with programs linked to the social determinants of Black families, disparities they encounter or programs that impact outcomes of Black children.
• Demonstrated experience working with a cross sector of community organizations to achieve a common goal, specifically must have community outreach experience, with understanding of the emerging needs and social determinants that impact Black children or communities where they live.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Ability to recruit and work with families that have lived experience, empowering them with autonomy to participate in consortium planning and decision-making processes.
• Ability to support coordination of education, community activities and facilitate meetings in diverse settings including virtual meeting platforms.
• Excellent communication, including oral, written, interpersonal and collaboration skills are required.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office programs, Google Docs and various social media platforms.
• Must have personal vehicle with acceptable auto insurance, ability to pass required background check and verifications,

Skills/Abilities

• Experience and comfort working with diverse populations
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Knowledge of social service or education programs
• Effective time management, organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products (outlook, word, excel, PowerPoint), as well as social media sites

Physical Demands

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: Employees must have an ability to lift 25 lbs.

Work Environment

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.  This job operates in a professional office environment, and also works with the public in community settings.  All BCDI-Wisconsin employees must be fully vaccinated or approved for a medical or religious exemption.   Local travel to community organizations, businesses or schools may be required.

COMPENSATION:  Exempt, full-time, salaried position with annual compensation range of $45,000 to $60,000, based upon education and experience.  Incentive compensation also available.

WORK SCHEDULE:

• Flexible Office Hours: Monday to Friday.
• Evenings and Weekends (based upon community engagement activities)

BENEFITS:

• Health, dental, vision and life insurance
• Paid time off, holiday pay
• Mileage reimbursement

WORK LOCATION: BCDI-WICSONSIN Headquarters, 500 West Silver Spring Drive Suite K360, Glendale, Wisconsin.  Onsite, full-time, Monday – Friday, with flexible hours.  Occasional travel to Racine, WI area to support broader community engagement.