Family Navigation and Community Engagement Associate

AccessHR, Inc.

Family Navigation Associate driving community engagement and outreach for early childhood support initiatives. Collaborating with diverse stakeholders to enhance ECE access and quality.

Posted 5/9/2026full-timeRockville • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $68,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support coordination and implementation of the Family Navigation Work Group
Support the development and implementation of a community engagement strategy
Represent the Alliance at special community events and recurring meetings
Maintain updated knowledge of the ECE services and resources in Montgomery County
Ensure ongoing integration of community feedback into the Alliance’s strategy development work
Mobilize community stakeholders to join the Alliance through various engagement opportunities
Support the development and implementation of a strategy to engage and educate families about high-quality early care and education programs
Support implementation and follow-up with Neighborhood Ambassadors

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5 years of experience in social work or a similar human services background required
A Bachelor’s degree is a plus, but candidates with relevant hands-on experience are encouraged to apply
Strong relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders, government agencies, school districts, early childhood educators, community-based organizations, and diverse Montgomery County families
Knowledge of theory and practice regarding racial equity, social justice, and community organizing
Ability to initiate and manage projects, balance competing priorities, and plan and conduct efficient meetings
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Recent lived experience navigating the ECE system preferred
Montgomery county resident is preferred
Bilingual English with Amharic or Mandarin (Chinese) or Vietnamese or Korean or Portuguese preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

full medical and dental benefits at no cost to the individual
401(k) plan with 4% match
generous paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

social workcommunity engagement strategyproject managementcommunity organizingearly care and education programs

Soft Skills

relationship-buildingcommunicationinitiativeprioritizationmeeting facilitation