New Britain Early Childhood Collaborative has Parent Ambassadors!

I am sure you are thinking...What is a Parent Ambassador?!

The Parent Ambassadors are an independent contractor to the Consolidated School District of New Britain. This is a 100% grant-and-State contract funded position with funding through June 30, 2027. The current stipend is 10-15 hours per month at $25/hour, payable quarterly.

The Parent Ambassador is a trusted community member who helps connect families with local early childhood programs and services. As a parent leader, the Parent Ambassador will build relationships with families, share important information, and ensure parent voices are reflected in the design and implementation of the NBECC's Local Governance Partner (LGP) work.

More information about the NBECC can be found here https://www.newbritainearlychildhood.com/

The Parent Ambassador works under the general direction of the Liaison of the New Britain Early Childhood Collaborative.

Examples of Responsibilities:

  • Community Outreach and Engagement: Build connections with families in New Britain to raise awareness about resources in the community, including Early Start CT programs and other local services, child development and health and safety issues.

  • Trusted Messenger: Share accurate, timely, and culturally respectful information with parents and caregivers.

  • Parent Voice and Advocacy: Gather input and feedback from families on early childhood experiences in New Britain and report the information back the NBECC.

  • Support Events and Meetings: Attend and assist with family-focused events, focus groups, or meetings hosted by the NBECC or partner organizations.

  • Collaborate with NBECC and Partners: Work closely with the NBECC team to promote family-centered strategies and equitable service delivery.

  • Resource Navigation: Help parents understand and access childcare, health, education, and other supports in the community.

  • Training: Attend Parent Ambassador training and meetings held by NBECC, Shine Early Learning and the CT Office of Early Childhood.

  • Reporting: Provide brief monthly or quarterly updates to the NBECC on outreach activities, family needs, and success stories on a provided tracking form.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

  • Ability to work independently and respectfully with diverse families.

  • Must be able to engage with the public to communicate program services and make referrals to community services.

  • Familiarity with early childhood services in New Britain is a plus.

  • Preferred, bilingual in English/Spanish, English/Arabic, English/Polish

Qualifications:

  • Must be a parent or caregiver of a young child in the New Britain community.

  • Must possess a valid Connecticut driver’s license.

  • Must have reliable transportation.

  • Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds.

  • Must be available, with advanced notice, for Community Table meetings (one weekday a month in the afternoon, 1st Wednesday of the month), evenings (usually 1-3 per month) and weekends (to help exhibit at 4-6 community events a quarter)