COMMUNITY OUTREACH ADVOCATE JOB LISTING

Each year, more than 300,000 children across the United States begin their path to healing through the compassionate care of Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs). Butterfly Bridge Children’s Advocacy Center is proud to be one of Alabama’s 36 CACs, working daily to bring hope, healing, and justice to children and adolescents who have experienced the unimaginable.

We are seeking a creative, mission-driven Community Outreach Advocate to join our team on a part-time basis (20 hours a week). This position plays a vital role in advancing Butterfly Bridge CAC’s Growing Safer Communities initiative by raising awareness, educating families, and fostering engagement across our three-county service area.

Through prevention content creation, targeted campaigns, and collaborative partnerships, the Community Outreach Advocate will help ensure trusted adults in every sector of the community are equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to protect children.

This role focuses on connecting with the community to foster a safer environment for children, developing prevention content and designing creative social media campaigns while working closely with our current staff member who manages and maintains Butterfly Bridge’s social media platforms. The advocate will also serve as a connector between

Butterfly Bridge and key community audiences—including schools, churches, civic groups, healthcare providers, and marginalized populations. As part of a passionate and collaborative team, this position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families across our service area.

More about the role

The Community Outreach Advocate will:

• Increase public knowledge of child abuse prevention through ongoing social media content, targeted messaging, and awareness campaigns.

• Lead Child Abuse Prevention Month efforts, including signature events such as the Pinwheel Garden Ceremony and Wear Blue Day.

• Develop and implement quarterly themed prevention initiatives tailored to specific audiences such as parents/caregivers, educators, childcare providers, faith leaders, civic groups, and healthcare providers.

• Foster partnerships with schools, churches, civic groups, and community organizations to ensure prevention education is inclusive, far-reaching, and accessible to all families, including rural and underserved populations.

• Coordinate and promote Darkness to Light: Stewards of Children® trainings across Autauga, Elmore, and Chilton Counties as a cornerstone of the outreach strategy.

• Provide digital toolkits and campaign materials partners can share within their own networks, expanding our collective reach.

• Recognize and highlight community partners through spotlights, collaborative events, and social media engagement.

Who this role engages

The Community Outreach Advocate will help Butterfly Bridge connect with:

• Parents & Caregivers – Equipping families with resources on protective factors, positive parenting, and how to recognize and respond to abuse.

• Educators & Childcare Providers – Providing prevention tools and Darkness to Light trainings to frontline professionals who protect children every day.

• Faith Leaders – Partnering with churches and ministries to integrate child protection into congregational life through initiatives such as Blue Sunday.

• Healthcare & Mental Health Providers – Sharing prevention resources in clinical settings and engaging providers in training opportunities to better support vulnerable families.

• Civic Groups, Local Businesses, & General Community Members – Building a culture of shared responsibility through events, campaigns, and training opportunities.

While children are not the direct recipients of this digital and outreach campaign, they remain the central beneficiaries. By equipping trusted adults with knowledge, response strategies, and awareness, the Growing Safer Communities initiative strengthens the safety net around every child.

Skills and expertise we’re looking for

We are seeking a passionate and community-minded professional with a blend of creativity and advocacy experience. Whether you are beginning your career or bring years of expertise, you are grounded in empathy, skilled in communication, and motivated to strengthen communities through prevention and education.

We’d be excited to see many of the following in your background:

• A degree in marketing, communications, social work, or a related field (preferred but not required).

• Experience in content development, digital marketing, or community outreach.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Familiarity with content creation tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite).

• Experience with campaign strategy, analytics, and reporting.

• Passion for child advocacy and creating safer communities.

• Understanding of the needs of rural and underserved communities (a plus).

Our organization’s values

At Butterfly Bridge Children’s Advocacy Center, our values are more than just words—they are the foundation of how we serve, how we lead, and how we show up for children and families every single day.

KIDS COME FIRST, ALWAYS

The voice of children and families is the starting place for everything we do. We are unwavering in our commitment to putting their needs first and creating a culture of compassion, acceptance, and inclusivity across all backgrounds and experiences. The heart of our work is empowering children to speak their truths and supporting their path to healing.

ONE TEAM, ONE PURPOSE

We know that the best outcomes for children come from strong teamwork. We operate as one cohesive unit—setting aside individual agendas to work collaboratively toward a shared mission. We value the strengths of every team member and believe deeply in the power of multidisciplinary collaboration with our partners and community.

INNOVATION IS OPPORTUNITY

We don’t settle for “good enough.” Our team is driven to redefine excellence in the field of child advocacy. We welcome new ideas, embrace change, and adapt to meet the evolving needs of the communities we serve—always with the goal of making a greater impact.

COURAGE TO LEAD WITH INTEGRITY

We take pride in our professionalism and hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards. We lead with honesty, transparency, and purpose—making thoughtful decisions rooted in data, best practices, and what is best for the children we serve.

REMEMBER YOUR WHY

This work is not easy, but it is meaningful. Each of us is fueled by a personal “why”—a deep sense of purpose that reminds us daily why we do this important work. That shared sense of mission brings us together and allows us to offer hope, healing, and justice to children and families in their most difficult moments.

Perks and benefits

We believe in taking care of our team so they can take care of the children and families we serve. Part-time employees at Butterfly Bridge CAC enjoy a supportive and flexible work environment, along with a benefits package, including:

• Simple IRA retirement plan with a 3% company match

• Paid holidays (including all state and federal holidays—minimum of 10 per year)

• Generous leave: 4 hours each of vacation and sick leave earned monthly

• Hybrid schedule with some in-office work at our Elmore & Autauga County offices

• Annual professional development investment

• Quarterly staff outings to promote connection and wellness

• Annual raise eligibility after one year of employment (upon board approval)

We value our team and strive to create a workplace where employees feel supported, empowered, and motivated.

Where you will work

Butterfly Bridge CAC operates from three child-friendly offices located in Prattville, Wetumpka, and Clanton. The Community Outreach Advocate will spend some time working in-office at our Prattville and Wetumpka locations (Autauga & Elmore Counties) and some time working remotely. Occasional community events or meetings may require travel within our service area.

How to apply

Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Emily Hutcheson, Assistant

Director, at ehutcheson@butterflybridgecac.org. This position will be open until it is filled.