Project Coordinator, Duke Center for Child & Family Policy

Duke Careers • Durham, NC

20h • Remote

About The Position

Duke University: Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.  Be You. Be Bold. Choose Duke.
Be You.
At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As the Project Coordinator, you’ll be a vital part of a collaborative, mission‑driven team dedicated to supporting early childhood professionals across North Carolina through trauma‑informed practices, organizational wellness, and relationship‑centered coaching.
Be Bold.
The Duke Center for Child & Family Policy is committed to translating research into effective policy and practice that strengthens families and improves outcomes for children. As part of this mission, the Center leads the Infant‑Toddler Trauma‑Informed Care (ITTI Care) project, which equips early childhood coaches, child care administrators, and frontline professionals with tools to support young children—especially those under age 3—through trauma‑informed, resilience‑building approaches.
This position plays a central role in adapting and implementing the ITTI Care model with a focus on supporting child care directors and the coaches who work with them. Using a “coach‑the‑coach” model, you will help early childhood technical assistants, mentors, consultants, and practicum supervisors integrate trauma‑informed concepts into their day‑to‑day work. You’ll also contribute to piloting statewide child care workforce standards designed to promote workday wellness and organizational resilience across North Carolina.
This role blends training, coaching, facilitation, data‑informed improvement, and statewide systems engagement. The position may be based remotely or at the Durham office and includes travel across the state for training delivery, site visits, and partnership building.
Choose Duke.
Join a team where your expertise drives real impact. At Duke, you’ll help elevate trauma‑informed coaching, strengthen the early childhood workforce, and shape systems that support children under age 3 across North Carolina. This role is hands‑on, relationship‑centered, and full of opportunities to influence practice, support wellness, and fuel statewide change. If you want meaningful work with measurable impact — this is it.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Ready to amplify your impact? Apply now and bring your coaching expertise to a role that drives statewide change.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 1 year of social science research experience, or equivalent education/experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated commitment to racial equity
• Strong understanding of high‑quality infant/toddler care and developmentally appropriate practices
• Strong coaching, training, and facilitation skills

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a related field preferred
• 2 years’ experience as a child care center director and/or early childhood mental health classroom consultant
• Experience with reflective supervision and motivational interviewing
• Familiarity with Infant & Toddler CLASS, TPITOS/TPOT, ITERS/ECERS
• Experience with the Pyramid Model
• Endorsement in Infant or Early Childhood Mental Health
• Eligibility for Level 11 on the NC Early Educator Certification Scale

Responsibilities

• Co‑facilitate virtual and in‑person trauma‑informed care trainings
• Partner with the project team to develop and refine training materials
• Support registration, participant feedback, and training impact measurement
• Prepare training logistics and materials
• Provide virtual and onsite coaching to early childhood coaches
• Plan and facilitate Communities of Practice and Professional Learning Communities
• Lead in‑person gatherings such as “Day Away Together”
• Use coaching frameworks including Practice‑Based Coaching, Motivational Interviewing, Reflective Supervision, and IECMH Consultation Competencies
• Document coaching activities using established templates
• Track progress toward learning goals for coaches and partner sites
• Support evaluation data collection with minimal disruption to providers
• Maintain organized project records in Google Drive and ensure protocol adherence
• Collaborate closely with the ITTI Care team on implementation and expansion
• Participate in weekly team meetings and solution‑focused discussions
• Support outreach to local and statewide ECE system partners
• Contribute to public‑facing materials and web content
• Support project organization, scheduling, and coordination
• Assist with presentations, reports, and project deliverables
• Perform related duties to support project operations

Benefits

• Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family- friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level