Childcare Coalition Facilitator, Develop Iosco, Inc. (CED Corps)

Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM)•East Tawas, MI

3d•$3,636 - $3,636

About The Position

Develop Iosco, Inc. is hosting a CED Corps member to facilitate the 11-county Sunrise Side Regional Child Care Coalition. The role brings together child care business owners, families, employers, and community partners to turn local needs into regional solutions and support a sustainable, community-anchored early childhood system. The position offers hands-on community economic development experience and is part of the 2026–27 CED Corps program year. The member serves full time for an 11-month term beginning in October 2026, working approximately 40 hours per week and 1,700 hours over the service term. Members work the standard office hours of their host organization, with some work outside typical 9 a.m.–5 p.m. hours to attend community events, and some statewide travel for CEDAM-required events and training. The member also participates in an in-person orientation and final gathering, monthly virtual trainings, and one National Day of Service.

Requirements

Be at least 17 years old at the start of service.
Pass a national service criminal history check.
Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident.
Have personal means of travel within the community.
Have at least two years of experience in relevant situations, in conjunction with some post-secondary education.
Have experience facilitating meetings with people who have more experience than the candidate.
Be able to complete work without reminders and demonstrate experience overcoming obstacles in work situations.
Have experience managing multiple professional relationships.
Be comfortable working outside typical 9 a.m.–5 p.m. hours to attend community events.
Be able to use or teach oneself new software in a fast-paced role with little oversight.
Have strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Be familiar with Microsoft Office and Google Applications.
Work the standard office hours of the host organization.

Nice To Haves

Desire for service.
Strong interest or background in community economic development, planning, coalition building, community organizing, or communications.

Responsibilities

Facilitate and coordinate the 11-county Sunrise Side Regional Child Care Coalition, including meetings, workgroups, partner communication, follow-up, and implementation of identified priorities.
Engage child care business owners, parents and families, employers, and community partners through outreach, meetings, surveys, and community conversations.
Support the transition from short-term child care pilot projects to sustainable regional strategies by developing partnerships, identifying resources, coordinating projects, and advancing long-term sustainability efforts.
Strengthen communication and collaboration across the region by connecting partners with resources, sharing information and opportunities, documenting progress, and helping communities learn from one another.
Support implementation and evaluation of Coalition initiatives by tracking activities and outcomes, assisting with grant-funded projects and reporting, and translating priorities into actionable projects.
Participate in CED Corps member development activities, including an in-person orientation and final gathering, monthly virtual trainings, and one National Day of Service.
Complete midpoint and final evaluations, bi-weekly timesheets, monthly reports, and quarterly narrative reports.