Early Learning Coalition Manager

Blue Mountain Action Council•Walla Walla, WA

1d•$27 - $29•Hybrid

About The Position

This position will focus on strategic leadership support for the Walla Walla Valley Early Learning Coalition (ELC) as part of BMAC’s team that moves individuals and families from crisis to thriving. The ELC Manager is responsible for guiding coalition strategy, stewarding key partnerships, and ensuring effective coordination of early‑learning initiatives focused on childcare access, professional development, and community engagement. The mission of the ELC is to mobilize the community to support parents as their children’s first teacher and improve access to high-quality early learning opportunities for all young children in the Walla Walla Valley. The ELC Manager serves as BMAC’s primary representative for coalition‑based early learning work and plays a central role in ensuring that coalition efforts are coordinated, equitable, and responsive to community needs.

Requirements

AA degree in education, early childhood education, or related field; bachelors preferred
Work experience in the field of education or early childhood education
Program coordination experience
Knowledge of best practices in early learning and trauma-informed principles
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent programs and work effectively with diverse populations, including LGBTQ and people of color, as well as individuals of all ages and ability levels.
Ability to design and develop training programs or other interventions to help families overcome or remediate the obstacles to attaining access to early learning or childcare.
Ability to work independently as well as with a team to achieve objectives and assignments.
Ability to be flexible when managing changing priorities and schedules, without compromising the quality of outcomes, ability to complete tasks, or uphold commitments.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, set appropriate boundaries, and exercise sound judgement in all decisions.
Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.
Ability to write or support grant writing process to secure funding for early learning programs.
Ability to provide excellent customer service and develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and community partners.
Ability to write or facilitate grant writing process to secure funding for early learning programs.
Knowledge of barriers to providing early learning and childcare, particularly for lower income families and in rural areas
Valid driver’s license by the time of hire with good driving record.
Must provide own vehicle for travel and must maintain current auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated project management experience in early childhood and parenting education settings preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and manage ELC advisory team meetings, stakeholder convenings, and partner roundtables aligned with coalition priorities
Host regular stakeholder forums, action team meetings, and partner roundtables
Set agendas, prepare materials, document outcomes, and support follow‑through on coalition commitments
Serve as the primary liaison between BMAC, the ELC, and external partners including childcare providers, school districts, public agencies, funders, and regional coalitions
Translate early learning data, trends, and community input into actionable insights and strategic recommendations
Represent the ELC and BMAC at relevant community, regional, and state early learning events
Ensure the accuracy and ongoing maintenance of regional directory and website for childcare resources, including directories of providers, openings, affordability options, and culturally responsive resources
Build and maintain relationships with childcare providers to understand capacity, barriers, and emerging needs, particularly in rural and underserved communities
Offer direct family support in childcare access navigation, including pathways to subsidies, vouchers, and pre‑K enrollment
Identify childcare access gaps and systemic barriers and elevate findings to inform coalition strategy and advocacy
Support coordinated outreach and public awareness efforts related to early learning and childcare access
Plan and manage a professional development opportunities for childcare providers, early educators, volunteers, and families aligned with ELC goals
Oversee coordination of trainings, workshops, and learning series, including scheduling, enrollment, and partner communication
Collaborate with BMAC’s marketing and communications team to develop outreach materials and website updates related to learning opportunities
Monitor participation and outcomes to assess impact and guide future investments in education and training initiatives
In coordination with the Director of Philanthropy, support targeted fundraising, including: cultivating foundation and corporate funder relationships, participating in donor meetings, contributing to strategy on early‑learning‑related grants.
Identify and support funding opportunities aligned with ELC priorities, including grants and partnerships
Prepare content expertise, outcome data, and narrative contributions for grant applications and funder reporting
Track deliverables and timelines for grant‑funded ELC initiatives as assigned
Ensure alignment between coalition activities and BMAC’s strategic priorities
Coordinate internally with relevant programs and staff to maximize impact and avoid duplication
Perform other related duties as assigned

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program
401(k) Retirement Plan: Eligibility begins in the first month after hire date. Vesting rules apply.
Paid Time Off (PTO): Employees begin accruing PTO the first day of employment as detailed below
Employees with 0-5 Years of Service = accrue 0.075 hours per hour worked
Employees with 5+ Years of Service = accrue 0.0875 hours per hour worked
Employees with 10+ Years of Service = accrue 0.10 hours per hour worked
Flexible Time Off (FTO): Available based on regularly scheduled work hours.
Holidays: 12 paid holidays
Other Paid Leave
Bereavement Leave – up to 4 days to eligible employees
Jury Duty Leave – up to 4 weeks over any 1-year period
Workers Compensation: Comprehensive insurance provide