Program Manager, Regional Child Care Coalition

Early Childhood Investment Corporation • Lansing, MI

79d • $67,411 - $74,152

About The Position

The goal of ECIC’s Child Care Innovation Fund is to reimagine Michigan’s child care system through common-sense, cross sector solutions. The Program Manager, Regional Child Care Coalitions, works closely with the Senior Director of the Child Care Innovation Fund, Innovation Fund Team members and with external partners to advance child care innovations and related policy changes at the state, regional and local levels. The Program Manager will design, deliver, and evaluate all forms of technical assistance and training for Regional Child Care Coalitions, including but not limited to: Designing and delivering individual and group capacity building opportunities for Regional Child Care Coalitions to support the successful implementation of regional child care action plans. Identifying and overseeing the work of technical assistance, training and evaluation partners and collaborators. Reviewing and approving delivery of content expertise and resources to Regional Child Care Coalitions, state agencies, and other external partners via training, consultation, facilitation, webinars, and other methods of technical assistance and training. Supporting Regional Child Care Coalition data collection and evaluation activities, including the coordination and implementation of continuous quality improvement. Leading development of high-quality reports, policy analysis, issue briefs, explanations, and presentations, necessary to support effective implementation of Regional Child Care Coalitions. Developing and implementing work plans for Regional Child Care Coalition related projects, track and review Regional Coalition deliverables, effectively coordinating with all internal ECIC partners across departments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Five (5) years of work experience, including at least three (3) years in training, facilitation, and coaching as a consultant.
• One (1) year of supervisory experience.
• Ability to effectively supervise and coach teams.
• Demonstrated success in the development and implementation of training and technical assistance programming.
• Specialties in training and/or technical assistance applicable to early childhood systems-building.
• Demonstrated commitment to racial equity and family leadership.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail while managing multiple tasks.
• Ability to use data and analytical skills to identify opportunities and solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver individual and group capacity building opportunities for Regional Child Care Coalitions.
• Identify and oversee the work of technical assistance, training and evaluation partners.
• Review and approve delivery of content expertise and resources to Regional Child Care Coalitions and external partners.
• Support Regional Child Care Coalition data collection and evaluation activities.
• Lead development of high-quality reports, policy analysis, issue briefs, and presentations.
• Develop and implement work plans for Regional Child Care Coalition related projects.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with innovation partners.
• Present at conferences and disseminate research and best practices.
• Write proposals and grant applications to advance strategic goals.
• Supervise staff and provide performance coaching.

Benefits

• Remote work based in Michigan with occasional travel within the state.
• Salary Range: $67,411–$74,152.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree