Program Officer
About The Position
Innova Solutions is partnering with a client that is actively seeking to hire an experienced Program Officer for an immediate opening. Our client is seeking a Program Officer to support a childcare facilities funding program focused on expanding access to safe, high-quality environments for children and families throughout Sonoma County. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized, relationship-driven professional who enjoys grant management, community engagement, technical assistance, and project coordination. You’ll work directly with child care providers and community partners to help turn facility improvement needs into successful projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Public Administration, Business, Planning, Architecture, Finance, Operations, or a related field.
- Experience in child care, grants, nonprofit/community programs, or a related area.
- Experience with training, technical assistance, consulting, or program support.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and cloud-based systems; Salesforce is a plus.
- Ability to travel within California for site visits and meetings.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of child care licensing, facility planning, construction, or community development is preferred.
- Spanish bilingual skills are a plus.
Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of facility improvement grants for child care centers and family child care homes.
- Oversee grants from application review through funding, monitoring, and closeout.
- Review applications for eligibility, readiness, compliance, and program fit.
- Track project timelines, budgets, funding activity, and reporting requirements.
- Conduct virtual and onsite project visits.
- Prepare grant recommendations, presentations, and status reports.
- Advise child care providers on facility improvements, renovations, health and safety, licensing, and business planning.
- Help providers navigate permitting, zoning, and regulatory requirements.
- Facilitate trainings and workshops and develop practical provider resources.
- Maintain program data and track outcomes, milestones, and performance metrics.
- Support reporting to leadership, funders, and stakeholders.
- Build relationships with local agencies, community organizations, licensing entities, and government partners.
- Represent the program at meetings and community events.
Benefits
- Benefits provided by client as this is a Direct Hire position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
