Child Care Aware Minnesota provides statewide leadership in shaping collaborations that collectively build a diverse, high-quality child care system accessible for all Minnesota families through partnership with and in support of local resource and referral services. We pride ourselves on being a great place to work, offering competitive benefits, a flexible work environment, and opportunities for long-term professional growth. We are looking for team members who are passionate, adaptable, and interested in high-impact work that influences early childhood systems statewide. Embedding equity in organizational practices is a core value and we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in hiring, promotion, and workplace culture.

Position Description

The Coordinator of Child Care Capacity Building is a Coordinator level position that reports to the Associate Director of Programs. The Capacity Building Coordinator works in partnership with the Department of Human Services (DHS) and First Children’s Finance through the needs assessment process and plan development. This position is responsible for the implementation, management, and coordination of statewide capacity building efforts across the CCA system. This position works in partnership with local level staff, to help programs access all of the existing supports available across all child care services including; business supports, recruitment, licensing technical assistance and referral to supports such as Parent Aware.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Collaborate with the Department of Human Services, First Children’s Finance, Child Care Aware Districts and Regions, and other identified entities in planning capacity building strategies
   • Participate in meetings with DHS and First Children’s Finance and others, to collectively plan how capacity building activities can build upon each other to best utilize resources.
   • Engage Districts and Regions in discussions and develop recommendations for implementation in the CCA system based on established practices and emerging needs.
   • Participate in the One Stop Navigation work group and assist in developing final recommendations for implementation.
   • Develop goals and objectives in partnership with DHS, CCA System and other partners as appropriate.
   • Develop performance targets in partnership with DHS and the CCA System.
2. Collaborate with the Department of Human Services, First Children’s Finance, Child Care Aware Regions, and other identified entities in implementing a statewide capacity building model.
   • Participate in District and Regional Coordinator meetings to implement strategies that work across regions, as well as those appropriate to specific regional needs.
   • Provide baseline data to District and Regions to monitor performance targets for increases in the child care supply.
   • Lead and coordinate technical assistance support to both Districts and Regions.
   • In partnership with Districts and Regions, ensure the technical assistance meets the needs of different types of providers, is provided in different languages and where possible, leverages partnerships with culturally relevant organizations and trusted messengers who can support providers navigating the process.
   • In partnership with Districts and Regions coordinate the implementation of the One Stop Assistance Network.
3. Collaborate with staff internally to ensure clear communication is developed about what services each agency is conducting around capacity building and how referrals would occur between programs.
   • Collaborate with the coordinating office Marketing and Communications (MARCOMM) team to identify and develop marketing and communication strategies and products for the CCA system.
   • Collaborate with the Central Office (CO) Data Analyst and partners to develop measures of success across the CCA system.
   • Participate in cross departmental meetings to ensure the coordinated development, communication and implementation of recruitment and retention programs with other CO staff, especially those responsible for other strategies and initiatives that support building the supply of child care (ex. Financial supports, professional development, etc.).
   • Participate in regular check-in meetings with the Associate Director of Programs.
   • Provide accurate and timely data to coordinating office leadership, as requested.
   • Participate in the CO strategic planning work to ensure strategies align and are embedded in the statewide capacity building work.
4. Collaborate with partners externally to ensure clear communication is developed about what services each agency is conducting around capacity building and how referrals would occur between programs.
   • Participate in District and Regional Coordinator meetings to present clear information regarding capacity building (ex. Webinars, PPT presentations, etc).
   • Attend partner meetings as appropriate, to share and present clear information on capacity building efforts across the state.
   • Serve as point of contact for regional capacity building staff.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Early Education, Organizational Development, Civic Engagement, Social work or closely related or 2 years professional experience in project or program development, project or program management, or community engagement.
• Demonstrated intercultural competency skills and experience working cross-culturally, with a commitment to incorporating the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion into your work.
• Demonstrated experience assisting with the development and implementation of systems, processes and/or protocols.
• The ability to effectively communicate to a variety of audiences through oral and written communication and through the delivery of technical assistance.
• Human relations skills to establish and maintain relationships, negotiate, and build consensus, facilitate groups, and resolve conflict among groups across program work.

Working Conditions

• Full-time, exempt, permanent position
• Flexible scheduling, remote working during the pandemic with some occasions in office
• Some travel required (approximately 20% - within and outside Minnesota)

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range- $42,480-$51,130
• Competitive Benefits Package, including health, dental, 401K

Interested applicants should apply through our hiring portal by October 18, 2021.

Child Care Aware of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status. We encourage interested applicants from all backgrounds to apply.