Senior Director of Community Development

Summary of Position: The Senior Director of Early Childhood Business and Community Development’s primary responsibility is to position New York State’s 35 Child Care Resource and Referral agencies (CCR&Rs) as leaders in supporting the business side of child care and its role in local community development. As a key member of ECLC’s Leadership Team, the Senior Director will work closely with both ECLC’s  Strategy and Vision and Programs and Services departments, with direct oversight of the Child Care Supply team.

This is a new position, so the Senior Director will be instrumental in helping to shape the role.

Early Care and Learning Council (ECLC) is a statewide, not-for-profit membership organization that represents the 35 Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) programs across New York State.  The CCR&Rs are on the front lines, providing direct assistance and support to parents, child care providers, and employers in their communities.

Salary: $90,000

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with state and community partners and Child Care Resource & Referral agencies to enhance services and ensure effective development of community partnerships and coalitions
• Expand the work of the Business Navigator (being developed by the Strategy and Vision Department) by researching and continually gathering current information on businesses and child care economic development opportunities in all regions of the state.
• Develop content for toolkits to help a variety of audiences (CCR&Rs, businesses, community groups, local governments) to increase child care supply and strengthen child care business practices in communities across the state.
• Ensure that DEIB practices and supports are a high priority with all child care business and economic development initiatives
• Design and implement systems to support and maintain Community Coalitions and other child care economic development initiatives.
• Oversee the Director of Child Care Supply and team as well as the Director of Equity and Inclusion  and the Training and Events Coordinator as they all contribute to the development of the CCR&R Business Specialists and Staffed Family Networks and work on other initiatives to increase statewide child care supply.
• Oversee all business program contract deliverables and associated budgets
• Represent ECLC in various settings, including meetings with Economic Development Councils, State Agencies, CCR&Rs, advocates, media and conferences.
• All the above will require monthly travel across NY State in addition to virtual meetings/events as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements and qualifications:

• Master's degree required, business, education administration, public policy, or related field.
• At least ten years of experience with community planning or human services executive leadership and in a supervisory capacity.
• Proven experience working with NY State government agencies
• Solid understanding of state and local government plans, programs and policies
• Understanding of how the economy, transportation, land-use regulations and health and human services interact within a community
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to speak to a wide variety of audiences
• Superior project management, organizational, teamwork and interpersonal skills including ability to successfully manage multiple projects
• Sensitivity to issues relating to DEIB and ability to thrive in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to travel extensively within New York State.
• Demonstrated computer expertise with Microsoft Office tools, Google applications and email applications, and database systems.

ECLC works closely with the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) to support and strengthen the capacity of CCR&R agencies by providing them with comprehensive services and support.  Since 1975, ECLC has taken a leadership role in improving the quality of early care and education in New York State. Child Care Resource and Referral programs (CCR&Rs) are coordinating and planning agencies for local child care services. They provide support to child care providers, parents, businesses, and local governments.

ECLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  ECLC does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, business need and background check.

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For more information or to apply visit https://earlycareandlearning.org/job-opportunities/