About this role
Make a Difference for Children, Families, and Child Care Providers! Join UCAP as a Child Care Outreach & Equity Specialist and help strengthen child care across our communities. You'll work alongside providers, families, and community partners to expand child care opportunities, promote inclusive practices, and support a stronger future for children and families.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Support Providers: Help child care providers and caregivers start, grow, and succeed through coaching, mentoring, technical assistance, and connections to valuable resources.
- Lead Outreach Efforts: Build awareness of child care opportunities, recruit new providers, and guide individuals interested in opening or expanding a child care business.
- Build Community Connections: Create partnerships with local organizations, schools, licensors, and community groups to expand support and resources for families and providers.
- Advance Equity & Inclusion: Champion inclusive practices and help ensure services, outreach, and resources are accessible and welcoming to all communities.
SKILLS TO WOW US:
- You know early childhood, child care resources, and community supports.
- Building relationships and creating connections comes naturally to you.
- You're organized, adaptable, and able to juggle multiple priorities.
- You're passionate about diversity, equity, inclusion, and serving all communities.
- You bring strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
- You enjoy working with partners to make a positive impact.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- MINIMUM: 25 hours of Achieve/Develop-approved early childhood training within the past five years (or willingness to complete immediately upon hire).
- Associate or Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, HumanServices, or related field preferred.
- Experience working with young children, families, child care providers, or community-based programs preferred.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Salary range of $20.57 – $31.54/hour – plus benefits!
- Full-time (40 hours per week)
- Opportunities to grow, learn, & make a lasting impact!
BENEFITS:
The Agency’s Benefits Plan allows employees to choose, among a number of benefit options including, but not necessarily limited to, PTO, 13 paid holidays each year, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, Earned Sick & Safe Time (ESST), 401k retirement plan, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with United Community Action Partnership, Inc.
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
CONTACT:
United Community Action Partnership, Inc.
320-235-0850
WEBSITE: www.unitedcapmn.org
United Community Action Partnership, Inc. is an EOE/ADA/AA Employer.