Manager, Early Childhood Education

About Us:

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation harnesses the power of business to create solutions for the good of America and the world. We anticipate, develop, and deploy solutions to challenges facing communities—today and tomorrow.

Specifically, our experts—

• Explore frontier issues, test new ideas, and suggest novel approaches to address big-picture challenges that will impact the future.
• Work with businesses to provide practical solutions for wider adoption, participation, and engagement.
• Convene and coordinate with businesses and public leaders to take immediate action in moments of unanticipated crisis.

We are driven by the pursuit of innovation and partnership and hold ourselves to the highest standards. We are committed to our employees, and as part of our team we will support your long-term career development while delivering relevant learning opportunities. We will empower you to lead, develop deep expertise, and find new approaches to solving the toughest challenges.

Position Overview:

The manager of programs will be entrusted with oversight of the day-to-day tasks and deliverables for the early childhood education portfolio. This pivotal role involves managing various initiatives and several consultants, with a focus on the Early Childhood & Business Advisory Council and the successful launch of new Untapped Potential reports. This person will not only be responsible for the day-to-day administration of existing programs but will participate in the strategic development of new initiatives aimed at advancing our mission.

Responsibilities:

• Portfolio Management: Provide direct support to leadership on the Early Childhood Education portfolio, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and priorities.
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Foster collaboration across internal teams and external partners to maximize synergies and amplify the impact of our programs. Act as a key liaison with stakeholders, including state and local chambers.
• Early Childhood & Business Advisory Council: Oversee all aspects of the advisory council, including participant engagement, resource and curriculum development, strategic vision, event logistics, and relationship building among participating stakeholders and partner organizations. The council involves engaging with business leaders, childcare experts, and state administrators from across the country.
• Strategic Planning: Collaborate with senior leadership to develop long-term strategies for expanding and enhancing our programs in the early childhood education space. This involves identifying emerging trends, assessing stakeholder needs, leveraging partnerships to maximize programmatic impact, and participating in coalitions, working groups, and events.
• Fundraising and Resource Development: Work with senior leadership to secure funding for existing programs and cultivate relationships with potential donors and partners.
• Program Innovation: Continuously seek opportunities to innovate and iterate on existing programs, ensuring relevance and effectiveness in a dynamic early childhood landscape. This involves piloting new initiatives, incorporating best practices, leveraging technology to enhance program delivery, and identifying or creating resources for internal and external partners.

Qualifications:

What you’ll need to succeed (requirements):

• 4+ years of relevant experience in an organization with complex operations; a minimum level of education is not required.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• A track record of writing for different audiences.
• A keen eye for detail and organizational systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software and cloud-based applications.
• Ability to conduct and summarize research.
• A high level of familiarity with event planning and execution.
• Flexibility to travel domestically.

What will make you an exceptional candidate (preferences):

• Experience with membership organizations and/or multistate initiatives.
• Effective decision making with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of the early childhood education policy landscape and an understanding of childcare economic models.
• Comfortable speaking in public settings.
• Proactive, intellectually curious, creative, and team oriented.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing, and sometimes ambiguous environment.

How you can grow with us:

• As you excel within the responsibilities listed above, this position provides the opportunity for additional professional development and greater ownership over early childhood programs and workflows.

The salary range for this position is $72,600.00 to $82,000.00. The actual salary paid for this position will vary based on market data, an applicant’s qualifications, relevant degrees, certifications, and other factors. Our full-time employees are eligible for benefits, including health care, vision, dental, retirement, and paid leave.

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