Assistant Vice President Early Childhood - Communities for Kids

Job Title: Assistant Vice President Early Childhood – Communities for Kids 

Company Name: Nebraska Children and Families Foundation 

Position Type: Full-time, Exempt, Salary 

Location: Remote in Southeast Nebraska 

Position Closes: January 8, 2025 

NEBRASKA CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FOUNDATION: MISSION

Nebraska Children and Families Foundation (NCFF) is a nonprofit created to support children, young adults, and families with the overall goal of giving our state's children what they need to thrive. We do this by building strong communities that support families. Our mission is to create positive change for Nebraska’s children through community engagement, and we believe in a Nebraska where all children will have the resources and support to thrive. 

SUMMARY:  

The Assistant Vice President for Early Childhood Programs – Communities for Kids (C4K) is responsible for providing oversight, technical assistance, reporting, consultation, organization and representation of Nebraska Children (NC)?with all areas related to the Communities for Kids work.  This position actively works with the Vice President of Early Childhood (C4K), Associate VPs of Early Childhood (C4K), C4K team, other internal NC staff to implement the activities funded through the C4K initiative and assigned communities.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Implement C4K funded activities that will strengthen early childhood systems at community and regional levels. Through the Communities for Kids Initiative, work with select communities to:  

• Engage stakeholders, providers and community leaders;  

• Utilize local data, conduct surveys and research, and;  

• Connect communities to resources and support. 

Essential Duties will be performed under minimal supervision, using excellent written and verbal communication, that include but is not limited to the following: 

• Develop and maintain processes and reporting criteria for supporting communities and fund distribution to community-based collaboratives supporting early childhood systems and services, 

• Provide continuous communication to the communities and C4K team members, 

• Develop and implement presentations to communities to clarify processes, expectations and updates on C4K activities,  

• Develop written communication for communities on all contract related activities and opportunities, 

• Engage stakeholders, providers and community leaders,  

• Utilize local data, conduct surveys and research, 

• Connect communities to resources and supports, 

• Organize and facilitate community planning for C4K activities and provide technical assistance to selected communities to develop strategies related to internal communication, meeting facilitation, reporting and oversight of C4K activities; community meetings, technical assistance, connection and resource building with C4K community activities 

• Utilize technology to connect with C4K internal and external partners and communities and maintain forward progress towards identified goals, 

•  Foster relationships with and between current and future grantees to maximize peer learning    

• opportunities and support collective impact application, 

• Assist with planning and implementation of training and conferences as relevant to the initiative, 

• Assist with program model development and funding opportunities associated with the initiative, 

• Assist with maintenance of C4K initiative templates and documents, 

• Provide progress updates, reports, financial information as required, 

• Coordinate with other Nebraska Children staff to assist C4K team and communities with assessment and data analysis to identify strategies addressing early childhood needs,  

• Assist with the review and approval of community planning budgets, reports, contracts,  

• reimbursement requests, and evaluation protocol, 

• Other duties as assigned. 

EQUITY AND DIVERSITY: 

Commit to and actively work toward equity, diversity, and inclusivity in all aspects of duties related to staff, internal and external stakeholders, contractors, consultants, trainers, and external agencies.  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  

There are no direct supervisory responsibilities, but the Assistant Vice President may manage project execution using youth volunteers, paid assistants, and student interns as directed from Associate Vice President or Vice President of Early Childhood Programs.  

WORK DIRECTION RECEIVED:   

Works with minimal direction. 

SCOPE/NATURE OF DISCRETION:   

Delegated discretion; authority to initiate and carry out actions that are deemed essential. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  

Required:   

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, leadership, or similar field.   

• Experience with community collaboration and building relationships.   

• Management of spreadsheets and organization of data, developmentally appropriate practices, experience working on teams, and across disciplines.   

• Strong organizational, communication, writing, and presentation skills, including attention to detail and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite. 

Preferred:   

• Three years successful experience in programmatic management in early childhood education or systems.  

• Experience working with rural communities. 

• Experience with large scale projects, grant making systems, budgets, budget justification, implementation, and/or management of quality early childhood education program(s).   

Equivalency Statement: 

Applicants who do not meet the qualification as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.  

Physical Demands: 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.   

• The employee frequently is required to use hands. 

• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. 

• Ability to drive  

Working Conditions: 

• Work to include virtual and in-person staff meetings and community work. 

• Flexible schedule which could include evenings and weekend meetings and/or events which may require travel and possible overnight stay(s).   

• Willingness to travel within the state.  

Nebraska Children and Families Foundation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

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