Program Manager, Early Care and Education (Alameda County)

THE COMPANY 

The Low Income Investment Fund is a non-profit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that mobilizes capital and partners to achieve opportunity, equity and wellbeing for people and communities. LIIF innovates financial solutions to create more equitable outcomes for all by building and preserving affordable homes, quality educational opportunities from early childhood through higher education, health clinics, healthy food retail and community facilities. In this way, LIIF provides a bridge between private capital markets and communities. LIIF’s headquarters is in San Francisco and has offices in Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, and Washington D.C.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

This position reports to the ECE Director, Western Region and will have direct supervisory responsibility for staff and/or selected consultants engaged in implementing activities for the Provider Emergency Revolving Fund program.  

JOB SUMMARY:  

The Program Manager will lead the implementation of the Alameda County Provider Emergency Revolving Fund, a new initiative administered in partnership with First 5 Alameda County under Measure C. This $10 million annual fund provides emergency grants to licensed Family Child Care (FCC) providers and Centers in Alameda County at risk of closure, significant service disruption, or workforce loss and provides technical assistance to strengthen their long-term business sustainability. The Program Manager will oversee day-to-day program operations including program design, outreach, grant administration, data management and evaluation - ensuring the program is equitable, transparent, and responsive to provider needs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program Design and Implementation:

• Lead the design, planning, and execution of the Provider Emergency Revolving Fund in partnership with First 5 Alameda County. 


• Develop and implement program policies, timelines, and guidelines to ensure transparent and effective grant administration.


• Oversee the grant monitoring process to ensure compliance, track progress, and achieve key deliverables.


• Utilize data management platforms such as Submittable and Salesforce to monitor program performance and generate comprehensive reports.


• Collaborate with First 5 and community partners to refine processes and integrate feedback from the Measure C Community Advisory Council (CAC).

Technical Assistance and Training:

• Identify and assess technical assistance and training needs; develop and implement capacity-building initiatives for staff, consultants, and childcare providers.


• Lead the selection, engagement, and management of consultants delivering specialized technical assistance.


• Develop and oversee coaching supports that help providers strengthen operational practices and financial sustainability, using recognized quality improvement tools such as the Business Administration Scale (BAS) for Family Child Care programs and the Program Administration Scale (PAS) for childcare centers.

Leadership and Partnership Development:

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including ECE advocacy organizations, government agencies, other emergency financial assistance providers and local community partners.


• Represent LIIF and the Provider Emergency Revolving Fund program at public meetings, presentations, and community convenings.


• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and shared learning within the program team. 

Strategic Planning and Budget Oversight:

• Collaborate with directors to streamline workflows and assess operational systems for improved service delivery.


• Provide fiscal oversight for program budgets, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and contractual obligations.


• Lead hiring, onboarding, and mentorship of staff to promote a culture of learning and innovation.

Other Responsibilities:

• Support fundraising efforts, including prospecting and grant management.


• Collaborate with internal teams to identify cross-departmental opportunities for advancing program impact.


• Prepare internal and external reports, clearly communicating program outcomes, goals, and funding priorities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.

·         Five years of professional experience in program management, early childhood education, or community development.

·         Proven experience in leading teams, managing complex public funding programs, including application design, review, compliance, and reporting.

·         Strong understanding of the ECE landscape, including Family Child Care operations, centers, licensing, small business supports, and business sustainability challenges.

·         Strong written, verbal, and public speaking skills.

·         Expertise in working with diverse populations and building inclusive relationships.

·         Experience with data management platforms such as Salesforce and Submittable is highly desirable. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

LIIF offers a hybrid work environment with flexibility to balance in-office and remote work. However, all employees are expected to work on-site at least two (2) days per week. The successful candidate may be expected to travel occasionally for meetings, trainings, conferences, or other Company sponsored events.

All Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF) employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In accordance with LIIF's policies, we provide reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, to qualified individuals who cannot get vaccinated against COVID-19 because of sincerely held religious or medical reasons. If you believe you need an accommodation from the vaccination mandate required by this policy, please notify our Human Resources Department.

HOW TO APPLY: 

Please apply with Resume and Cover Letter via our recruitment portal: Recruitment (adp.com) 

Notice to Third Party Recruitment Agencies:

Please note that Low Income Investment Fund does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.  In the absence of an executed Recruitment Services Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee.

In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without an agreement Low Income Investment Fund shall explicitly reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, shall be deemed the property of Low Income Investment Fund. 

We do not accept unsolicited phone calls. Only candidates being considered for a position will be contacted.

LIIF, an EOE (Equal Opportunity Employer), believes that diversity ensures excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, or national origin. Candidates of diverse backgrounds and with diverse experience are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.