Program Coordinator, Early Childhood Initiatives

Summary: United Way of Harvey and Marion Counties is looking for a Program Coordinator to support and advance the Harvey County Child Care Task Force and the Early Childhood Initiative. Childcare is one of the most pressing workforce and family stability issues facing our communities, and this role sits at the center of efforts to expand access, improve quality, and build the childcare infrastructure our counties need. The Program Coordinator will handle the day-to-day coordination of the task force, support data collection and reporting, and help ensure our early childhood initiatives are aligned and moving forward. This role works closely with the Executive Director and cross-sector partners in education, business, government, and family services.

Key Responsibilities

Coalition Leadership & Facilitation

• Coordinate the Harvey County Child Care Task Force, including meeting scheduling, agenda development, partner communication, and follow-up on action items.

• Maintain relationships with task force partners spanning child care providers, school districts, local government, employers, and family-serving organizations.

• Support the development and tracking of task force goals, action plans, and timelines.

• Prepare meeting materials, summaries, and progress reports for task force members and leadership.

Early Childhood Initiative Support

• Support UWHMC's broader Early Childhood Initiative by coordinating with partner organizations and aligning task force activities with the early childhood continuum of care.

• Manage the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program for Harvey County, including enrollment promotion, partner coordination, data tracking, and reporting.

• Assist with the implementation and tracking of grant-funded early childhood programs, including data entry, partner coordination, and deliverable monitoring.

• Stay current on state and local childcare policy developments, workforce trends, and best practices to inform task force strategy.

Data Collection & Reporting

• Collect, organize, and maintain data on child care supply, demand, gaps, and outcomes for Harvey and in partnership with Marion Childcare Task Force.

• Support grant reporting by compiling data, narratives, and documentation as needed.

• Help develop materials (fact sheets, presentations, one-pagers) that communicate child care needs and task force progress to stakeholders and funders.

Community Engagement & Advocacy

• Represent United Way and the Child Care Task Force at community events, partner meetings, and public forums.

• Support outreach efforts to engage families, child care providers, and employers in task force activities.

• Assist with advocacy efforts related to child care access, affordability, and workforce development at the local and state level.

Qualifications and Core Competencies

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in early childhood education, social work, nonprofit management, public administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• At least 1-3 years of experience in program coordination, community engagement, or a related role.

• Familiarity with ASQs, IGDIs, and CLASS observation procedures a plus.

• Strong facilitation skills, with the ability to unite diverse partners around shared goals.

• Excellent organizational and project management skills with attention to follow-through.

• Passion for supporting families and expanding childcare access.

• Familiarity with childcare systems, early childhood policy, or workforce development is a plus.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google applications.

• Dependable and reliable to meet deadlines.

Salary: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour, commensurate with experience, approximately 20 hours per week

Working Conditions

The Program Coordinator is a part-time non-exempt, hourly employee of United Way of Harvey and Marion Counties, Inc. Normal workweek is Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm and allows for flexibility in schedule. However, some meetings and/or special events require time outside the regular workweek. This position may require travel throughout Harvey County and occasionally to Marion County.

Benefits

• Paid holiday leave

• Professional development opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

The officers, directors, committee members, employees and persons served by UWHMC shall be selected in a manner to promote diversity and inclusion and entirely on a non-discriminatory basis with respect to race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender, gender identity and expression, disability, sexual orientation, veteran-status, familial and marital status, political affiliation, or socio-economic status, or any other legally protected group status, and in support of the UWHMC’s Diversity and Inclusion statement and/or principle and policy.

To apply please send your resume and cover letter detailing experience and interest in the position to director@uwhmc.org.