Child Care Outreach & Equity Specialist - INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY (#1026B)

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 Humanr@unitedcapmn.org WEBSITE: www.unitedcapmn.org United Community Action Partnership, Inc. is an EOE/ADA/AA Employer.