Preschool Partnership Coordinator
Preschool Partnership Coordinator
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Job Description
Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.
Pay Range:
$42.71 - $52.58 HourlyDepartment:
Department of County Human Services (DCHS)Job Type:
Regular RepresentedExemption Status:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
July 13 2025
The Opportunity:
Overview
Multnomah County voters chose to invest in high-quality culturally affirming joyous early learning opportunities for all 3 and 4 year-old children. This investment will transform educational experiences for young children and their families and we want you to help make it a success!
As the Preschool Partnerships Coordinator with the Preschool & Early Learning Division in the Department of County Human Services (DCHS) you will play a key role in supporting implementation and success of the Preschool for All (PFA) initiative. You will design and implement processes and systems that support Multnomah County preschool programs in becoming PFA sites with a specific focus on racial equity. You will develop and coordinate projects and draft and implement policies. You will gather and utilize input from providers of color families and culturally specific organizations to inform system improvements. You will act as a program representative for the Preschool & Early Learning Division with school districts community partners families and preschool providers.
Your leadership experience and demonstrated commitment to racial justice will guide Preschool for All to build and sustain strong partnerships with preschool providers that are founded on a shared goal of high-quality culturally affirming experiences for Black Indigenous and Families of Color.
Primary responsibilities include:
Oversee the PFA provider application and selection process. Act as a primary point person and support for prospective PFA providers and community organizations interested in partnering with PEL.
Play lead role in the development implementation and oversight of partnerships with preschool providers and policy development for a new and highly visible initiative. Utilize the framework from the Preschool for All community engagement process and continue to gather and utilize input from Black Indigenous and all providers of color culturally specific organizations and other system partners
Act as primary point person within the division for key institutional partners.
Act as the primary driver and designated spokesperson other than the supervisor for highly complex interdivisional and interagency strategic programs.
Lead external partners to achieve preschool system goals. Key strategies will involve partners from many organizations and volunteers to support preschool providers. As initiative grows to a universal preschool program collaborate with additional Division staff that will be added to increase program capacity.
Act as subject matter expert around early childhood programs including preschool best practices quality measurements and culturally relevant approaches within the preschool initiative.
Support peers in planning with Intermediary Organizations along with Preschool Partnerships Supervisor and Budgets & Contracting Manager to co-design programs and contractual scope of work support the work of Intermediary Organizations and identify needed system changes
Advise Preschool Partnerships Supervisor to shape decision-making and support the growth of high-quality culturally uplifting developmentally appropriate preschool experiences for children in Multnomah County
Cultivate relationships with partners across multiple jurisdictions disciplines and community groups to ensure strong communication and collaboration across the new preschool system
Collaborate and communicate with the other members of the Preschool Division Policy & Partnerships team to create and implement effective cross-sector strategies
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following competencies:
Promoting Equity: Deconstruct barriers to a racially just system. Cultivate work environments that value truth-telling courage and vulnerability space to think and reflect community-mindedness shared power hope and openness to difficult conversations.
Leadership and Creativity: Demonstrate understanding of the culture political nature and interpersonal relationships that drive success at the County. Lead by example and move work forward through personal actions and collaboration. Provide meaningful feedback regarding the nature design and intended outcomes of work in relation to the needs and demands of the County and the communities it serves. Seek advocate for and implement improved methods systems and approaches to meet changing organizational needs.
Acting with Integrity: Act in a manner that is consistently truthful reliable trustworthy and transparent in words and actions.
Navigating Change: You accept change as an inevitable part of work and adapt to plans as needed. You demonstrate self-awareness effectively manage emotions under pressure and readily offer support and encouragement to others.
Learning Agility: Awareness of changing workplace trends and possess the ability and desire to adapt your own skills and knowledge while encouraging others to do the same. Able to identify issues and educate self and others regarding paths to problem resolution.
Key Knowledge & Experience:
Experience in early childhood education settings and systems
Advanced knowledge of early childhood systems early care and education and preschool quality
Experience in public speaking and facilitating trainings and presentations
Experience in planning and leading projects programs and/or initiatives
Ability to research compile analyze interpret and prepare a variety of complex and comprehensive documents and reports
Experience managing contractual relationships
Knowledge and understanding of the issues surrounding equity inclusion implicit bias institutional racism and other forms of systemic oppression
Knowledge and understanding of cultures customs and social experiences of communities experiencing marginalization and barriers to opportunity especially for Black and Indigenous child care providers and families and Families and Providers of Color
Knowledge and understanding of trauma-informed practices that actively resist retraumatization of individuals and communities
Comfort with change
The eligible list created from this recruitment may be used to fill future regular limited duration full or part time temporary or on-call positions.
To Qualify
We will consider any combination of relevant work experience volunteering education and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications review our overview of the selection process page.
Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills:
Ability to promote a culture of respect inclusiveness and appreciation of diverse perspectives backgrounds and values
Bachelors degree or equivalent practical experience
Three (3) years of experience in early education (children ages 0-5 of age)
Must pass a criminal background check
This position will require regular travel to preschool sites. Must have a valid drivers license or ability to self transport throughout Multnomah County.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Advanced knowledge of best practices in early childhood education and preschool quality including instructional provider technical support and inclusion practices.
Advanced knowledge of early childhood education settings systems and structures - specifically with early learning groups between 0 and 5 years of age.
Advanced abilities to address personal biases.
Advanced knowledge and skill in advancing racial justice understanding how systems of oppression intersect and applying an equity lens in policy and programming processes.
*Transferable Skills:
Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education work experience (including the military) or life experiences that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position. Equity note: Research suggests that women and Black Indigenous and other persons of color are less likely than men and white job-seekers to apply for positions unless they are confident they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. We strongly encourage all interested individuals to apply and allow us to evaluate the knowledge skills and abilities that you demonstrate using an intentional equity lens.
Screening and Evaluation
Required Application Packet:
Your completed application must include all of the following items to be considered:
1) A completed online application and/or resume.
2) A cover letter. Please attach a cover letter as a separate document. Please respond to the following in your cover letter:
Please describe how your background makes you a great candidate in this role described in the Overview and To Qualify sections of the job announcement.
Preschool for All is a truly unique opportunity to build a new system for children and families in our community. Please include why working on this initiative appeals to you.
Please describe any work experience and transferable skills that include a commitment to racial justice and equity.
Please note: Your application and/or resume and cover letter should demonstrate your work experience/skills and how it is related to those shown in the Overview and To Qualify sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough as these materials may be scored and determine your eligibility for an quality of your response may determine if you are moved on to the next review. Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the online application/resume about how your background is relevant. Information stated in your cover letter must be consistent with your application and/or resume (when applicable).
Internal candidates: After you have submitted your application please check your Workday inbox and complete the Veterans Preference Questionnaire prior to the application deadline.
Veterans Preference: Under Oregon Law qualifying veterans may apply for veterans preference for this recruitment. Review our veterans preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply. The recruiter as listed on the job announcement must receive all required documentation by the closing date of the recruitment.
The Selection Process
For details about how we typically screen applications review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:
Initial review of minimum qualifications
An evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates
Consideration of top candidates through phone screen and/or interviews
Background and reference checks
Note: Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
Additional Information
Type of Position: This hourly union-represented position is eligible for overtime pay.
Schedule: Monday - Friday 40 hours per week
Location: 458 SE 185TH Avenue Portland OR 97233
Teleworking: At this time this position can be designated as routine telework. This designation of telework may be subject to change at a future time. Currently all employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; the county cannot support ongoing telework from other locations.
Benefits: Multnomah County offers a generous benefits package. For more information about our benefit offerings please visit: Equity: The county regularly reviews pay equity for our workforce. When setting pay we consider applicants education experience seniority training and tenure in relation to other employees performing a similar level of work.
Serving the Public Even During Disasters: Everyday Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather natural disaster or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses while typically there begins with a call for volunteers county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information please visit the Disaster Service Worker Information page.
Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County we dont just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran or protected veteran status genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.
Veterans Preference: Under Oregon Law qualifying veterans may apply for veterans preference. Review our veterans preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.
Questions
Recruiter:
Anne BlumenauerEmail:
Phone:
1 (971)Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
Job Profile:
6088 - Program Specialist SeniorRequired Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
