Non-Profit Project Specialist
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Job Location:
Burlington, CO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
| The Non-Profit Project Specialist supports the strategic development and implementation of early childhood education initiatives within Impact Alamances Smarter (education) focus area. Reporting to the Vice President of Programs Smarter this role manages early learning programs supports grant administration and fosters partnerships to enhance school readiness and educational equity. The Program Officer plays a key role in providing technical assistance to early childhood grantees engaging community stakeholders and ensuring data-driven program improvements. |
Responsibilities
| Early Childhood Program Management & Strategy Implementation Oversee and implement early childhood education initiatives ensuring alignment with Impact Alamances Smarter priorities. Support the development and execution of Kindergarten Readiness programs including Ready Freddy The Basics and Early Development Instrument efforts. Assist in coordinating and managing early learning pilot programs and interventions. Ensure programmatic alignment with policy and advocacy efforts in collaboration with the Director of Communications & Advocacy. Grant Administration & Technical Assistance Support the grantmaking process for early childhood education programs ensuring alignment with strategic funding priorities. Provide technical assistance to grantees helping them improve program implementation data tracking and evaluation. Work closely with the Finance Manager to ensure compliance with grant reporting and budget tracking. Monitor funded programs ensuring measurable impact and alignment with education best practices. Community Engagement & Stakeholder Collaboration Build and maintain relationships with early childhood educators nonprofit organizations and policymakers. Serve as a liaison to NCNG Early Childhood Funders Collaborative local pre-K providers and school districts. Represent Impact Alamance in early childhood-focused coalitions working groups and community discussions. Facilitate family and caregiver engagement initiatives ensuring parent voices shape program development. Data & Evaluation for Early Childhood Programs Track early childhood program outcomes ensuring continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making. Analyze and share program insights with the VP of Programs Smarter grantees and community partners. Support early learning programs in implementing assessment tools such as the Early Development Instrument (EDI) to measure school readiness trends. Support for Capacity-Building Initiatives Provide training and support for early childhood providers teachers and nonprofit leaders. Work with community partners to increase access to high-quality early learning experiences for all children. Collaborate with the VP of Programs Smarter to enhance professional development opportunities for educators. |
Qualifications
| EDUCATION: |
| Required: Bachelors degree in early childhood education public policy social work or a related field or equivalent experience. Preferred: Masters degree in education public administration or a related discipline. |
| EXPERIENCE: |
| Required: 5 years of experience in early childhood education nonprofit program management or grant administration. Preferred: Experience in school readiness initiatives capacity-building and community partnerships. |
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About Company
Cone Health is a not-for-profit network of healthcare providers serving people in Guilford, Forsyth, Rockingham, Alamance and Randolph counties.
