Capacity Building Strategy Coordinator, DECE

New York City Department of Education; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Department of Education is seeking a Capacity Building Strategy Coordinator in the Division of Early Childhood Education (DECE) to implement system-wide capacity building initiatives across schools, CBOs, FCC settings, and central teams.

Reporting to the Capacity Building Strategy Manager, the role focuses on coordinating projects, managing timelines, engaging stakeholders, and maintaining resources and dashboards to drive continuous improvement and workforce development.

Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two (2) years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
• High school graduation or equivalent and six (6) years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” or “2” above. However, all candidates must have at least one (1) year of experience as described in “1” above.

Responsibilities

• Strategy Implementation and Project Coordination: Support the execution of DECE’s Capacity Building Strategy Framework and strategic priorities; Coordinate implementation of activities; Track progress across multiple initiatives; Maintain project management tools and status reports; Support cross functional workgroups.
• Initiative Management: Coordinate operational activities for major capacity building initiatives; Monitor initiative implementation; Identify barriers to completion; Facilitate communication among stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Communication: Coordinate meetings and planning sessions; Prepare agendas and updates; Disseminate capacity building resources; Maintain ongoing communication with program facing teams.
• Resource and Systems Management: Maintain repositories of resources; Develop and disseminate implementation tools; Coordinate updates to digital platforms; Ensure alignment with DECE priorities.
• Data Tracking and Continuous Improvement: Collect and organize implementation data; Maintain dashboards and reports; Support quarterly progress reports and PDSA cycles.

Education

Bachelor's degree + 2 years community work

High school diploma + 6 years community work

Education/experience equivalent to 1 or 2 above

Job description

Capacity Building Strategy Coordinator, DECE - 27233

Community Coordinator

Level

N/A

Division/Office

Division of Early Childhood Education

Borough

Manhattan

Posting End Date

10/22/2026

Description

Position Summary: The Division of Early Childhood Education (DECE) supports the operational and programmatic functions of early childhood education programs for New York City children in elementary schools, Pre-K Centers, and New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) contracted settings including Community Based Organizations (CBOs) and Family Childcare (FCC) programs. DECE provides families with access to high quality, inclusive early childhood programs for children birth to five in diverse settings, supporting children’s growth and development. By working in partnership with families and programs, DECE ensures that children are engaged, nurtured, and supported.

The Capacity Building Strategy Coordinator supports the implementation of DECE’s system wide Capacity Building Strategy by coordinating projects, managing implementation activities, facilitating stakeholder engagement, and supporting the execution of strategic initiatives across the Division of Early Childhood Education.

Reporting to the Capacity Building Strategy Manager and working closely with the Director of Capacity Building, this position serves as a key implementation partner responsible for translating strategic plans into actionable workstreams. The Coordinator ensures that capacity building initiatives are organized, aligned, and progressing according to established goals, timelines, and performance measures.

This role supports DECE’s commitment to building instructional, leadership, relational, and organizational capacity across schools, community based organizations (CBOs), family childcare (FCC) settings, and DECE Central teams through coordinated implementation of professional learning, leadership development, continuous improvement, and workforce development initiatives.Performs related work.

Reports to: Capacity Building Strategy Manager

Direct Reports: N/A

Key Relationships : Deputy Chancellor of Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Chief Executives, and the DECE senior leadership team, while maintaining regular and ongoing collaboration with top executives across various offices and divisions of the NYCPS and with key external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Strategy Implementation and Project Coordination

• Support the execution of DECE’s Capacity Building Strategy Framework and strategic priorities.
• Coordinate implementation of activities associated with capacity building initiatives, ensuring alignment with project plans and timelines.
• Track progress on strategic goals, deliverables, and milestones across multiple initiatives.
• Maintain project management tools, implementation trackers, and status reports.
• Support the coordination of cross functional workgroups and implementation teams.

Initiative Management

• Coordinate operational activities for major capacity building initiatives.
• Monitor initiative implementation and identify potential barriers to completion.
• Facilitate communication among internal and external stakeholders involved in capacity building efforts.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

• Coordinate meetings, planning sessions, and implementation reviews with DECE teams and partners.
• Prepare agendas, briefing materials, implementation updates, and meeting summaries.
• Support communication and dissemination of capacity building resources, guidance, and announcements.
• Maintain ongoing communication with program facing teams regarding implementation expectations and supports.

Resource and Systems Management

• Maintain centralized repositories of capacity building resources, toolkits, templates, and implementation guides.
• Support development and dissemination of implementation tools and guidance documents.
• Coordinate updates to digital resource platforms and learning repositories.
• Assist in ensuring resources remain aligned to DECE priorities and current policy requirements.

Data Tracking and Continuous Improvement

• Support collection and organization of implementation and participation data.
• Maintain initiative dashboards and tracking systems.
• Assist with preparation of quarterly progress reports and annual impact summaries.
• Support implementation of Plan Do Study Act (PDSA) cycles and continuous improvement activities.
• Monitor completion of action items and follow up activities resulting from strategic planning sessions.

Qualification Requirements

Minimum

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two (2) years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
• High school graduation or equivalent and six (6) years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” or “2” above. However, all candidates must have at least one (1) year of experience as described in “1” above.

Plus

In addition to meeting the minimum requirements, individuals must have two additional years of relevant work experience.

Preferred

• Experience working in early childhood education, K–12 education, or public sector environments.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and implementation science.
• Experience supporting large scale professional learning or organizational change initiatives.
• Familiarity with equity centered capacity building approaches and workforce development strategies.

(Internal candidates who are selected for this position and who currently hold comparable or less senior positions within the DOE will not earn less than their current salary.)

NOTE: The filling of all positions is subject to budget availability and/or grant funding.

*NewYorkCityResidencyis NOT Required *

We encourage all applicants from theNewYorkCitytri-state area to apply.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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