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

United Community Action Partnership, Inc.; Willmar (MN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

13 paid holidays

401k retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

United Community Action Partnership, Inc. is seeking a Child Care Outreach & Equity Specialist to strengthen child care across communities.

You will coach providers, mentor families, and connect them with resources to help start, grow, and sustain early childhood programs. The role emphasizes outreach, collaboration with schools and community partners, and advancing inclusive practices to serve all families and children effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 25 hours of Achieve/Develop-approved early childhood training in the past five years or willingness to complete upon hire.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Human Services, or related field preferred.
• Experience with young children, families, providers, or community programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support child care providers through coaching, mentoring, and technical assistance.
• Lead outreach to recruit providers and guide those opening or expanding a child care business.
• Build partnerships with schools, licensors, and community groups to expand resources.
• Advance equity and ensure services are accessible and welcoming to all communities.

Skills

Early childhood knowledge

Relationship building

Organizational skills

DEI and inclusion

Communication & collaboration

Partner collaboration

Education

Training: Achieve/Develop early childhood

Degree in Child Development / ECE / Human Services

Job description

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 astronger future for children and families.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Support Providers: Help child care providersand 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 withinthe past five years (or willingness to completeimmediately upon hire).
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in ChildDevelopment, Early Childhood Education, HumanServices, or related field preferred.
• Experience working with young children, families, child care providers, or community-basedprograms preferred.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Salary range of $20.57 – $31.54/hour – plusbenefits!
• Full-time (40 hours per week)
• Opportunities to grow, learn, & make a lastingimpact!

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

[e-mail]

WEBSITE:

www.unitedcapmn.org

United Community Action Partnership, Inc. is an EOE/ADA/AA Employer.