ECE Program Officer: Grants & Facilities (Sonoma)

Low Income Investment Fund; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Travel across California

Job summary

LIIF is seeking a Program Officer, Early Care and Education to design and expand the Sonoma County Child Care Facilities Fund, managing grants and providing TA to childcare providers. The role collaborates with public and private partners to improve early learning facilities and outcomes for children and families.

LIIF emphasizes mission-driven teamwork, strong organization, and capacity building, with travel across California and a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• 2-3 years of experience in Early Care and Education (ECE) and California licensing.
• Strong organization and project management skills.
• Willingness to travel throughout California for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Administer a complex portfolio of facility improvement grants for licensed childcare centers and related spaces.
• Manage full grant lifecycle: application intake, due diligence, contracting, disbursement, closeout.
• Review grant applications for compliance and alignment with goals.
• Maintain real-time tracking of pipeline activity, awards, timelines, and budgets.
• Conduct site visits to assess facility needs and progress, ensuring milestones are met.
• Draft grant recommendations and reports for committees and partners.
• Support outreach to equitably distribute grant opportunities.

Skills

Strong organization

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Independent work

Travel across CA

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Salesforce experience

Job description

LIIF is seeking a Program Officer, Early Care and Education to design and expand the Sonoma County Child Care Facilities Fund, managing grants and providing TA to childcare providers. The role collaborates with public and private partners to improve early learning facilities and outcomes for children and families.

LIIF emphasizes mission-driven teamwork, strong organization, and capacity building, with travel across California and a hybrid work arrangement.