Program Developer: Child Care Entrepreneurship

CEI (Coastal Enterprises, Inc.); Brunswick (ME); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CEI (Coastal Enterprises, Inc.) in Brunswick, Maine is seeking a Program Developer to design and deliver programs that help child care entrepreneurs start, grow, and sustain financially sound businesses. The role blends program development, business advising, partner engagement, and outcome reporting.

This full-time, exempt, grant-funded position runs through September 2029 and is based in Brunswick, ME with a hybrid schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Experience developing business plans, running a small business, or supporting entrepreneurs.
• Strong communication skills, including adapting to diverse audiences and literacy levels.
• Experience managing sensitive matters with diplomacy and tact.
• Experience with adult learning or curriculum development preferred.
• Strong management knowledge including business planning, marketing, and finance.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver child care entrepreneurship programs supporting starts, growth, access to capital, and long-term sustainability.
• Advise child care entrepreneurs on business planning, financial analysis, financing proposals, and problem solving with CEI advisors.
• Build and manage partnerships with sector groups, community organizations, advisors, and child care professionals.
• Track outcomes and strengthen programs by setting milestones, managing risks, capturing lessons, and reporting to funders.
• Identify funding opportunities and support grant applications with colleagues.

Skills

Program development

Business advising

Partnership building

Outcome tracking

Grant writing

Communication

Curriculum development

Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

CEI (Coastal Enterprises, Inc.) in Brunswick, Maine is seeking a Program Developer to design and deliver programs that help child care entrepreneurs start, grow, and sustain financially sound businesses. The role blends program development, business advising, partner engagement, and outcome reporting.

This full-time, exempt, grant-funded position runs through September 2029 and is based in Brunswick, ME with a hybrid schedule.