Program Officer CCFF (Bilingual Cantonese and English, $87k, Financial Services, San Francisco)

Mandarin Recruitment; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mandarin Recruitment is seeking a Program Officer (CCFF) for a non-profit community outreach organization based in San Francisco. The role focuses on providing technical support to small businesses and advocating for child-care system improvement, interacting with diverse public and private partners.

Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, along with strong advocacy skills in child-care, time management, and excellent communication abilities in both English and Cantonese. Experience with cloud-based systems and knowledge of California child-care regulations are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or five years of comparable coursework or work experience in business administration, public administration, public policy, or a related field.
• Proven abilities in child-care system leadership and advocacy.
• Understanding of California child-care licensing requirements and government funding regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and business mentorship to small businesses and child-care providers.
• Work with public and private partners, advocating for child-care system improvement.
• Assist with planning and building code compliance for child-care facilities.

Skills

Time management

Child-care advocacy

Oral and written communication (English and Cantonese)

Collaboration with diverse groups

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent experience

Tools

Cloud-based systems

Salesforce

Job description

Program Officer (CCFF) – San Francisco

We have an exciting opportunity for a Program Officer (CCFF) role in a non‑profit community outreach financial institution based in San Francisco. This organization serves as a steward for capital investment in low‑cost housing, child care, health care, education, and other community initiatives, working to bridge the gap between private capital markets and low‑income neighbourhoods.

The Program Officer will be in direct contact with the Child Care Facilities Fund (CCFF), a public‑private partnership aimed at improving and expanding the licensed child‑care supply.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and business mentorship to small businesses and child‑care providers.
• Work with public and private partners, advocating for child‑care system improvement.
• Assist with planning and building code compliance for child‑care facilities.
• Support cost estimating, purchasing, project management, and technology implementation.
• Travel across the San Francisco Bay Area and cover occasional evening and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or five years of comparable coursework or work experience in business administration, public administration, public policy, or a related field.
• Strong time‑management skills, respect for deadlines, and a sincere commitment to the mission.
• Proven abilities in child‑care system leadership and advocacy.
• Understanding of California child‑care licensing requirements and government funding regulations.
• Experience mentoring small businesses and child‑care providers.
• Willingness to learn about planning and building codes applicable to child‑care facilities.
• Knowledge of cost estimation, purchasing, project management, and related issues.
• Capacity to collaborate with partners from both public and private sectors and with diverse groups.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (English and Cantonese).
• Ability to travel within the San Francisco Bay Area and work flexible hours.
• Experience working independently, unsupervised.
• Excellent knowledge of cloud‑based systems and database management.
• Salesforce experience preferred.