Senior Manager ( Must have Early Education Experience)

The Agricultural and Labor Program, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Agricultural and Labor Program, Inc. (ALPI) in Florida is seeking a Senior Manager with early education experience to lead program staff and ensure quality services.

Under supervision, you will supervise staff, develop training, monitor compliance, and improve outcomes, while coordinating with leadership and regulators.

This role demands strong communication, budgeting, and risk management in a nonprofit setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in related field, compliance, risk management, operations, and/or social services staff management.
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree preferably in a related field of study.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, monitors, and evaluates supervisors in day-to-day operations.
• Ensures staff comply with Agency, state, and federal guidelines and regulations.
• Collects, analyzes, and reports program operations and outcomes information.
• Makes program, policy, and process improvement recommendations to senior program leadership.
• Prepares documentation and reports to ensure accurate and timely program performance communication to staff, board, regulators, funding agencies, and the community at‑large.

Skills

Staff supervision

Regulatory knowledge

Budgeting

Coaching

Communication skills

Diversity awareness

Head Start

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Senior Manager ( Must have Early Education Experience)

About the Organization The Agricultural and Labor Program, Inc. (The ALPI) is a private, non-profit, community-based agency that provides services to migrants, seasonal farm workers, disadvantaged and disenfranchised children, individuals and families, in the State of Florida. The ALPI encourages the involvement of individuals served in decision‑making processes affecting their lives.

The ALPI was established in 1968 with five underlying principles that guides all its activities:

• Involvement of people
• Emphasis on long term accomplishments rather than promises
• Assurances of economic viability
• Emphasis on self-help, and
• A sound, integrated, total systems approach

In conceptualizing the ALPI overall program, five (5) main areas of activity continue to emerge:

• EMPLOYMENT AND INCOME
• ORGANIZATION DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT
• HOUSING
• COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND SUPPORT
• EDUCATION, HEALTH, SOCIAL SERVICES

ALPI's Children and Family Services Division focus is on activities that enhance the process of providing developmentally appropriate early education activities including, but not limited to, health, nutrition, dental, mental health, parent information and referral on quality child care and health services programs.

The ALPI is a certified Child/Adult Care Food Program agency. Through this program, ALPI provides nutrition and meal services for Head Start and Child Care Program participants and certifies private child care providers to participate in the program.

The ALPI will continue to follow its mission of helping and advocating for those affected by poverty, as well as continue our commitment to bridging gaps that hinder self‑sufficiency.

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of organization structure direct report, within assigned division, the Senior Manager is responsible for formulating, implementing, administering, and evaluating the services provided by the Organization through its program staff. Specific responsibilities include direct supervision of staff,

staff development, procedure development, technical assistance, quality assurance, outcomes measurement and reporting, and continuous improvement efforts.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/ ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supervises, monitors, and evaluates supervisors in day-to-day operations.
• Ensures that all staff operate within Agency, state, and federal guidelines and regulations.
• Collects, analyzes, and reports program operations and outcomes information.
• Makes program, policy, and process improvement recommendations to senior program leadership.
• Prepares documentation and reports to ensure accurate and timely program performance communication to staff, board, regulators, funding agencies, and the community at‑large.
• Assists in the proactive identification and resolution of program risks and related issues.
• Develops and implements a schedule for on‑going observations, training, and staff feedback opportunities.
• Assesses the development and certification needs for program staff and provides direction to Human Resources in identifying and coordinating appropriate training.
• Trains staff to maintain the standards and expectations of government regulators.
• Assists in the recruitment and hiring of professionals to meet the needs of the Division.
• Oversees the licensure and personnel files and compliance with regulatory guidelines.
• Provides performance management and evaluations to direct reports.
• Ensures that communications regarding changes to policies, procedures, and programs is received in a timely fashion by supervisors and staff.
• Follows a continuous plan of program, professional, and process growth and improvement; utilizing a variety of proven and innovative training opportunities, tools, and techniques.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Compliance Officer.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Based on the Organization Structure within the assigned Division.

Position Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

To execute this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required:

• Ability to plan, organize, direct and supervise program activities, technical support, and supervisory staff.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
• Knowledge of federal and state grant-funded program rules and regulations.
• Experience in non-profit and/or human services programs.
• Sensitivity to diverse cultures, races, and low-income family situations.
• Excellent oral, written, and group communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in:
• Human services information management systems.
• Internal operation of Head Start or early childhood care centers.
• Employee, supervisor, and management training.
• Budgeting and forecasting.
• Counseling and coaching at all levels.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and high ethical standards.
• Ability to think creatively and be a key contributor to Agency goals.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in related field, compliance, risk management, operations, and/or social services staff management.
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree preferably in a related field of study.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, keyboarding and gross manipulation, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and speaking, or hearing requirement. The employee must occasionally lift, push or pull and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus (peripheral).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:

• The work is performed mainly in an indoor office environment.
• Several times a day, there may be exposure to outside elements.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Valid Driver’s License Required.
• Occasional in-town and out-of-town travel may be required.
• Working some weekends and nights may be required.

Location ALPI Admin Office

Open Date 10/7/2026

Close Date

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift Days

Number of Openings 1

This position is currently accepting applications.