Associate Director Child Care Resource and Referral

Summary

If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.

PATCH is seeking an individual to supervise the PATCH management team in meeting the organization's strategic and programmatic goals under all contracts, grants, etc. The position will also identify, develop, and maintain programmatic opportunities that advance PATCH’s mission and enhance its strategic and funding goals.

Monday – Friday; 7 : 30 am – 4 : 30 pm with occasional nights, weekends, and OT.

Duties

• Supervises the PATCH management team, comprising all Island Coordinators and Program Managers. Monitors the work of the management team for program compliance with all contractual and grant commitments, quality assurance standards, and strategic goals.
• Works with major contracting or granting agencies and foundations to understand how the work impacts the early childhood education and care sector and how PATCH can programmatically address those needs best.
• Works with the Program Manager to review and implement programmatic policies as needed to ensure compliance with standards and goals.
• Reviews all programmatic reports to meet all reporting requirements of government contracts, sub-contracts, and grants as required by the Executive Director.
• Supports the Executive Director in researching grant opportunities and in preparing contract / grant proposals as needed, including technical assistance in identifying and contacting potential funding sources and providing assistance in reviewing and editing proposals for detailed programmatic, administrative, personnel, financial, budgetary, and contractual components.
• Ensures consistency of each PATCH office in the implementation of programs and daily operations.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with other organizations as it relates to PATCH’s strategic goals and public policies, including representing PATCH on various boards, task forces, councils, and committees as deemed necessary.
• Responsible for managing resources towards the highest potential for return and sustainability.
• Responsible for the agency’s operations in the absence of the Executive Director.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field, required.

Five (5) years of supervisory experience and three (3) years of administrative experience including grant writing / reporting, contract monitoring, advocacy, and project management, required.

Experience working directly with other nonprofits and government agencies, such as the Department of Human Services, Department of Education, and / or the University of Hawaii, regarding policy development and contractual compliance.

Must be on island; relocation expense is not provided.

Must understand Hawai'i child care landscape.

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