Capital CFO+ · 2 days ago
Substitute Pool Project Specialist
Albany, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$60K/yr - $65K/yr
3+ years expCapital CFO+ is seeking a Substitute Pool Project Specialist to join the Early Care & Learning Council (ECLC) team. This role supports the Workforce Supports Team in enhancing child care services across New York State by providing administrative, organizational, and project support, while collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure the success of the Substitute Pool Project.
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Responsibilities
Build and maintain strong relationships with CCSCs participating in the Substitute Pool Pilot Project
Maintain relationships with partner agencies to meet community needs and avoid duplication of services
Participate in regular conversations with other states working on Substitute Pool initiatives and share learnings with colleagues and partners
Participate in project and community/partner meetings as needed
Provide ongoing technical assistance, professional development coordination, and mentorship for CCSC staff involved in Substitute Pool
Coordinate and facilitate regular meetings, focus groups, and communication channels (e-news, Slack, office hours)
Develop presentations and reports for diverse audiences to share information about the Substitute Pool Pilot and related applications/platforms
Collaborate with internal teams to enhance Substitute Pool Project
Identify opportunities to strengthen outreach, pipeline growth, and candidate engagement
Participate in sustainability and scaling planning to ensure long-term success of the Substitute Pool Project
Perform administrative tasks and other duties, as assigned
Monitor platform analytics to inform weekly/monthly communication, training, and recruitment strategies
Track and report program outcomes and workforce data in collaboration with the Data and Evaluation Team
Compile data necessary for completion of agency, local and state reports
Identify and implement recruitment and marketing strategies for substitutes and providers, including creative non-traditional approaches
Plan and oversee project-specific budgets with support of supervisor
Ensure external consultants meet their quarterly contract requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Human Services, Public Administration, or related field
3+ years of experience in early childhood education, workforce development, or child care services
At least two years of direct experience working in an early childhood classroom or family child care, with some experience in program management or supervision
Knowledge of state and federal child care regulations, licensing, and professional development requirements
Strong communication skills, including experience with public speaking, networking, and engaging diverse stakeholders
Experience working with culturally diverse communities
Ability to travel within New York State and work occasional evenings, typically for events or meetings
Experience in workforce development, recruitment, retention, and professional development
Ability to analyze workforce data and implement strategies to address staffing challenges
Excellent oral and written communication skills for engaging with CCRCs, substitutes, providers, and community stakeholders
Ability to build and maintain cooperative working relationships across multiple partners and teams
Strong prioritization, organizational, and project management skills to manage multiple initiatives and deadlines
Experience applying strategies that support and strengthen a diverse workforce
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Preferred
Leadership experience preferred, particularly in coordinating teams, projects, or early childhood programs
Familiarity with NY early childhood organizations (e.g., OCFS, NYAEYC, QUALITYstarsNY, ASPIRE Registry)
Experience with Canva, Slack and/or Monday.com a plus
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Profit sharing
Company
Capital CFO+
Capital CFO+ provides business and financial solutions.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Nelson Darling
Chief Financial Officer
Svetlana Albanese
CFO
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