Substitute Pool Project Specialist

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• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Profit sharing

The Child Care Project Specialist supports the Workforce Supports Team at the Early Care & Learning Council (ECLC) in advancing ECLC’s mission to strengthen child care services and supply across New York State. This position provides vital administrative, organizational, and project support to ensure smooth and effective implementation of team initiatives. As the central point of communication and coordination for the Child Care Project, the Specialist contributes to the successful delivery of technical assistance and professional development, collaborates with Child Care Support Centers (CCSCs) participating in the Substitute Child Care Project, and represents ECLC at workforce and networking events statewide.

This position reports to the Director of Workforce Supports, works in partnership with the Senior Director of Programs and Services, and collaborates with other ECLC departments to ensure consistency across projects. The ideal candidate is passionate about coordinating programs that strengthen the early childhood workforce, including workforce recruitment. They enjoy organizing, managing, and supporting initiatives that improve child care services and are excited about creating systems and strategies that help educators and providers succeed.

Additionally, they have strong experience coordinating diverse groups, managing long-term projects, and planning and facilitating meetings.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with CCSCs participating in the Substitute Child Care 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 Child Care 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 Child Care.
• 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 Child Care Pilot and related applications/platforms.

• Collaborate with internal teams to enhance Substitute Child Care 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 Child Care 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.

• 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.
• Leadership experience preferred, particularly in coordinating teams, projects, or early childhood programs.
• Knowledge of state and federal child care regulations, licensing,…