REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS (RAPS) DIRECTOR

Early Care & Education Pathways to Success (ECEPTS) - Walnut Creek, CA

REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS (RAPS) DIRECTOR

Category:            Full-time, Exempt (Salaried)

Supervisor:         Chief Program Officer

Date Posted:       April 24, 2024

 

JOB PURPOSE AND OVERVIEW

ECEPTS’ work encompasses ECE Apprenticeships, Field Building, and Systems Change/Advocacy. Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPS) Directors focus primarily on the development, expansion, and ongoing implementation of ECEPTS RAPS and partnerships, in California and nationally. The successful candidate will possess background, skills, and experience in managing implementation of ECE workforce, professional development, and/or career pathway projects – especially those that include college credit-bearing coursework. S/he will also have extensive knowledge of the field of Early Care and Education, strong experience with higher education (especially community colleges), and some understanding of the workforce system and/or Registered Apprenticeship system.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Development and Management: Work with ECEPTS senior leadership and core team, employer and training partners, and stakeholders to design, implement and sustain ECEPTS RAPs.

• Develop project goals, implementation timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Develop and support strategic partnerships, clarifying roles and responsibilities, providing training and technical assistance to employer partners and training partners, etc.
• Contribute to research and evaluation projects related to ECEPTS and ECEPTS projects.
• Contribute to project-specific budget planning, management, and sustainability planning.

Community Relations & Advocacy: Represent ECEPTS in field building and systems change activities.

• Participate in ECEPTS field building and training institutes, providing training and coaching.
• Present workshops at relevant ECE, workforce development, and apprenticeship conferences.
• Responsible for relationship management vis a vis strategic partners and/or stakeholders.

Other Duties as Needed and Assigned.

EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE

• BA degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• At least three years of experience in ECE professional development and/or career education programming, including engagement with colleges and degree-driven career pathways.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, access, and successfully working with historically marginalized communities (e.g., people of color, immigrants, first generation college students, low income workers).
• Demonstrated success in project development, administration, budget, and grants management.
• Strong organizational abilities including project planning, development, and task facilitation.
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative, respectful working relationships with diverse groups (e.g., ECEPTS team, employer partners, college partners, consultants, stakeholders).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and public presentation skills.
• Computer expertise with Microsoft Office, Google applications, email, database systems.
• Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
• Detail-oriented, resourceful, results driven, self-motivated, excellent follow-through skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND TRAVEL

This is a full-time position with occasional additional hours to address the needs of the organization. Moderate travel (25-30%) to meetings, site visits, conferences, training events, etc. – including some overnight travel by land and air. Requires working occasional weekends and weeknights. Must be able to work remotely as well as in the ECEPTS offices in Walnut Creek, California, and be available for in-person meetings and gatherings, as needed. Candidates must reside in/or be willing to relocate to  California.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions/physical requirements of the job.

• Ability to work at a computer workstation for periods of up to 4 hours at a time.
• Ability to speak on the telephone or Internet platforms (e.g., Zoom) for up to 4 hours per day.
• Ability to sit for up to 3 hours without breaks at meetings.
• Willingness to attend offsite meetings, conferences, site visits, etc.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

ECEPTS offers a competitive annual salary for this role commensurate with qualifications and experience. ECEPTS offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, generous vacation, sick time, and paid holidays, 403(b) retirement plan including matching employer contributions, life and AD&D insurance, employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, commuter benefits, flexible spending accounts, and an Employee Assistance Program.

APPLICATION

Please submit a cover letter and resume to ECEPTS@ecepts.org. Subject line: RAPS Director - Your Name. The cover letter should explain your interest in working with ECEPTS, a statement of how this position aligns with your professional interests and goals, and a summary of your relevant qualifications and experience.

 

Screening of applications will begin in mid-May. Position will remain open until filled.

 

ECEPTS, a project of Tides Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, and bilingual and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities.

Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, veteran status, or medical condition including acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and AIDS-related conditions. Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. Please advise in writing of special needs at the time of application.