Job Description

Job Description

L O W INCOME INVESTMENT FUND
Early Care & Education Policy & Program Officer

L ocation: San Francisco or Los Angeles
Re p orts to: Partnerships & Policy Manager
Exempt classification: Exempt
Status: Full time
Salary range: $85,000-$87,000 Annually

THE COMPANY:

Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF) is a national community development financial institution (CDFI), headquartered in San Francisco with offices in New York City, Atlanta, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., that invests in communities of opportunity, equity and well-being. As a CDFI, LIIF supports projects that have high social value but lack access to traditional financial institutions. Since 1984, LIIF has deployed more than $3.1 billion to serve more than two million people in communities across the country from its five offices. An S&P-rated organization, LIIF funds healthy communities by providing innovative capital solutions. Currently, LIIF is driving $5 billion in investments to advance racial equity (2020-2030). More on LIIF can be found at liifund.org. **
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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Early Care and Education (ECE) Policy and Program Officer will work with the ECE Advisory and Policy Team to support the Build Up California Network, offer technical assistance to local communities and providers, and research, develop, and communicate policies that support ECE providers. The position will have a primary focus on California state and local policy with opportunities to engage in targeted state and local policy in other states. The position requires an interest in ECE policy, with a particular focus on facilities, the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks, and a commitment to advancing racial equity.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

The Policy and Program Officer reports to the Partnerships & Policy Manager. ****

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Support Build Up CA Network Meetings.

• Support the daily functions of the Build Up California Network, including maintaining a professional website and social media presence:
  - Submit invoices for contractors, submit orders for thank you gifts, materials needed for trainings
  - Write Build Up Newsletter and send monthly
  - Post daily on Build Up social media
  - Work with website Mail Chimp designer to ensure website is up-to-date

• Support state or local ECE policy and funding initiatives in California and other LIIF’s core geographies (San Francisco, New York City, Atlanta, Washington, and DC).

• Provide local technical assistance with a focus on policies effecting ECE facilities.

• Collaborate with colleagues across LIIF to enhance the effectiveness of LIIF’s IGP Facilities Fund CDSS paperwork.

NON- ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Draft and update advocacy resources to communicate the importance of investments in ECE facilities, including fact sheets and issue briefs.
• Draft blog posts, op-eds, articles, and other external communications.
• Track and monitor legislation and regulatory activity related to ECE policy, with a primary focus on child care facilities and infrastructure.
• Research policies and practices impacting ECE providers, including center-based and family-based child care businesses.
• Prepare for meetings with legislators and partners.
• Attend relevant industry events, including coalition meetings, legislative hearings, and provide detailed minutes.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

The position requires demonstrated skills, knowledge, and experience in the following areas:

• Interest in LIIF’s mission and policy advocacy that advances access to equity, opportunity, and well-being
• At least two years of professional experience, preferably in government affairs and/or ECE
• Strong research, analytical, and writing skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (bilingual preferred)
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
• Self-motivation
• Proven leadership, advocacy and systems change skills in child care
• Willingness to learn how to provide training and technical assistance to child care providers and partners
• Willingness to travel to the LA/SF office 1-2 times a week, travel throughout the San Francisco County, Bay Area, Sacramento, Southern California and some evening and weekend hours
• Proven leadership, advocacy and systems change skills in child care
• Knowledge of California child care licensing and government funding regulations
• Experience providing training and business technical assistance to child care providers or small businesses
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong understanding of technology, cloud-based systems and database systems.
• Experience using Salesforce a plus

EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree or 5 years equivalent coursework/work experience in a relevant area such as political science, early care and education, urban planning, business administration, public administration, public policy, or related field.
• Strong time management skills and a respect for deadlines is required
• Genuine personal commitment to LIIF’s mission

Additional Requirement:

All Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF) employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In accordance with LIIF's policies, we provide reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, to qualified individuals who cannot get vaccinated against COVID-19 because of sincerely held religious or medical reasons. If you believe you need an accommodation from the vaccination mandate required by this policy, please notify our Human Resources Department.

HOW TO APPLY :

Please apply with Resume and Cover Letter via our recruitment portal: Recruitment (adp.com)

Notice to Third Party Recruitment Agencies: Please note that Low Income Investment Fund does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed Recruitment Services Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee.

In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without an agreement Low Income Investment Fund shall explicitly reserve the right to pursue and hire those

candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, shall be deemed the property of Low Income Investment Fund. We do not accept unsolicited phone calls. Only candidates being considered for a position will be contacted.

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LIIF, an EOE (Equal Opportunity Employer), believes that diversity ensures excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, or national origin. Candidates of diverse background and with diverse experience are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.