Community Partnerships Lead - Remote Opportunity (Finance)
Description
Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families. We pave the way for their lifelong learning journey ahead. And we want you to join us in shaping a future we can all be proud to share-in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.
At KinderCare Learning Companies, you'll use your skills and expertise to support the work (and fun) that happens in our sites and centers every day. From marketers and strategists to financial analysts and data engineers, and so much more, we're all passionate about crafting a world where children, families, and organizations can thrive.
KinderCare seeks a Community Partnerships Lead to join our education team. The role involves connecting centers with local partners and programs to support children's health, wellbeing, and education. The position includes developing and maintaining external program partnerships and assisting centers in assessing and meeting family and child needs. It is an excellent opportunity for an early childhood education professional to make a meaningful impact on children and families across our centers.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and lead strategic partnerships with community agencies, universities, healthcare organizations, and nonprofits to deliver multi-site support services such as health screenings, family support programs, and educational resources.
- Provide strategic oversight and mentorship to center leadership in operationalizing services, ensuring alignment with KinderCare's mission and standards.
- Design and implement scalable solutions for addressing the physical, mental, and behavioral health needs of children and families across multiple states.
- Run high-level partner relations, including negotiating and maintaining service agreements, ensuring accountability, and encouraging long-term collaboration.
- Measure and report impact, including analyzing and communicating data to partners to demonstrate program outcomes and advise strategic decisions.
- Lead training and resource development to support center leaders and field staff in delivering services optimally.
- Travel up to 30% of the time
- Minimum of 5 years in a leadership or program management role, preferably in a multi-site or regional capacity.
- Proven experience in developing and managing partnerships with community agencies, universities, and partners to implement in-center services, including health screenings, family support programs, and related resources.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple priorities, and drive measurable results with attention to detail.
- Proven ability to navigate ambiguity, build strategies from the ground up, and implement processes for scale.
- Strong written, verbiage, and organizational skills.
- Know your whole family is supported with discounted child care benefits.
- Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!).
- Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs.
- Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, unlimited paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.
- ... and much more.
KinderCare Learning Companies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.
