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Location: Englewood, CO

About us

Early Learning Ventures, a nonprofit organization, is focused on increasing access to high quality Early Care and Education (ECE) through a unique model of shared services that streamlines business functions and make managing a financially stable, high-quality business attainable.

What you will do:

The Financial Manager is a member of the ELV Management Team, works under the direct supervision of the Chief Operating Officer and is responsible for the implementation of Early Learning Venture’s (ELV) grants, fiscal compliance, and development strategy. This is an outstanding opportunity for a hands-on leader with a proven track record of federal fiscal compliance and program goal aligned budget development within a mission-driven organization or business.

• Manage the preparation of the ELV’s annual operating budget, request budget modifications, budget continuation request and financial grant reports
• Assist Executive Director and Board of Directors in the formulation of its overall strategic direction
• Engage in ongoing cost reduction analysis in all areas of the organization
• Interpret the company’s financial results to management and recommend improvement activities
• Develop and maintain documented system of organization’s financial management policies and procedures ensuring alignment in practice with 45 CFR Part 75 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for HHS Awards
• Guide ELV development efforts to ensure compliance with Non-federal match requirements through in-kind coordination/tracking and fundraising that could also lead to new programming opportunities
• Lead planning, preparation and all other ELV activity pertaining to the annual single audit process, including auditor selection
• Manage fiscal aspects of grant management processes and procedures for ELV, including budget development for grant applications, budget tracking, budget expenditure approval, and proper document retention.       
• Participates in contract proposal negotiation and support administration of major contracts in partnership with the ELV Management Team. 

Come work for one of the best non-profit programs! We’ve even been recently featured in the Washington Post. Go check out the article on Early Head Start and how Early Learning Ventures is supporting it. The full article is available here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2021/12/18/early-head-start-build-back-better/

Salary between $50,000 and $70,000 annually 

Early Learning Ventures is an equal opportunity employer. 

Location: Englewood, CO

About us:

Early Learning Ventures (ELV) is a Colorado-based not-for-profit organization dedicated to expanding access to quality early child care.

Summary:

 The Grant Specialist communicates with various stakeholders to implement programs and deliver services effectively. They coordinate events and projects related to grants and contracts. They provide technical assistance to child care programs on ELV's web-based management system and online resources. They schedule and conduct training sessions, respond to customer inquiries, collaborate with team members to improve processes and policies, and ensure internal procedures are followed.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, providing feedback and reinforcement on a regular basis
• Manage in-bound correspondence from Child Care Partners and internal team members to assess and respond to their needs pertaining to grant participation and implementation.
• Coordinate, schedule, and provide oversight of ELV events, meetings, and projects, including Early Head Start Governing Board and Policy Council meetings.
• Support the Accounts Payable Process through review and verification of supporting documentation for requests for reimbursement; track budgets, expenses, payments, and management costs across programs.
• Support the program wide grant and contract application/proposal process by conducting grant research, tracking funding cycles, submitting reports to funders, and collecting documentation from ELV team members and relevant ELV partners/contractors.
• Deliver training on product and services to Child Care program directors and staff in a variety of formats, helping them to troubleshoot and resolve product and service needs
• Assist with onboarding and implementation support for new and existing child care clients
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail oriented
• Excellent time-management and prioritization skills
• Presence of mind, analytical thinking, and logical thinking
• The ability to accept change within the work environment

Education & Training:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Communications is preferred
• Formal training related to grant writing and development strategies is preferred

Experience:

• 1-3 years of experience in customer service, data entry, product training, and/or child care
• Tech savvy, Proficient with Microsoft Office Products and web-based data systems

Physical Requirements:

Sits for long periods of time; seeing; must be able to read reports and use computer keyboard and monitor; must be able to write, type and use telephone; repetitive keyboard motion; hearing; must be able to hear sufficiently to converse with all internal and external contacts; Standing/Walking/Mobility; must be able to open files and operate office machines.

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 20% (in-state).

Annual salary range starts at $50,000.

Location: Englewood, CO

Early Learning Ventures (ELV) is a nonprofit organization that uses a shared services model to increase access to high-quality Early Care and Education (ECE). ELV collaborates with partners and offers cost-effective business solutions to help providers save time and money while offering quality care to more children. 

With an Early Head Start-Child Care Partnerships (EHS-CCP) grant, ELV delivers early childhood services to eligible children in high need, low capacity communities in six Colorado Counties. This position is based in Pueblo and reports to an ELV Program Manager based at the ELV central office in Englewood, CO.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead Pueblo county team members including up to two direct reports in successful implementation of ELV’s Early Head Start work Monitor and ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards 
• Leadership Development – provide technical assistance, coaching and supportive guidance to site leadership regarding continuous improvement processes, center operations and compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards.
• Early Education Coaching - Implement a teacher and director professional development program to include coordination/delivery of training and coaching; and coordination of teacher credentialing process
• Family Support - collaborate with EHS-CCP providers, deliver a comprehensive family engagement program that aligns with Head Start Program Performance Standards and the Parent, Family and Community Engagement Framework
• Family Support - Facilitate processes guiding eligibility, recruitment selection, enrollment and attendance 
• Health & Safety - Work with the ELV Child Care Partnership Leadership team to develop, maintain, and manage MOU’s and/or contracts with direct service providers
• Assume an active role in annual activities supporting grant requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Social Welfare, Public Administration or human services related field required

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in an early care and education environment
• Proven ability to establish and strengthen community partnerships
• Experience working with children and families from diverse backgrounds
• Proven leadership ability, including supervisory experience and facilitating relationships with ECE programs, community partnerships and family engagement
• Demonstrated knowledge of theories and practices of case management and community engagement, Early Childhood Development, continuous improvement, change management and/or practice-based coaching
• Current Colorado Coaching Credential, or willingness to pursue the Credential and certification on other relevant coaching tools
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Travel:

• Local travel in county up to 50%
• Travel out of County up to 10%
• Valid Driver’s License Required
• Reliable Transportation Required

Annual salary range starts at $57,500.

Location: Englewood, CO

About us

Early Learning Ventures, a nonprofit organization, is focused on increasing access to high quality Early Care and Education (ECE) through a unique model of shared services that streamlines business functions and make managing a financially stable, high-quality business attainable. 

What you will do:

The Client Support Specialist position is part of ELV’s Business Services’ Team, whose mission is to create long lasting partnerships with our providers and stakeholders, going beyond general client support.

• Serve Early Child Care programs, in person and remotely, by providing product and service information, troubleshooting, and resolving product and service problems
• Deliver training on products and services to Early Child Care program directors and staff in a variety of formats, including instructor-led and webinars
• Process new customer contracts, schedule training sessions, respond to customer questions and concerns, provide referral services, collaborate with team members to develop, and improve various processes and policies, and follow procedures to ensure best practices are executed.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of training content that can be used for in-person and online training
• Assist with the retention of existing Early Child Care clients, while providing onboarding and implementation support for new clients
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, providing feedback and reinforcement on a regular basis
• Follow project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within the boundaries of requirements and project specifications

• Maintain thorough follow-up with customers, team members, and entire organization

Come work for one of the best non-profit programs! We’ve even been recently featured in the Washington Post. Go check out the article on Early Head Start and how Early Learning Ventures is supporting it. The full article is available here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2021/12/18/early-head-start-build-back-better/

 Salary range between $45,000 and $50,000 annually.

Early Learning Ventures is an equal opportunity employer.