Director of Early Childhood Policy

Director Of Early Childhood Policy

At the Colorado Children's Campaign, we believe every child deserves a seat at the table when public policies are made that impact their lives. But kids can't vote or run for office, so we are their voice and their champion. With the goal of making Colorado the best place to be a kid and raise a kid, we use data and research to help us understand what, where, and how kids across Colorado need our help.

When kids have someone to fight their fight, they can focus on simply being kids.

The Director of Early Childhood Policy is responsible for leading The Campaign's Early Childhood policy and advocacy agenda, working in close collaboration with colleagues across the organization. In this role, the Director of Early Childhood Policy will work to improve early childhood outcomes across the state and works to provide leadership and policy advocacy in the core issue areas of child care, preschool, and early childhood family supports.

As a key member of The Campaign's team, the Director of Early Childhood Policy will cultivate and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, policymakers, funders, and community groups.

Work Schedule:

Days with occasional nights and weekends. Occasional statewide travel required.

This role will be responsible for a series of tasks that include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lead the development and implementation of The Campaign's Early Childhood agenda, including through policy development, analysis, and advocacy at the local, state, and federal levels.
• Maintain substantial knowledge of significant developments and trends in the field and anticipate opportunities for policy change.
• Make policy predictions and take advantage of emerging policy windows.
• Apply knowledge by collecting, analyzing, and translating data to identify opportunities that will advance the Early Childhood agenda.
• Identify, cultivate, and maintain productive working relationships with key Early Childhood stakeholders including policymakers, community groups, media, and those working in communities of color that are directly impacted by policies.
• Develop, manage, nurture, and engage coalitions to implement comprehensive policy advocacy strategies.
• Engage in dialogue, learning, and advocacy with and on behalf of those most impacted by Early Childhood initiatives, including youth, families, community members, and direct service providers. Create meaningful ways for impacted people to inform policy solutions and engage in advocacy that advances those solutions.
• Effectively represent the Colorado Children's Campaign to external audiences including funders, community groups, policymakers, and the media.

• Work across the organization to develop and oversee the implementation of The Campaign's agenda and strategic framework.
• Collaborate with the Policy and Advocacy Team to identify opportunities for legislative and regulatory change and advocacy to advance the Early Childhood agenda.
• Collaborate with the Communications, Policy, Research, and Advocacy Teams to educate and engage advocates across Colorado.
• Collaborate with the Research Team to collect, review, organize, and interpret local, state, and national data, research, and policy trends to identify emerging issues that affect the well-being of Colorado families.
• Support Development Team in early childhood funding proposals and activities
• Assist with the development and management of internal team and external coalition budgets.
• Collaborate with internal team members and external partners to maintain knowledge of significant developments and trends in the field.
• Identify and develop strategies to strengthen the relationships of The Campaign and further the organization's Strategic Plan, participating in meetings with legislators, coalition partners, and other community leaders.
• Other assistance, as designated by the Vice President of Policy, to support the overall goals of the department and organization.

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's or advanced degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Public Health, Social Work, a related field, or any equivalent…