Regional Lead, Northwest Early Learning Coalition

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT – Regional Lead, Northwest Early Learning Coalition

Employing Agency: First 5 FUNdamentals (F5F) – the support agency to Northwest Early Learning Coalition (NWEL Coalition).

Initial Contract Period: June 2026 – October 2026.

Compensation: Part‑time hourly position not to exceed $1,800 per month, billed at $40–$45 per hour estimated at 10 hours per week.

Final date to receive applications: Rolling basis with priority for applications received by May 1, 2026.

About Northwest Early Learning Coalition: NWEL Coalition is a network of five county coalitions in northwest Washington dedicated to making excellence in early learning achievable and sustainable for every child. The coalition connects and aligns county, regional, and statewide efforts to expand access to support and resources.

• Facilitate the region’s cross‑sector coalition, guide group decision‑making, and represent the coalition on the Washington Communities for Children (WCFC) statewide leadership team.
• Demonstrate and uphold an ongoing commitment to antiracism and social justice.
• Coordinate and facilitate monthly regional coalition convenings; lead strategic coordination and collaboration of early childhood partners.
• Manage and/or facilitate distribution of regional communication materials including meeting invitations, post‑meeting follow‑ups, coalition events and activities.
• Mobilize regional partners around local, regional, and state advocacy priorities.
• Co‑create regional plans to uphold WCFC commitments.
• Align regional coalition goals and activities with the Washington State Early Learning Coordination Plan.
• Lead the process to collaboratively establish an annual regional budget.
• Work with the WCFC Data & Evaluation Manager to track progress toward regional commitments.
• Lead the annual review of the regional charter, including coalition values, roles, and decision‑making processes.
• Support coalition sustainability by identifying funding and resource opportunities and coordinating strategic planning.
• Regularly check in with the Regional Leadership team to ensure agreed–upon activities are being completed and needs are met.
• Support County Coalitions in upholding WCFC commitments (as applicable).
• Lead WA STEM reporting efforts, including tracking regional metrics, coordinating partner data collection, and submitting reports aligned with grant deliverables, WCFC commitments, and regional strategic priorities.
• Represent NWEL Coalition locally and across Washington state as the WCFC Regional Lead.
• Convey decisions made by the WCFC State Leadership team to NWEL Coalition members.
• Attend WCFC Leadership Team meetings (monthly).
• Attend WCFC Annual Leadership Team retreat (location TBD).
• Attend WCFC Advocacy Day (Olympia, WA).
• Participate in at least one WCFC workgroup per month.
• Submit monthly reporting.

• Systems thinker and effective communicator.
• Experience leading projects and meeting facilitation.
• Personal or professional experience in the early childhood landscape and its impacts on families.
• Knowledge of parent engagement strategies and/or experience advocating for family voice in local systems change.
• Experience and/or willingness to engage with state‑level and publicly funded systems that serve families with young children.
• Proficiency in using technology and online platforms for virtual learning and communication.
• Commitment to antiracism and social justice.
• Experience with budgeting and/or grant writing, including supporting budget tracking, funding coordination, and grant development or reporting (preferred).

The position is open to candidates across Washington state, with priority given to those within the five‑county region (Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom, Island, and San Juan). It is primarily remote with occasional travel required for regional and state events. Travel costs will be covered in accordance with IRS guidelines and F5F policy.

Submit a resume and cover letter explaining your interest and relevant experience to Breana.