 |
In line with our mission to be collaborative partners that advance policies and build understanding around the intersectional issues impacting early childhood in North Carolina, we do a quarterly roundup of early childhood related career opportunities. This blog will be updated as we’re aware of NC opportunities posted and available from October to December 2023.
Please contact our Marketing Communications Leader, Lindsay Saunders, to request a job be added to the post.
Note: in an effort to support more transparency and gender and racial equity, we only include opportunities that include a salary recruitment range.
Opportunity with our Team at NC Early Childhood Foundation:
The NC Early Childhood Foundation (NCECF) is a ten-year-old organization dedicated to building a foundation of equitable opportunity and success for every child by the end of third grade. NCECF does not have any current openings on the team.
NCECF embraces equity and inclusion in all of our work and on our team. All individuals are encouraged to apply to work with us, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Career Openings with our Partners in Early Childhood
The Black Child Development Institute-Charlotte (BCDI-Charlotte) Affiliate was established to utilize volunteers at the grassroots level to implement programs, engage in advocacy and provide services that improve the quality of life for children and families within the Charlotte community. BCDI-Charlotte is seeking an Administrative Assistant. The Administrative Assistant provides administrative and clerical support for the Executive Director. This position will support various main office functions including preparing correspondence, answering phones, monitoring office inventory and ordering supplies, maintaining calendars, and various other assignments as needed. Learn more online about opportunities with BCDI-Charlotte.
The Center for Child & Family Health (CCFH) uniquely integrates community-based practice and academic excellence, and our professionals utilize multidisciplinary measurable approaches for professional training and research related to child traumatic stress. CCFH is also committed to being an inclusive, equitable, and transformative place for employees and the communities they serve. The Center is hiring for multiple positions, including Development Associate, Accounting & Procurement Specialist, Mental Health Clinicians, Mental Health Clinic Business Manager, and more.
Child Care Services Association (CCSA) improves the quality of child care in North Carolina for all children by helping families find child care, offering informational events for families, professional development opportunities and programs for providers and comprehensive child care research for policymakers. CCSA has a handful of job listings posted, including Quality Enhancement Coach, Communications and Public Engagement Coordinator, Child Care Consumer Education and Referral Specialist, and more.
The Down East Partnership for Children (DEPC) of Nash and Edgecombe Counties is a non-profit organization located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. DEPC is “Committed to Launching Every Child as a Healthy, Lifelong Learner by the End of the Third Grade” and seeks a Budget and Contracts Manager to perform the accounting and reporting function for the Partnership, including performing technical accounting tasks, performing general ledger analysis and reconciliation, and preparing financial reports. DEPC is also seeking an Accounting Specialist, Subsidy Program Manager, Birth to Three Specialist, and Family Resource Center After Hours Specialist. Learn more online about DEPC and these opportunities here.
The Hunt Institute brings together people and resources to inspire and inform elected officials and policymakers about key issues in education, resulting in visionary leaders who are prepared to take strategic action for greater educational outcomes and student success. At an exciting inflection point in their history, The Hunt Institute’s team is rapidly expanding and frequently looking for passionate individuals to join their team. All positions will be based in The Institute’s Cary, North Carolina office. Open positions include Deputy Director of Higher Education and Director of Media Relations and Communications. Learn more online about the Hunt Institute and current job opportunities.
Ready for School, Ready for Life (also known as “Ready Ready”) is a collaborative effort to build a connected, innovative system of care for Guilford County’s youngest children and their families. Ready Ready is expanding their role in the community and hiring new positions, including a Chief of Staff to better support their mission. To learn more about and apply for these positions, visit their careers page online.
Keep in Touch with NCECF and Support Our Work
Please be sure to subscribe to our biweekly newsletter and consider making a donation today to help us transform the lives of North Carolina families, from their earliest days, while also supporting a small growing, family-friendly team.
The NC Early Childhood Foundation is driven by a bold – and achievable – vision: Each North Carolina child has a strong foundation for life-long health, education, and well-being supported by a comprehensive, equitable birth-to-eight ecosystem. We build understanding, lead collaboration, and advance policies to ensure each North Carolina child is on track for lifelong success by the end of third grade.