Child Care Aware of Minnesota is a statewide early childhood leader driving change through partnerships to build an equitable, high-quality early care and education system that meets the needs of Minnesota’s families and children. We pride ourselves on being a great place to work, offering competitive benefits, flexible work environment, and opportunities for long-term professional growth. We are looking for team members who are passionate, adaptable, and interested in high-impact work that influences systems statewide. Embedding equity in organizational practices is a core value and we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in hiring, promotion, and workplace culture.

Position Description

The Equity and Inclusion Coordinator will work collaboratively with the Director of Equity and Inclusion to coordinate the development and implementation of initiatives that advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism (DEI-AR) across the organization and the Child Care Aware of Minnesota (CCA) system. This role is responsible for the overall coordination of the strategies and initiatives including partnering with staff, committees, and leadership to execute a DEI-AR workplan & activities, ensuring our policies and programs are embedded with equity, and documenting and communicating CCA’s DEI-AR growth and impact.

This role will find meaningful avenues to support employee advancement through their own DEI-AR journeys while supporting systemic changes.  As such, this role requires high attention to detail, critical thinking, exceptional communication skills, heightened awareness of organizational impact and ability to manage multiple priorities. The most significant role is to connect, hear what isn’t being said, and respond with compassion to find a successful, inclusive path forward in all relationships, projects, and practices.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Coordinate Child Care Aware of Minnesota Coordinating Office’s diversity, equity, inclusion and anti- racism strategies, initiatives, workplans and activities.

• • Execute DEI-AR work plans that meets the specific needs of CCA’s mission and strategic direction
  • Use an equity lens and framework to review and make recommendations for CCA programs, policies and procedures
  • Serve as a business resource for all departments and projects to ensure work aligns with the organization’s DEI-AR goals and strategic direction
  • Track, evaluate impact and present CCA’s progress on our activities and provide recommendations to leadership and partners

2. Co-facilitate the CCA Access Ambassador’s Committee and coordinate the committee’s workplan activities. The Access Ambassador’s Committee operates to ensure that CCA staff throughout the system have the tools, knowledge, skills and confidence necessary to engage in appropriate conversations and promote equity within the system.

• • Assist with the planning, scheduling and preparation of agendas and/or content for the committee meetings

• • Serve as an active member and a subject matter expert for the committee
  • Partner with committee members to help complete work plan activities, identify barriers and monitor and report progress

3. Monitor, organize, and facilitate DEI-AR learning opportunities for CCA and System staff to advance their understanding of issues of diversity, equity inclusion and anti-racism.

• • Coordinate, plan, schedule, and monitor and host events, learning opportunities and shared spaces that will advance system goals towards a collective understanding of diversity, equity inclusion and anti-racism
  • Co-facilitated DEI-AR learning opportunities, events, and community engagements that lead system towards more equitable practices
  • Communicate updates, relevant content, and ongoing successes and developments to empower and engage
  • Collect and report data on participation, learning growth, and opportunities for increased knowledge
  • As needed, provide one-on-one coaching to teams who have expressed a desire to improve their own understanding of DEI and anti-racism

4. Support the organization’s mission, vision, strategic plan, and anti-racism goals by participating in activities and professional development opportunities.
   • Participate in staff meetings and as needed, participate in workgroups or task forces to assist with achieving the organization’s goals
   • Implement the organization's strategic plans by embedding the goals into everyday work
   • Participate in professional development activities to strengthen your understanding and skills around diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism

Qualifications

• An Associates degree with 2 or more years of relevant experience or relevant diversity, equity and inclusion certification or training may substitute 1 year of experience
• Demonstrated intercultural competency skills and experience working cross-culturally
• Experience implementing practices around diversity, equity, inclusion, antiracism, into systems, policies and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to identify, navigate, and address challenges associated with DEI and anti-racism work
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including facilitation and presentation skills
• Ability to motivate, collaborate and negotiate with diverse individuals and groups
• Proven ability to develop and maintain relationships and partnerships

Working Conditions

• Full-time, non-exempt, temporary long-term position
• Flexible scheduling, family-friendly work culture
• Hybrid work arrangement that blends working virtually and onsite
• May require sitting or stationary position for extended periods of time
• Occasional travel within metro area

COMPETITIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE:

Compensation

Hiring range $43,617.60-$51,251.00 depending on qualifications plus an additional $2,000/year for lifestyle (pro-rated for part-time employees)

• Medical and Dental Insurance
  • Medical and dental insurance for single or family coverage; CCA covers 70-80% of the cost
  • Health Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Vision Insurance
• Disability Leave
  • Long-term disability and Short-Term Disability coverage
• Paid Time Off
  • Vacation hours, accrued based on years of service, ranging from 10 to 30 days per year (pro-rated for part-time employees)
  • 12 scheduled holidays
  • 3 Personal Days
  • 12 Sick days per year (pro-rated for part-time employees)
  • Up to three weeks of 100% paid parental leave that can be used in addition to sick hours accrued
• Retirement Benefits
  • 401k employer match up to 5%
• Employee Well-being
  • Employee assistance program, including telephone counseling, financial counseling, rideshare benefits, etc.
  • Wellness Hours: two hours per week of paid time off for wellness
  • Flexible spending account for dependent care
  • Flexible work schedule and hybrid work environment
• Career Development
  • Professional development opportunities with additional funds for career development
  • Qualifies as a public service organization for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

People of the global majority and American Indians encouraged to apply - EOE

Interested applicants should apply here through our hiring portal by February 24, 2025.

Care Aware of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status. We encourage interested applicants from all backgrounds to apply.