Early Childhood Community Lead

Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:
05/26/26
Division:
Community Health Partnerships Division
Management Level:
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Benefit Eligibility:
This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Description:

As part of the newly established Early Childhood Council for Jefferson, Gilpin and Clear Creek Counties, we are seeking a collaborative and community-centered Early Childhood Community Lead to support families, providers, and partners across Western Jefferson, Gilpin and Clear Creek Counties. This position leads local engagement and coordination efforts connected to the Bright Futures Roadmap initiatives and supports work across all Early Childhood Council functions including quality, provider navigation and resource and referral.

SCHEDULE:

This position will be expected to work with community partners and needs to allow for a flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekends. Please note this position also allows for a hybrid work schedule, both remote/community and in-office as determined by business.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION DEPENDENT ON AVAILABLE FUNDS.

COMPENSATION:

Hiring Range: $72,438.00 - $84,512.00 USD Annual

Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and skills.

BENEFITS:

Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays, includinga starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires; retirement matching; wellness programs; tuition reimbursement and more. For more information, click here for our Total Rewards summary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for early childhood partners, providers, and families in Western Jefferson, Gilpin and Clear Creek Counties.
• Lead community engagement efforts to identify regional needs, barriers, and opportunities impacting young children and families.
• Coordinate and implement assigned Bright Futures Roadmap and UPK initiatives in collaboration with community and internal partners.
• Build and maintain strong cross-sector partnerships with schools, local governments, nonprofits, health organizations, and ECE providers.
• Connect families and providers to resources, supports, and early childhood system navigation assistance.
• Facilitate meetings, workgroups, and community conversations to strengthen collaboration and systems alignment.
• Collect and share community feedback, data, and evaluation information to support continuous improvement and informed decision-making.
• Promote equitable, inclusive, and culturally responsive practices throughout all community engagement and program activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Research shows that women and otherunderrepresentedand historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting.If you are reading this and hesitating to click“apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it!A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as workexperience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree
• Experience: Three (3) years of work-related experience
• Certifications/Licenses: None
• Note an equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of early childhood systems, family support services, and community-based programs, including UPK, licensing, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Excellent community engagement, relationship-building, and cross-sector collaboration skills with the ability to build trust among families, providers, schools, nonprofits, and local governments.
• Ability to facilitate meetings, lead community conversations, and communicate effectively through strong verbal, written, and public speaking skills.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills, including managing multiple initiatives, analyzing data and community feedback, and supporting continuous improvement efforts.
• Commitment to equitable, inclusive, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed practices, with an understanding of the unique needs and barriers facing rural and mountain communities.

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION:

• Criminal History and MVR Background Checks are required for every position.
• Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references.
• A valid Colorado driver’s license is required for positions that drive on County Business in either a county or personal vehicle shall have a Colorado Driver’s license within 30 days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer.
• In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
• All Jefferson County Employees must apply through their internal profile.

Accommodations Statement:

We encourage people with disabilities to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. For assistance with applications, interviews, or other hiring-related accommodations, contact careertalent@jeffco.us . This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates.

APPLICATION:

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

All applicants must submit an online employment application by 11:59PM on the posted cut-off date. Follow this link to apply now: Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities

• A resume and cover letter submitted with your application is encouraged but will not substitute for the information requested on the application.
• Current Jefferson County employees must apply through their employee profile in Workday.
• In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin, and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team if selected. To view the status of your application, please log into your candidate portal .

For more details on the recruitment process, please visit: https://www.jeffco.us/1860/FAQs

Questions? Contact the Jefferson County Recruitment Team at 303-271-8420 or CareerTalent@Jeffco.us

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