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**INCCRRA (Illinois Network Child Care Resource and Referral Agency) is excited to be able to add to our team! Our vision is to provide quality care and education that creates a lifetime of equitable opportunities for all children. INCCRRA is excited to offer position as hybrid positions.

SUMMARY**

The Regional Council Manager will be responsible for maintaining a Regional Office; supporting the work of the Region\'s Action and Family Council; and partnering with Local Early Childhood Collaborations, ECEC providers, and the larger community. Key to success is someone who understands the demographics and dynamics of their Region and has a working knowledge of ECEC services and support systems. The Regional Council Manager will coordinate a Regional Action Council and Family Council that engages the full suite of resources in the Region towards ensuring all families can access high-quality ECEC services that meet their needs. Understanding the principles of collective impact, community-driven change; and community organizing are preferred.

What\'s in it for you?

At INCCRRA we offer a teamwork environment with great benefits.

Some of those great benefits include:

Competitive employee wages

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability/Competitive 403(b) + Match

Paid time off summary:

**13 days of PTO & 12 sick days within first full year of

employment.*

*40 hours of PLFA workers act time every calendar year in addition

to your accrued time.

**10 paid holidays off per year as well as employee birthday off.

Tuition Reimbursement up to \$2,500 per fiscal year.

**An additional \$1,000 per fiscal year offered for employees

wanting to learn a new language

**Healthy work-life balance with flexible work hours.

Hybrid work environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversee the formation and ongoing day-to-day operations of the

Regional Offices and Councils.

Provide leadership and management to the Regional Team.

Develop and implement a regional workplan that includes goal

setting, action steps and accountability measures.

Oversee the development and implementation of regional level

reports.

Identify barriers, problem solve, adapt strategies, and foster

opportunities for collaboration between regional and local structures and other early learning system partners.

Build mutually supportive relationships with Local Early Childhood

Collaborations, parent groups, and other stakeholders in the Region to ensure the community systems are responsive to the needs of all children and families.

Act as the official spokesperson for thework of Birth to Five

Illinois in the Region.

Participate in regional and community meetings/events related to

young families and children.

Support and participate in regional events throughout the community

(may take place during evenings or weekends).

Communicate relevant and timely information to stakeholders across

the Region.

Identify barriers that regional and local partners face and

communicate them to state-level partners.

Cultivate community support for local ECEC systems coordination and

financing.

Complete and submit required reports in a timely manner.

Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Travel within the State, up to 50%.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor\'s degree or beyond in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Administration and Leadership, Social Work, or related discipline.

Must possess three-plus years of full-time experience in a leadership/management position in a public or private organization.

Must possess four-plus years of experience in Early Childhood community systems development.

Must have relevant knowledge and experience in a variety of Early Childhood programs (prenatal and birth to age five), including programs funded by the Early Childhood Block Grant.

Must have extensive experience in grant writing.

Must possess the ability to provide training and technical assistance to community providers.

Must know how to meet the needs of the diverse early childhood population of the state of Illinois, including those with disabilities and English Language Learners.

Must maintain knowledge of culturally and racially responsive practices.

Must possess the skills to analyze, interpret, and aggregate quantitative and qualitative data.

Must be able to work with a diverse group of community members.

Must be able to lead a team of individuals in a manner that fosters mutual respect, culture of creativity, critical thinking, accountability, and collabo

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