Higher Education And Benefits Partnerships Coordinator

LOCATION OF POSITION: Remote/work from home with travel within California. Candidates must reside in California and be authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship.
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
An increasing number of Americans - most of whom are women and people of color - are employed in service sector jobs that are marked by low wages, no health care, job insecurity, and lack of training and career advancement opportunities. The SEIU Education & Support Fund tackles these issues by designing and facilitating worker-centered, relationship-based, and accessible education, training and workforce development programs. We serve as a strategic partner to the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), and collaborate with other unions, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and employers to help workers access good jobs and spark positive social change. Throughout our work, we promote a culture of empowerment that honors experience, culture, diversity, and inclusion. The SEIU Education & Support Fund is on a mission to empower early childhood educators, raise standards, and promote high quality jobs. We do this by designing and facilitating worker-centered, relationship-based, and accessible Education and training programs. Our goal is to ensure that all early childhood educators feel engaged and empowered in their profession; are respected and well compensated; and have access to educator-centered professional development and training. We work closely with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), the labor union that represents over 80,000 early childhood educators across 8 states, and are currently piloting innovative programs around peer mentorship, grassroots advocacy, family child care communities of care and apprenticeship.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Child Care Providers United Training Fund is a coalition of organizations united by a shared vision for lifting up the leadership of family child care providers in California, the majority of whom are women of color and immigrants. Family child care providers, who run child care businesses out of their homes, represent an essential workforce in California and are drivers of economic regeneration and community health. Our providers work with the state to provide subsidized care services for our most underserved families and have a unique role in leveling the playing field, ensuring that all children, regardless of income, have access to quality care and education. Our early childhood educators create the foundation for wellbeing and academic success for children across the state, positively shaping our next generation.
All staff members are employees of SEIU Education & Support Fund (ESF). Our Child Care Providers United (CCPU) Training Fund team members are remotely dispersed across the state of California.
POSITION SUMMARY
ESF is excited to welcome a Partnerships Coordinator to join our team and work alongside the Higher Education and Benefits department. The primary responsibility of the Partnerships Coordinator will be to build partnerships with local unions, Higher Education institutions, and key stakeholders. This role will require frequent travel (2-3 times per month) to meet with partners, members of the child care community, and attend local engagements throughout California to share the various benefits offered with eligible child care providers.
The ideal candidate for this role should have the ability to independently build partnerships and maintain communication with them. They should also ensure the visibility of benefits on social networks, in writing, and other pipelines of communication. Bilingual abilities would be an added advantage for this role.
If you are passionate about building relationships and helping others, we would love to hear from you! As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with an organization that is dedicated to improving the lives of child care providers and their families. If you meet the qualifications and are excited about the opportunity to make a difference, please submit your resume and a cover letter today!
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Alongside Director of Higher Ed & Benefits and Tuition Assistance Manager, build and manage partnerships with local union staff, Higher Education institutions, and key stakeholders
• Maintain communication with partners and ensure the visibility of benefits on social networks, in writing, via live virtual and in-person information sessions, and all other pipelines for communication
• Attend local engagements throughout California to share the various benefits offered with eligible child care providers
• Collaborate with the Higher Education and Benefits department to ensure the successful implementation of partnership initiatives
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with partners, members of the child care community, and other stakeholders
• Participate in meetings, events, trainings and other activities as needed

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Committed to embodying ESF's and CCPU 's values and contributing to our worker-centered culture
• Exceptional judgment and interpersonal skills
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Strong problem solving skills
• Ability to use discretion and interact effectively in sensitive situations
• Experience working in a fast-paced growth environment
• Fluent in the navigation of Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, and Salesforce and Canva in a formal work environment
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends
• Ability to travel frequently within the state of California

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of experience in partnership building, business development, or a related field
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Passion for building relationships and helping others

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or educational background in a related field (e.g. Business, Communications, Public Relations)
• Bilingual, especially in English and Spanish, Somali, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, or Russian

PAY AND BENEFITS
We offer competitive wages and top-notch benefits, including 100 percent employer paid medical, dental, and vision plans for the employee and eligible dependents; a defined benefit pension plan for retirement; paid holidays, sick leave, and personal days; and 4 weeks of vacation. We are a hybrid organization with co-located and remote staff. We provide a home office stipend for employees who telework, and cell phone stipend (or company sponsored cell phone) for all employees.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
SEIU Education and Support Fund follows the spirit and intent of all federal, state and local employment law and is committed to equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. In alignment with our mission, we recognize the importance of our staff reflecting the communities our work aims to benefit as well as the desirability of increasing employment opportunities for people from historically marginalized groups. We encourage and seek applicants from people of color, women, members of the LGBTQ+ communities, bilingual and bicultural individuals, and people with disabilities.