Childcare Business Specialist

Under the direction of the Childcare Business Coordinator (CBC), the Childcare Business Specialist will assist with program activities to accomplish goals of the Office of Refugee Resettlement’s (ORR) Refugee Family Child Care Microenterprise Development (RFCCMED) Program project in addressing barriers to licensure by providing child care business entrepreneurs training, technical assistance and startup funding. Primary responsibilities will be in providing support on outreach, training and tracking. This is a full time, regular term position.

Major Responsibilities:

Duties include, but are not limited to:

· Assist in recruiting eligible participants for the RFCCMED for cohorts to participate in the trainings and childcare licensing process.

· Conduct initial screening, assessment and orientation for eligible participants.

· Assist in carrying out workshops and training on owning, operating and sustaining home based childcare business.

· Communicate and work with partners on licensure, ongoing support and early childhood education training for program participants.

· Work with volunteers and interns to assist with workshops and other needs within the program.

· Assist with input of program data into appropriate databases for reporting and evaluation of the program.

· Other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements: Education:

· Undergraduate degree, or equivalent experience, in Business, Small Business Development, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Education, or related field preferred.

Work Experience:

· Experience working in entrepreneurship, small business development or home based child care business development, preferred;

· Experience with adult education, training, community building, and/or community development, preferred;

· Previous experience working with individuals from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds and varying levels of literacy and numeracy;

· Experience and training in trauma-informed and person-centered services;

· Knowledge and experience with financial topics, including budgeting, cash management, savings, investment, banking, and credit building;

· Familiarity with or association with refugee communities in Salt Lake City highly desirable.

Demonstrated Skills & Competencies:

· Knowledge of and ability to conduct trainings on basic financial literacy and goal setting;

· Strong organizational skills including: multi-tasking, prioritizing, planning, and effective time management;

· Ability to work independently as well as on a close, collaborative team;

· Fluency in written and spoken English, with bi-lingual ability in a language commonly spoken by refugees in Salt Lake City, such as Arabic, Swahili, or Somali, preferred;

· Ability to communicate with limited-English speakers, and demonstrated multicultural experience;

· Ability to work with refugee participants, community leaders, community partners and volunteers from a variety of backgrounds;

· Competency in Microsoft Office required; additional technical skills an asset;

· Valid driver’s license, active insurance policy and access to reliable transportation.

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to: Childcare Business Coordinator

Position Directly Supervises: Volunteers as needed

Work Environment:

· Standard office work environment along with travel in and around the service delivery area

· Flexibility to work some Saturdays and some weekday evenings as needed to support programming.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: In accordance with IRC’s duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards and our commitment to safeguard the health of our employees, clients, and communities, IRC requires candidates who are selected for interview to furnish proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be considered for this position.**

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity: IRC is committed to building a diverse organization and a climate of inclusivity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal.**

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.**