Low Income Investment Fund
Program Officer, ECE (CCFF)
Low Income Investment Fund, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Overview
Program Officer, Early Care and Education (ECE) – San Francisco, CA. This role supports the San Francisco Child Care Facilities Fund by administering grants, providing technical assistance to child care providers, and collaborating with public and private partners to improve access to high-quality early childhood education facilities. This position reports to the Program Manager, Early Care and Education, and collaborates with the broader ECE and LIIF teams. Pay LIIF provided pay range: $85,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr. The actual pay will be based on skills and experience; speak with the recruiter to learn more. What the role does
Administer a complex portfolio of facility improvement grants for licensed child care centers, family child care homes, and other child-serving spaces (e.g., libraries, shelters, family resource centers). Manage full grant lifecycle including application intake, due diligence, contracting, disbursement, and closeout. Review grant applications for compliance, feasibility, readiness, and alignment with program goals. Maintain real-time tracking systems to monitor pipeline activity, award status, project timelines, and budgets. Conduct in-person site visits to assess facility needs, document progress, and ensure program milestone compliance. Draft grant recommendations, presentations, and summary reports for internal review committees and funding partners. Support communications and outreach to ensure grant opportunities are equitably distributed across diverse provider communities, including monolingual and underrepresented populations. Technical Assistance and Capacity Building
Provide individualized technical assistance to ECE providers on facility-related topics including scoping of repairs, space planning, health and safety, regulatory compliance, and business planning. Assist providers in navigating building code requirements, Community Care Licensing (CCL) regulations, and zoning issues with city and county agencies. Develop and lead trainings or workshops on facility best practices, physical environments for young children, business readiness, and long-term maintenance planning. Create and disseminate resource guides, tip sheets, and planning tools tailored to small business operators and nonprofit child care programs. Data, Evaluation, and Continuous Improvement
Track and analyze grant performance metrics and project impact data (e.g., number of slots created, quality indicators, geographic equity). Maintain accurate, timely records in Salesforce or equivalent cloud-based databases. Contribute to reports for funders, internal leadership, and external stakeholders on program outcomes and success stories. Identify areas for process improvement and participate in cross-team learning sessions. Produce and maintain relevant data and reports on child care needs and capacity; maintain a capital development pipeline and site inventory by neighborhood and populations served. Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration
Collaborate with city and county agencies and nonprofit housing developers to analyze facility needs, identify potential sites, and coordinate activities. Engage with the San Francisco Department of Early Childhood (DEC), Community Care Licensing, Fire Department, Department of Building Inspection, and Planning Department to support expansion or renovation of child care spaces. Develop and maintain relationships with diverse partners aligned with LIIF’s goals. Other Duties
Support the overall mission and work of the ECE team as needed. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Early Care and Education, Architecture, Urban Planning, Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Policy, Finance, or a related field. Minimum of 2-3 years experience in Early Care and Education (ECE), California child care licensing, and government funding regulations. Bilingual Spanish or Cantonese preferred. Strong organization and project management skills. Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities. Training and business technical assistance experience for child care providers or small businesses. Knowledge or willingness to learn about planning and building codes for child care and community facilities. Understanding of facilities construction, project management, home acquisition/ownership, project planning, and cost estimation. Strong collaboration skills with diverse stakeholders in public and private sectors. Willingness to work some evenings and weekend hours monthly to attend community meetings and deliver trainings. Proficiency in cloud-based systems and databases (Salesforce experience a plus). Additional Information
LIIF offers a hybrid work environment with balance of in-office and remote work. All employees are expected to work in the office at least two days per week. The successful candidate will also be expected to travel regularly for site visits throughout San Francisco, as well as occasional travel to meetings or other company-sponsored events. All LIIF employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. LIIF provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals who cannot get vaccinated due to sincerely held religious or medical reasons. If you need an accommodation, please notify our Human Resources Department. How to Apply
Please apply with Resume and Cover Letter via our recruitment portal: Recruitment (adp.com). Recruitment and Notice
LIIF does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. Without a Recruitment Services Agreement, there is no obligation to pay referral compensation or recruiter fees. We reserve the right to hire any candidate submitted by a recruiter or agency without any financial obligation. Unsolicited resumes submitted to hiring managers are the property of LIIF. We do not accept unsolicited phone calls. Only candidates being considered will be contacted. LIIF, an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), believes that diversity ensures excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or national origin. Deter diverse backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply.
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Program Officer, Early Care and Education (ECE) – San Francisco, CA. This role supports the San Francisco Child Care Facilities Fund by administering grants, providing technical assistance to child care providers, and collaborating with public and private partners to improve access to high-quality early childhood education facilities. This position reports to the Program Manager, Early Care and Education, and collaborates with the broader ECE and LIIF teams. Pay LIIF provided pay range: $85,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr. The actual pay will be based on skills and experience; speak with the recruiter to learn more. What the role does
Administer a complex portfolio of facility improvement grants for licensed child care centers, family child care homes, and other child-serving spaces (e.g., libraries, shelters, family resource centers). Manage full grant lifecycle including application intake, due diligence, contracting, disbursement, and closeout. Review grant applications for compliance, feasibility, readiness, and alignment with program goals. Maintain real-time tracking systems to monitor pipeline activity, award status, project timelines, and budgets. Conduct in-person site visits to assess facility needs, document progress, and ensure program milestone compliance. Draft grant recommendations, presentations, and summary reports for internal review committees and funding partners. Support communications and outreach to ensure grant opportunities are equitably distributed across diverse provider communities, including monolingual and underrepresented populations. Technical Assistance and Capacity Building
Provide individualized technical assistance to ECE providers on facility-related topics including scoping of repairs, space planning, health and safety, regulatory compliance, and business planning. Assist providers in navigating building code requirements, Community Care Licensing (CCL) regulations, and zoning issues with city and county agencies. Develop and lead trainings or workshops on facility best practices, physical environments for young children, business readiness, and long-term maintenance planning. Create and disseminate resource guides, tip sheets, and planning tools tailored to small business operators and nonprofit child care programs. Data, Evaluation, and Continuous Improvement
Track and analyze grant performance metrics and project impact data (e.g., number of slots created, quality indicators, geographic equity). Maintain accurate, timely records in Salesforce or equivalent cloud-based databases. Contribute to reports for funders, internal leadership, and external stakeholders on program outcomes and success stories. Identify areas for process improvement and participate in cross-team learning sessions. Produce and maintain relevant data and reports on child care needs and capacity; maintain a capital development pipeline and site inventory by neighborhood and populations served. Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration
Collaborate with city and county agencies and nonprofit housing developers to analyze facility needs, identify potential sites, and coordinate activities. Engage with the San Francisco Department of Early Childhood (DEC), Community Care Licensing, Fire Department, Department of Building Inspection, and Planning Department to support expansion or renovation of child care spaces. Develop and maintain relationships with diverse partners aligned with LIIF’s goals. Other Duties
Support the overall mission and work of the ECE team as needed. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Early Care and Education, Architecture, Urban Planning, Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Policy, Finance, or a related field. Minimum of 2-3 years experience in Early Care and Education (ECE), California child care licensing, and government funding regulations. Bilingual Spanish or Cantonese preferred. Strong organization and project management skills. Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities. Training and business technical assistance experience for child care providers or small businesses. Knowledge or willingness to learn about planning and building codes for child care and community facilities. Understanding of facilities construction, project management, home acquisition/ownership, project planning, and cost estimation. Strong collaboration skills with diverse stakeholders in public and private sectors. Willingness to work some evenings and weekend hours monthly to attend community meetings and deliver trainings. Proficiency in cloud-based systems and databases (Salesforce experience a plus). Additional Information
LIIF offers a hybrid work environment with balance of in-office and remote work. All employees are expected to work in the office at least two days per week. The successful candidate will also be expected to travel regularly for site visits throughout San Francisco, as well as occasional travel to meetings or other company-sponsored events. All LIIF employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. LIIF provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals who cannot get vaccinated due to sincerely held religious or medical reasons. If you need an accommodation, please notify our Human Resources Department. How to Apply
Please apply with Resume and Cover Letter via our recruitment portal: Recruitment (adp.com). Recruitment and Notice
LIIF does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. Without a Recruitment Services Agreement, there is no obligation to pay referral compensation or recruiter fees. We reserve the right to hire any candidate submitted by a recruiter or agency without any financial obligation. Unsolicited resumes submitted to hiring managers are the property of LIIF. We do not accept unsolicited phone calls. Only candidates being considered will be contacted. LIIF, an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), believes that diversity ensures excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or national origin. Deter diverse backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply.
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