The CAPACES Leadership Institute (CLI) was established in July of 2011 to prepare emerging leaders in the Latina/o communities of the Mid-Willamette Valley to lead community-based non-profits and for public service. In Spanish, CAPACES means both “we are capable” and “capabilities”. The acronym stands for Colaboración Adelantando a Personal de Apoyo para Capacitarnos, Enlazarnos y Solidarizarnos (Collaborative Assisting Personnel to Advance our Capacity, Engagement and Solidarity). However, the work began as a project out of PCUN, one of our sister organizations, back in 2003.
The CAPACES Leadership Institute was founded to prepare leaders with the political consciousness and skills needed to lead and support social justice work. We envision a Latina/o community with equitable leadership representation in all sectors that is working to address social disparities. Our guiding values are commitment, courage, humility, equity and justice, sacrifice, and sustainability.
Position: Development & Public Relations Manager
Type: Regular Full-Time Employee (This is a grant funded position)
Program: Primeros Pasos: Early Childhood Education & Care
Project Reports to: Capaces’ Executive Director with support from the Project Manager
Pay Range: $60,000 – $65,000 D.O.E. (depending on experience)
Work Setting: Hybrid, but will require some travel in Marion, Polk, and Yamhill counties.
Hiring timeline: ASAP
*To apply submit a cover letter and resume (with references) to: jaime@capacesleadership.org
Summary of Position:
Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) holds tremendous potential for children, families and societies. It lays the groundwork for the success of future generations. Unfortunately, there is an extreme gap in the availability of ECEC services for Latino and Indigena families in Oregon’s Mid-Willamette Valley. This project will initially focus on Marion, Polk, and Yamhill counties. Approximately 7,000 preschool Latino and Indigena children (0-4-year-old) reside in this area. Early learning programs are available to serve only 1-in-8 infant and toddlers and 1-in-4 preschoolers.
The dearth of quality programs is due to the lack of available educators and insufficient early childhood care-education providers. Enhancements to state funding goals and governance policies are also necessary to more effectively serve this marginalized population. Increasing the number of qualified early childhood professionals is essential to address the growing demand for learning environments where children can thrive and meet their potential.
Academic institutions must implement culturally-sensitive programs with alternative pathways for early childhood educators to receive the professional development they need to support young learners and develop their careers. Additional resources are required to support home-based early learning providers with start-up funding, training, and administrative systems. These providers also require access to a culturally-responsive curriculum and teaching resources.
– Background –
In early 2022 a Steering Committee was established to assess and develop strategies for enhancing early learning and care for Latino and Indigena children and families in the Mid-Willamette Valley. The initiative is being implemented through leadership provided by a Consortium that includes: CAPACES Leadership Institute (CAPACES), Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC), Child, Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) – Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency, Marion-Polk Early Learning Hub (ELH-MP), Yamhill Early Learning Hub (YCCO), and the Willamette Valley, and Wine Foundation (WVWF).
About The Opportunity:
We are seeking an experienced Development & Public Relations Manager that will play a crucial role in promoting and sustaining our services and initiatives. Under the direction of the Project Manager, the Development & Public Relations Manager will lead the creation and implementation of the project’s communication plan and strategies. They will build and maintain a positive reputation, engage and build a good relationship with our community, and ensure clear communication between our organization and all our stakeholders as we expand the ECEC support system to accommodate additional early learning and care providers via all media platforms available.
The Development & Public Relations Manager will also act as liaison between the program and its funders. They will be responsible for researching, preparing, submitting, and managing grant proposals/reports that support the program goals and meet funder guidelines and criteria. Some evenings and weekends will be required. The role is remote with travel as needed within the counties served. An ideal candidate would be passionate about serving the Latino community.
Essential Functions, Skills, and Knowledge:
Public Relations:
Development:
Minimum Qualifications:
How to Apply: Submit a cover letter and resume (with references) to: jaime@capacesleadership.org
Deadline to Apply: Open until filled
Position: Outreach and Developer Coordinator
Type: Part-Time Employee (This is a grant funded position)
Program: Primeros Pasos: Early Childhood Education & Care
Project Reports to: Development & Public Relations Manager
Pay Range: $23 – $26 per hour D.O.E. (depending on experience)
Work Setting: Hybrid, but will require some travel in Marion, Polk, and Yamhill counties.
Hiring timeline: ASAP
*To apply submit a cover letter and resume (with references) to: jaime@capacesleadership.org
Summary of Position:
Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) holds tremendous potential for children, families and societies. It lays the groundwork for the success of future generations. Unfortunately, there is an extreme gap in the availability of ECEC services for Latino and Indigena families in Oregon’s Mid-Willamette Valley. This project will initially focus on Marion, Polk, and Yamhill counties. Approximately 7,000 preschool Latino and Indigena children (0-4-year-old) reside in this area. Early learning programs are available to serve only 1-in-8 infant and toddlers and 1-in-4 preschoolers.
The dearth of quality programs is due to the lack of available educators and insufficient early childhood care-education providers. Enhancements to state funding goals and governance policies are also necessary to more effectively serve this marginalized population. Increasing the number of qualified early childhood professionals is essential to address the growing demand for learning environments where children can thrive and meet their potential.
Academic institutions must implement culturally-sensitive programs with alternative pathways for early childhood educators to receive the professional development they need to support young learners and develop their careers. Additional resources are required to support home-based early learning providers with start-up funding, training, and administrative systems. These providers also require access to a culturally-responsive curriculum and teaching resources.
– Background –
In early 2022 a Steering Committee was established to assess and develop strategies for enhancing early learning and care for Latino and Indigena children and families in the Mid-Willamette Valley. The initiative is being implemented through leadership provided by a Consortium that includes: CAPACES Leadership Institute (CAPACES), Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC), Child, Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) – Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency, Marion-Polk Early Learning Hub (ELH-MP), Yamhill Early Learning Hub (YCCO), and the Willamette Valley, and Wine Foundation (WVWF).
About The Opportunity:
Join our team for an opportunity to work with our dynamic Primeros Pasos team to expand the ECEC support system to accommodate additional early learning and care providers. Under the direction of Management, the Primeros Pasos Outreach and Developer Coordinator will assist with identifying partners in the community, manage the outreach events in Marion, Polk, and Yamhill counties, and support the development of childcare providers and educators.
The coordinator in this role will be supporting the team in establishing Spanish based educational opportunities and training for individuals pursuing degrees, credentials, and certificates in ECEC, including providing scholarships and financial support for early childhood educators. Some evenings and weekends will be required. The role is remote with travel as needed within the counties served. An ideal candidate would be passionate about serving the community.
Essential Functions, Skills, and Knowledge:
Minimum Qualifications:
How to Apply: Submit a cover letter and resume (with references) to: jaime@capacesleadership.org
Deadline to Apply: Open until filled
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