Government Funding Project Coordinator - Remote Opportunity - KinderCare Education LLC

Description

Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families. We pave the way for their lifelong learning journey ahead. And we want you to join us in shaping a future we can all be proud to share-in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.

At KinderCare Learning Companies, you'll use your skills and expertise to support the work (and fun) that happens in our sites and centers every day. From marketers and strategists to financial analysts and data engineers, and so much more, we're all passionate about crafting a world where children, families, and organizations can thrive.

Our Government Funding team ensures that by creating premier services and influencing the industry through advocacy, we work to improve the family experience and increase accessibility to our centers. The Government Funding Project Coordinator is responsible for supporting small to large projects within Government Funding with a strong focus on developing, improving, and maintaining tools, resources and data for government and quality incentive programs. This person will work cross functionally with many teams across the organization.
Responsibilities:

• Obtains and reviews government funded programs contracts; ensure updates to program requirements are gathered and communicated
• Gathers quality incentive program requirements and ensures updates are collected and communicated
• Creates and maintains tools/resources to support programs and related processes
• Supports implementation of programs, including communication and roll out plans
• Builds effective relationships with internal and external partners, including field operations, business partners and government agencies
• Assists with special projects as needed

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Strong computer skills covering general office software, including MS Office; with strong Excel skills
• Ability to drive and adapt to change and prioritize work
• Customer service, conflict resolution and collaboration experience
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Effective personal organization and time management skills
• Demonstrated skills in learning agility
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently

Our benefits meet you where you are. We're here to help our employees navigate the integration of work and life:

• Know your whole family is supported with discounted child care benefits.
• Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!).
• Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs.
• Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, generous paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.
• ... and much more.

We operate research-backed, accredited, and customizable programs in more than 2,000 sites and centers across 40 states and the District of Columbia. As we expand, we're matching the needs of more and more families, dynamic work environments, and diverse communities from coast to coast. Because we believe every family deserves access to high-quality child care, no matter who they are or where they live. Every day, you'll help bring this mission to life by building community and delivering exceptional experiences. And if you're anything like us, you'll come for the work, and stay for the people.

KinderCare Learning Companies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.