Position Description The Empower to Educate Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and supporting the day-to-day operations of Empower to Educate (E2E) and the Empower to Educate Mentorship Program. Empower to Educate is a statewide capacity building initiative designed to support individuals to begin, advance, and sustain their career goals in child care and early childhood education. In this role, you will support a statewide team of Workforce Advisors who meet with Empower to Educate participants and provide individualized career and education advising, job skills training and placement assistance, financial support, and mentorship opportunities. This position requires a deep commitment to and understanding of anti-racism and a passion to collaborate and connect with internal and external partners in the pursuit of an equitable, just early childhood system that meets the needs of all children, families, and educators in Minnesota. This is a full-time position and reports to the Empower to Educate Manager. Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Provides support to Workforce Advisors and Dual-Role Advisors at the CCAoMN District Offices and MNTRECC Co-hosts virtual, 5-part orientation to onboard recently hired Workforce Advisors with support from the E2E Manager Schedules and hosts monthly individual Advisor check-ins in collaboration with Professional Development staff Co-hosts monthly Statewide Advisor Team Meeting in collaboration with the Professional Development staff Utilize equity and inclusion practices to provide Advisors with the information and resources needed to fully support participants in the program Provides additional support to Advisors as needed 2. Manages the E2E inbox and caseload distribution of participation forms 3. Coordinates the Empower to Educate Mentorship Program with the goal of expanding program reach and impact. Utilize outreach and recruitment strategies to connect with prospective E2E Mentors and Mentees Schedules and conducts onboarding screenings with prospective Empower to Educate Mentors Schedules and conducts virtual E2E Mentorship Program Orientation as needed Schedules and hosts bi-monthly E2E Mentor Community Check-Ins Coordinates the Mentor and Mentee 6-month pairing process Available to provide additional support and problem-solve with mentors 4. Support the organization s mission, vision, strategic plan, and anti-racism goals by participating in activities and professional development opportunities. Participate in staff meetings and, as needed, participate in workgroups or task forces to assist with achieving the organization s goals Implement the organization's strategic plans by embedding the goals into everyday work Participate in professional development activities to strengthen your understanding and skills around diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism Working Conditions Hours per week: 40 hours per week exempt Flexible scheduling, with occasional non-standard hours, including evenings and weekends Family-friendly work culture Hybrid work arrangement that blends working virtually and onsite May require sitting or stationary position for extended periods of time Occasional travel Compensation and Benefits Salary range Hiring range of $43, 617.00- to $51,251.00 annually plus an additional $2,000 a year for lifestyle expenses Competitive benefit package Medical and dental insurance Medical and dental insurance for single or family coverage; CCA covers 70-80% of cost Health Care Flexible Spending Account Vision Insurance Disability leave Long-term disability and Short-Term Disability coverage Paid time off Vacation hours, accrued based on years of service, ranging from 10 to 30 days per year 12 scheduled holidays 3 Personal Days 12 sick days per year Paid parental leave Retirement benefits 401k employer match up to 5% Employee well-being Employee assistance program, including telephone counseling, financial counseling, rideshare benefits, etc. Wellness Hours- 2 hours per w ek of paid time off for wellness Flexible spending account for dependent care Flexible work schedule and hybrid work environment Career development Professional development opportunities with additional funds for career development Qualifies as a public service organization for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program