Talentuition

• Policy Analysis & Development Evaluate Legislation: Monitor and analyze state and federal statutes, rules, and funding opportunities impacting early childhood systems. • Draft Deliverables: Write comprehensive policy briefs, model legislation, testimony, regulatory comments, and evidence-based reports. • Formulate Frameworks: Design scalable policy options based on data and research that address workforce challenges, financing and governance structures, potential state and local initiatives and licensing regulations. • Strategic Advocacy & Coalition Leadership Build Alliances: Convene and facilitate statewide coalitions, ensuring representation from diverse communities and child care providers. • Support Decision-Makers: Act as the primary organizational liaison to state legislators, agency executives, and legislative committees. • Public Representation: Serve as the public spokesperson at state events, legislative hearings, media events, and policy forums. • Operational & Financial Management Fiscal Oversight: Analyze federal and state child care budgets and develop policy briefs that guide states in developing sustainable public investments in child care. • Team Leadership: Supervise policy analysts, researchers, and program consultants, promoting a culture of cross-sector collaboration. • Partnership Oversight: Oversee specific partnerships such as the National Child Development Associate Project, the Early Care and Business Advisory Council and other cross sector initiatives.

• Contributes to Child Care Aware® of America’s research projects to analyze and benchmark state child care standards. • Participates in data collection and analysis, utilizing multiple research methods as needed (e.g., surveys, questionnaires, case study methods, interviews, etc.) • Communicates and translates data into research products that are easily understood and digested by system leaders, policymakers and CCAoA partners. • Maintains data and associated databases for key research reports. • Develops and maintains relationships with external stakeholders, particularly those who provide data for CCAoA analyses, regularly interfacing with them regarding research requests. • Partners with colleagues and other CCAoA units to execute projects in support of Research Team goals. • Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

• Define and steward CCAoA's national narrative, ensuring clarity, consistency, and power across all audiences and platforms. • Position CCAoA and its network as central to solving the nation's child care challenges—grounded in real-world impact across communities. • Lead message architecture that connects families, workforce, economy, and system-building into a compelling, unified story. • Design and execute a comprehensive influence strategy spanning media, thought leadership, partnerships, and executive visibility. • Elevate CCAoA's role with federal and state policymakers, business leaders, funders, and national media. • Partner closely with the CEO to shape voice, visibility, and high-impact external engagement. • Partner with program, policy, and research leadership from the outset to shape initiatives that are not only effective—but legible, compelling, and actionable to external audiences. • Ensure communications strategy informs program design, rollout, and scaling—driving adoption, stakeholder alignment, and real-world uptake. • Translate external audience insight (families, providers, policymakers, funders) into actionable feedback that strengthens programmatic strategy and execution. • Embed communications into key operational moments (launches, pilots, policy windows, funding cycles) to maximize impact and traction. • Translate research, policy, and field insights into clear, persuasive public-facing content that drives understanding and action. • Partner with senior leaders to amplify emerging ideas, solutions, and national frameworks. • Shape how solutions are defined and framed internally to ensure they can gain traction externally and drive behavior change. • Oversee brand strategy and reputation management, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and growth ambitions. • Lead proactive and reactive communications, including crisis communications and rapid-response positioning. • Ensure all communications reinforce CCAoA's credibility as a trusted, data-driven, solutions-oriented leader. • Strengthen communications across the national on-the-ground network—aligning national messaging while elevating local impact. • Ensure the network is both represented in and amplified through national communications. • Build shared tools, frameworks, and messaging that increase consistency and collective impact. • Shape the organization's national convenings and public platforms as strategic vehicles for influence and positioning. • Ensure events, reports, and campaigns are designed not just for participation—but for impact and visibility. • Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and executive team on reputation, messaging, and external dynamics—bringing sound judgment, candor, and a steady hand in moments of both opportunity and risk. • Build trust and alignment across the executive team by engaging early, communicating openly, and navigating complexity with clarity and respect for diverse perspectives. • Co-develop policy, programmatic, and revenue strategies to ensure they are externally resonant, scalable, and positioned for uptake—integrating communications as a core driver of design, execution, and impact. • Partner with Development to support fund development, brand positioning, and donor engagement. • Lead across boundaries—effectively influencing up, down, and across the organization to ensure shared ownership of strategy and consistent execution. • Build and lead a high-performing communications function grounded in trust, accountability, and shared purpose. • Develop and support leaders and team members—creating clarity of roles, investing in growth, and ensuring individuals and teams are set up to succeed. • Foster a culture that values transparency, open communication, and mutual respect—where challenges are surfaced early and addressed constructively. • Set clear priorities, performance expectations, and success metrics tied to organizational impact. • Establish systems and workflows that integrate communications into program planning, implementation, and evaluation cycles, not just dissemination. • Bring strong operational discipline to the function, ensuring work is well-coordinated, resources are aligned to priorities, and commitments are delivered with consistency and quality.

• Conduct ongoing research to analyze state child care and early learning policies across the country. • Translate complex policy issues into clear, concise insights for advocates, partners, and internal stakeholders. • Track state policy developments and advocacy activities and contribute to reporting on progress, impact, and key metrics. • Develop high-quality resources, including blogs, white papers, talking points, presentations, fact sheets, FAQs, regulatory comments, and state planning tools, that support effective state policy advocacy. • Ensure materials reflect CCAoA’s mission, vision, and commitment to igniting opportunity for every child, family, and community. • Support and help lead state policy initiatives through writing, analysis, project management, and other core activities. • Identify policy opportunities in states and help shape CCAoA’s strategies. • Assess the needs of state and local advocates, both within and outside the CCAoA Network. • Develop and deliver responsive technical assistance and trainings tailored to partner needs. • Troubleshoot issues and support partners as they navigate advocacy opportunities. • Represent CCAoA in partner coalitions, national/state workgroups, and advocacy spaces through presentations, webinars, speeches, and resource development. • Support press and media responses as needed. • Assist with project development and fundraising efforts in partnership with colleagues. • Contribute to the strategy and planning work of the Policy & Advocacy Team. • Collaborate with colleagues across CCAoA to execute projects and events—including Symposium, Leadership Institute, and other organizational initiatives. • Supervise, coach, and support the Policy Analyst, including setting clear goals, providing regular feedback, and supporting professional growth. • Oversee the Analyst’s workflow, ensuring high-quality research, analysis, and project support aligned with team priorities. • Provide guidance on policy research, writing, and stakeholder engagement to strengthen the Analyst’s skills and contributions. • Delegate tasks and manage timelines to ensure efficient and effective execution of policy and advocacy projects. • Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and learning-focused team environment that reflects CCAoA’s values.

• This is a remote position. • The Graphic Designer serves as CCAoA ’s principal visual storyteller, creating compelling and high-quality designs that amplify the voice of child care across membership, events, research, products, partnerships, and advocacy efforts. • Conceptualize, design, and produce a variety of visual materials, including research reports, one-pagers, white papers, brochures, digital assets, event collateral, and presentations. • Ensure all designs are aligned with the organization’s brand guidelines, maintaining consistency and visual impact across all platforms. • Provide ongoing brand guidance to internal teams and external partners, ensuring adherence to design best practices. • Manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines while maintaining quality and creativity. • Quickly iterate on designs based on stakeholder feedback, demonstrating adaptability and a solutions-oriented mindset. • Collaborate closely with the Senior Content Manager to develop and maintain production schedules. • Support other departments by creating branded templates for internal and external presentations. • Offer creative input and strategic recommendations to enhance visual storytelling across platforms. • Design digital assets for social media, web, and email marketing, with a strong understanding of mobile-friendly and responsive design. • Plan, shoot, and edit videos and podcasts to support campaigns, projects, and educational initiatives. • Stay informed on design trends, new tools, and emerging best practices to continuously elevate the organization’s visual presence. • Work with external vendors (printers, production houses) to ensure cost-effective and efficient execution of design projects.

• Manage and prioritize the CEO’s complex and dynamic calendar to ensure strategic alignment with organizational priorities and initiatives. • Anticipate and prepare materials and briefings in advance of meetings; ensure the CEO is fully equipped and informed for each engagement. • Coordinate all aspects of CEO travel and logistics, including itineraries, preparation materials, and on-the-ground coordination when necessary. • Draft, proof, and edit correspondence, talking points, and executive summaries for internal and external audiences. • Track follow-up actions, ensure timely completion, and maintain systems for accountability across the CEO’s portfolio. • Serve as a professional liaison between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders, modeling discretion, diplomacy, and responsiveness. • Lead administrative and logistical support for the Board of Directors and committees, including scheduling, agendas, materials, and secure document distribution. • Serve as the primary staff lead for preparing polished, accurate Board and committee materials in collaboration with the CEO and key staff. • Draft meeting notes, recaps, and follow-up briefs summarizing key discussions and action items. • Maintain governance records and coordinate consistent communication between the Executive Office and Board members. • Manage logistics for in-person and virtual Board meetings, retreats, and committee sessions. • Work closely with the CEO’s direct reports to ensure follow-through on commitments, alignment on organizational goals, and effective internal communication. • Support the Executive Office’s planning and coordination of key organizational meetings, including all-staff meetings, leadership retreats, and major events. • Coordinate internal communication from the CEO, including staff updates, memos, and executive messages that build transparency and engagement. • Provide logistical support for internal and external engagements that include the CEO, such as conferences, site visits, and funder meetings. • Serve as a professional and gracious point of contact for high-level partners, funders, government officials, and child care network leaders. • Manage confidential information with the highest degree of discretion. • Coordinate with the Strategic Communications team to ensure the CEO’s participation in public events aligns with organizational messaging and goals. • Maintain organized systems for tracking the CEO’s priorities, commitments, and key deliverables. • Provide proactive recommendations to enhance efficiency, streamline communication, and improve workflows across the Executive Office. • Support special projects and initiatives as requested by the CEO or Senior Vice President of Strategy & Advancement.