Participate, facilitate, and/or coordinate child care professional networks and learning communities aligned with identified needsBuild and maintain an up-to-date library of available resources for the child care industry related to training, credentials, business operations, and program supportCoach and connect child care professionals to appropriate resourcesBuild and maintain ongoing communication with child care professionals to monitor needs, capacity, and respond appropriatelyOrganizational Collaboration and CommunicationCollaborate internally across CCA teams to align outreach, services, and system-building effortsPartner with communications and data staff to support targeted outreach strategies, including website content, social media, and marketing initiativesParticipate in community events and engagements to increase awareness of CCA services, strengthen system visibility, and identify opportunities for supportEducation, Experience, and RequirementsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must have the following:EducationBachelor's degree required in early childhood education, child development, consumer and family sciences, marketing, communications, public relations, business administration, social work, counseling, or related fieldExperienceMinimum of three years' experience working in an early childhood setting, a child care support agency, or an agency providing community support servicesStrong knowledge and familiarity with Indiana's child care regulation and licensing rules/requirements and the early care and education ecosystemExperience engaging diverse stakeholders, including families, child care professionals, and community partners preferredCompetenciesProficiency with Microsoft OfficeAbility to learn and navigate multiple data systems and work-related toolsExperience with virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom or Microsoft TeamsFamiliarity with visual communication tools (e.g. The specialist will influence and align stakeholders by clearly communicating goals, fostering shared understanding, and building engagement across diverse groupsProblem Solving / Decision Making: The specialist will use innovative ideas to logically resolve most challenging situations and develop alternative and effective solutions when faced with obstacles, exercising sound decision-making.