Builds and leads the plan for Child Care Answers' professional development servicesDevelops a written plan for our professional development services, including their purpose, offerings, audiences, partners, timeline, budget needs, and measures of successGathers input from child care professionals, Child Care Answers staff, Alliance members, and community partners to shape professional development services around real needsPresents the plan and regular progress updates to the executive director and Leadership team, and adjusts the plan as the hub growsSets annual goals for professional development services and tracks progress toward themLeads professional development opportunities for child care professionalsPlans, schedules, and delivers trainings, workshops, learning series, and communities of practice, both in person and virtuallyEnsures content reflects best practices in early childhood education, adult learning, and Indiana licensing and quality requirementsCoordinates logistics, registration, materials, and follow-up for each opportunityCollects participant feedback and uses it to determine and improve future offeringsIdentifies and organizes experts in the fieldSeeks out qualified trainers, coaches, and subject-matter experts to meet identified needsBuilds and maintains a roster of experts, including their areas of expertise, credentials, and availabilityCoordinates agreements, scheduling, and expectations with experts, and reviews the quality of their sessionsDevelops a system for child care professionals to request professional developmentDesigns a clear, easy-to-use process for professionals to request training, coaching, or resourcesWorks with colleagues to select or build the tools that support the system, such as online forms, databases, or scheduling softwareResponds to requests in a timely manner and matches professionals with the right opportunity or expertTracks requests to identify trends and unmet needs that inform Child Care Answers' professional development services planPartners with other professional development providersBuilds relationships with professional development providers, higher education personnel, state and local agencies, and community organizations across central IndianaShares what child care professionals are requesting and works together with professional development partners and Child Care Answers staff to coordinate offerings, reduce duplication, and fill gapsRepresents Child Care Answers at partner meetings, coalitions, and eventsTracks impact and supports organizational goalsMaintains accurate records of professional development activities, participation, requests, and outcomesPrepares reports and data summaries for leadership, funders, and contract deliverablesContributes information and input to grant proposals and funding opportunities related to professional developmentCollaborates with colleagues across Child Care Answers to provide support to all audiences as neededEducation, Experience, and RequirementsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must have the following:Education: Bachelor's degree required in early childhood education, child development, or educationExperience: Minimum of four (4) years of experience in early care and education, with at least two (2) years designing or delivering professional development, training, or coaching for adult learners; preference for experience building a new program, service, or initiative from the planning stageStrong knowledge of early childhood best practices, adult learning principles, and Indiana child care licensing and quality systems (such as Paths to QUALITY)Experience coordinating with outside trainers, experts, or partner organizationsConversational skills in a language other than English a plusExpertise with Microsoft Office Suite and virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams; must be comfortable working with multiple data systems and learning how to use work-related tools; experience with registration or learning management systems and Canva preferredAdditional Requirements:Position is hybrid, with flexibility to work from home with some onsite office requirementsTravel to child care programs, partner sites, and offsite events requiredValid driver's license; must provide own transportation and proof of automobile insuranceSome nights and weekends as determined by training schedules, events, and other all-staff required eventsKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesThe successful employee will demonstrate individual competency in the following areas:Early Childhood Expertise: The specialist brings deep knowledge of child development and early care and education practice. With support from the Leadership team and colleagues across the organization, the specialist will help design, launch, and grow a central place where child care professionals across central Indiana can find, request, and access high-quality learning that meets their real needs.