Northern Virginia Regional Coordinator
Organization: Virginia Early Childhood Foundation (VECF)
Reports to: Director of Community Investments
Work Location: Within the Northern Virginia Region
Jurisdictions to Be Served Include: Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Prince William, Manassas, and
Manassas Park
Hours: 25-40 hours per week
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The Virginia Early Childhood Foundation (VECF) was founded in 2006 as a public-private
partnership with Virginia's Office of Early Childhood Development. VECF is an innovative,
collaborative and results-oriented entity that has established itself as the non-partisan steward
and capacity builder for advancing school readiness in the Commonwealth. VECF will forge
public and private partnerships that: build capacity for increasing school readiness at the state
and local levels; harness best practices; maximize resources and gain efficiencies; and secure
outcomes-driven investments so that every Virginia child is prepared for school, laying the
foundation for workforce and life success.
VECF promotes school readiness by building the capacity of local coalitions to create optimal
environments for children’s growth and development. These coalitions are guided by VECF
through a multi-phase grant process that includes a community needs assessment, strategic
planning, and implementation of evidence-based strategies. Strategic leadership development,
intensive technical assistance, and financial resources are provided to communities as they
address unique local and regional challenges impacting the healthy development of young
children.
Position Summary
The Virginia Early Childhood Foundation (VECF) is seeking a consultant to engage Northern
Virginia communities in developing a regional model for advancing school readiness. This
consultant will serve as the Northern Virginia Regional Coordinator. In collaboration with local
Smart Beginning Partners, the Regional Coordinator will convene a regional public/private
leadership group; facilitate the identification/development of regional priorities; and explore
collaborative public relations and resource development opportunities. The Regional
Coordinator will begin by working with local Smart Beginning communities to organize an event
in Northern Virginia which highlights the importance of early childhood work in the region. The
consultant contract could lead to a full time position.
Qualifications:
 Possess a proven record of leadership and relationship-building success in the Northern
Virginia region, preferably with experience in the area of early childhood, education,
and/or health systems development.
 Be familiar with multiple Northern Virginia localities.
 Exhibit highly-developed interpersonal relations and communications skills, able to
effectively build relationships with local partners and private/public leaders.
 Have experience with and display an understanding of local and statewide systems,
particularly early childhood systems.
 Demonstrate knowledge, skill and success in generating financial support from both the
public and private sectors.
 Demonstrate ability to ensure accountability, target improved regional outcomes, and
effectively mobilize and communicate results.
 Master’s degree preferred.
Resumes will be accepted until a candidate with the best match for skills has been identified.
Please forward resumes and inquiries to jobs@vecf.org.