Bilingual Business Coach

Position Title: Business Development Coach

Reports to:  Stamford/Norwalk Network Director

Position Status:  Full-Time

Location:  Stamford & Norwalk, CT area

Target Start Date: March 1, 2022

Salary: $52,000 to $78,000 per annum, Depending on experience

About All Our Kin

All Our Kin is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization that trains, supports, and sustains family child care providers to ensure that children and families have the foundations they need to succeed in school and in life.  At All Our Kin, we support family child care providers at every stage of their development - from parents and caregivers to professional educators and business owners - using a strength-based, high-touch approach.  Through our programs, family child care providers succeed as early childhood educators and small business owners; parents have access to high-quality, affordable child care, making it possible for them to enter into and remain within the workforce; and infants and toddlers gain the enriching experiences that prepare them to succeed in school and in life.  All Our Kin is recognized as a national model, and has been proven through studies to raise the quality, availability, and sustainability of family child care. 

All Our Kin is recognized as a national model and has been proven through quasi-experimental studies to raise the quality, availability, and sustainability of family child care.   All Our Kin first opened its doors in a housing development in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1999.  Today, we serve over 1300 family child care educators in five Connecticut cities and New York City.  

All Our Kin recognizes that diversity and opportunity are fundamental to children's lives and to

our work, and we seek to build a team that reflects the diversity we celebrate in our nation and

communities. We welcome and encourage all qualified applicants who share our vision, as we want to engage all those who can contribute to our work and this mission. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply for this position, and we do not discriminate on any basis prohibited by applicable law.

What You Will Do

We are searching for an enthusiastic teammate who is looking to make an impact and is excited about being a part of an effective, growing organization. This is a full-time position, it is supervised by the Stamford & Norwalk Network Director.  All Our Kin has offices in New Haven, Bridgeport, & Stamford, CT, and in the Bronx, NY. The Business Coach will work in the Stamford office, supporting the Stamford, Norwalk & Danbury network of Family Child Care Educators.

• You will offer one-on-one, in-home or virtual, business coaching to providers on topics such as:
• Planning, developing, and implementing business strategies to run a successful small business; 
• Problem-solving, money management, recordkeeping, and marketing strategies; 
• Drafting contracts and policies, budgeting income and expenses, and growing their business.
• You will teach the Business Development/Entrepreneurship Series in both English and Spanish. This 30-hour course improves family child care program owners' business knowledge. Classes are conducted during evenings and/or weekends. 
• Play a role in the management and development of All Our Kin's zero interest micro-loan program. 
• Link providers to community resources and support services.
• Enter activity reports into Salesforce database
• Participate in engaging and expanding the network of educators by supporting events, coordinating with program staff, and responding to the unique needs of each community. 
• As part of the ongoing pandemic response, the Business Coach Team at All Our Kin currently stays abreast of rapidly changing financial assistance opportunities and supports family child care providers in accessing these opportunities.  This includes, but is not limited to, the Payroll Protection Program, unemployment benefits, and other grants & loans offered through stimulus at the federal, state, and local level

Who You Are

• You hold deep beliefs in and commitments to:
• Making high-quality early care and education available to all children
• Empowering small business owners to transform communities
• Combating systemic racism and injustice 
• Building strong relationships 
• Focusing on community strengths 
• You are fluent in English
• You have a bachelor's degree or experience in business, economic development, public policy, or related fields 
• You understand small business topics such as contracts, accounting, insurance and marketing.
• You have experience coaching and/or teaching classes to adults
• You are knowledgeable about community resources 
• You have experience working with people of many different racial, ethnic, and class backgrounds.
• You have a car to travel to clients' homes, or the ability to travel by public transportation for individual coaching sessions
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office and G-Suite platforms, experience with SalesForce 
• You are organized, independent, and have the ability to multitask 
• You are a creative problem solver, flexible, and appreciate working collaboratively 

All Our Kin is an innovative, high-impact organization that empowers a growing number of family child care providers, children, and families to succeed.  As we scale All Our Kin's reach, we strive to maintain the collaborative, values-centered environment that is our hallmark and to continually invest in the backbone of our organization:  our talented, mission-driven team.  All Our Kin is an equal opportunity employer and recognizes that diversity and opportunity are fundamental to children's lives and to our work.

We offer competitive salaries and benefits, a flexible schedule, and the opportunity to work with a team of skilled, motivated, and committed professionals. 

Some of the benefits we offer to our staff members include, but are not limited to:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off- Three weeks paid annual vacation as well as federal holidays and a December holiday (typically December 24 - January 1)
• Retirement Plan- All Our Kin offers a 403(b) plan

Check out All Our Kin's careers page https://allourkin.org/

AOK complies with all CDC, OEC, and ADA COVID guidelines and recommendations for educators, children, families, and employees. Masks are required at All Our Kin's worksites. Proof of COVID 19 Vaccination is required for all new hires before starting. Please feel free to contact the People Development and Equity Department if you have any questions

Please visit Recruitee to apply: https://allourkin.recruitee.com/o/bilingual-business-coach

Salary : $52,000 - $78,000