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The Education Secretariat is committed to equity and valuing the unique and diverse characteristics and experiences of every member of its workforce. We encourage an authentic workplace where colleagues show up as their full selves, where collaboration, innovation, and connections are key to realizing our mission that all children, youth, and families thrive socially, academically, and economically. We seek teammates who are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive work environment, where everyone is valued and engaged. We encourage you to apply and identify your strengths in these areas. This is a contract position funded through December 31, 2025, with the potential of extension. Please note that pursuant to Massachusetts general law, contracted employees are not paid for the eleven scheduled holidays, do not receive any paid, vacation, personal leave benefits, or contribute to the state retirement system or social security. As a state contracted employee, you must participate in direct deposit and contribute towards the Commonwealth of Massachusetts state alternate retirement plan, ("OBRA Plan"). The Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) seeks an innovative, driven and organized manager to support the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) in developing strategies, policies and resources to engage employers as partners in advancing family-friendly policies and expanding access to affordable, high quality child care across the state. As part of the FY25 budget, EEC was allotted $2.5 million dollars in support of this goal. The Partnerships Manager will be the dedicated EEC support to strategize, support and lead activities essential to developing an effective collaboration with employers around improvements to services available to working families. This role will be responsible for: • supporting EEC in leading all activities related to leveraging, allocating and expending funds identified for employer-focused efforts • engagement with employers, business leaders, and business groups in Massachusetts to identify and support family-friendly approaches and expanded child care access with employees • coordinating with the Executive Office for Economic Development to build attention to child care businesses into the business front door system of supports under development and build supports for child care businesses in accessing available supports • connecting with MassDevelopment about cross-sector opportunities for collaboration • engaging with partners through the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development to identify funding and collaboration opportunities, such as MassHire Career Centers and Commonwealth Corporation • coordinate, align with and support the work of the Inter-Agency Early Education and Child Care Task Force • planning and overseeing projects to ensure they are completed in a timely fashion • management of very large, complex, and challenging programs • insight and guidance on overall system design and reforms This role will serve as the project lead for all employer-focused work of the agency and will report to the Deputy Commissioner for Workforce, Program Support and Innovation. They will represent the interests of EEC in conversations in both internal and external entities as appropriate and be responsible for ensuring decisions align with the department’s overall vision. Additionally, this role will be engaged with senior EEC staff across all divisions to ensure alignment across EEC programs, priorities and initiatives. Preferred Qualifications: The successful candidate will have many or all the following experiences, qualifications and/ or characteristics: • Experience managing high profile projects at a state agency/ secretariat • 5 years in management roles in private sector • Ability to set priorities and identify and implement strategies • Ability to review and analyze data and research on early education and care trends • Ability to lead and oversee regional area planning, service provision, coordination, program monitoring and accountability processes • Professional level written and oral communication skills • Experience managing projects with multiple external stakeholder priorities and partners Travel may be required for this position. The Education Secretariat is currently working under a hybrid work schedule. Questions regarding this position or the application process should be directed to Dawn.E.DeRoche@mass.gov *Comprehensive Benefits* When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. Job: Administrative Services* *Organization: Department of Early Education and Care *Title: *Contracted Employer Partnerships Manager Location: Massachusetts-Boston - 50 Milk St Requisition ID: 24000B3G