Contract Positions

• Administrative and Research Associate
  The Early Childhood Investment Corporation is currently seeking a qualified and dynamic candidate to serve as the Administrative and Research Associate to the VP of Great Start Systems Development and Evaluation. The Associate will provide administrative support for the VP; prepare (research and data analysis), edit, amend and publish documents for memos, letters, funding requests, committee and board materials, and administrative contracts; provide support including background research to prepare for committee meetings, preparation of materials, note taking during meeting, debriefing with VP after meeting and taking responsibility for oversight of next steps.
  Candidate must have a post-graduate degree in Early Childhood Development or Public Policy along with experience working with high level staff in outside agencies and the legislature. Ability to handle multiple priorities at any given time in a fast-paced environment is essential along with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
  Deadline: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Early Childhood Investment Corporation, Human Resource Department at hr@ecic4kids.org by April 20, 2012.
• Communications Specialist
  The Early Childhood Investment Corporation is currently seeking a qualified and dynamic candidate to serve as the Communications Specialist to the Senior Director of Communications. The specialist will provide varied, complex and sometimes confidential communication and office administrative assistance. This position will create drafts and a wide variety of finished documents from stenographic notes, brief instructions, printed materials and strategic meeting, as well as proofread and copy edit a variety of documents meant for internal and external use.
  Candidate must have a minimum of three to five years experience supporting high level executives. A Bachelors degree or equivalent experience is preferred. Ability to handle multiple priorities at any given time in a fast-paced environment is essential along with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
  Deadline: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Early Childhood Investment Corporation, Human Resource Department at hr@ecic4kids.org by February 24, 2012.

• Great Start to Quality Program Manager
  Description: The Early Childhood Investment Corporation (ECIC) is currently seeking a qualified candidate to serve as a Great Start to Quality Program Manager providing leadership and coordination leading early childhood quality improvement initiatives, as well as experience in supporting a team to develop and implement projects. 
  Deadline: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to ECIC’s Human Resource Department at hr@ecic4kids.org  by November 28, 2011.

• Great Start to Quality Project Manager
  Description: The Early Childhood Investment Corporation (ECIC) is currently seeking a qualified candidate to serve as Project Manager for a Workforce Development System for Michigan. A qualified candidate willsupport quality improvement, and support early learning and development programs to move up quality levels for the Early Childhood Investment Corporation. 
  Deadline: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to ECIC’s Human Resource Department at hr@ecic4kids.org  by November 28, 2011.

• Web Content Coordinator
  Description: The Early Childhood Investment Corporation (ECIC) is currently seeking a qualified candidate to serve as a Web Content Coordinator providing leadership and coordination in the direct technical and/or functional supervision over a multi-dimensional internet website, multimedia portal(s), and social media as an integrated component within a comprehensive advocacy and online communications marketing team for the Early Childhood Investment Corporation. 
  Deadline: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to ECIC’s Human Resource Department at hr@ecic4kids.org  by November 11, 2011.

• Great Start Program Manager – Collaborative Leadership and Capacity Building
  Description: The Early Childhood Investment Corporation (ECIC) is currently seeking a qualified candidate to serve as a Program Manager providing oversight to ECIC’s technical assistance services for collaborative leadership and capacity building. 
  Deadline: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to ECIC’s Human Resource Department at hr@ecic4kids.org by October 7, 2011.

• Great Start Technical Assistance Consultant – Public Policy Advocacy
  Description: The Early Childhood Investment Corporation (ECIC) is currently seeking a qualified candidate to provide training, consultation, and technical assistance to Great Start Collaboratives (GSCs), Great Start Parent Coalitions (GSPCs), and Regional Resource Centers (RRCs) in the area of public policy advocacy, including the state and federal budget and legislative processes. 
  Deadline: Position will require frequent travel throughout the state including evening meetings. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to ECIC’s Human Resource Department at hr@ecic4kids.org by October 7, 2011.

• Great Start Technical Assistance Consultant – Collaborative Leadership and Capacity Building
  Description: The Early Childhood Investment Corporation is currently seeking a qualified candidate to provide technical assistance in the area of collaborative leadership and capacity building. Capacity building focuses on helping the state-wide network of Great Start Collaboratives (GSCs), Great Start Parent Coalitions (GSPCs), and the regional network of Regional Resource Centers (RRCs) increase effectiveness in the areas of collaborative leadership and group development to support effective planning and implementation. Position will require frequent travel throughout the state and may include evening meetings.
  Deadline: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to ECIC’s Human Resource Department at hr@ecic4kids.org by October 7, 2011.

Full-time Employment Opportunities

• Office of Great Start Deputy Superintendent - Serve as a key member of the State Superintendent's Administrative Cabinet and Leadership Team. Align P-8 investments toward achievement of shared P-8 outcomes.
  Administrative Assistant

  The Early Childhood Investment Corporation  is currently seeking a qualified and dynamic candidate to serve as an Administrative Assistant to provide document and calendar support for multiple Directors; prepare, edit, amend and publish documents for Directors including memos and letters, training materials and reports; lead on event planning logistics including locations, food, registration, onsite support, supplies, communication for participants; maintain and support organization’s Intranets; maintain and update the contact database; file management of Division Learning technology for the Division including, but not limited to, webinars, video-conferences etc.

  Candidate must have a minimum of five years experience supporting high level executives. Superior organization skills. Ability to handle multiple priorities at any given time in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Knowledge of SharePoint, Intranets and contact database management.
  Deadline: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Early Childhood Investment Corporation Human Resource Department at hr@ecic4kids.org by April 20, 2012.