EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Are you a visionary leader passionate about shaping the future for young children and families? This is a unique opportunity to lead First 5 Ventura County, an influential agency dedicated to ensuring every child in Ventura County thrives from prenatal to age five. Join us in making a meaningful and lasting impact on our community's youngest residents.
The Role of the Executive Director. The Executive Director of First 5 Ventura County, reporting to the Commission, is responsible for the overall operations and strategic direction of the organization. This includes leading staff, managing grants and budgets, and overseeing the evaluation of child development programs to ensure high-quality outcomes.
Key responsibilities include: Directing strategic planning and implementation efforts. Building and nurturing community partnerships. Monitoring budgets and finances, including long-term financial planning. Ensuring compliance with the Children and Families First Act (Proposition 10) and all state and local regulations. Overseeing the development and implementation of policies and procedures. Directing the Commission's evaluation activities to assess the overall impact of First 5 funding. Providing direction for community outreach and educational initiatives. Representing the Commission at various meetings and events. This essential role also involves developing and implementing policies, fostering strong community partnerships, and acting as a key liaison between the Commission, county departments, and other agencies. The Executive Director ensures continuous quality improvement of the organization, all while promoting the Commission's mission to strengthen families and support young children.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE First 5 Ventura County is seeking a dynamic and innovative leader to develop and execute activities for the Ventura County First 5 Commission. A well-qualified candidate will excel in a highly collaborative environment at the local, state, and federal levels and be skilled at building consensus among multiple stakeholders, working with a high degree of independence. The ideal candidate will also possess a professional history that demonstrates the following experience & leadership competencies: Demonstrated experience in administering policies/programs for young children ages 0 to 5 and families, with a focus on promoting health, safe environments, education, and/or parenting. Experience in administering and managing contracts. Experience reviewing and implementing State and local legislation and regulations. Ability to mentor and coach managers, peers, and leaders. Leads, supports, and/or participates in cross-sectoral work that impacts population outcomes across public and private sectors. Carefully considers implications and impact of decisions across time and on others. Demonstrates an understanding of multiple stakeholder needs. Builds and supports mutually beneficial relationships with other organizations, associations, and community contacts. Strong public speaking and group facilitation skills. Proven ability to network and collaborate with other agencies, stakeholders, and county personnel. Advocates for children and families.
FIRST 5 VENTURA COUNTY CORE VALUES First 5 Ventura County is guided by a strong set of core values that underpin all its work and partnerships, reflecting a deep commitment to the well-being of young children and their families.
These values include:
Integrity and Equity: A commitment to acknowledging, identifying, and addressing systemic inequities and disparities across racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and ability lines in early childhood experiences, opportunities, and outcomes.
Family: A focus on the whole child, from prenatal to age five, understood within the vital context of their family and community.
Strategic: Prioritizing solutions that demonstrate clear results, foster innovation, employ a strength-based approach, and emphasize protective factors and prevention.
Accountable: Upholding transparency, collaboration, and accountability to one another, to families, and the broader community.
Informed: Operating with a data- and research-driven approach, constantly informed by the latest developmental science.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in a field such as Social Work, Psychology, Public Administration, Business, Education, or a closely related area. A Master's degree or equivalent is highly desirable. Five years of progressively responsible full-time experience in a public or private organization, social service agency, or community development agency focused on children and families.
This must include: A minimum of three years in a leadership position, including experience supervising managerial or professional-level staff. Experience working with governance boards (e.g., Board of Directors, Commission). Experience in organizational and program management, as well as financial and contract management, is preferred. Additional years of experience with the Neighborhoods for Learning (NfLs) program may be substituted for the education requirement. Knowledge of the local early childhood arena and children’s issues is a plus, and bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is highly desirable.
Special Requirements: Possession of a valid driver's license and adequate car insurance coverage, with an acceptable driving record. Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid California driver’s license with an acceptable driving record as required by our insurer. Ability to work a flexible schedule based on assignments and travel both within and outside Ventura County for meetings and conferences. Requires working some evenings and weekends; a hybrid work schedule is available. Must be able to pass a comprehensive background and criminal clearance, including California Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint live scan clearance.
SALARY AND BENEFITS Salary is Currently Authorized up to $205,861.00* Auto allowance available with Commission approval. *The actual salary offered will be negotiated at the time of offer, depending on the candidate's overall qualification and approval by the Commission.
SUMMARY OF BENEFITS Employees working 30 hours or more per week are eligible for the following benefits. If an employee works less than 40 hours per week, benefits are prorated.
HEALTH CARE Employee, employee’s spouse, and their dependents are covered on Commission-sponsored healthcare plans.
Medical Coverage: Choice between HMO and PPO plans Current plans are Anthem Blue Cross: Gold HMO or Gold PPO, or Kaiser Platinum HMO Employee may upgrade to higher plans by paying the difference through pre-tax contributions Dental Coverage: Anthem Blue Cross PPO plan with orthodontic coverage
Vision Coverage: VSP Vision Signature plan with a $25 copay Currently, employees are not required to contribute towards the cost of health care benefits; however, this is evaluated each budget year and could change in the future.
RETIREMENT 5% employer contribution through a pre-tax 401(a) retirement plan. An additional employer contribution, up to 5%, is available for every percent contributed by the employee as a match, for a total maximum of up to 10% Voluntary employee contributions are made through a 457 (b) plan on a pre-tax basis. For 2025, the contribution limit is $23,500 Employees individually direct their investments Immediate 100% vesting Plans are offered through Mission Square Retirement (formerly International City/County Management Association Retirement Corporation - ICMA RC), which specializes in retirement accounts for government entities.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING PLANS Optional participation in pre-tax spending plans for out-of-pocket medical expenses and dependent care expenses and dependent care expenses.
HOLIDAYS & PAID TIME OFF 12 Major holidays observed, plus weekdays between 12/26 and 12/31. 2 floating holidays provided annually (1 for the first year, if hire date is mid-year) Vacation leave: 2 weeks of vacation earned annually for the first 2 years After 2 years (24 months), vacation earnings increase to 3 weeks per year After 3 years (36 months), vacation earnings increase to 4 weeks per year Sick leave: 12 days of sick time earned per year, with no limit on accrued sick leave.
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