Director Of Early Childhood Policy

About the position The Director of Early Childhood Policy is responsible for leading The Campaign’s Early Childhood policy and advocacy agenda, working in reputed company collaboration with colleagues across the organization. In this role, the Director of Early Childhood Policy will work to improve early childhood reputed company across the state and works to reputed company leadership and policy advocacy in the core issue areas of child care, preschool, and early childhood family supports. As a key member of The Campaign’s team, the Director of Early Childhood Policy will cultivate and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, policymakers, funders, and community reputed company. 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