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Ideal Candidate
First 5 Contra Costa is is seeking a a a a a a a a a a bold leader who who is is eager to to lead lead the the agency
into its third decade As someone who who understands the the the County’s broad spectrum of communities the the Executive Director will exhibit a a a a a a a a a commitment to to to diversity and equity A strong background in in early childhood development is ideal however a a a a a a a a a a a dedicated passionate supporter who can quickly immerse themselves in in First 5 will also be be considered Because tax revenue from Proposition 10 has decreased over the the the years the the the the the next Executive Director will be be able to to demonstrate success in in in in creative funding working on on on on on on the the the the the the sustainability of the the the the the the organization and support the the the the the the Commission’s vision in in in in in in in in in moving the the the the the agency
toward being the the the the the leader in in in in in in in in in children’s advocacy in in in in in in in in in Contra Costa The Executive Director will be be a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a savvy manager and and an an an an innovative and and strategic thinker Other Key Characteristics:
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The ability to to communicate a a a a a a a a a a vision an an experienced public relations presence with with superb communication skills including speaking with with the the media and legislators This position requires someone who is is is is comfortable in in in in in in in the the the the public spotlight representing the the the the the the organization organization Strong advocacy is is is critical for for for the the the the the the organization organization - - explaining why the the the the the work of of First 5 is is necessary for for the the the the the long-term success of of the the the the the community A keen sense of of of politics The Executive Director should be adept at at keeping the message and and mission of of of First 5 Contra Costa in in front of of of legislators and and governments A commitment to to to racial and and economic equity striving to to to ensure that that all children are ready for kindergarten and and recognizing that that some need more to to to get there An ability to maintain an an an understanding of the current research Early childhood education is is a a a a a a a a a a a a pliable system that is is always changing Solid knowledge of of the the comprehensive nature of of what is is necessary to raise children from the start A drive to revolutionize how society thinks about the the development of children in in the 0-5-years old range Capability to to to manage administrative matters relating to to to staff and and funding and and be unafraid to to tackle difficult personnel issues 6 First 5 Contra Costa – Executive Director