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Vision
California’s children will receive the best possible start in life and thrive Mission
Convene partner in and help lead the movement to create and and implement a a a a a comprehensive integrated and and coordinated system for for California’s children prenatal through age 5 and and their families Promote support and and optimize early childhood development ■ THE POSITION
First 5 California is seeking an an experienced and equity- minded leader to to serve as its next Executive Director The The expected start date is March 2022 The The Executive Director leads a a a a team and is the chief executive officer
of a a a a statewide Commission established and funded by Proposition 10 – the California Children and Families Act of 1998 (the Act) passed by the the voters The Executive Director carries specific authority set by statute and the bylaws of the Commission and has a a a a key role working with the Commission to define its strategic goals and funding priorities The position requires someone who would be a a a a a a a visionary entrepreneurial creative and and an an an outstanding spokesperson not only for for for First 5 California but for for for children and families overall In doing so the Executive Director will design implement and and evaluate programs and and policies
to meet stated goals in furtherance of the the the Act and the the the Commission’s mission mission and vision