Job Description

Initial Posting Date:

05/15/2026

Application Deadline:

05/28/2026

Agency:

Department of Early Learning and Care

Salary Range:

$5,458 - $8,352

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Preschool Promise Communications and Technical Assistance Specialist (Program Analyst 2) - Bilingual in English/Spanish Required

The Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care is excited to announce a permanent opening for a Preschool Promise Communications and Technical Assistance Specialist (Program Analyst 2) Bilingual in English/Spanish Required. Join us and help support the Preschool Promise program by bringing your strong communication, engagement, and technical assistance skills to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children in Oregon.

This position requires that the successful applicant is fluent in Spanish and English. Please note, for performing bilingual services, you will receive an additional 5% differential in addition to your base salary.

This position will work a hybrid schedule of working both in the office (Salem) and at an alternate location (home). In office work is expected once per quarter, or as needed.

Do you have questions about this position or the application process? Join us for a virtual Informational Session on Thursday, May 21st, from 12:00PM – 12:30PM (PDT). Speak directly with the hiring manager, learn more about the position, and get your questions answered! You are welcome to join the informational session at any time, but we highly recommend joining us right at 12PM. This will help ensure the manager can share all the key details just once and leave plenty of time to answer everyone's questions. We look forward to connecting with you! Save the link below to use on the day of the session and feel free to share it with others who may be interested. [Use this link to attend the meeting on the 21st]

The informational session will be conducted using Microsoft Teams. If you are new to Microsoft Teams or if you will be joining from a mobile device, check out these instructions beforehand. We look forward to connecting with you!

About the Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC):

At DELC, we are dedicated to helping Oregon’s young children and families learn and thrive. As the state agency responsible for early learning programs, child care licensing, and family support services, we play a crucial role in shaping the future of Oregon’s children from birth to kindergarten.

We administer state-funded early learning programs, including home visiting and site-based infant, toddler, and preschool services. We also develop coordinated systems through Early Learning Hubs and collaborate with Child Care Resource and Referral organizations to provide training, coaching, and quality improvement opportunities for early learning providers.

With over 275,000 young children in Oregon, we have a unique opportunity to transform early childhood support systems, creating a brighter future for families across the state. Research shows that investing in early childhood has lifelong benefits, and now is your chance to be part of an agency making a lasting impact for generations to come.

Why Join Our Team? We are passionate about equity in early childhood education. At DELC, we value dedication, integrity, and collective wisdom, fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace where all employees can thrive. We challenge ourselves to lead with courage, refine practices, and drive meaningful change for children and families statewide.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family, plus optional benefits like life and disability insurance, deferred compensation, and flexible spending accounts.

• Work-Life Balance: 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 1 special day, monthly sick leave, and vacation accruals that increase every 5 years.

• Student Loan Forgiveness: Potential federal loan forgiveness after 120 qualifying payments.

• Inclusive Culture: A diverse, welcoming workplace committed to equity and continuous improvement.

Our Commitment to Equity: Equity is at the heart of our mission. We strive to remove barriers, foster inclusiveness, and create meaningful change for underrepresented communities. Our goal is to ensure all DELC employees, child care providers and the children and families we support thrive. If you are ready to make a difference and help shape Oregon’s future, we would love to have you on our team!

What you will do:

The primary purpose of this position is to support the implementation of the Preschool Promise program through communications, engagement, and technical assistance to grantees. The position is responsible for developing and maintaining communication tools, technical assistance resources, and data collection processes that ensure consistent implementation of program requirements. This position provides frontline insight and documentation that supports DELC’s Preschool Promise systems and informs higher level program and policy recommendations.

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What we are looking for (minimum qualifications):

A Bachelor's Degree in Early Learning, Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or related degree; and two years experience coordinating or administering a program related to early childhood education, quality assurance, compliance, monitoring, or program improvement.

OR;

Any combination of experience or education equivalent to five years of experience coordinating or administering a program related to early childhood education, quality assurance, compliance, monitoring, or program improvement.

To meet the Special Qualifications of this position, you must be fluent (read, speak, and write) in English and Spanish.

In addition, we are looking for applicants that have the following Desired Attributes (requested skills):

• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex information clearly and accessibly; tailoring content for diverse audiences; producing high quality written materials and verbal explanations that improve understanding and implementation. Experience facilitating large group meetings.

• Demonstrated experience providing technical assistance (coaching, resource development, follow-up supports) to broad variety of audiences, strong problem-solving skills, and experience building rapport with multiple audiences.

• Demonstrated ability to utilize multiple software programs with independent decision-making skills and minimal supervision or direction Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, Smartsheet, and various virtual conferencing platforms.

• Demonstrated high level of organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to build and monitor high levels of communication traffic with internal and external partners.

• Ability to work well across teams and build strong collaborative partnerships with internal staff, state agencies, local organizations, and community partners.

• Experience interpreting and analyzing data. Ability to collect, organize, track, and communicate information related to PSP quality standards and implementation.

The Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. Candidates of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, as well as bilingual/multicultural individuals, are encouraged to apply.

To Apply:

The screening of candidates will be based on a review of an attached resume ( limit to two pages). While a cover letter is not required, it is highly encouraged. If you submit a cover letter, please tailor it to the position and address your experience with the desired attributes listed above. Candidates whose backgrounds most closely match the desired attributes and experience section as outlined in this announcement will be invited to interview. For helpful tips on putting together your application materials and interviewing, visit our Resources for Job Seekers page. Please do not attach transcripts or letters of recommendation to your application, only a resume and cover letter will be reviewed. If additional information is needed, we will follow up.

Additional Information:

This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

This position is subject to both a Child Protective Services and Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) check, including FBI fingerprinting, and will be required to enroll in the Central Background Registry. Both of these checks must be completed and approved prior to starting with the agency. The results can take 1-3 weeks to get back. Adverse background data will be grounds for immediate disqualification. This position will require occasional travel to field offices and for meetings, therefore, a valid driver license and acceptable driving record is required, unless the successful applicant can provide a satisfactory alternate mode of transportation.

Eligible Veterans and Oregon National Guard Servicemembers who meet the qualifications will be given Veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources

The Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. The Department is an E-Verify employer.

The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT) on the close date. After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans’ preference immediately following your submittal. These questions are necessary to complete the application process.

External Applicants (non-state of Oregon employees): If you would like to retain a copy of this job posting, please print a copy before submitting your application. Once the job posting has closed, you will not be able to access the posting.

The employee in this position will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and will be subject to all terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement. Pay and benefits on all job listings may change without notice.

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Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process. For assistance regarding reasonable accommodation requests, please contact the agency recruitment team at DELC.Jobs@delc.oregon.gov

The Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to a diverse workforce. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our desired attributes listed. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application.