ELV Executive Director

Job Description

Job Description

Location : Englewood, CO (In-Office twice a week minimum)

Reports To : Merage Foundations Executive Director

Employment Type : Full-Time

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About Early Learning Ventures (ELV)

Early Learning Ventures (ELV) is a mission-driven national organization committed to strengthening the child care supply chain by empowering child care businesses with innovative technology solutions. ELV’s software suite streamlines operations, enhances compliance, and improves access to quality care for families and communities. ELV was established in 2009 by the David + Laura Merage Foundation to advance their mission of children developing strong learning foundations through universal access to high-quality early childhood education. In 2016, ELV transitioned to an independent public nonprofit and continues to be headquartered in the Foundation office.

ELV recognizes that the majority of child care providers are small independent businesses that are passionate about caring for children but lack the resources to effectively improve the quality of their programs. ELV has developed a suite of much needed back-office supports, including their licensing-compliant online child care management system, Alliance CORE, to lift off the administrative burden and optimize child care performance for child care businesses of any size, whether independent or part of a network.

More than a technology provider, ELV pioneered a model of Child Care Shared Services that marries technological efficiencies with intensive operational support. This mission driven venture has scaled to 20 states, and the charge for the new Executive Director is to aggressively build on this successful national expansion.

Position Summary

ELV seeks a highly driven, visionary, entrepreneurial Executive Director to lead the organization into its next phase of impact and growth. This is a rare opportunity to take the helm of a high-potential company and drive rapid expansion, operational excellence, and market leadership. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of scaling technology-enabled businesses that support small enterprises, with deep expertise in marketing, branding, and strategic partnerships. This leader must be passionate about social impact—especially in early childhood education—and committed to using technology to create systemic change.

The Executive Director will be responsible for executing the mission and vision of ELV and defining its strategic direction, ensuring that resources are in place to accomplish important mission goals, recruiting and retaining best-in-class staff, keeping teams motivated and capable of exceeding expectations, and building the kind of corporate culture which supports the ELV mission. They oversee successful business operations, including program innovation and implementation, public relations and stakeholder engagement, scalability, and financial growth. In addition, they will manage and direct ELV senior staff and will be accountable to the ELV Board of Directors for the entire organization’s performance and, as such, the responsibilities will be multifaceted and dynamic.

Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership & Growth

• Develop and execute a bold national growth strategy to expand ELV’s reach and impact.
• Champion innovation in child care operations through technology.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including funders, partners, and policymakers.

Marketing, Branding & Communications

Business Scaling & Market Expansion

Policy & Advocacy Engagement

Team & Culture Building

Mission & Impact

Qualifications

Travel Requirements

Approximately 30% travel domestically.

Salary Range

$150,000-$170,000 (plus bonus)