Program Developer

Help strengthen Maines child care sector by supporting entrepreneurs who are starting, growing, and sustaining small businesses.

If you are: A program developer with experience creating and delivering high-impact content; Experienced in small business ownership, business planning, or entrepreneurship support; A thoughtful communicator who builds trust with people from diverse backgrounds; and Passionate about child care, entrepreneurship, and a more equitable Maine economy; Then CEI is the place to put your talents and passions to work.

Who we are: Headquartered in Maine, CEI is a community development finance institution that is a nationalleader in rural economic and business development.

CEI's mission istobuild a just, vibrant,and climate-resilient future for people and communities in Maine and ruralcommunities.

Wedo this by integrating finance, businessexpertise, and policy solutions in ways that make the economy workmore equitably.

Over 70 percent of our financing and advice go to businesses expanding opportunities for low-income communities, communities of color, and others who our economy has left behind.

Learn more about working at CEIhere.

What we believe: Stewardship:As careful, responsible managers of the resources entrusted to us, we recognize that our decisions and actions have near and long-term impacts for people and the planet.

Equity: We work to ensure that all people, especially those facing individual orsystembarriersto opportunity, can secure a livelihood that enables them to build assets and share prosperity.

Diversity:We engage diverse staff, board members, and partners who bring lived experience, community connections, andknow-howto the problems we aim to solve.

Innovation:We foster creativity and entrepreneurial spirit at CEI, through our networks, and in the communities we serve.

Collaboration:We share knowledge, practices, and resources, and partner with people and organizations to deepen our mission impact.

Who we areseeking: CEI seeks a Program Developer to design and deliver programs that help child care entrepreneurs start, grow, and sustain financially sound businesses.

The role combines program development, business advising, partner engagement, and outcome reporting.

This full-time, grant-funded position runs through September 2029 and is based in Brunswick, Maine, with a hybrid schedule.

The ideal candidate has experience working with diverse rural and urban communities, supporting small businesses, and managing multiple high-touch programs at once.

Some of your key responsibilities in this role will be: Design and deliver child care entrepreneurship programs that support business starts, growth, access to capital, and long-term sustainability.

Advise child care entrepreneurs on business planning, financial analysis, financing proposals, and problem-solving in partnership with CEI advisors.

Build and manage partnerships with sector groups, community organizations, advisors, and child care professionals.

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