VP of Family and Children Services

Vice President of Family and Children Services

Central Massachusetts | Hybrid | Leadership Opportunity

Making Opportunity Count (MOC) is seeking an experienced, strategic, and mission-driven leader to serve as our next Vice President of Family & Children Services.

This executive leadership role oversees our Head Start, Early Head Start, and broader family services programming across Central Massachusetts, helping shape the future of early childhood education and family support within one of the region's largest and most impactful nonprofit organizations.

Reporting directly to the Executive Director/CEO and serving as a key member of the executive leadership team, this role offers a rare opportunity to lead large-scale community impact work while maintaining exceptional flexibility and work-life balance through a hybrid and highly flexible work environment.

At MOC, we believe strong leaders deserve the autonomy to lead effectively while remaining connected to the communities they serve.

Salary Range: $107,994 to $161,990 annually.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Executive-level leadership role with direct access to the Executive Director
• Hybrid work environment with flexible scheduling
• Opportunity to lead high impact Head Start and family service programs serving communities across Central Massachusetts
• Collaborative and mission focused leadership culture
• Strong organizational infrastructure and executive support
• Competitive salary and exceptional benefits package
• Ability to influence strategy, operations, compliance, advocacy, and long term community impact

About Making Opportunity Count (MOC)

Making Opportunity Count's mission is to empower families to achieve economic security by eliminating barriers and creating opportunities.

As a Community Action Agency, MOC delivers a wide range of services including:

• Early education and childcare
• Head Start and Early Head Start
• Workforce development
• Housing and community support
• Nutrition and health services
• Family stabilization programs

Our work directly supports thousands of children and families across Central Massachusetts each year.

Position Overview

The Vice President of Family and Children Services provides strategic oversight and operational leadership for MOC's Early Education and Head Start programming. This individual will lead a multidisciplinary team of directors and managers while ensuring high quality services, strong regulatory compliance, fiscal responsibility, and positive outcomes for children and families.

This role requires an experienced executive who can balance big picture strategy with operational leadership in a complex, mission driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight and day to day management of all early education and family services programs, including Head Start and Early Head Start.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including Head Start Program Performance Standards and OHS Monitoring Protocols.
• Lead the planning and implementation of short and long term goals aligned with agency priorities, community needs assessments, and data informed decision making.
• Supervise and mentor program directors and senior managers, building leadership capacity and promoting a culture of accountability, equity, and excellence.
• Collaborate with the CFO and CHRO on budgeting, resource allocation, staffing plans, and collective bargaining efforts, including direct involvement in SEIU and Teamster negotiations.
• Oversee the development and submission of grant proposals, program budgets, and required reports to internal and external stakeholders.
• Champion MOC's School Readiness and Family Engagement frameworks, ensuring integration across sites and alignment with national best practices.
• Establish systems for ongoing program evaluation, internal monitoring, and risk management, ensuring fidelity to mission, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
• Maintain strong relationships with federal and state funding partners, regional collaboratives, educational institutions, and community-based organizations.
• Prepare regular reports and updates for the Board of Directors and Policy Council, highlighting progress toward strategic goals, compliance updates, and community impact.
• Lead the implementation of personnel policies and performance expectations across programs, ensuring consistent application of MOC values, code of conduct, and child safety protocols.
• Serve as a visible and credible advocate for early childhood education at the community, state, and national levels.
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support MOC's mission and ensure continuity of services.

Qualifications

Ideal candidates will bring:

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Early Childhood Education, Public Administration, Social Work, or a related field; advanced degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive leadership experience in early childhood education, family services, or related nonprofit sectors.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing large, multifaceted programs with complex regulatory and funding structures (e.g., Head Start, EEC, federal grants).
• Proven ability to lead high performing teams, support professional development, and promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment.
• Experience working with unionized workforces and participating in labor negotiations.
• Strong fiscal management skills, including budget development, grant oversight, and strategic resource allocation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders and represent MOC with professionalism and integrity.
• Deep commitment to serving low-income families and advancing educational equity across communities.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and build trust-based relationships both internally and externally.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $107,994 to $161,990 annually

MOC offers a highly competitive benefits package including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 15 Paid Vacation Days
• 12 Paid Sick Days
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Hybrid Work Opportunities
• Student Loan Forgiveness Assistance
• Tuition Remission
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Professional Development Opportunities
• On-Demand early pay access
• Immediate 403b Employer Contribution, 100% Vesting on Day One!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Making Opportunity Count is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve.