If you want to make a difference in the community while you are at work every day, you are probably a great addition to our fun loving team. It’s also worth mentioning that Wild Plum Center offers PTO and other benefits too!
We are always looking for quality professionals interested in joining the Wild Plum Center family. Even if there are no job openings listed here, please feel free to download the application located at the bottom of the page and submit it to us. We will keep all applications on file and will review them when openings do become available.
Finance Controller
Salary: $75,000-$82,000
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm, full year, with occasional work on weekends and evenings.
Position Summary:
The Finance Controller is responsible for overseeing all financial operations of the organization, ensuring strong internal controls, regulatory compliance, and sound fiscal stewardship. This position leads all accounting, budgetary, and financial reporting functions; manages federal, state, and private grant fiscal requirements; and ensures adherence to GAAP, Uniform Guidance, and Head Start regulations. The Controller works closely with the CEO, Executive Team, grantors (including the Office of Head Start), bookkeepers, and independent auditors, and oversees the implementation of fiscal policies and procedures established by the CEO, Board of Directors, and Parent Policy Council. The Controller conducts short- and mid-range financial planning to support organizational stability and program effectiveness.
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or a related field required. Minimum four to six years of experience in accounting, fiscal management, and nonprofit accounting required. Advanced computer system experience required. Minimum four years of progressively responsible management positions, including experience working with boards, preferred. Previous Head Start experience preferred. Advanced knowledge of Intuit QuickBooks and Excel required.
Special Qualifications: Proof of physical exam, TB test, and required background checks must be completed. Bilingual skills in English and Spanish are desirable but not required. Must have a valid driver’s license and use a reliable automobile.
Center Director
Salary: $63,000-$68,000
Hours: Full Time Monday-Friday, occasional evenings and weekends. Part Year, 41 weeks
Position Summary:
The Site Supervisor oversees the day-to-day operations of a Wild Plum Center facility including supervision of Teachers, Teacher Assistants, and Administrative Staff. The Supervisor is responsible for managing education and disability content areas including providing consultation and support for child behavior and parent concerns. Site Supervisors plan for and administer services in accordance to WPC stated purpose, Head Start Act, Head Start Performance Standards, and the Colorado Department of Licensing. The management and oversite of maintenance and safety, staffing for classrooms as well as file maintenance for staff, are integral to this position.
Education and Experience: Minimum of 3 years early childhood experience as a Teacher and one year supervisory experience required. Current Director Qualification from the State of Colorado Office of Childcare required. Head Start/Early Head Start experience strongly desired. Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for the 0 to 5-year old population required. Experience in implementing educational curriculum required.
Special Qualifications: Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred. Proof of a physical exam, TB test and background check must be completed. Valid driver’s license and access to and use of an insured reliable vehicle required. Must be able to train and coach adults and have strong computer skills.
For more information, email info@wildplumcenter.org
Wild Plum Center follows the St Vrain Valley School District calendar, which provides ample paid time off.
Those interested may fill out and submit an application OR submit a cover letter and resume.
Please submit your materials in one of the following ways:
Email: info@wildplumcenter.org (be sure to attach the cover letter and resume to the email as a Word doc, PDF, etc.)
Fax: 720-684-5110
Mail: Wild Plum Center/Attn: Hiring, 82 21st Ave., Ste B; Longmont, CO 80501
Thank you!