Executive Support to the Deputy Director of Operations (Executive Support Specialist 1)
State of OregonAbout the role
Initial Posting Date:
06/24/2026Application Deadline:
07/01/2026Agency:
Department of Early Learning and CareSalary Range:
$4,023 - $5,371Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Executive Support to the Deputy Director of Operations (Executive Support Specialist 1)Job Description:
The Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care is excited to announce a permanent opening for an Executive Support to the Deputy Director of Operations (Executive Support Specialist 1). We are seeking an experienced and highly organized professional to support senior leadership, coordinate critical operational initiatives, and help make a meaningful difference for Oregon's children and families.
This position will work a hybrid schedule of working both in the office (Salem) and an alternate location (home). In office work is anticipated once per month, or as needed.
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. Click on the following link to learn more about what it’s like to work at DELC.
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 empl
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