Careers

Our team of dreamers and doers create an energized culture focused on impacting Michigan’s children and individual growth.

Our Team

At the Early Childhood Investment Corporation (ECIC), we’re on a mission. We envision a future where all young children and their families in Michigan thrive. Since 2005, ECIC has worked collaboratively with partners across Michigan. As a public organization, funded by federal, state and private supporters, we have invested more than $225 million to improve the social-emotional health, economic stability, safety, physical health and school readiness of all children – focusing on investing in the earliest years. ECIC is currently experiencing high growth and is looking for dynamic leaders to join our team. ECIC services all 83 counties in Michigan. Do you have a passion for making a difference for children and families? Apply for our current openings today.

At ECIC, much of our work centers around supporting equitable access to quality early care and education for children and families, in part by supporting child care providers. Because the diversity among child care leaders has not kept pace with the diversity of the population in their care, ECIC believes that individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences can unlock significant potential in our work across the early childhood landscape.

ECIC team members are located all over Michigan and many work remotely 100% of the time due to our flexible work arrangements and sophisticated use of cloud-based technology.

These roles are Michigan-based, with the flexibility of working from home. There is occasional travel within Michigan or to other geographical areas based on the needs of the organization. ECIC offers a generous benefits package including medical, vision, dental, short/long-term disability, life insurance, substantial paid time off, and retirement of up to 7% of salary.

ECIC’s commitment to equity, transparency and fairness: To promote gender and racial pay equity, ECIC transparently publishes starting salary ranges in all job postings.

Position Location/Remote Office Statement:  The office location for ECIC is at 8164 Executive Court, Suite A, Lansing, MI.  People hired into ECIC positions have the ability to work remotely. For most roles, selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview as roles and remote work configurations vary. 

Current Openings

The Innovation Associate works closely with the Senior Director of ECIC's Child Care Innovation Fund, Innovation Fund team members, and with external partners to advance innovation and related policy changes at the state, regional, and local levels. The Innovation Associate position will play a key role in helping to successfully implement a pilot of family child care networks – ultimately leading to improved policy, funding and regulations for this type of child care. The Associate will build the capacity of family child care network hub organizations to support home-based child care businesses through technical assistance, educational and engagement opportunities.

ECIC's Mission

ECIC’s Vision is that all young children and their families in Michigan thrive. To make this vision a reality, we work to ensure:

  • Race, culture and community are celebrated assets in a young child’s life
  • Our work is informed by research and driven by the voices of diverse populations to achieve equitable outcomes for all children
  • Collaboration is central to our work, and we strive to co-create knowledge and innovation for the field

ECIC's work is fast-paced, deadline-driven, and collaborative, requiring flexibility and adaptability. We prioritize:

  • Inclusion: We respect the unique experiences and perspectives of our coworkers and our community, and our company culture must be inclusive and collaborative.
  • Transparency: We practice open and honest communication. Dialogue for the betterment of the company should be respectful and received with an open mind.
  • Results: We are action-driven and results-oriented. We serve internal and external stakeholders, anticipate their needs, and help them succeed.

This is a full-time, remote/hybrid role based in Michigan. This is a benefit eligible position. Benefits include 401(a), Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Health insurance, Generous paid time off bank, Volunteer time off day, Float time off day.

For more information about the position and to apply, click HERE. Please include a cover letter and resume as part of your application.

The Communications Manager ensures that ECIC’s vision and voice are represented in an informative, engaging, and impactful way by developing, implementing, managing, and evaluating coordinated communications projects in alignment with the communications and marketing plan. Reporting to the Communications Director, this position is responsible for helping to develop and manage a comprehensive media outreach plan including strategy and supporting the execution of digital strategy.

ECIC's Mission

ECIC’s Vision is that all young children and their families in Michigan thrive. To make this vision a reality, we work to ensure:

  • Race, culture and community are celebrated assets in a young child’s life
  • Our work is informed by research and driven by the voices of diverse populations to achieve equitable outcomes for all children
  • Collaboration is central to our work, and we strive to co-create knowledge and innovation for the field

ECIC's work is fast-paced, deadline-driven, and collaborative, requiring flexibility and adaptability. We prioritize:

  • Inclusion: We respect the unique experiences and perspectives of our coworkers and our community, and our company culture must be inclusive and collaborative.
  • Transparency: We practice open and honest communication. Dialogue for the betterment of the company should be respectful and received with an open mind.
  • Results: We are action-driven and results-oriented. We serve internal and external stakeholders, anticipate their needs, and help them succeed.

This is a full-time, remote/hybrid role based in Michigan. This is a benefit eligible position. Benefits include 401(a), Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Health insurance, Generous paid time off bank, Volunteer time off day, Float time off day.

For more information about the position and to apply, click HERE. Please include a cover letter and resume as part of your application.

The Senior Director of Equity and Leadership reports to the Chief Executive Officer and serves on the senior leadership team, collectively working toward our vision and values. This role leads ECIC’s National Center for Family and Parent Leadership, overseeing team members working directly with states and regions across the country in their efforts to embed family voice to shape decisions that will ensure early childhood systems are more equitable, culturally relevant, and customer-centric.

The Senior Director of Equity and Leadership also provides strategic direction and manages a growing portfolio of national, state, and regional efforts focused on equity and leadership, with specific focus on building systems that support parent leadership. In collaboration with a team, this role leads the growth and execution of new programs and services, provide consultative services, and oversees quality and innovation, with the overall goal of building individual skills and transforming early childhood systems to be more equitable and inclusive.

ECIC's Mission

ECIC’s Vision is that all young children and their families in Michigan thrive. To make this vision a reality, we work to ensure:

  • Race, culture and community are celebrated assets in a young child’s life
  • Our work is informed by research and driven by the voices of diverse populations to achieve equitable outcomes for all children
  • Collaboration is central to our work, and we strive to co-create knowledge and innovation for the field

ECIC's work is fast-paced, deadline-driven, and collaborative, requiring flexibility and adaptability. We prioritize:

  • Inclusion: We respect the unique experiences and perspectives of our coworkers and our community, and our company culture must be inclusive and collaborative.
  • Transparency: We practice open and honest communication. Dialogue for the betterment of the company should be respectful and received with an open mind.
  • Results: We are action-driven and results-oriented. We serve internal and external stakeholders, anticipate their needs, and help them succeed.

This is a full-time, remote/hybrid role based in Michigan. This is a benefit eligible position. Benefits include 401(a), Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Health insurance, Generous paid time off bank, Volunteer time off day, Float time off day.

For more information about the position and to apply, click HERE. Please include a cover letter and resume as part of your application.

The Assessor supports the Great Start to Quality On-Site Observation process to ensure fidelity to the model through the assessment of family and group homes, and early childhood and education centers. One of the key responsibilities of this role is to prepare for and conduct On-Site Observations of various licensed child care program types throughout the state of Michigan, including home-based and center-based programs serving ages birth-12 years.

ECIC's Mission

ECIC’s Vision is that all young children and their families in Michigan thrive. To make this vision a reality, we work to ensure:

  • Race, culture and community are celebrated assets in a young child’s life
  • Our work is informed by research and driven by the voices of diverse populations to achieve equitable outcomes for all children
  • Collaboration is central to our work, and we strive to co-create knowledge and innovation for the field

ECIC's work is fast-paced, deadline-driven, and collaborative, requiring flexibility and adaptability. We prioritize:

  • Inclusion: We respect the unique experiences and perspectives of our coworkers and our community, and our company culture must be inclusive and collaborative.
  • Transparency: We practice open and honest communication. Dialogue for the betterment of the company should be respectful and received with an open mind.
  • Results: We are action-driven and results-oriented. We serve internal and external stakeholders, anticipate their needs, and help them succeed.

This is a full-time, remote/hybrid role based in Michigan. This is a benefit eligible position. Benefits include 401(a), Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Health insurance, Generous paid time off bank, Volunteer time off day, Float time off day.

Travel will be predominantly within Michigan with some travel to other geographical areas for projects, ECIC meetings and to meet the needs of the organization. (Applicants who live in SE Michigan or Northern Michigan preferred).

For more information about the position and to apply, click HERE. Please include a cover letter and resume as part of your application.


Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often only apply to jobs if they meet all the qualifications. However, no one ever meets 100% of the qualifications. ECIC encourages you to break that statistic and to apply. We look forward to your application!

All employment decisions at ECIC are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, gender identity, physical or mental disability, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, military and veteran status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by law. ECIC encourages applications from minorities, women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and all other qualified candidates. 

ECIC is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind is prohibited.

Thriving in the ECIC environment calls for the ability to work remotely with a high degree of self-management, communication, and tech-savviness. Apply today if you are ready to showcase your skills in a setting that values independence and collaboration.

Our typical interview process includes a phone interview, a virtual interview, a skills assessment, a virtual or in person panel interview, possibly a High5 assessment, and a possible final interview with the direct supervisor.  

ECIC understands applying for open positions takes effort. The hiring team will review all applications and notify candidates of their status. Due to high volume, please do not inquire about your application.