Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families. We pave the way for their lifelong learning journey ahead. And we want you to join us in shaping a future we can all be proud to share—in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.
At KinderCare Learning Companies, you'll use your skills and expertise to support the work (and fun) that happens in our sites and centers every day. From marketers and strategists to financial analysts and data engineers, and so much more, we're all passionate about crafting a world where children, families, and organizations can thrive.
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Coordinator to join our Real Estate team! The Real Estate team initiates and owns the execution of the new school growth strategy. As the Coordinator, you will work alongside the Director of Real Estate and several Real Estate Managers to ensure that new sites are moving forward and that project landmarks are met. As a critical driver of the team's success, you will interact with cross-functional teams and with external partners.
Responsibilities:
- Support research efforts in new potential sites by analyzing market statistics, demographics, trade areas, competition, and site availability/viability. Gathering data via web research, phone calls/emails; summarizing research for distribution to the team
- Drive locations through the site approval and selection process, ensuring milestones are achieved and sites progress efficiently, while minimizing deviation from process
- Actively prepare for and participate in weekly meetings regarding potential sites, including accurate and timely report preparation, and communicating required next steps. Working closely with cross functional business partners, both internally and externally, and most importantly with the Real Estate leadership team
- Develop materials to be used for communication with internal partners, such as Finance and Executives for potential sites in a thorough and accurate manner, ensuring tracking and storage systems contain up-to-date materials and notes
- Provide support for the Director of Real Estate, including handling changing priorities, coordinating meetings, communications and creation of support materials, documenting outcomes and follow-up
- Act as subject matter authority for the department on the site approval and selection process, creating and maintaining process documents, and partnering on technology solutions. Sharing continuous input on process improvement for workflows to reduce timelines for new sites
Qualifications:
- College degree preferred
- 3 years related experience in commercial real estate, design/construction field, or equivalent combination of education/experience
- Proficient experience in multi-project responsibility, with ability to ensure deadlines are met. Excellent organizational, verbal, written and presentation skills; strong attention to detail
- Able to self-direct and manage time working independently or as part of a team
- "Team first" demeanor and ability to enhance relationships across the company and industry with a professional presence and the ability to have fun getting the work done
- Expert understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint required. Other web-based applications, like or to include SmartSheet, Lucernex, and Sitewise (GIS platform) preferred
Our benefits meet you where you are. We're here to help our employees navigate the integration of work and life:
- Know your whole family is supported with discounted child care benefits.
- Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!).
- Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs.
- Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, generous paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.
- ... and much more.
We operate research-backed, accredited, and customizable programs in more than 2,000 sites and centers across 40 states and the District of Columbia. As we expand, we're matching the needs of more and more families, dynamic work environments, and diverse communities from coast to coast. Because we believe every family deserves access to high-quality child care, no matter who they are or where they live. Every day, you'll help bring this mission to life by building community and delivering exceptional experiences. And if you're anything like us, you'll come for the work, and stay for the people.
KinderCare Learning Companies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.
Primary Location : Portland, Oregon, United States
Job : Corporate