Economic Justice Program Manager

Sacramento LGBT Community Center•Sacramento, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Economic Justice Program Manager is the lead for the Center’s workforce development program and services. The primary goal of this program is to place transgender, non-binary, and gender diverse individuals, and LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness, into jobs that provide economic security and career pathways with LGBTQ+ affirming employers. This position is responsible for providing detailed workforce development case management, coordinating You Betta Work LGBTQ+ Career Fairs, job readiness workshops, career counseling, job placement, removing barriers to employment, relationship building and outreach with employers, and building employment environments where LGBTQ+ people, especially those with multiple marginalized identities, can thrive. This position is responsible for generating and sustaining revenue for the Economic Justice Program through employer engagement. This position reports to the Director of Advocacy & Training and works in partnership with other programming staff, events team, and stakeholders as well as directly with community members of diverse backgrounds. This position requires a flexible candidate to meet the needs of the program and its clients.

Requirements

Experience working with the LGBTQ+ community and a commitment to serve the most vulnerable community members: transgender/gender non-conforming people, people of color, people with disabilities, people who are marginally housed or experiencing homelessness, unemployed and underemployed people, and low-income people.
Direct client services, project management and/or workforce development experience; ability to solve complex problems and multitask.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; public speaking and workshop facilitation experience preferred.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse races, ethnicities, nationalities, sexual orientations, gender identities, socio-economic backgrounds, religions, ages, English-speaking abilities, immigration status, and physical abilities in an intersectional environment.
Passion for the Center’s mission and work to create a region where all LGBTQ+ people can thrive and a commitment to follow all policies and procedures of the organization.
3-5 years experience in workforce development, community outreach/organizing, building and managing community relationships required.
Proficiency in English is required; Bilingual proficiency in one or more other languages is preferred.
Proficiency working with computers and Microsoft Office software including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, Teams, database systems, and social media tools.
Access to reliable automobile transportation with a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required.
Employees must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field may be substituted for workforce experience.
Adobe Suite, Canva, and database software proficiency is preferred.
Offer of employment may be contingent on satisfactory results of a criminal history background check.
The Sacramento LGBT Community Center is a drug free workplace, employees may be subject to a drug test.

Responsibilities

Coordinate quarterly LGBTQ+ career fairs and hiring events including efforts to recruit affirming employers, outreach to community members, and collaborate with Center teams to execute successful events.
Provide 1:1 employment coaching; Coach job seekers to discover and access employment and job training opportunities; provide resume building and interview skills, and other tools and resources, monitoring client progress toward their employment goals.
Accurately and completely record job seeker/client profile information, all services provided to clients, case notes, and client progress in the client data systems daily per agency guidelines.
Conduct comprehensive, strengths-based assessments for new job seekers to evaluate barriers, inventory skills, and develop Individual Service Plans (ISP).
Coordinate/facilitate job readiness training workshops including resume and cover letter development, behavior-based interviewing, personal branding, and application support
Match qualified job seekers with appropriate employers, assist with applications, coordinate interviews, and work towards a minimum 75% placement rate.
Receive and respond efficiently to internal and external referrals, collaborating with referring agencies to report job seeker progress and recommend additional services.
Develop educational and skills-based pathways for job readiness, entry-level employment, career advancement, and upskilling to support long-term career success for job seekers.
Generate and sustain career fair employer fees and partner with Director, the Grants & Program Sustainability Manger and CPO to identify grant funding opportunities and other revenue streams to support the Economic Justice Program.
Maintain program budget and ensure organizational policy and procedure compliance; ensure all program and grant deliverables are met.
Provide regular written program progress reports, grant deliverable reports, and other data and program evaluation reports per supervisor and funder guidelines.
Maintain robust working knowledge of and contribute to the Center’s resource referral database to assist clients in accessing LGBTQIA+ culturally affirming housing, medical and mental health service providers, legal aid, crime victim services, subsidized health insurance coverage, public assistance programs, government issued identification, and other supports that help remove barriers to obtaining and maintaining economic security.
Ensure ongoing programmatic excellence by establishing benchmarks, timelines, and the resources needed to achieve strategic goals, analyze trends and proactively drive outcome improvements as necessary; set standards for accountability and measurements of success.
Be the subject matter expert in economic justice principles and career advancement.
Build a network of LGBTQ+ inclusive employers in the region.
Serve as a representative of the organization in collaborative workforce development partner networks and at related community events, conferences, and activities with the intent to develop employment and professional development opportunities for jobseekers.
Develop strong relationships with a broad portfolio of LGBTQ+ affirming employers and secure their commitment to share current job openings and hire job seekers referred by the Center.
Research, design, and cultivate a marketing strategy to highlight the services offered by the Center in collaboration with Communications & Marketing Manager.
Conduct outreach and train volunteers to do outreach at community events and workforce development events, with an emphasis on spaces likely to encounter LGBTQ+ job seekers, economic empowerment organizations, and prospective employer partners.
Collaborate with Training Institute Manager to support access to LGBTQ+ affirming workplace training, equity assessments, and policy development for employers.
Functions as an essential member of the Leadership Team and Advocacy & Training Department.
Staff and support events for the Center.
Facilitate or participate in staff meetings, planning meetings, and other meetings as required.
Collaborate with program, development, and operations staff to maximize the reach of Center programs and advocacy efforts.
Cultivate, train, and supervise interns and volunteers that support programs.
Handle a variety of special projects and other related duties, as assigned.