Senior Program Manager

Mixteco Indigena Community Organizing Project•Santa Maria, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Program Manager will work with Indigenous migrant youth to strengthen protective factors and support mental health and wellness within the community. The manager will also support with community organizing and policy advocacy efforts. Services are provided to Mixtec, Zapotec, and Purépecha youth living in Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties on the Central Coast, who face multiple vulnerabilities, including race, language, culture, income, immigration status, etc..This position with focus on streghthening protective factors by supporting teens in building cultural awareness and pride in their heritage, strengthening collaboration with caring adults and peers, developing coping and problem-solving skills, and engaging in community organizing and policy advocacy work to challenge racism, discrimination, and unjust systems.

Requirements

Ability to collaborate with Marketing and Communications Associate to create content for social media posts.
Commitment to uplift and support indigenous identities and languages.
Required to communicate in English, Spanish.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Google Workspace.
Ability to work in an office environment.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to welcome others and build collaborative, supportive group dynamics.
Excellent writing and organizational skills.
Responsible, with ability to follow through and complete projects.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, independently without close supervision, and meet deadlines.
Able to pay close attention to details.
Have reliable transportation.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
Bilingual in English and Spanish required
Experience related to creating content for disseminating information on social media.
Experience working with youth on mental health issues.
Demonstrated knowledge of project leadership.
Previous experience gathering data, and generating reports.

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak Indigenous language preferred.
Management experience preferred
Two years of general office experience with emphasis using computer applications to store data, and maintaining a database, preferred.
Previous experience leading and organizing a radio station or a program related to radio, preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of media production and project leadership, preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise all three programs and ensure all grant and contract deliverables are met on time and in full
In collaboration with the programs, lead the development and production of Public Service Announcements (PSAs) and programming content on Radio Indigena.
Engage Indigenous Latino/a/x youth that are primarily first generation migrants and offer them culturally appropriate, trauma informed programming that incorporates social justice youth and development principles.
Create protective environments by engaging community members in shared activities.
Increase screening of program participants and provide appropriate referrals.
Lead development and implementation of a culturally competent, multilingual communications plan to reach Indigenous migrant youth and parents
Ensure OFY, Kuni Mi, and Tequio to compile a list of youth centered support services, resources and information available for youth in each program
Support each program manager and maintain clear, consistent communication
Plan and facilitate community organizing activities that engage youth in identifying community issues, building coalitions, and organizing actions that promote equity and social justice.
Support and guide youth in policy advocacy efforts, including issue research, developing advocacy messages, meeting with decision-makers, and participating in public hearings or civic engagement opportunities.
Coordinate and implement youth-led advocacy campaigns focused on addressing systemic racism and discrimination, strengthening youth leadership, and advancing community and policy change.
Ensure that information and resources compiled is included into all components of the communications campaign
Ensure collaboration between OFY, Kuni Mi, and Tequio programs
Disseminate information on available crisis response resources for Indigenous Youth and their families.
Engage in program evaluation activities, as needed.
Monitor social media activity, PSAs produced and aired, audience engagement, call‑ins, and reach from community events
Ensure programs are inclusive, accessible, culturally responsive, and supportive of diverse community
Identify and pursue funding opportunities to support and expand the three programs, including researching grants, preparing proposal materials, and coordinating with partners on submissions
Develop and maintain program reports for all three programs, including but not limited to participation metrics
Participate in meetings to share program successes, discuss challenges, and learn best practices in suicide prevention
Attend Technical Assistance activities designed to increase knowledge and competence.
Other duties as assigned.