Workforce Development Programs Manager

Position Title:       Workforce Development Programs Manager

Reports To:            Senior Manager, Economic Justice 

Classification:       Full-time, 1.0 FTE

FLSA Status:           Exempt 

Location:                Portland, OR

Compensation:     $62,212

ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND

Latino Network’s mission is: Leading with love, we cultivate our staff and community as a powerful force for radical social change. We do this through Latino community-driven programs, advocacy, and service. Our work springs from the core belief in Latino community self-determination, that is, the ability of community members to participate meaningfully in the decisions that affect their lives and the lives of their families. We actively partner across a variety of city, county, state, and community organizations to deliver training and support, a wide range of services, as well as influence policy.

BENEFITS & PERKS

Latino Network provides a generous benefits package that includes:

• Health Plans including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Alternative Care
• FSA - Flexible Spending Account for Medical & Dependent Care expenses
• 401k Plan with Match 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer sponsored Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Leave (Vacation, Sick, Sabbatical)
• Professional development opportunities
• Self - Care perks
• Team and family events

ECONOMIC JUSTICE VISION 

We envision a thriving Latino community where our youth and families have clear and accessible pathways to prosperity, can build wealth, and have opportunities for self-actualization. This requires a radical redistribution of resources and power, along with programs rooted in deep and meaningful relationships where our participants are seen, cared for, feel that they belong, achieve stability, and are supported to pursue their dreams and provide for their future generations. We believe that it is a human right to have a roof over our heads, food on our table, and the opportunity to salir adelante.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Latino Network seeks a bilingual, mission-driven, and service mindset professional with bi-cultural familiarity and proven nonprofit and community leadership experience. As part of the Economic Justice Department at Latino Network, the Workforce Development Programs Manager will supervise and support staff and work with the Director, Senior Manager, Economic Justice Program Managers, Latino Network Program Departments, external partners, and funders. The candidate will be responsible for program management and implementation, to achieve program, agency, and community goals.  The candidate will also contribute to a collegial and productive work environment and promote the organization’s vision and mission, prioritizing the team's well-being, fostering a culture of collaboration, harmony, and joy.

POSITION SUMMARY 

This position will work collaboratively to support the effectiveness of the Workforce Development Programs Manager and team. This position requires excellent follow-through, great attention to detail, strong writing skills, and excellent communication through one-on-one meetings, phone, email, and group communication with Latino Network community partners, staff, and program participants.  The person serving in this position must have experience in facilitation, supervision, budgeting, and program management, and be able to guide conversations clearly in English and Spanish. 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Supervise Workforce and Talent Development programs staff in accordance with the organization's policies 
• Manage the Workforce and Talent Development Programs within the Economic Justice Department, aligned with the department's and agency’s strategic priorities.
• Maintains Economic Justice’s budget tracking system to meet agency fiscal deadlines, collaborating with the finance department and program teams to optimize financial processes. 
• Responsible for timesheets, PTO, and expense requests and approvals.
• Lead point of contact for workforce and professional development requests and inquiries, internally and externally.
• Ensures the accuracy of the program reports, publications, and other documents that include proprietary and confidential information.
• Ensure that records and documents are adequately organized in Google Drive and that file management follows protocol. 
• Maintain effective and respectful working relationships with other agency members, partners, and community members, including those from diverse cultures or backgrounds or those who speak limited or no English. 
• Maintains punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.
• Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
• Supports and collaborates with the Economic Justice Senior Manager,  Director of Economic Justice, and Program Managers, with other duties assigned as needed. 

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE 

• Minimum 3 years combined education, training, and experience in workforce development or a related field. Examples of experience, education, and training that fulfill this requirement include, but are not limited to, volunteer or paid work, internships, community-based training and workshops, community college, trade school, university courses and degrees. Experience, training, and education from inside and outside of the United States are considered equally. Transferable skills and lived experience will be considered.
• Supervisor experience managing culturally responsive funds and programming. 
• Experience supervising teams with diverse backgrounds.
• Workforce and professional development program coordination, implementation, or management experience. 
• Experience working with multiple calendars, competing interests, and priorities.
• Demonstrated competence with systems such as Google Suite tools, Word, Excel, and Adobe, or the ability to translate experience with other comparable systems. 
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, lead a team as a collaborative team member.
• Demonstrated experience working with complex systems, agencies, and government and private organizations.
• Excellent oral communication skills in Spanish and English (including public speaking). 
• Business writing skills with the ability to compose reports, proposals, meeting minutes, and other business correspondence. 
• Employ critical thinking and confidence in decision-making and carrying out actions. 
• Respect for diversity; desire and ability to work cross-culturally. 
• Knowledge of culturally based worldview and problem-solving practices of Latino individuals and families in urban neighborhoods impacted by racial inequity, poverty, and structural barriers required; bicultural preferred.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and automobile liability insurance required;  eligibility to be an insured driver under Latino Network’s Commercial Auto Liability preferred.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check as needed. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk, sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and this role requires frequent computer use. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Latino Network is a highly engaged work environment with satellite operations and positions performing work both onsite and remotely. We actively seek opportunities for professional development for our staff and promote a willingness to change for continual improvement. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold (non-weather), and extreme heat (non-weather). This position requires frequent computer use. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Latino Network strives to communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.

TO APPLY

If you, or anyone you know, are interested in joining us in supporting our mission to positively transform the lives of Latino Youth families and communities, please submit your application, resume, and cover letter at:  Careers 

Successful completion of initial and ongoing employment screens, including but not limited to criminal background and vehicle record as required. Latino Network is an equal opportunity employer. We value and support diversity and inclusion to create a culture of dignity and respect.