Who’s Hiring? Discover Job Opportunities in Honor of Hispanic Heritage Month

National Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to honor the legacy and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities throughout the U.S. This month, we’re not only reflecting on the importance of representation to create inclusive work environments but also highlighting job opportunities with nonprofits that actively support diversity and inclusion, especially for Hispanic and Latino talent.

Whether you’re seeking roles in advocacy, education, legal assistance, or mental health, each of these organizations is dedicated to making a lasting impact in their communities. 

1. Hispanic Federation, Hartford, CT

Hispanic Federation (HF) is the nation's premier Latino nonprofit membership organization. Founded in 1990, HF supports Hispanic families and strengthens Latino institutions through grantmaking and direct services in the areas of education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment, and the environment. They are hiring a Grants and Programs Manager to work in a hybrid capacity in or near Hartford, CT. 

2. UnidosUS, Washington, DC

UnidosUS is the largest Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the U.S. They work to improve opportunities for Hispanic Americans through nearly 300 affiliated community-based organizations, reaching millions across 37 states. They are hiring a Manager of Federal Grants & Shared Financial Services to work in a hybrid capacity in or near Washington, DC.

3. FirstGen Forward, Remote Role 

Striving to maximize FirstGen student success in education, careers, and life, FirstGen Forward aims to be a transformational partner for higher education, first-generation students, and their supporters. They are hiring a Grants Director to work remotely.  

4. Tiny Village Spirit, Richmond, CA

Tiny Village Spirit is a San Francisco Bay Area organization that promotes tiny house villages as an innovative solution to the housing crisis, while also organizing village residents and allies to push for systemic change. Their goal is to secure the resources needed to end homelessness and create lasting, sustainable solutions. They are hiring a Youth Organizer to work in a hybrid capacity in or near Richmond, CA

5. Summer Search, Oakland, CA

Through a combination of mentoring and transformative experiences, Summer Search supports young people in successfully transitioning from adolescence into adulthood. They aim to unleash the potential of our young people while also building a toolkit for navigating and challenging systemic barriers to higher education and career opportunities. They are hiring a Senior Director of Development to work in a hybrid capacity in or near Oakland, CA.

6. Hopebound, Georgia, US

Hopebound works to revolutionize access to mental health and wellness support for young people from historically marginalized communities. They utilize emerging master’s and doctoral-level clinicians as providers, many of whom share the background of the youth they serve. They are hiring an Executive Director to work in a hybrid capacity in or near Georgia, US. 

7. Sprout NOLA, New Orleans, LA

Sprout NOLA’s mission is to provide technical and social support to established and developing small-scale and sustainable farmers, community gardeners, and farm workers in Louisiana. Sprout contributes to Louisiana’s food system in several ways: coordinating technical assistance and education for producers, networking and organizing farmers for collective action, and redistributing resources to a frontline community. They are hiring a Land & Equity Director to work in a hybrid capacity in or near New Orleans, LA. 

8. Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area, San Francisco, CA

Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area, founded in 1968, works to advance, protect, and promote the legal rights of communities of color, low-income persons, immigrants, and refugees. Assisted by hundreds of pro bono attorneys, LCCR provides free legal assistance and representation to individuals on civil legal matters through direct services, impact litigation, and policy advocacy. They are hiring an Executive Assistant to work in a hybrid capacity in or near San Francisco, CA

9. Public Justice Center, Remote Role

The Public Justice Center (“PJC”) is a state-wide nonprofit civil legal services program based in Baltimore, Maryland. The PJC pursues broad-based change through individual and class action litigation, advocacy with agency policymakers, legislative advocacy, client and public education, and the media. They are hiring an RFP: Fundraising/Sustainability Consultant to work remotely. 

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