Valley Watch Network Manager

Valley Watch Network Program Manager

Location: Central Valley, CA

Employment Type: Full-time

The Organization:

Faith in the Valley is a multi-faith, multi-racial coalition of congregations and organizations working towards a more racially and economically just, compassionate, equitable, and thriving Central Valley. Faith in the Valley organizes to advance economic and racial justice in Kern, Fresno, Merced, Stanislaus, and San Joaquin counties. We have a vision for the Central Valley that embraces human dignity, values the full participation of every human being, and promotes the health, safety, and economic security of people across the Valley. Therefore, we are building local, county-wide, and regional power to disrupt systems of oppression, and advance a multi-issue agenda that is fundamentally about shifting the politics and the economy of the Central Valley in ways that make life better for all people.

Faith in the Valley does this through an organizing process that develops local leadership and conducts research on how to have our collective voices heard by holding those in positions of power and authority accountable for serving the common good. We do this out of our faith – different faiths, but united in how it compels us to fight for justice, dignity, and opportunity.

About Faith in the Valley and the Valley Watch Network

Amidst escalating anti-immigrant rhetoric and political attacks, the Valley Watch Network (VWN), a Central Valley wide rapid response system, was established in 2017 as a faithful and compassionate response to support immigrant families across the Central Valley. VWN brings together immigrant families, grassroots leaders, clergy, legal service providers, and allies to ensure individuals facing deportation threats or other challenges, have access to resources, moral support, and advocacy. The Valley Watch Network covers the eight counties in the Central Valley.

While VWN primarily focuses on providing crisis support through rapid response, it also aligns with Faith in the Valley’s broader vision for social and political justice by advancing more just, accessible, and equitable immigration policies at the local, state, and national levels.

Position Summary

We are seeking a committed and dynamic Program Manager to lead and strengthen the Valley Watch Network across eight counties in the Central Valley. This role requires someone who is deeply rooted in community, thrives in collaborative spaces, and can skillfully juggle day-to-day operations with strategic relationship-building and long-term visioning.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership Development & Network Support

• Train and develop community leaders, clergy, and volunteers to support VWN rapid response efforts in eight counties across the Central Valley.
• Organize and lead regular virtual and in-person trainings in partnership with key organizations and institutions.
• Work closely with Faith in the Valley organizers to align VWN efforts with broader campaigns and connect clergy and lay leaders to this work.
• Consistently recruit, engage, and manage a diverse team of volunteers to ensure strong participation in rapid response efforts and ongoing hotline coverage

Hotline Coordination

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the VWN hotline, responding to calls and connecting community members with appropriate resources and next steps.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and improve technical functionality of the hotline and database systems.
• Develop and manage a hotline schedule, including recruitment and coordination of trained volunteers.
• Create and manage a data tracking system to monitor and analyze the types of calls received, referral trends, and response outcomes.

Partnership Building

• Cultivate and manage strategic relationships with allies, legal service providers, and community partners to strengthen the VWN support system.
• Collaborate with other rapid response networks across California to build collective power and share best practices.

Communications & Materials Development

• Create and distribute training, outreach, and informational materials for various audiences.
• Collaborate with the Faith in the Valley communications team to share stories, impact, and updates via social media and other platforms.
• Represent Faith in the Valley in partner meetings, events and media requests.

Administrative & Reporting

• Track and report on service delivery metrics; prepare quarterly program reports for funders.
• Respond to informational requests and inquiries about the VWN and hotline operations.
• Participate in national calls and convenings related to immigration and rapid response.

Qualifications

• Deep commitment to immigrant justice, organizing, and the mission of Faith in the Valley.
• 3+ years of experience in community organizing, program coordination, or advocacy.
• Experience with immigrant communities, especially in the Central Valley, strongly preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is required
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, crisis-oriented environments.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Tech-savvy with experience using communication tools, databases, and hotline platforms
• Frequent travel will be needed, must have reliable transportation

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $70,000-$80,000, depending on experience.
• Retirement plan, and a 401K employer contribution (2%)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.

How to Apply

To apply, please send your resume and a brief cover letter describing your interest and qualifications to Brittany Ware at brittany@faithinthevalley.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled

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