Parents LEAD Manager

This one of a kind position will support the Sonoma County Parents LEAD—Leadership, Equity, Advocacy, Diversity/Padres LEAD—Liderazgo, Equitivo, Abogar, Diversidad (Parents LEAD), an initiative of the Sonoma County Strengthening Families Network (the Network), which is an alliance of four Sonoma County Family Resource Centers (FRCs) including La Luz Center, Corazon Healdsburg, CAP- Villa Esperanza, and Petaluma FRC. Parents/Padres LEAD’s vision is that Sonoma County Latinx and other under-resourced families achieve social equity by having a voice and advocating to shape policies that strengthen the well-being and combat adversity of marginalized young children and families.

The Parents/Padres LEAD Manager will work as part of a team with the Program Directors for each of the four FRCs to ensure Parents/Padres LEAD activities are aligned with individual FRC programming. The Parents/ Padres LEAD Manager will be responsible for the management of the Parents /Padres LEAD program development and implementation as well as coordination among the four Network partners.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·     Convene and support the Network in attaining Parents/Padres LEAD goals per grant objectives

· Organize community members and facilitate advocacy campaigns with community leaders to change policies aimed at strengthening families.   

·     Represent the Network and lift the voice of Parents/Padres LEAD in external, funder, and community meetings

 ·     Coordinate community-building and family strengthening activities, trainings, and other gatherings

·     Build a system of support and measurement framework for the Network

·     Synthesis project data and interpret information to partners, funders, and community

·     Provide administrative support including master calendar, minutes at meetings, social media presence

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

·     Demonstrated proficiency and excellence in Spanish and English verbal and written communication skills.

·     Demonstrated ability to design exceptional outreach programs and communications programs. Solid track record of successful program implementation and outcomes.

·     Applies effective advocacy and outreach techniques to engage the community, targeted audience, and applicable community-based organizations (CBOs).

·     Exceptional public speaking skills in both English and Spanish.

·     Exceptional interpersonal skills.

·     Ability to establish rapport and trust, and engage and motivate others, especially within the Latinx community.

·     Ability to work both in a team and independently, with limited supervision.

·     Demonstrates commitment to the missions of La Luz

·     Respect client and student confidentiality at all times.

·     Must be a self-starter, get along well with others, adaptable, willing to learn new things, and above all else, follow-through with projects to their completion

·     Maintain accurate records in Salesforce database.

·    PC literacy and proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite and Zoom applications.

·     Able to read, apply, and adhere to organizational policies and procedures.

·     Commitment to excellence and high standards, including integrity and ethics.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

·     Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Services, Public Health, Health Education, or related field or a combination of education and experience.

·     Three years’ experience working with Latinx, low-income and/or underserved populations. 

·     Knowledge of and/or previous experience working in The Springs area of Sonoma Valley is preferred.