Immigration Initiatives Program Manager

Who We Are

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. HF is headquartered in New York City, with field offices in CA, CT, DC, FL, NC, IL and Puerto Rico. Values that drive our work include equality, fairness, diversity, and empathy.

Who We Seek

Hispanic Federation seeks an Immigration Initiatives Program Manager to directly support HF’s immigrant community engagement work and lead community outreach efforts with partner agencies. The Manager will lead initiatives that support immigrant communities, concentrating on effective implementation of programming – including event management, and monitoring program goals. The role requires efficient project management skills, ensuring program deliverables are completed on time, within scope, and in alignment with stated goals.

The Manager will oversee relationships with community-based organizations and other stakeholders, and coordinate data collection to track program outcomes. In addition to supporting programmatic deliverables and event logistics, including developing a calendar of events, the Manager will represent HF in community spaces and lead workshops centered on Know Your Rights and other relevant subject areas. The Manager will also support data reporting and draft program reports for internal and external audiences to highlight the effectiveness and reach of community-focused programs.

The successful candidate will have experience working with immigrant and underserved communities in New York and/or domestically, a commitment to social justice, and a high attention to detail. The Manager will liaise with community-based partners and with internal departments across the organization to ensure successful collaboration.

The position operates under a hybrid model with days in-office and remote. The Manager will also be required to work outside of the office as events and program needs require. All positions are required to be onsite a minimum of ten (10) days a month.

Position Location: New York, NY

Supervisor: Director for Immigration Initiatives

Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation, monitoring, and close-out of community engagement initiatives funded through public and private sector sources.
• Manage the full project lifecycle, including support in work planning, executing programs, budget tracking, reporting, and compliance with funder requirements.
• Develop strong partnerships with community-based organizations, public agencies, and other stakeholders to advance immigrant-serving initiatives.
• Oversee grant deliverables and milestones, ensuring all program activities meet timelines and performance targets.
• Coordinate with internal teams such as finance, compliance, and development to support grant management, including proposal input, payment vouchers, invoicing, and audit preparation.
• Provide training and Know Your Rights workshops to immigrant communities with support of HF’s Legal Services Team, ensure culturally competent and responsive outreach materials are provided to communities in need.
• Review departmental payment requests for accuracy and ensure all information for financial assistance requests is properly furnished.
• Represent HF in community coalition, events, and meetings, elevating program visibility and fostering collaboration.
• Supervise and provide mentoring to the Immigration Initiatives Program Coordinator.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, in Public Administration, Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, or a related field.
• At least two (2) years of related experience working with a nonprofit organization supporting community outreach and events.
• Experience implementing and monitoring programs funded by public or private funding sources.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficiency in written and spoken Spanish is required, additional languages spoken is an asset.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) is required, understanding of other operating systems and applications is an asset.
• Be comfortable working in a dynamic environment where adaptability and problem-solving are essential.
• Experience with community engagement and direct outreach with people of diverse backgrounds along with an understanding of New York City's diversity is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with staff at all levels and with diverse communities.
• Exposure to managing budgets and financial tracking processes.
• Experience with public speaking and training facilitation.
• Experience supervising staff, interns, or volunteers is preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing the Hispanic Federation’s values, mission, and goals.

Compensation and Benefits:

Position salary starting at $55,000 -$65,000 and salary is and is commensurate with experience. Compensation comes with a robust benefits package with a fully subsidized medical, dental, vision insurance after 2 months, 403(B) retirement plans with a company match after 6 months, and access to flexible spending and pre-tax commuter benefits.

First year employees of the Hispanic Federation receive a PTO package with 15 days designated for vacation, 4 Personal Days, and 8 Sick Days annually.

To Apply

Please submit a résumé, and a cover letter detailing your interest and qualifications, to this portal. No telephone calls.

For more information about the Hispanic Federation, go to www.hispanicfederation.org.

Hispanic Federation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against actual or perceived race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation and/or other protected categories.

Position salary starting at $55,000 -$65,000 and salary is and is commensurate with experience. Compensation comes with a robust benefits package with a fully subsidized medical, dental, vision insurance after 2 months, 403(B) retirement plans with a company match after 6 months, and access to flexible spending and pre-tax commuter benefits.

First year employees of the Hispanic Federation receive a PTO package with 15 days designated for vacation, 4 Personal Days, and 8 Sick Days annually.

Proficiency in written and spoken Spanish is required, additional languages spoken is an asset.