Sponsored Programs Director jobs in Fresno, CA

Job Title: Director of Programs

Department: Administration

Reports To: Executive Director

FLSA: Exempt

Location: Fresno County

OVERVIEW

The Centro Binacional para el Desarrollo Indígena Oaxaqueño (CBDIO) was created in 1993 by the Frente Indígena de Organizaciones Binacionales (FIOB) to serve the indigenous immigrant communities from Mexico that reside in California. Since its foundation as a non-profit entity, CBDIO has been dedicated to implementing projects on worker’s rights, education, and health access, providing orientation, training, counseling, and referrals.

JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Programs is responsible for the successful oversight and completion of CBDIO’s grant funded programs. This includes researching, planning, and implementing assigned programs while allocating the appropriate resources to reach the goals, objectives, and deliverables of each grant funded program. This position is a key part of the management team. Actively participates in organizational-wide policy decisions, strategic planning, and represents CBDIO’s mission and vision.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIES

Responsible for supervision of assigned, staff, interns, performance management and other personnel processes, including, but not limited to, hiring, setting individual goals and objectives, providing guidance, training, direction, corrective action, and separations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Plan and direct programs from start to completion including meeting deadlines, milestones, and program objectives. Initiate and set program goals. Verify programs are culturally and linguistic appropriate and meet the needs of the Indigenous community.

Ensure all grant funded requirements are met and budgets are maintained. Confirm expenses are in accordance with each program’s guidelines.

Provide leadership, training, support, continual mentorship, guidance and coaching to staff. Communicate project changes and updates in a timely manner. Monitor challenges and provide resolutions.

Ensure programs are appropriately staffed and support onboarding activities and program training.

Conduct yearly performance evaluations and provide regular feedback and guidance to staff.

Participate in weekly team meetings and provide appropriate guidance, recommendations, and solutions to ensure efficient program operations.

Coordinate and facilitate weekly or bi- weekly meetings with coordinators to provide mentorship, direction, and to ensure coordination among the different office locations .

Compile data and support writing quarterly and year end reports for funders.

Represent CBDIO in statewide campaigns to ensure our goals are met.

Meet with funders, community organizations and collaborative agencies to promote CBDIO and develop potential and continued partnerships.

Participate in community campaigns, and schedule events to ensure community and staff involvement.

Develop and review program budgets and operational costs. Provide reconciliation and back up for all bank card charges.

Collaborate with management team in preparing and responding to grant applications.

Ensure coordinators and staff are conducting community meetings following CBDIO guidelines, values, and goals.

Analyze future needs and provide strategic support to Executive Director.

Contribute towards fundraising efforts and coalition building.

Attend meetings on behalf of Executive Director and represent CBDIO.

Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To execute this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability needed to perform this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Sociology, or related field preferred. Work experience may substitute education on a year-by-year basis.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of four (4) years of experience working with grant funded programs and successfully leading a team. Preferably in nonprofit, community-based organization, or closely related field.

Demonstrated experience supervising and leading a team strongly preferred

Demonstrated experience in social and/or racial justice strongly preferred.

ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES

Fluently Bilingual (Spanish and English) or Trilingual (Indigenous language, Spanish and English).

Established community connections within Indigenous community strongly preferred.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, G-Suite, and use of technology.

Uphold a high level of integrity, objectivity, and confidentiality.

Travel for company business using personal transportation.

Maintain a valid California driver’s license, reliable transportation, and adequate auto insurance as required by State law.

Willing to work non-traditional hours and days to meet the needs of this position.

KNOWLEDGE OF

Business and management principles in accounting, strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources, leadership, grant writing and coordination of people and resources.

Indigenous community and their current needs.

Managing grant funded programs.

Principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, and employee relations.

SKILLS

Strong interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills.

Excellent organizational skills with demonstrated ability to execute projects on time and on budget.

Strong analytical problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Cultural competence in Indigenous cultures.

ABILITY TO

Use initiative, logic, and reasoning to identify complex problems, develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Recognize and appropriately convey the sensitive nature of any situation and keep all matters confidential.

Demonstrate a highly professional, ethical, and collaborative demeanor.

Adjust and contribute to continually evolving work situations and changing priorities.

Provide mentorship and delegate responsibilities while maintaining organizational control of operations and customer service.

Lead by example and be team oriented.

Multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment while meeting multiple deadlines.

Skillfully communicate with others in a professional manner both verbally and written.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to hear, see, sit, stand, keyboard/type, conduct repetitive motions, use dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office equipment, and occasionally balance, bend, stoop, climb up and down stairs, walk on uneven surfaces, alternate standing/sitting, climb ladders/steps, kneel, reach at, below, or above shoulder level, squat, and lift/carry up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice at the discretion of CBDIO.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Fresno, CA 93721: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person