Program Manger, Avenidas Rainbow Collective

About the Organization Avenidas is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for older adults through supportive programs and services. The Avenidas Rainbow Collective (ARC) provides access to social, wellness, and other activities as well as resources to older adults in the LGBTQ+ community. ARC provides education to the general community on the unique needs of olde adults in the LBGTQ+ community. Position Overview Reporting to the Center Director, the ARC Program Manager independently develops, delivers and evaluates ARC programing, workshops and other enrichment activities, exercising considerable program oversight and reasonable discretion. This position is responsible for developing, controlling and monitoring the ARC program budget. The PM will represent ARC to outside groups and allies as an Avenidas representative, educating and informing the community about available services and conducting community outreach. Duties may require evening and weekend hours. The Program Manager will support DEIB efforts at Avenidas. Essential Job Functions · Oversee and implement the planning of programs and services delivered to the participants in ARC. · Recruit, train, and manage contractors and volunteers, ensuring that contractors and volunteers are educated and demonstrate LGBTQ+ competency. Address issues as they arise. · Attend meetings, as the designated Avenidas representative, held by Santa Clara County social service agencies and other related professional groups and community partners to discuss strategic goals and program content. · Provide community liaison and outreach services for LGBTQ+ matters (such as planning for Silicon Valley Pride, Avenidas Pride, local flag-raising ceremonies, and networking with peer professionals). · Provide culturally appropriate training on working with LGBTQ+ older adults to community professionals. · Plan, resource, and execute social, educational, wellness, and cultural humility training events, as well as a variety of outdoor activities, clubs, and other recreational activities for program participants. · Create and deliver the monthly ARC program calendar. · Coordinate with other Avenidas Program Managers to ensure inclusive programming, collaboration, and intra-agency referrals. · Provide program event information to marketing in advance for Avenidas social media, e-blasts, and print ads. Work with the VP of Marketing and Communications for ARC features in the quarterly newsletter. Manage the ARC Instagram and Facebook pages. · Track registrations, attendance, outreach contacts, and other required statistics. · Complete quarterly and any other required reports for timely submission to the County and/or other funders as indicated. Input monthly statistical data directly into the Monthly Service Report. · Make referrals to Avenidas social work services as appropriate. · Monitor wellness, as well as emotional and/or social outcomes through participant satisfaction surveys, interviews, and other mechanisms. · Develop and monitor program budget, explain variances, and make adjustments to programming accordingly. · Attend the Program Manager's meetings, weekly supervisory sessions, and other agency meetings as requested. Secondary Job Functions · Attend training programs and educational seminars as approved by supervisor. · Assist with grant/funding requests as needed · Other duties as assigned. Qualifications · Commitment to Avenidas mission, purpose, and values. · Excellent interpersonal, written, oral, and organizational skills. · Demonstrated ability to work independently with a high degree of successful decision- · making for program matters. · Self-directed with the ability to work as a member of varying teams of professionals. · Experience in activity or recreation program planning and execution, event planning, and/or hospitality services. · Experience in working with both older adults and the LGBTQ+ community. · Demonstrated competency in inclusion-fluency and resource knowledge, with emphasis on the LGBTQ+ community, but not to the exclusion of other groups. · Shows initiative and demonstrates due diligence in completing tasks. · Able to problem-solve with supervisor and professional colleagues in a productive, constructive manner. · Demonstrated organizational and financial responsibility skills. · Excellent group facilitation and public speaking skills. · Excellent community building and community liaison work. · Excellent client advocacy skills. · Experience with supporting and fostering community partnerships. · Driver’s License: CA driver's license with auto insurance. Physical Demands Frequently stand/walk, sit, use a computer; use a telephone, grasp lightly/fine manipulation. Occasionally reach/work above shoulders, twist/bend/stoop/squat, grasp forcefully, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 20 pounds, write by hand, sort/file paperwork. Hours and Compensation This is a full-time, exempt,40 hour per week position. Work hours are generallyM-F, 9 am to 5 pm, with some evening and weekend hours. Work location is in-person at Avenidas at 450 Bryant Street, Palo Alto or at a partner site. Partner sites are currently in San Jose and may expand to additional south county locations.Pay range is $85,000 to $90,000/yearand benefits are generous (medical, dental, vision, 403B grant offered; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays). Job Type: Full-time Pay: $85,000.00 - $90,000.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Employee assistance program • Health insurance • Health savings account • Life insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Application Question(s): • Do you have experience in activity or recreation program planning and execution, event planning, and/or hospitality services? Experience: • working with older adults and the LGBTQ+ community.: 2 years (Preferred) Ability to Commute: • Palo Alto, CA 94301 (Required) Work Location: In person