Community Advocacy Manager

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full healthcare coverage

Paid time off

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Esperanza United in Twin Cities (Saint Paul, MN) seeks a Community Advocacy Manager to lead culturally responsive, trauma-informed advocacy for Latine survivors and their children. You will supervise a team of Community Advocates, manage budgets and grants, and represent the organization through partnerships and workshops.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in human services, 4+ years of supervisory experience, and fluency in Spanish and English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field and at least four years of supervisory and program management experience.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication in Spanish and English.
• Knowledge of Latine communities with cultural responsiveness to Latine survivors.
• Leadership style that coaches staff, resolves conflicts, and manages priorities and deadlines.
• Travel availability locally and occasional evenings/weekends; valid driver's license and insurance.

Responsibilities

• Lead culturally responsive advocacy services for Latine survivors and their children.
• Implement and execute the Family Advocacy work plan; coordinate resources with staff and partners.
• Manage budgets, grants, data quality, reporting, and financial stewardship.
• Provide crisis line, Refugio, and on-call support as needed.
• Represent Esperanza United at community events and lead educational workshops/presentations.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish-English

Supervisory experience

Budget management

Program management

People leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services or related field

Tools

Technology proficiency

Job description

• Base Pay $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 / Year
• Job Category advocacy , non profit
• Employee Type Exempt FT
• Travel 30%
• Manage Others Yes

Community Advocacy Manager

Status: Full Time, Exempt

Location: Twin Cities

Reports to: Assistant Director of Family Advocacy

Supervises: 5-7 Community Advocates

About us

Esperanza United mobilizes Latinas and Latine communities to end domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. Formerly Casa de Esperanza, Esperanza United was founded in 1982 by a small group of persevering Latinas as an emergency shelter in St. Paul, Minnesota. We continue to ground our work in community strengths and wisdom, as we serve Latines locally and nationwide.

Position Overview:

The Community Advocacy Manager leads culturally responsive, trauma-informed advocacy services for Latine survivors and their children in the Twin Cities. This role guides program strategy and daily operations, supervises a team of Community Advocates, manages budgets and grant deliverables, uses data to strengthen services, and represents Esperanza United through community partnerships, workshops, and presentations.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and strengthen culturally responsive community advocacy services for Latine survivors and their children.
• Implement and deliver the Family Advocacy work plan into effective services, coordinate community resources, and collaborate with participants, staff, and partners to advance best practices.
• Manage program budgets, grant deliverables, data quality, outcome reporting, and the responsible use of financial resources.
• Provide crisis line, Refugio, and scheduled on-call support as needed.
• Represent Esperanza United at community events and external meetings, and lead educational workshops and presentations.

You will also lead a team of 5–7 Community Advocates by:

• Providing coaching and professional development.
• Support recruitment and onboarding.
• Monitor performance and documentation.
• Foster an accountable, collaborative, and mission-centered team culture.

What You’ll Bring

• A bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field and at least four years of supervisory and program management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills in Spanish and English.
• Knowledge of and experience working with Latine communities, with demonstrated cultural responsiveness to the strengths, values, needs, and realities of Latine survivors.
• A collaborative, relationship-centered leadership style, with the ability to coach staff, resolve conflict, organize competing priorities, meet deadlines, and use technology effectively.
• Knowledge of domestic violence dynamics and trauma-informed approaches is preferred.
• Availability for local travel and occasional evening or weekend work; a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and required automobile insurance.

Compensation, Benefits Overview

• Base salary range: $ 65,000-75,000/year, depending on qualifications
• Comprehensive healthcare: Full medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Paid time off: Generous paid vacation leave, sick leave, and organization-observed holiday programs
• Retirement investment options: Esperanza United is invested in your long-term financial health. We offer a competitive 403(b) retirement savings plan with both pre-tax and Roth contribution options, allowing you to customize your investment approach to match your personal financial goals

Esperanza United strives for diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, (dis)ability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, language, political affiliation, veteran status, status regard to public assistance, or any other class protected by local, state, or federal law. Esperanza United offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits,a flexible schedule,and a supportive working atmosphere to grow and develop professionally.

The above statements are not intended to encompass all functions and qualifications of this position; rather, they are intended to provide a general framework of the requirements of the position. Job incumbents may be required to perform other functions not specifically addressed in this job description.

Requirements

What You’ll Bring

• A bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field and at least four years of supervisory and program management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills in Spanish and English.
• Knowledge of and experience working with Latine communities, with demonstrated cultural responsiveness to the strengths, values, needs, and realities of Latine survivors.
• A collaborative, relationship-centered leadership style, with the ability to coach staff, resolve conflict, organize competing priorities, meet deadlines, and use technology effectively.
• Knowledge of domestic violence dynamics and trauma-informed approaches is preferred.
• Availability for local travel and occasional evening or weekend work; a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and required automobile insurance.

Summary

Position Overview:

The Community Advocacy Manager leads culturally responsive, trauma-informed advocacy services for Latine survivors and their children in the Twin Cities. This role guides program strategy and daily operations, supervises a team of Community Advocates, manages budgets and grant deliverables, uses data to strengthen services, and represents Esperanza United through community partnerships, workshops, and presentations.