Executive Lead, Community Programs & Advocacy

Dolores Huerta; Bakersfield (CA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Dolores Huerta is seeking a Senior Programs Director at our Bakersfield headquarters. This role supervises Program directors across Organizing, Civic, Youth, and Education streams and drives community initiatives and outreach.

You will oversee engagement with volunteers, partners, and policymakers, track outcomes, and prepare grant reports. Collaboration with the legislative team and advocacy planning are key components of this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level qualifications required or equivalent leadership experience.
• Proven ability to supervise senior program staff and drive program outcomes.
• Strong grant reporting and stakeholder communication skills.
• Experience coordinating with legislative teams and policymakers.
• Ability to build coalitions and mobilize community members for policy action.

Responsibilities

• Supervises all Program directors including Organizing, Civic, Youth, and Education Program directors.
• Develops and manages community programs, organizing initiatives, and outreach activities.
• Oversees engagement with community members, volunteers, and partner organizations.
• Tracks and evaluates program outcomes and prepares reports for funders and the board.
• Provides program-related information needed for grant applications and reports.
• Works with legislative team, oversees legislative initiatives and advocacy campaigns to advance the organization’s mission.
• Tracks relevant legislation and policy changes.
• Builds relationships with policymakers, coalitions, and advocacy partners.
• Mobilizes community members for policy action and public testimony.
• Coordinates with the Executive Director on strategic alignment for advocacy goals.

Job description

Dolores Huerta is seeking a Senior Programs Director at our Bakersfield headquarters. This role supervises Program directors across Organizing, Civic, Youth, and Education streams and drives community initiatives and outreach.

You will oversee engagement with volunteers, partners, and policymakers, track outcomes, and prepare grant reports. Collaboration with the legislative team and advocacy planning are key components of this role.