State Refugee Coordinator - Senior Program Director

Idaho Crisis; Boise (ID); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

14 paid holidays

4 weeks sick leave

4 weeks vacation

Retirement match 200% on 2–5%

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Jannus, Inc. seeks a strategic State Refugee Coordinator - Senior Program Director to oversee refugee resettlement in Idaho.

You will lead a mission-driven team, coordinate with local agencies, and guide program operations in Boise while strengthening community relationships and policy engagement. The role requires deep knowledge of refugee programs, funding mechanisms, and diplomacy to align diverse partners.

Qualifications

• Experience leading high-functioning teams and sustaining a positive team culture.
• Background in refugee resettlement with knowledge of local and federal funding.
• Ability to build relationships with ethnic communities, policy makers, faith-based organizations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee refugee resettlement in Idaho as State Refugee Coordinator.
• Lead the Idaho Office for Refugees as Senior Program Director and drive strategy.
• Develop funding partnerships and act as policy liaison with state/federal entities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable guidelines and maintain stakeholder collaborations.

Skills

Leadership

Policy knowledge

Funding awareness

Community relations

Diplomacy

Job description

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State Refugee Coordinator - Senior Program Director

Regular Full Time First/Mid Off & Mgr Boise, ID, US 1 Attachments

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1433

Salary Range: $79,592.00 To $86,996.00 Annually

Since 1975, Idaho's resettlement program has welcomed families and individuals seeking safety from persecution. The Idaho Office for Refugees, a program of Jannus, Inc., is the designated organization to oversee refugee resettlement in the state of Idaho, in partnership with resettlement agencies in Boise and Twin Falls. Our mission is to welcome and support people granted refuge in the United States by providing opportunities for education, civic engagement, economic advancement, and belonging.

Jannus, Inc is seeking a dynamic, collaborative, outcome-driven leader to coordinate and oversee refugee resettlement in the state of Idaho as the Senior Program Director for the Idaho Office for Refugees. We are looking for someone with experience leading high-functioning teams, maintaining and continually improving team culture, and a background in refugee resettlement.

The ideal candidate will have a background and knowledge of local and federal funding and policies. A track record of building relationships with ethnic communities, policy makers, faith-based organizations, and community partners. As well as experience in diplomacy and bringing together sometimes divergent groups. The role also requires vision, resilience, and flexibility to navigate the current landscape of refugee resettlement.

We offer a competitive benefit package including:

• 14 paid holidays, 4 weeks of sick plus 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year.
• After one year of service, employees earn a 200% match on their retirement contributions of 2 to 5%. Employees are immediately vested in the matching contributions.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Applications will be accepted through September 20, 2026.

Jannus, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

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