Position Title: Youth Program Director
Location: Kern County
Payrate: $75,000 – $80,000
The Organization
The Dolores Huerta Foundation (DHF) is a growing 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our mission is to inspire and organize communities to build volunteer organizations empowered to pursue social justice. DHF is based in Bakersfield, California. We organize in the counties of Tulare, Fresno, Kern, and the high desert area of Los Angeles County. We are seeking Student Success Mentors who are passionate about supporting this work.
Position Summary
The Youth Program Director plays a pivotal role in creating a supportive enriching environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create engaging curriculum and activities that promote personal growth, leadership skills, and community involvement.
- Recruit, train, and mentor program staff and volunteers to ensure effective program delivery.
- Collaborate with community partners, schools, and other organizations to expand program reach and resources.
- Evaluate program outcomes and make data-driven decisions to continuously improve program quality and impact.
- Manage program budget and resources efficiently to maximize effectiveness and sustainability.
EDUCATION
Required Competencies:
- Graduate from an accredited college with a bachelor’s degree in education, youth development.
- Proven experience in program development, implementation, and management, preferably in a youth-focused setting.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate others towards a common goal.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Knowledge of best practices in youth development, experiential learning, and trauma-informed care.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while also demonstrating initiative and autonomy.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and navigate challenges effectively.
- Passion for making a difference in the lives of young people and a commitment to social justice.
Job Specific Competencies:
- Strategic Thinking: Possesses a broad understanding of organizational strategic planning, implementation and evaluation.
- Leadership: Demonstrates understanding of a variety of leadership and management principles and practices.
- Mission Focus: Possesses advanced knowledge and understanding of the challenges and opportunities relating to the mission of the organization.
- Technical Skill: Knowledge of graphic design and digital media; knowledge of arts community and education institutions; Extensive experience planning and organizing events and public programs.
- Communication: Communicates clearly, both verbally and in writing. Is an effective public speaker. Communicates effectively and professionally among all levels of the organization and the public. Bilingual (Spanish and English) applicants a plus
- Ethical Practice: Models the highest level of ethics, integrity, DHF values and social responsibility.
- Relationship Management: Demonstrated experience working with staff at all levels in a collaborative, environment; commitment and ability to promote and sustain positive workplace values and relationships.
- Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work well under pressure, remain calm and controlled when faced with difficult situations. Strives for immediate address.
Organizational Competencies
Alignment with DHF values: Understanding and appreciation of Dolores Huerta’s legacy and the farmworker’s movement is foundational to staff’s commitment to working with our BIPOC children, families and communities. Demonstrates respect for and appreciation of social justice history, and community organizing culture, understanding its implication in one’s work, in fostering meaningful relationships, and in embracing the community served.
- Social Justice – We strive to achieve equity of distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges in our society by dismantling systems of oppression, protecting Mother Earth,
and building a true democracy that values human rights including a person’s right to love whomever they wish to love. - Self Determination – We believe in the right of people to choose and be empowered to create their own destiny.
- Democracy – We believe in political representation, freedom, and equity, everyone has an equal voice in organizations and governance.
- Collective Action – We believe there is a mighty power in people organizing together towards a common goal.
- Volunteerism – We believe that giving of your own time, without compensation, towards the benefit of others and your community serves as its own reward.
- Non-violence – We believe in the use of peaceful action, without violence, to bring about political or social change.
- Feminism – We believe in the social, economic and political equality of all genders; including women’s right to control their own bodies and the right to abortion.
- Yes We Can! – We always act with hope in the belief that what may seem unachievable can be accomplished.
TO APPLY: Send resume, cover letter and 3 references to humanresources@doloreshuerta.org
Type “Youth Program Director” in the subject line.
The Dolores Huerta Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law.
