Associate Director Economic Justice

Description

Position Title:      Associate Director, Economic Justice

Reports To:           Director of Economic Justice

Classification:      Full-Time, 1.0 FTE

FLSA Status:         Exempt 

Location:               Portland, OR

Compensation:    $80,000 per year

ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND

Latino Network’s mission is: Leading with love, we cultivate our staff and community as a powerful force for radical social change. We do this through Latino community-driven programs, advocacy, and service. Our work springs from the core belief in Latino community self-determination, that is, the ability of community members to participate meaningfully in the decisions that affect their lives and the lives of their families. We actively partner across a variety of city, county, state, and community organizations to deliver training and support, a wide range of services, as well as influence policy.

BENEFITS & PERKS

Latino Network provides a generous benefits package that includes:

• Health Plans including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Alternative Care
• FSA - Flexible Spending Account for Medical & Dependent Care expenses
• 401k Plan with Match 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer sponsored Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Leave (Vacation, Sick, Sabbatical)
• Professional development opportunities
• Self - Care perks
• Team and family events

ECONOMIC JUSTICE VISION 

We envision a thriving Latino community where our youth and families have clear and accessible pathways to prosperity, can build wealth, and have opportunities for self-actualization. This requires a radical redistribution of resources and power, along with programs rooted in deep, meaningful relationships where our participants are seen, cared for, feel they belong, achieve stability, and are supported in pursuing their dreams and providing for their future generations. We believe that it is a human right to have a roof over our heads, food on our table, and the opportunity to salir adelante.

POSITION DESCRIPTION 

Latino Network seeks a bilingual, mission-driven, and service-minded professional with bi-cultural familiarity and proven nonprofit and community leadership experience. As part of the Economic Justice Department at Latino Network, the Associate Director candidate will collaborate with staff, community, and other stakeholders to achieve program goals, meet and document measurable outcomes, contribute to a collegial and productive work environment, and promote the organization’s vision and mission, prioritizing the team's well-being and fostering a culture of collaboration, harmony, and joy.

This position supports the Director of Economic Justice to oversee the overall direction, coordination, and growth of the Latino Network’s Economic Justice programs.  In line with the department's established vision and strategic plan, the Associate Director supports the Director and the Associate Deputy Director of Programs in implementing and developing programming in housing, workforce, transportation, and energy services. The role leads a diverse team across multiple programs with varying needs, providing individualized support, guidance, and supervision to ensure program success. The Associate Director fosters a collaborative and strength-based work environment that empowers staff to grow professionally, build leadership capacity, and reach their full potential. This position supports the Director in budget management, contract compliance, and funding opportunities. The Associate Director develops evaluation tools and serves as the department's data Steward, supporting the department in elevating and showcasing community impact through storytelling, communications, and outreach efforts. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Supports the coordination, implementation, and growth of the Economic Justice Department Vision in partnership with the department director, agency strategic plan, and community needs.
• Supervises Program Managers, carrying out supervisory duties per organizational policy and applicable law (hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, corrective action, recognition), and ensures they understand and properly implement contract requirements, budgets, spending procedures, and approval processes.
• Provides leadership, coaching, and professional development to Economic Justice staff across multiple programs, including maintaining a streamlined onboarding system for new staff and interns in coordination with relevant Program Managers.
• Oversees a portfolio of contracts and deliverables, communicating with funders to ensure compliance and maintain strong partnerships.
• Supports the Director of Economic Justice in overseeing program budgets, timelines, work plans, reporting, and outcome tracking, ensuring alignment with Latino Network's mission, values, and strategic goals.
• Supports development of grant proposals, LOIs, and other funding initiatives to sustain and expand program operations.
• Leads coordination of department and leadership meetings, including agenda development, in collaboration with the Director and Program Managers.
• Serves as Data Steward for the department, overseeing data management, use, transport, and storage compliance for participant and staff files per the agency's Data Governance policy.
• Reviews and approves program materials, reports, and other documents containing proprietary or confidential information for accuracy and consistency, and provides information to partners as needed; oversees departmental evaluation needs in partnership with the Director of Evaluation, involving the Director at key points in protocol development and data analysis.
• Maintains oversight of hiring in the Director's absence (interviews, delegating tasks, extending offers per budget); maintains awareness of economic justice trends and emerging crises to keep programs responsive; communicates progress and escalates urgent issues to the Director and agency leadership in a timely manner.
• Serves on the agency Leadership Team and contract-specific committees, representing Latino Network at meetings/events as assigned; maintains reliable attendance, collaborates professionally as a team member, and performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains punctual, regular, and reliable attendance.
• Collaborates effectively in a team environment with professionalism, accountability, and a spirit of cooperation.
• Performs other duties as assigned and responds respectfully to supervisory direction.

Requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES

• Four to eight years of progressive leadership in the design and administration of economic justice-related programs, with supervisory and personnel management experience.
• Bicultural lived experience and bilingual fluency (Spanish/English) required, including excellent written, verbal, and public speaking skills; knowledge of the culturally based worldview, adaptive reasoning, and problem-solving practices of Latine individuals, families, and communities impacted by crime, poverty, and racial inequity.
• Strong critical thinking, attention to detail, and collaborative communication skills; ability to lead groups of diverse professional levels, facilitate knowledge sharing, and motivate, train, and empower staff to develop creative approaches to serving youth and families.
• Knowledge of social determinants of health affecting the Oregon Latine community and other vulnerable populations, along with key economic justice issues, institutions, resources, and government/social service agencies; ability to navigate sensitive or politically high-stakes public health environments.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain cooperative relationships with community members, partner organizations, and support systems.
• Experience managing project budgets, tracking contract compliance, and completing funder reports, with professional writing and communication skills across meetings, phone, email, and group forums with partners, staff, and program participants.
• Proven ability to lead a team and work independently, managing time and priorities to meet organizational deadlines in situations with limited standardization; professionally responsive, dependable, and thorough in follow-through.
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and communicate economic justice-related reports, periodicals, professional journals, business periodicals, technical procedures, and government regulations related to economic justice.
• Flexible and adaptive in meeting the position's functions.  
• Stay up to date with economic development trends impacting the Latino community.
• Specialized computer skills, including database, spreadsheet, project management, graphics, word processing, presentation, email, and scheduling applications.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and auto liability insurance required (eligibility for Latino Network's Commercial Auto Liability preferred); ability to pass criminal and state background checks as needed; 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee  to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. The work environment characteristics  described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential  duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities  to perform the essential duties of this role.  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use  stairways to climb to multiple floors within an office building, and talk or hear. The employee is  occasionally required to use hands and fingers to type or dial, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch  or crawl, and reach with hands and arms. The employee may be required to perform minimal heavy  lifting and walking during peak events. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold (non-weather), and extreme heat (non-weather). This position requires frequent computer use. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

TO APPLY

If you, or anyone you know, are interested in joining us in supporting our mission to positively transform the lives of Latino Youth families and communities, please submit your application, resume, and cover letter at:  Careers  

Successful completion of initial and ongoing employment screens, including but not limited to criminal background and vehicle record as required. Latino Network is an equal opportunity employer. We value and support diversity and inclusion to create a culture of dignity and respect.