CoastPride is seeking a Programs Director to coordinate implementation of all CoastPride programs. This position reports to the Executive Director and works with staff, community partners, and volunteers to meet the organization’s goals for Health and Wellness, Education and Visibility, and Social Justice programs and projects. These programs and projects serve the LGBTQ+ community from Pescadero to Pacifica with the mission of creating a coastside that supports and celebrates people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
The Programs Director will be expected to work in person 5 days per week from the CoastPride Center, which is located at 711 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA, 94019. The CoastPride Center is wheelchair accessible and has an accessible, gender neutral bathroom.
About CoastPride
CoastPride is an organization established by the local community in San Mateo County with the aim of enhancing support, visibility, and awareness for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) individuals and families. The organization actively embraces allies to foster an affirming and welcoming community that nurtures individuals of all ages, ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions, empowering them to reach their full potential. CoastPride believes that by working together, they can continue to make the Coastside, from Pacifica to Pescadero, a kind and safe environment for the LGBTQ+ community as a whole.
Responsibilities
Oversee all of the programming at CoastPride
Coordinate with staff, community partners, and volunteers to plan and implement programs including: support groups, counseling, Pride events, trainings, policy development, Gender and Sexuality Alliance Club support, scholarships, and the multifaith partnership
Manage contracts with partner organizations
Manage the programs budget
Work closely with other CoastPride staff to maximize opportunities for cross-collaboration between all of CoastPride’s programs
Co-facilitate Attraction, Gender Identity, and Gender Expression Trainings with staff and volunteers
Manage the CoastPride Center, including scheduling use of the Center spaces, being onsite for support during events and activities, addressing maintenance issues, and keeping supplies stocked
Receive community inquiries and provide warm hand-offs and referrals
Build and nurture ongoing relationships and partnerships with local nonprofits, schools, faith groups, government agencies, and other community groups
Perform outreach to promote and educate the community on CoastPride programming
Onboard and coordinate with volunteers supporting CoastPride programs and other events (such as fundraising events)
Implement Board-approved policies and suggest new policies and processes to the Executive Director
Strategize and coordinate with the CoastPride team to create and expand programming based on community needs
Collaborate with the Executive Director to perform community needs assessments
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's Degree and two or more years of relevant direct experience
Education and experience working with the LGBTQ+ community
Strong community engagement skills, including sensitivity to working with marginalized groups
Proven track record in building and maintaining effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders such as LGBTQ+ people, allies, nonprofits, schools, government agencies, and faith organizations
The ability to plan, implement, deliver, and evaluate community support programs
Strong written and verbal communication skills, and ability to be concise and persuasive
Experience in social media as an outreach tool, including engagement, building content, profiling key features, calendaring of posts, and increasing overall exposure
Medium/Advanced computer skills, including experience with Google Suite, Zoom, and an ability to learn new databases. Strong creativity, out of the box thinking, and overall analysis and problem solving skills
Exceptional customer service skills and attention to detail and followup
Ability to learn and uphold compliance with legal, financial, and CoastPride policies
Must clear a federal background check (paid for by CoastPride).
Must complete four hours of mandated reporter training in accordance with CoastPride Policies
Compensation
This is a full time, exempt position
Starting salary $80,000 - $100,000, depending on experience
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision
Paid Holidays
Work cell phone provided, plus $50 stipend per month for service for that phone line plus benefits.
Work laptop provided
Professional development time as approved by supervisor
To Apply
Please note this job description is not designed to serve as a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee in this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to contact@coastpride.org.
