The Deputy Director of Programs is a salaried, full-time exempt position, and will play a leadership role at Poder NC. Reporting to the Co-Executive Director of Programs, the Deputy Director of Programs will be the lead decision-maker for our communications and community engagement programs, hire and supervise programmatic staff, and ensure the execution of innovative, impactful, and effective programs and projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in management, base building, coalition building, and developing grassroots leaders through issue-organizing campaigns and civic engagement. This person will be highly relational, an effective project manager, a collaborative partner, and a creative problem-solver. We are looking for a creative, motivated leader with an organizing background who is goal-driven, detail-oriented, highly relational, and dynamic.
Able to lead team members execute high quality programming using “out of the box” strategies and tactics, in addition to traditional ones.
Works well in a fast-paced environment and is able to multitask without sacrificing the quality of the work. Reliable, consistent, detail-oriented and self-motivated. Self-aware, emotionally intelligent and culturally competent.
Knowledge of communications tools, media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods; includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
Working knowledge of policy issues impacting Latinxs in North Carolina and able to effectively communicate information to a lay person.
Able to understand complex problems and review related information in order to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Able to communicate effectively with and relate to persons of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds.
Able to collaborate with individuals with various learning styles, work styles, personalities, and levels of experience.
Strong organizational & problem-solving skills & ability to work effectively in an action-oriented organization.