We are currently hiring a Program Manager!
Familias en Acción is looking for community-oriented and collaborative leader to join the Nutrition and Food Equity team as our new Program Manager. This position is a member of Familias’ leadership team and oversees a team committed to food justice and health equity for the Latino/x/e community in Oregon. The Program Manager will manage our programs, including our state-wide curriculum, Abuela, Mamá y Yo (AMY). This position will also develop program strategies and action plans; cultivate and manage key relationships and partnerships; and help facilitate and coordinate a state-wide Nutrition and Food Equity Program with emphasis on balancing our urban and rural strategies in Oregon.
The Manager will work in a hybrid environment of remote and in-person work and may reside in the Portland/Vancouver metro area or anywhere in the state of Oregon. This position reports to the Deputy Director.
Why would someone want to work at Familias?
What is Abuela, Mamá y Yo (AMY)?
AMY is a statewide nutrition education program for Latinos that provides not only knowledge about nutrition and epigenetics but advocacy skills in order to understand the link between social determinants of health, food justice, health equity, and how it can affect families.
About AMY classes
“Quiero dar las gracias por el aprendizaje que me dieron y sobre todo cómo cuidar a mi familia y llevar una vida saludable juntos podemos hacer el cambio.”
“Muchas gracias por todo el contenido de las clases de nutrición que nos brindaron. Ahora estoy mejor informada para tomar mejores decisiones conforme a mi nutrición”
What We Do:
Food Equity for healthy Latino families differs from traditional nutritional programs because it addresses the root causes of health inequities. Food is a source of nourishment and joy. It has a deep cultural value among Latino communities. A healthy diet based on strong cultural and family values leads to healthier families, especially healthier children who are raised by immigrant parents. Unfortunately, Latinas face many health barriers and disparities such as poverty and food insecurity which hinders a nutritious diet. Latinos are also more exposed to stress and trauma due to factors such as fear, employment difficulties, and immigration status. For these reasons, Latino children are less likely to get a strong start of life.
To address this issue, Familias en Acción has decided to create a culturally and linguistically specific community program and curriculum to provide knowledge and advocacy skills about food justice, social determinants of health, and family health while creating strong Latino communities.
The kind of person council community members are looking for…
“Una persona humilde”
“Una persona que respeta al ser humano por ser persona no por su condición física emocional y económica”
“Una persona con deseos de trabajar con la comunidad en equipo, rompiendo y eliminando los estereotipos”
Our Partners:
How to Apply:
All interested candidates, please send a resume and cover letter to Patricia Patrón at patricia@familiasenaccion.org with subject line: Nutrition and Food Equity Program Manager Position.
All inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential. Applications will be considered as they are submitted so you are encouraged to apply early. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.
