Tequio Co-Coordinator
$49,920–$54,080 year
On-siteOxnard, California, United States
Job Summary
Lead the Tequio Youth Group program in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties by overseeing action campaigns, substance and suicide prevention outreach, and coalition building with local partners. Develop policy advocacy agendas, manage the program budget, and supervise volunteer leaders while facilitating weekly youth meetings and organizing university visits. Represent MICOP at community gatherings and government meetings, track performance metrics, and recruit new school sites. Maintain weekly attendance records, prepare grant updates, and coordinate retreats and guest presentations. Work full-time hours with flexibility for evenings and weekends as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Flexible schedule with the ability to work evenings and weekends when needed
- Ability to work with diverse people, communities, and cultures, with understanding of culturally competent practices
- Proven ability to prioritize workload, collaborate with colleagues while being self-motivated, execute projects independently
- Outstanding computer skills (particularly Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel and Outlook), proficiency in utilizing the internet, and familiarity with Survey Monkey or other online evaluation tools
- Ability to plan, organize, and execute program goals
- High proficiency in English and Spanish, both written and spoken
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal skills
- Inspirational presence, reliable leadership, and enthusiasm for MICOP's mission and vision
- Excellent individual and group rapport-building and communication skills (written and verbal) in a range of relationships and environments, including with co-workers, colleagues in the field, youth, program participants, parents, health and human services professionals, teachers, school leaders, and other key stakeholders
- Skills and tools for facilitating youth-led initiatives and participatory planning; the candidate must be able to motivate youth and support youth self-determination while also creating and enforcing systems of accountability
- Excellent time management, project management, and delegation skills
- Have a driver's license
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
- Excellent community organizing skills and minimum 5 years of experience; demonstrated success in organizing, strategizing, implementing, and identifying victories on organizing campaigns
- The Co-Program Coordinator should be an organizer in the movement fighting for social justice, indigenous human rights and equity
Desired Qualifications
- Management and supervisory experience preferred
- Indigenous language skills such as Mixteco, Zapoteco or Triqui are highly desired
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