Promotor/a Program Manager

Job Announcement Promotor/a Program Manager
Posted 8/7/2026
Job Summary
Job Type: Full-Time
Wage: $70,0075,000 annually, commensurate with experience
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, with occasional evenings and weekends
Work Location: Jackson County or greater Rogue Valley, Oregon, with frequent field site visits
Education & Experience: Bachelors degree in public administration, nonprofit management, education, public
health, business, natural resources, social sciences, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education
and professional experience. 3+ years of experience managing community-based programs, workforce
development initiatives, public health programs, or similar efforts is required, along with experience supervising
staff, contractors, or volunteers and managing program budgets or grant-funded projects. Strong written and
oral communication in English, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently are essential.
Preferred qualifications include bilingual proficiency in Spanish, experience with grant writing, program
evaluation, project management, community health worker or Promotor/a models, and familiarity with Latine
or Hispanic communities, labor rights, and the forestry, agriculture, or fire management sectors in the western
U.S.
Overview
The Promotor/a Program is a collaborative initiative that supports forest workers in southern Oregon and across
the Pacific Northwest in strengthening their skills, knowledge, and economic opportunities. The program focuses
on education, workplace safety, and improved working conditions in forestry services, including tree planting,
thinning, forest ecosystem restoration, and related industries.
Position Summary
The Promotor/a Program Manager (PPM) is responsible for managing all aspects of Lomakatsis Promotor/a
Program and collaborating with affiliated organizations supporting the program. This includes supervising
Promotor/as de Salud and the Forestry Business Development Coordinator position, coordinating projects and
activities that align with the programs strategic direction, setting and monitoring long-term goals, supervising
program staff, and overseeing daily operations. The PPM is also responsible for developing budgets and
operational plans and writing proposals and grant applications to secure program funding, maintaining records
of program activities, evaluating the project, and preparing reports. The PPM will coordinate closely with Oregon
State University, agency, and community partners to further the programs strategic goals, including:
1. Building solidarity and promoting sustainability within the forest and fire workforce.
2. Educating policy makers about forest worker issues.
3. Collaborating with agencies to strengthen labor law enforcement.
4. Working with partner organizations to drive systemic change on a larger scale across all industries.
The PPM works independently within Lomakatsis organizational framework, with the Executive Director,
Forestry Business Development Coordinator, and Promotor/as de Salud, to achieve program goals as well as
Lomakatsi's overall mission.
Note: This position is funded by an obligated 2-year federal grant and will be responsible for securing future
funding for the program.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership & Staff Supervision
Supervise Promotore(as) de salud and other program staff to provide forest worker training and community
engagement.
Supervise Forestry Business Development Coordinator to provide small businesses with training, tools and
resources needed to operate forestry businesses.
Provide daily and weekly work plans for employees.
Provide coaching, performance oversight, and professional development for program staff.
Model and reinforce a respectful, inclusive, and culturally grounded work environment.
Program Management & Strategy
Provide overall leadership and direction for Lomakatsis Promotor/a Program.
Set, monitor, and evaluate short- and long-term program goals.
Ensure program activities address systemic environmental and social justice issues affecting forest workers.
Guide program growth and continuous improvement based on community and workforce needs.
Develop and manage program budgets and operational plans.
Write grant applications, proposals, and funding reports to secure and sustain program funding.
Track expenditures to ensure compliance with grant and organizational requirements.
Partnerships & Collaboration
Coordinate closely with Oregon State University (OSU) and grant-funded partners.
Maintain active relationships with partner agencies, affiliated organizations, and community stakeholders.
Represent the program in internal and external meetings and collaborations.
Education, Training & Advocacy
Support education initiatives focused on worker rights, workplace safety, and improved working conditions.
Promote leadership development and business skills within the forestry workforce.
Advocate for forestry workers by addressing root causes of unsafe or unjust labor and environmental
practices.
Plan and participate in Promotor/a events and trainings.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
Maintain accurate records of program activities and outcomes.
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Monitor program performance and evaluate effectiveness.
Prepare internal reports and external funder reports.
Use evaluation findings to inform program decisions and improvements.
Compliance & Organizational Alignment
Ensure alignment with Lomakatsis mission, values, and senior leadership priorities.
Support compliance with contractual, grant, safety, and reporting requirements.
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in public administration, nonprofit management, education, public health, business,
natural resources, social sciences, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and
professional experience.
3+ years experience managing community-based programs, workforce development initiatives, public
health programs, or related efforts.
Experience supervising staff, contractors, or volunteers.
Experience managing program budgets and/or grant-funded projects.
Proficiency with MS Office, email, and virtual collaboration tools.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends.
Residency in Jackson County or the greater Rogue Valley, or be willing to relocate to the Rogue Valley
within three months of hire.
Valid drivers license and ability to travel within southern Oregon.
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual proficiency in Spanish.
Demonstrated experience writing grants, reports, or other funding proposals.
Project management certification (such as PMP) or demonstrated experience managing multiple
priorities simultaneously.
Experience conducting program evaluation and using data to improve programs.
Experience with community-based participatory approaches or Promotor/a de Salud, Community Health
Worker, or peer educator models.
Lived experience within Latine or Hispanic communities.
Familiarity with forestry, agriculture, or fire management in the western U.S.
Familiarity with labor rights and workplace protections (e.g., OSHA, wage and hour laws, immigrant
worker rights).
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Compensation and Benefits
Lomakatsi strives to provide competitive salaries and benefits within the nonprofit community.
Salary is commensurate with experience, ranging from $70,0075,000 annually
Paid medical and dental plan
Paid vacation
401K retirement plan
Application Process
To apply, please submit:
Cover Letter
Resume
Three professional references
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About Us
Lomakatsi Restoration Project is a tribally affiliated nonprofit organization dedicated to forest and watershed
restoration, operating primarily in Oregon and California. For over 31 years, Lomakatsi has partnered with low-
income, rural, forest-based, frontier, and tribal communities across the region to bolster resilient communities,
foster economic opportunity, and restore thousands of acres of forests and miles of streams. Guided by a
mission to restore ecosystems and the sustainability of communities, cultures, and economies, Lomakatsi
collaborates with a diverse network of partnersincluding federal and state land management agencies, Native
American Tribes, NGOs, land trusts, private landowners, watershed councils, and local governments. Through
these partnerships, Lomakatsi has helped shape nationally recognized restoration initiatives and set precedents
for inclusive, landscape-scale conservation.
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