Description
We are proud to partner with Veggielution in their search for dedicated leaders to join their team. Veggielution brings together people from all walks of life to grow food, build community, and celebrate culture. Based in San Jose, CA, they strengthen social connection and community power through three core platforms: gather, grow, and nourish.
About the Role
Reporting to the Senior Program Director, you will be a vital link between organizational strategy and day-to-day operations. You will oversee Veggielution’s Environmental Education, Farm Education, and Food Business programs, ensuring high-quality implementation for East San José residents. This role is perfect for a leader who enjoys coaching staff, designing culturally responsive curricula, and coordinating cross-program initiatives that connect farming, nature, and local entrepreneurship.
Who You Are
- An Empowering Supervisor: You thrive on providing coaching, performance feedback, and professional development support to a dedicated team of coordinators.
- A Community Educator: You have a passion for popular education methodologies, participatory learning, and community-based facilitation.
- A Strategic Coordinator: You can translate big-picture goals into actionable work plans while monitoring impact metrics and program quality.
- A Cultural Bridge: You are deeply committed to serving diverse, multicultural social networks and working immigrant communities.
What You’ll Bring
- Experience: 3–5 years in program management or coordination, including experience supervising staff, interns, or volunteers.
- Language Skills: Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English is required for this role.
- Technical Proficiency: Strong organizational skills with mastery of Google Workspace and project management tools like Asana and Slack.
- Education Expertise: Experience in curriculum development and program evaluation/data tracking.
- Mission Alignment: Familiarity with food systems, urban agriculture, or workforce development is highly preferred.
Why You’ll Love It Here
- Collaborative Impact: You will work alongside the Sí Se Puede Collective to amplify social justice and community power in the Mayfair neighborhood.
- Unique Environment: Your "office" includes the vibrant, outdoor farm setting of Emma Prusch Farm Park.
- Shared Leadership: Join an organization that embraces multiculturalism and shared leadership while proving that justice and joy go hand in hand.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $77,126 per year (non-negotiable to ensure pay equity).
- Full Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus a 401k.
- Supportive Perks: Professional development funds, paid holidays, and generous paid time off.
We look forward to seeing how your experience aligns with our mission!
Veggielution has retained Atomus Partners for this search. Emails from our team may come from @atomuspartners.com.
No recruiting agencies.
Skills Required
- 3-5 years in program management or coordination
- Supervising staff, interns, or volunteers
- Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English
- Mastery of Google Workspace and project management tools
- Experience in curriculum development and program evaluation
- Familiarity with food systems, urban agriculture, or workforce development
What We Do
Atomus Partners is a consulting firm providing fractional HR and finance leadership, administrative services, and strategic planning to help small and medium-sized businesses manage their back-office operations and drive growth.
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