Sr. Program Manager – Hispanic Education & Community Engagement

At the Davis Phinney Foundation, we help people with Parkinson’s live well today. Since 2004, the Foundation has brought to life some of the most important programs and research for those affected by Parkinson’s. Our community includes people living with Parkinson’s, Parkinson’s care partners, families, and friends in addition to physicians and allied health professionals.  

POSITION OVERVIEW & PURPOSE

The Sr. Program Manager – Hispanic Education & Community Engagement provides strategic leadership for the Foundation's Hispanic community engagement and education initiatives, building trusted relationships and ensuring a global audience of Spanish-speaking individuals and families affected by Parkinson's have equitable access to science-informed education, meaningful connection, and opportunities to live well today. 

This role leads the vision, strategy, and implementation of culturally responsive educational programs, resources, and community engagement initiatives that increase health literacy, empower people living with Parkinson's and their care partners, and equip community leaders to expand local impact. Central to this role is building authentic, trusted relationships within Spanish-speaking communities—listening to community perspectives, creating opportunities for meaningful dialogue, and ensuring community voices help shape the Foundation’s priorities, programs, and resources. 

The position combines strategic leadership with hands-on program oversight, including setting priorities, managing staff and resources, coordinating program delivery, and evaluating outcomes. Working collaboratively across departments, this role is accountable for translating community insights and organizational priorities into measurable program impact.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership & Program Management

• Lead the Foundation's Hispanic education and community engagement strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and advising leadership on emerging needs, trends, and opportunities.
• Develop and manage annual program plans, budgets, and measurable goals; oversee implementation, evaluate performance, and report on program outcomes and impact.
• Supervise and support assigned staff, contractors, and contributors, providing clear direction, accountability, coaching, and professional development.

Education & Resource Development

• Lead the development and cultural adaptation of accessible, evidence-based Spanish-language education, including Every Victory Counts®, courses, webinars, videos, and digital resources, applying health literacy and adult learning best practices.
• Collaborate with clinicians, subject matter experts, community members, and internal teams on content development and creation, and to ensure educational materials undergo appropriate medical and editorial review and reflect organizational quality standards.
• Oversee ongoing evaluation and updates to educational resources based on community feedback, emerging evidence, and program outcomes.

Community Insight, Partnerships & Evaluation

• Build and sustain trusted relationships with Hispanic and Spanish-speaking communities, healthcare professionals, organizations, and other partners, serving as a credible and engaged representative of the Foundation.
• Lead strategic partnerships and coalitions, including HOPE PALS, and represent the Foundation through relevant conferences, networks, and community initiatives.
• Create meaningful opportunities to listen to community perspectives and engage advisory groups, translating insights into program strategy, educational resources, and organizational priorities.
• Establish and monitor measures of program reach, participation, engagement, learning, and impact, using data and community feedback to inform continuous improvement.

Community Leadership Development & Activation

• Develop and support programs, trainings, and resources that equip Hispanic community leaders to educate, connect, and engage people living with Parkinson's and their care partners.
• Foster collaboration, peer learning, and community leadership through initiatives including the annual Hispanic Leadership Conference and other engagement opportunities.

Cross-Program Collaboration

• Partner across Foundation programs and with Marketing and Communications to integrate culturally responsive practices and ensure educational initiatives and outreach reflect community needs.
• Collaborate with Development on fundraising, grant proposals, sponsor engagement, and impact reporting related to Hispanic education and community engagement.
• Serve as an internal subject matter expert on Hispanic community engagement, health literacy, and culturally responsive education. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Demonstrated professional proficiency in Spanish, including speaking, reading, and writing, sufficient to lead meetings, facilitate community discussions, develop written communications, and review educational materials.

• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships and work effectively across diverse Hispanic and Spanish-speaking communities, with an understanding of cultural, regional, and linguistic differences.
• Demonstrated experience establishing trust, listening to community perspectives, and sustaining partnerships across diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to establish strategic priorities, manage complex initiatives, supervise teams, and deliver measurable results.
• Experience developing or adapting accessible, community-informed educational programs and resources for diverse audiences.
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills. 

• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and community-informed programming. 

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in public health, health education, community health, communications, adult education, or a related field. 

• Significant professional experience in community engagement, health education, educational programming, or community-based initiatives, including demonstrated responsibility for program leadership and implementation. Typically acquired through eight or more years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience working with Hispanic and Spanish-speaking communities. 

• Experience developing educational programs, learning experiences, or community resources. 

• Experience leading cross-functional projects involving multiple internal and external stakeholders. 
• Experience developing and managing program budgets, monitoring expenditures, and overseeing external contractors or vendors.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience in Parkinson's or other chronic disease education. 

• Experience with adult learning design, curriculum development, or facilitator training. 

• Experience supporting community leadership development or volunteer engagement programs. 

• Experience working within nonprofit health organizations. 

• Familiarity with digital learning platforms, educational technologies, and program evaluation. 

TRAVEL

Travel is anticipated approximately quarterly, depending on program needs, with individual trips typically lasting two to five days. Travel may include domestic and occasional international destinations to support community partnerships, conferences, educational events, and program activities. Actual travel frequency may vary, including periods with more or less travel, based on organizational priorities, funding, and program schedules. Some evening or weekend work may be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT  

This position primarily involves computer-based work, virtual and in-person meetings, and regular communication with colleagues, partners, and community members. Responsibilities may include extended periods of computer use, participation in virtual and in-person events, and occasional travel. Work may be performed from an approved remote or hybrid office location. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

BENEFITS

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Retirement plan with Employer Contribution
• Paid Vacation
• Holiday and Sick Time
• Voluntary Vision, Short Term Disability, Accident, and other optional coverage available

Both hybrid and remote US-based candidates will be considered for this role. 

STATEMENT 

The qualification requirements, physical demands, and work environment characteristics described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job successfully.  

This job description in no way states or implies that the essential duties described are the only responsibilities involved in the position.  The employee is required to follow any other instruction and to perform any other duties by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. 

This job description in no way states or implies a contract of employment.  Davis Phinney Foundation reserves the right to modify this job description at their discretion at any time and will notify the employee of the change.  

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. 

We are an equal opportunity employer.  At Davis Phinney Foundation, we are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to promote inclusiveness in everything we do.  We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  Davis Phinney Foundation is also committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.