We have an exciting opportunities available, please read below to see the details.
ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND
Capaces, also known as the CAPACES Leadership Institute (CLI) was established in July of 2011 to prepare emerging leaders in the Latina/o communities of the Mid-Willamette Valley to lead community-based non-profits and for public service. In Spanish, CAPACES means both “we are capable” and “capabilities”. The acronym stands for Colaboración Adelantando a Personal de Apoyo para Capacitarnos, Enlazarnos y Solidarizarnos (Collaborative Assisting Personnel to Advance our Capacity, Engagement and Solidarity). However, the work began as a project out of PCUN, one of our sister organizations, back in 2003.
Capaces was founded to prepare leaders with the political consciousness and skills needed to lead and support social justice work. We envision a Latina/o community with equitable leadership representation in all sectors that is working to address social disparities. Our guiding values are commitment, courage, humility, equity and justice, sacrifice, and sustainability.
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Woodburn, Oregon at the center of the Mid-Valley of Oregon. Capaces currently has 25 staff members and a seven-person Board of Directors.
- Mission – The mission of Capaces is to cultivate thriving communities by strengthening individual skills and building collective capacity.
- Vision – Equilibrium, harmony, prosperity, and abundance for our communities and our planet while honoring our history, our present, and future generations.
- Values – Holistic Wellness, Fluidity, Tequio (Collectivism, Community, Giving Back), and ‘El Espíritu de la Abuela’ (The spirit of the grandmother).
Programs Director
Position: Programs Director
Type: Regular Full-Time
Program: Administration
Reports to: Executive Director
Pay Range: $75,000-$90,000, depending on experience
Location: Hybrid; in-person at least 3 days; events required.
Application Deadline: December 31, 2026
*To apply, submit a cover letter and resume with 2 references to hr@capacesleadership.org
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Organization description
Capaces Leadership Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Woodburn, Oregon at the center of the Mid-Valley of Oregon. Capaces currently has 20+ staff members and an eight-person Board of Directors.
- Mission- The mission of Capaces is to cultivate thriving communities by strengthening individual skills and building collective capacity.
- Vision- Equilibrium, harmony, prosperity, and abundance for our communities and our planet while honoring our history, our present, and future generations.
- Values– Holistic Wellness, Fluidity, Tequio (Collectivism, Community, Giving Back), and El Espíritu de la Abuela (The spirit of the grandmother).
Position Summary
The Programs Director (PD) oversees the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Capaces programs to fulfill the organization’s mission on the ground.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Annual Planning: Lead and oversee the annual planning process for the programs to set clear goals, milestones, activities, roles, and timeline
- Program Evaluation: Support the design of the program’s evaluation system and lead its implementation once it’s established.
- Staff Management and Development: Hire, supervise, evaluate, and develop the expertise of the program managers to successfully fulfill their roles, as well as supporting them in doing the same thing with their teams.
- Budget and Resource Management: Develop and manage the annual program budgets in close collaboration with the program managers, accounting/finance, and fund development teams.
- Community relations: Build and sustain strong partnerships with community groups, including Alianza Poder network organizations, other non-profits, and government agencies, to support ongoing program development and implementation.
- Communications support: Support the development and implementation of the organization’s communications strategies. This includes preparing detailed reports and presentations to demonstrate the organization and programs’ impact
- Grants and fundraising support: (1) Support the development and reporting of grants, including narrative and financial components. (2) Support the development and implementation of donor fundraising activities.
Minimum Qualifications
- Commitment to the values, purpose, and vision of Capaces
- Minimum of three years of experience in an upper-management role, preferably in nonprofit program management
- Experience in fund development (grants, donor fundraising) preferred
- Basic accounting, finance, and data management skills
- Experience in at least two of the following: program evaluation, budgeting, data management, grant reporting
- Experience working with underserved and opportunity populations, especially Latine, Indigenous, and Afro-descendant Latine populations.
- Commitment to “big picture” thinking and executing administrative tasks
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Bilingual and Bicultural in English/Spanish.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Critical thinking and decision-making skills
- Creative and strategic thinking with a results-oriented mindset.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and effectively lead teams.
- Willingness to work some evenings and weekends.
Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds if physical activity is needed
- Commitment to following safety practices.
- Maintain a valid driver’s license and personal vehicle insurance, if required for the role.
- Successfully meet background check requirements.
Benefits
- Vacation, Sick leave, holiday pay
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
Request for Proposals (RFP) for Traditional Health Worker Hub: Rural Health Transformation Project
Project Development
Request for Proposal: Deadline December 10, 2026, by 5 p.m. PST
Summary
The Rural Health Transformation Project (RHTP) project development consultant will lead the development of a comprehensive plan to support the ongoing professional development of trained and certified Community Heath Workers (CHWs) and Peer Support Specialists (PSS), including strategies to connect them to employment opportunities in rural Marion and Polk counties. The project consultant will be responsible for the development and implementation of a comprehensive plan for the mentorship and workforce readiness programming. The project consultant will then support with the implementation and will work in collaboration with project staff to fulfill deliverables after the planning is complete.
Introduction
In 2024, Capaces launched the Traditional Health Workers (THW) Monthly HUB, an infrastructure that has grown into something far larger. Our program is seeking support to extend workforce development and workplace readiness services to rural communities where the need is greatest. Workforce development services will include rural-focused, culturally and linguistically responsive training, continuing education, mentorship, and job shadowing for THWs. Worksite readiness services will include helping rural employers become ready to hire, onboard, supervise, and retain THWs.
Oregon received $197.3 million in federal funding for the first year (2026) of the five-year Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). Administered by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and the Oregon Office of Rural Health (ORH), the program supports community-driven efforts to improve healthcare access, workforce stability, and chronic disease prevention in rural and frontier communities. The Willamette Health Council received funding from OHA for their RHTP proposal with Capaces as a subrecipient of the award.
Background
The THW Hub is a program of the nonprofit organization Capaces Leadership Institute. Based in Woodburn, Oregon, the mission of Capaces is to cultivate thriving communities by strengthening individual skills and building collective capacity through our cultural richness. To learn more about Capaces and the THW Program, visit the links below.
https://capacesleadership.org/thwh/
Deliverables
- Culturally Inclusive Professional Development Plan.
- Provide Support in developing bilingual planning guides to support the THW team with the following milestones:
- Successful placement of 15 CHWs and PSS at job sites, with CHWs and PSS gaining practical experience that will aid them in future employment
- Mentorship provided for 50 CHWs and PSS to support workforce development and resilience
- Develop presenter and logistics templates for the implementation of the project plan
- Provide Support in developing bilingual planning guides to support the THW team with the following milestones:
- Translation and adaptation of written materials, as needed
- Establish and lead mentorship activities
- Provide ongoing mentorship support, coaching, and guidance to participants
- Facilitate professional development activities including trainings, peer leadership networking and outings, and other leadership opportunities
- Identify and connect participants with the relevant professional development resources
- Document mentorship activities and participation, accomplishments, and challenges
Experience Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Health or similar fields. Or the equivalent of extensive experience as a consultant for nonprofits.
- Successful experience leading similar projects.
- Have a strong understanding of the THW Program
- Strong experience in project development and evaluation
- Ability to be self-directed and work independently
- Ability to collaborate and implement feedback from partners
- Experience working with community-based organizations
Experience Preferred
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Live in the Mid-Willamette Valley region
- Strong recruitment and retention skills
- Must attend at least one in-person THW HUB convening.
Duration
December 2026 to September 30 2028.
22 months
Funding
$61,500
Submission Guidelines
Responses to this request should include the following components and be submitted by 5:00 p.m. PST on December 10st, 2026, to Jules Martinez jules@capacesleadership.org
- Project Proposal
- Consultant background, technical approach, timeline, deliverables, and cost breakdown.
- 2 References