Program Coordinator

Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) at YoloCares is seeking a motivated and community-minded Program Coordinator to support the department’s daily operations and equity-focused initiatives.

This role is a strong fit for someone who thrives in both administrative and community-facing work, and who is passionate about advancing inclusive, culturally grounded hospice and palliative care. The coordinator will collaborate closely with the Department Manager to plan events, coordinate workshops, support community outreach, and help maintain partnerships that advance racial equity, Tribal engagement, LGBTQ+ inclusion, and improved access for rural and underserved communities.

The right candidate brings an understanding of how to respectfully contribute to inclusive spaces, along with strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills. If you care deeply about equity, dignity, and community support at every stage of life, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact in one of the region’s only hospice-based equity offices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain existing business while achieving sustainable growth and market expansion
• Provide logistical and administrative support to the Diversity Manager, including scheduling, communications, budget tracking, and meeting preparation.
• Support the planning, execution, and evaluation of workshops, trainings, and public education events focused on health equity in grief support, hospice, and palliative care.
• Cultivate relationships with local community support focused programs for outreach, event collaboration, and referral partnerships.
• Assist in implementing community-informed recommendations from YoloCares led community needs assessments, such as the Life Transitions Project and other end-of-life care focused assessments.
• Represent the office at tabling events, community pop-ups, and cultural gatherings (some weekends/evenings required).
• Create and maintain resource directories tailored to Indigenous, rural, and underserved populations.
• Assist in tracking impact metrics, DEIB benchmarks, and SDOH indicators that guide department interventions and reporting.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure inclusive and culturally responsive communication and service provision.
• Stay informed of relevant policies and trends (e.g., CalAIM, Medicare hospice updates, IHS policy) to support culturally competent care planning.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field (e.g., public health, social work, education, or sociology)
• 2+ years of experience in program coordination, community outreach, or DEIB-related work
• Demonstrated cultural humility and understanding of the historical and contemporary contexts impacting Indigenous and/or underserved communities
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills across cultural and institutional lines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and virtual collaboration platforms (Zoom, Teams)
• Lived experience or long-standing relationships in Indigenous, rural, or underserved communities served by YoloCares
• Familiarity with Medicare, IHS, Tribal health, or CalAIM
• Experience with workshop planning, coalition-building, or cross-agency coordination
• Spanish, or other community language proficiency
• Familiarity with grief support, hospice, or public health education framework
• Able to hear, speak, read, write, and type well enough to perform required job duties.
• Able to lift up to 35 pounds without physical problems.
• Must have a valid California driver’s license and state-required automobile insurance if driving on Yolo Hospice, Inc. business.
• Must be willing and able to flex hours to meet program needs on evenings and weekends.
  
  

Reports: DEI Manager

Salary: $56,000 - $58,000 /Yearly

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Evening and Weekends as needed

Salary Description

$56,000 - $58,000 /Yearly