Cultiva Program Coordinator
Contractor Position
Position Start Date: August 2026
Point of Contact: Founder & CEO
Location: 4747 N. 32nd St., Phoenix, AZ,
and schools/community sites in Arizona
🗓 Priority Deadline: Friday, July 24, at 11:59 PM MST
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.
About Aliento
Aliento is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization serving students, Dreamers, and immigrant families to transform trauma into hope and action. Aliento is led by directly impacted individuals, youth, and supporters who strive to create an environment where human potential is nurtured and not defined by immigration status. Aliento supports students and families through education initiatives, arts & healing programming, leadership development, civic engagement, and policy.
We have impacted the lives of more than 80,000 people and led the efforts to pass Prop. 308, securing tuition equity for Arizona students regardless of immigration status. Aliento is a leading voice for students, Dreamers, and immigrant families locally, nationally, and globally.
Position Summary
Aliento is seeking an independent contractor to provide program coordination, outreach, facilitation, and documentation services for Cultiva arts and healing programming in schools and community settings. The consultant will support assigned events and program activities by completing agreed-upon deliverables, coordinating with relevant partners, and providing timely documentation and recommendations.
The ideal candidate is bilingual (English/Spanish), community-minded, and experienced in working with youth and immigrant communities. This position is best suited for someone who is organized, collaborative, and passionate about mental health, education, and the arts.
Key
Responsibilities
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Coordinate logistics for school and community events in collaboration with teachers, partners, and facilitators.
Lead participant outreach for events.
Schedule and support facilitators.
Drive planning and day-of logistics, and execution.
Lead post-event debriefs and gather stories of impact.
Lead arts and healing workshops, open studios, open mics, and other Cultiva events.
Ensure high-quality program delivery that is aligned with the evolving needs of students and their families.
Provide feedback to improve and adapt curriculum content in alignment with organizational goals.
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Build relationships with students (grades 4–college) to support their engagement in programming.
Ensure effective implementation of the Cultiva arts & healing curriculum.
Collaborate with fellows, interns, and student leaders on outreach strategies.
Implement Aliento’s ladder of engagement for ongoing youth participation.
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Assist with ongoing program development and documentation of best practices.
Collect, analyze, and report event survey data.
Contribute to Cultiva's annual goals and strategy.
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Support Aliento’s initiatives by sharing content on personal social media.
Attend meetings with relevant stakeholders.
Meet with the assigned supervisor.
Attend whole staff meetings to represent the program.
Attend quarterly step-backs and bi-annual retreats (non-negotiables).
Represent the organization with the highest level of integrity at external events, media interviews, etc.
Participate and implement cross-staff training.
Participate in professional development opportunities to increase your skills.
Key Deliverables
Event workplans, timelines, logistics checklists, and facilitator or partner confirmations for assigned activities.
Facilitation and on-site coordination of Cultiva workshops, events, or activities.
Ensure all required program documentation is completed for each event, including sign-in sheets, event logs, participant surveys, and other required forms.
Post-event debrief notes, survey summaries, stories of impact, and recommended follow-up actions.
Minimum Qualifications
1–3 years of experience in program coordination, youth engagement, or community organizing.
Experience working with the immigrant community.
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish.
Skilled in building and maintaining relationships across diverse backgrounds.
Comfortable facilitating programs with students and community members.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-directed.
Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Available to work occasional evenings or weekends.
Must be able to occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds.
Must have access to reliable transportation and be able to pick up program materials from Aliento’s office and transport them safely to and from designated school sites, meetings, or events, as required.
Access to a laptop, phone, and other standard equipment needed to perform the services
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, psychology, public health, arts, or a related field.
Experience with arts and/or mental health programming.
Familiarity with Google Workspace, Asana, and Slack (training available).
Experience in cross-departmental collaboration or inter-organizational partnerships.
Compensation & Benefits
Contract Rate: $20–$25 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The anticipated capacity is up to 20 hours per week, not to exceed 45 hours during each semimonthly invoicing period without prior written approval.
Contract Basis: No benefits included; must track and invoice hours, travel expenses not reimbursable, and, depending on the location of programming, there might be a stipend on a case-by-case basis.
Applications submitted by Friday, July 24, at 11:59 PM MST will be prioritized for review.
Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
ALIENTO is an equal opportunity employer. Our team works with impacted communities, stakeholders, and institutions to co-create a place where the human potential is nurtured and not defined by immigration status. We believe our strength is centering youth, healing, truth, and reconciliation, and the ability of impacted communities to co-create change and solutions that lead to equitable, inclusive, and thriving communities. Individuals who are proximate to the immigrant experience are strongly encouraged to apply.