Open Positions
San Diego County
Bilingual Program Manager – IPS South Bay: The Institute for Public Strategies (IPS) is seeking a full-time bilingual (English/Spanish) Program Manager to lead its South Region Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Prevention Program. This role provides programmatic leadership and operational oversight for a regional, county-funded prevention initiative serving South Bay communities, including Chula Vista, National City, Imperial Beach, San Ysidro, and surrounding areas. The Program Manager is responsible for ensuring the high-quality implementation of population-level, equity-centered prevention strategies; supervising program staff; managing work plans and deliverables; and maintaining compliance with County of San Diego contract requirements. The ideal candidate is a strong people manager and systems thinker who can balance strategic leadership with day-to-day program execution. The candidate must work well as part of a diverse team with varying ideas and work styles. This position is based out of IPS’s Mission Valley office and serves South Region communities, with regular travel throughout the South Bay.
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To apply for this position, submit a cover letter and resume to programmanager@
San Bernardino County
Community Organizer – East Valley Program: The Institute for Public Strategies (IPS) is seeking a part-time Community Organizer for a program that focuses on preventing substance use disorders and related harms using equity-centric community-level strategies that focus on the social determinants of health. This position requires a creative problem solver who can manage the details without losing sight of the big picture. The candidate must work well in a diverse team with varying ideas and styles. This position is based out of San Bernardino and serves the communities of Highland, Yucaipa and Redlands.
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To apply for this position, submit a cover letter and resume to communityorganizer@
