La Raza Historical Society of Santa Clara Valley: Program Manager
La Raza Historical Society of Santa Clara Valley
Program Manager
The Program Manager will oversee staff and manage the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Grant and related projects and programs. The two-year grant aims to organize and digitize LRHS photos and documents for upload to an online archive and to support other LRHS initiatives and activities.
Essential Job Qualifications & Functions:
• Effectively oversee staff, volunteers (including Board volunteers), docents, and students.
• Experience with government grants, including billing and reporting.
• Experience or familiarity with archives.
• Developing policies, procedures, and processes for digitizing photos and documents.
• Computer skills in Microsoft, LibreOffice, or other related programs, including social
media.
• Organizing, digitizing, documenting, and uploading archive photos and documents to the
PastPerfect program.
• Organizing, managing, and presenting to the community at events or presentations (in
person or online).
• Using social media to publicize Archive Project.
• Event planning, coordination, and support services.
• General Office Responsibilities and other duties as assigned.
Additional Qualifications:
• Managing an IMLS or other government grant, documenting progress, and preparing project and draft financial reports.
• Knowledge of the PastPerfect Museum Archive Program
• Fundraising focused on archive development
• Grant research and grant writing.
• Fluent in Spanish and English
Reports to: LRHS Board President/Executive Director
Salary: $65,000 annually
Level: LRHS Management Position
Benefits: Monthly Benefit Allowance, holidays, vacation, and paid time off (PTO) for short-term
illness or injury, with days to be determined.
Start Date: Negotiable (could be affected by federal government funding or shutdown);
anticipated start January 2027.
Work location: La Casa de La Raza (Chiechi House), San José History Park
Work Hours: Schedule to be assigned; may include weekends.
To apply, send your letter of interest and resume to Jesús Orosco, LRHS President, at
The application deadline is 5:00 p.m. Monday, November 20, 2026.