Program & Relationship Manager (CA)

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Position : Program and Relationship Manager

Classification : Full-Time, Exempt ( Temporary Funded Position through 9 / 30 / 2027 )

Location : California (Northern CA-preferred)

Reports to : Program Director, Initiatives & Grant-Funded Programs

Date : September 2025

MISSION : Futuro Health launched in 2020 to address the critical shortage of workers in the healthcare sector. Our nonprofit mission is to improve the health and wealth of communities by growing the largest network of allied healthcare workers in the nation. Initially funded by a significant investment from Kaiser Permanente through a collective bargaining agreement with SEIU-UHW, Futuro Health has since grown to include a portfolio of funders, grants, and contracts in support of our life changing work. Every year, thousands of diverse adults become Futuro Health Scholars and pursue training to earn their credentials for a wide array of in-demand allied healthcare roles. What sets Futuro Health apart is our comprehensive approach to supporting Futuro Health Scholars throughout their education journey and our deep expertise in the healthcare sector. We address the healthcare workforce shortage by personalizing education journeys for diverse adults to enter allied healthcare careers at low or no-cost. More on Futuro Health can be found at www.FuturoHealth.org .

OUR VALUES

• Scholar Centered : We keep Scholars and equity at the center of our work.
• Quality Solutions : We design quality solutions that are agile, inclusive, and scalable - for employers, partners, and communities.
• Data-Driven Innovation : We continuously improve and innovate - and use data to inform our decisions.
• Future Focused : We look toward the future and embrace new opportunities.
• Collaborative : We earn and maintain trust through collaboration and acting with integrity and accountability.
• Culture Matters : We steward our culture - and empower team members to contribute meaningfully.

Why Should You Join Futuro Health : Do you seek to change lives for the better? Do you want a role in a nonprofit focused on designing solutions and bringing direct services to make a difference to Scholars, communities, and the nation? Have you shown grit when it comes to taking on challenges and pushing forward to resolution? Our team of talents share a commitment to Futuro Health's nonprofit mission. We celebrate the opportunity to transform lives through our purpose-driven work. We bring our skillsets, a can-do attitude, and a collaborative approach to our everyday work of forging workforce development models that apply best practices. We know it takes collective effort to design adult-friendly, inclusive, agile, and scalable solutions that meet the big challenges of the day - ranging from worker shortages, social and economic mobility, to equity in care. If these qualities speak to you, apply to become part of the Futuro Health team.

Position Summary : This funded position is a great opportunity for a skilled professional with experience in healthcare workforce development, or community health. As the Program and Relationship Manager, you will lead several impactful statewide initiatives. You will oversee the planning, implementation, and execution of grant-funded projects. The first is GROW (Growing Your Own Allied Health Workforce) -a three-year pilot program for Health Net providers in Sacramento, San Joaquin, and Stanislaus counties. Its goal is to strengthen the delivery of quality, culturally aligned care. You will also manage the Cal Community Connect Project , led by the California Department of Aging (CDA). This pilot embeds trained Community Health Workers (CHWs) as No Wrong Door (NWD) Navigators within the aging and disability network. Your responsibilities include building and managing provider and community partnerships, coordinating externship readiness, and supporting scholar success. You will work closely with Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) and Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs) to co-design CHW roles, workflows, and billing strategies. This role is ideal for someone with a strong track record in managing complex workforce initiatives. You should have excellent relationship-building skills and the ability to turn program designs into measurable outcomes. The position requires a self-driven, detail-oriented professional who thrives in collaborative settings and is passionate about strengthening healthcare and aging services workforce pathways across California.

Essential Job Functions :

Planning, Support & Execution

Project Duties

Stakeholder Engagement

Program Management

Evaluation & Reporting

Financial & Resource Management

Continuous Improvement

Qualifications

Education

Supervisory Responsibility : This role initially does not have supervisory responsibility over staff but may in the future.

Work Environment / Travel : This is a remote role in a given geographical location and the employee will need to reside in California, preferably Northern California. Local travel will be required in addition to some travel to attend organizational meetings and conferences.

Physical Demands : Able to sit, stand, and type for long periods of time. Ability to work irregular hours including after hours and weekends although this will be infrequent. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type : This position is full-time, exempt (temporary funded position through 9 / 30 / 2027). The hours may include weekends, nights, and holidays.

Comprehensive Benefits : These excellent benefits are designed to enhance you and your family's well-being and support your success.

Equal Opportunity : Futuro Health is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.

Requirements

Applicants must be authorized to work within the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Salary Description

$73,000 - $80,000 annually