La Plaza is a nonprofit organization that supports the health and wellbeing of migrant and immigrant communities in Mesa County, Colorado. Through empowerment and advocacy, we ensure that our members and their families can equitably access and benefit from the resources that make all our lives better.
Founded in 1954 and rooted in decades of service to migrant farmworker families, La Plaza’s mission is to serve, empower, and cultivate the wellbeing of migrant and immigrant agricultural workers and their families in the Grand Valley. Today, the organization provides direct resources at our Palisade location — including education programs, a seasonal food pantry, and a clothing closet — while facilitating access to health clinics, tax preparation, and hunger and economic relief programs. We advocate for migrant and immigrant communities at the local, regional, and statewide level, and we build community through resource nights, social gatherings, and volunteer opportunities.
Position Overview
The Executive Director works in partnership with the Board of Directors to provide strategic, financial, and operational leadership for a close-knit organization with a dedicated staff. This role ensures that La Plaza remains a trusted, welcoming, and effective resource for migrant and immigrant farmworker families across the Grand Valley.
This is a hands-on leadership role. The Executive Director will lead, mentor, and directly support a small team, fostering a collaborative culture where every team member’s contribution is visible and valued, and will step in alongside staff and volunteers to deliver services when needed. The Executive Director ensures that programs and services are developed, implemented, monitored, and adapted as community needs evolve — including seasonal shifts tied to the agricultural calendar and changes in the policy environment affecting immigrant communities.
Responsibilities span strategic planning, resource development, financial management, staff and volunteer leadership, program oversight, advocacy, public relations, and governance. The Executive Director reports to the La Plaza Board of Directors, exercises significant discretion in carrying out their duties, and must be able to work independently, lead confidently in a small-team environment, and make sound, timely decisions.
