Bethany Rivera Molinar Email & Phone Number

I serve as the Executive Director of Ciudad Nueva Community Outreach, where I am responsible for: 1) ensuring that the organization is fulfilling the mission of Ciudad Nueva and strategically working towards accomplishing its vision; 2) overseeing the financial performance and viability of the organization and 3) overseeing and ensuring the effective administration of all programming.

El Paso, Texas, United States

Performed all tasks related to the Youth Programs Director position in addition to overseeing Upward Soccer League, Esperanza Immigration Legal Services, and the creation and development of Ciudad Nueva’s Art Programs. Responsible for overseeing organization’s fundraising efforts and grant work in partnership with the executive director, including overseeing the researching of and writing of new grants and grant reports by Ciudad Nueva’s grant writer. Assists in the organization and management of neighborhood and community events both through Ciudad Nueva and in collaboration with downtown area churches and organizations. Led trainings on Christian Community Development philosophy, practice, and theology to local and visiting groups, churches, and organizations.

El Paso, Texas, United States

Oversaw all aspects of the afterschool and summer youth empowerment programs for elementary, middle, and high school students. Maintained and strengthened partnerships with various collaborating entities. Worked in collaboration with program coordinators to investigate and expand youth school programming including college prep, job skills training, arts, STEM programming, and Reading Plus accelerated reading program. Planned curriculum and annual calendar in conjunction with staff, youth leaders and volunteers. Regularly met with program coordinators to ensure effective use of staff, volunteers, and program materials. Developed and gave trainings to staff and volunteers as needed. Worked with staff to expand our recruiting pool of volunteers. Expanded and developed the work of Ciudad Nueva’s Family Resource Center with staff and community members, including the creation of the Food Co-Op, Community Connectors Program, and the Community Advisory Board. Responsible for researching and writing new grants and submitting grant reports. Maintained communication and developed relationships with supporting foundations, organizations, and churches.

El Paso, Texas, United States

Coordinated all aspects of Ciudad Nueva’s after school and summer youth empowerment program for neighborhood middle school students. Recruited, trained, and managed program volunteers. Collaborated with youth assistant staff and volunteers to create Bible studies, creative arts classes, and special events. Ensured the safety of students in the program from pickup to drop off at their homes. Worked with team of staff and volunteers to develop mentoring relationships with program students. Planned for, attended, and helped oversee summer programming, including field trips and out of town camps. Input program data into YouthTracker database. Worked with Middle School program team to develop relationships with Wiggs Middle School and parents of program participants.

Central Texas

Responsible for the planning and orchestration of TxCCDN’s statewide conference. Maintained finances, including record keeping and expense management. Recruited, organized and managed volunteers. Worked with TxCCDN board to identify and recruit plenary speakers and workshop presenters. Organized conference schedule and ensured conference ran smoothly and in a timely manner. Processed conference registrations. Maintained conference attendee and membership database and sent out email and paper communication as needed. Assisted in developing marketing materials and organized table exhibitors.

Waco, Texas, United States

Managed the MPowerment program, helping to equip and train people transitioning from houselessness and formerly incarcerated individuals for the workforce. Created and implemented new program curriculum and taught workshop style seminars to program assistants. Assisted program participants in job searching, email and resume creation. Performed biweekly orientations for interested applicants to assess eligibility. Managed all paperwork related to the program. Arranged and helped oversee transitional work for program participants in partnership with local non-profit organizations and recruited for the program through on-site visits to non-profit organizations and mail-outs. Part of the Meyer Center’s Benevolence Assistance Team. Met with clients in need of emergency items to assess eligibility for assistance, made referrals to other organizations when necessary, input all case management info into database.

Master Of Divinity - Mdiv

Master Of Social Work - Msw, Community Practice

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Microbiology, General