Community Outreach Specialist

The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization • Portland, OR

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Community Outreach Specialist supports the Driving Youth ODOT program, which provides outreach and in-person education and training focused on preventing destructive driving and promoting traffic safety. The program serves Slavic and Eastern European youth and families through workshops at SEEC, schools, and other locations in Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties.

The position conducts outreach using ODOT traffic safety materials and in partnership with organizations that provide traffic safety education workshops. The specialist organizes educational workshops, provides one-on-one educational sessions with teens, collects participant demographics, data, surveys, and feedback, evaluates results, and prepares reports describing successes and challenges. The role supports the program manager in meeting IRCO's Program Management Standards and participating in continuous program improvement.

This is a 0.5 FTE, part-time position with benefits on a hybrid schedule. The position works under close supervision and has no regular supervisory responsibilities, though it may occasionally orient or train employees or volunteers. Flexible hours may be needed to accommodate clients.

Requirements

• High school education, some college coursework, or equivalent professional experience.
• Typically requires 0–2 years of professional experience; the posting also requires a minimum of two years of experience in community outreach services, advocacy, and social support.
• Fluency in English and Ukrainian and Russian, with effective oral and written communication and the ability to translate information into concepts community members can understand.
• Experience or background working with immigrant and refugee communities and understanding their cultural values and beliefs.
• English oral and written communication skills commensurate with the position's needs.
• Valid driver's license and verification of current auto insurance.
• Ability to provide outreach, organize workshops, collaborate with partner organizations, conduct one-on-one coaching, collect and evaluate data, and prepare reports.

Responsibilities

• Support the program manager in meeting IRCO's Program Management Standards and engaging in continuous learning for program improvement.
• Conduct outreach to Slavic and Eastern European youth and families.
• Organize traffic safety education workshops.
• Collaborate with partner organizations that provide traffic safety education.
• Conduct one-on-one educational sessions with teens.
• Collect participant demographics, surveys, data, and feedback, and evaluate results.
• Prepare reports, including information about program successes and challenges.
• Work flexible hours to meet client availability.
• Communicate courteously and effectively with employees, agency representatives, the public, and others.
• Participate in recommended professional development and assigned or required training activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements and schedules.
• Three to six weeks of paid time off per year.
• 401(k) match of over 100% on the first 5%, with immediate vesting.
• 3% match for student loans or college savings.
• 12 paid holidays and one floating holiday.
• Medical and dental insurance options with 85% coverage for employees and families, with no deductibles.
• Employer-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending account.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED