Community Outreach Specialist

IRCO•Portland, OR

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Community Outreach Specialist supports IRCO’s Driving Youth ODOT program at the Slavic and Eastern European Center (SEEC). The program provides outreach and in-person education and trainings focused on preventing destructive driving and promoting traffic safety. Activities take place at SEEC, schools, and other locations in Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties, serving Slavic and Eastern European youth and families. The Specialist conducts outreach and educational workshops using ODOT traffic safety materials and in partnership with organizations that provide traffic safety education. The role also provides individual educational sessions for teens, collects participant demographic information and feedback, evaluates results, and prepares reports on program successes and challenges. The position supports the program manager in meeting IRCO program management standards and contributing to ongoing program improvement. This is a 0.5 FTE part-time position with benefits, based at SEEC in Portland, Oregon, with a hybrid schedule. The position works under close supervision and has no supervisory responsibilities, though the employee may occasionally orient or train new employees or volunteers. Flexible hours may be needed to accommodate clients. Starting pay is $24,786 per year, based on experience.

Requirements

Fluency in English and fluency in both Ukrainian and Russian, with effective oral and written communication in all three languages.
Ability to translate written and verbal information into concepts understandable to community members.
Valid driver’s license and verification of current auto insurance.
High school education, some college coursework, or equivalent professional experience.
Typically requires 0–2 years of professional experience.
At least two years of experience in community outreach services, advocacy, and social support.
Background or experience working with immigrant and refugee communities and understanding their cultural values and beliefs.
English oral and written communication skills commensurate with the needs of the position.
Ability to organize educational workshops, collaborate with partner organizations, conduct one-on-one coaching, collect demographic and survey information, evaluate results, and prepare reports.
Ability to work under close supervision and communicate courteously and effectively with employees, agency representatives, the public, and others.

Responsibilities

Conduct outreach to Slavic and Eastern European youth and families.
Organize and deliver educational workshops using ODOT traffic safety materials, in collaboration with partner organizations.
Provide one-on-one educational sessions and coaching for teens.
Collect participant demographics, surveys, and feedback, and evaluate results.
Prepare reports that describe program successes and challenges.
Support the program manager in meeting IRCO Program Management Standards and engaging in continuous program improvement.
Work flexible hours as needed to meet client availability.
Participate fully in recommended professional development and assigned or required training.
Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor.
Occasionally orient or train new employees or volunteers, as requested.

Benefits

Part-time position with 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.
Opportunity to work with people from around the world and do work that helps the community.