Limited Duration - Program Assistant - Hogan Cedars

Metropolitan Family Service•Gresham, OR

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Metropolitan Family Service position descriptions are guidelines. They are not intended to identify every task that an employee will be asked to complete. They are intended as a general outline of the essential work responsibilities and qualifications of the position. This position is a limited duration position which will begin on in October of 2026 and will end on or before September 30, 2027. This position will offer benefits including medical/dental, PTO and holiday pay. Benefits are available the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

Requirements

Demonstrated competency in using Word, Excel and various database programs
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with staff, youth, parents, and community members
Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to proactively problem-solve and resolve conflict
Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Possesses excellent time management and strong administrative and organizational skills
Ability to effectively manage and maintain confidential and sensitive information
Ability to recognize and manage critical incidents within programs and mandatory reporting regulations and responsibilities
Ability and commitment to continuous quality improvements and innovation of program
Minimum of a high school diploma or GED, BA or BS preferred or equivalent related experience
Experience working in school based academic enrichment, recreation or social services programming is preferred
Fluency in Spanish (read, write and speak) is preferred
Demonstrated experience in supporting administrative functions
Experience navigating Grouptrail is strongly preferred
Personal transportation allowing for travel within the Portland Metropolitan area in a timely manner.
If driving a personal vehicle must maintain a valid driver license for the state of residency, personal auto liability insurance coverage and a driving record permitting coverage under the agency auto liability policy.
MFS requires all employees and volunteers to complete a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

BA or BS preferred or equivalent related experience
Experience working in school based academic enrichment, recreation or social services programming is preferred
Fluency in Spanish (read, write and speak) is preferred
Experience navigating Grouptrail is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Provide support for activity leader staff, volunteers, and students participating in the SUN after school program
Facilitate outreach and recruitment of students, parents, and community members to increase participation, volunteerism, and involvement in SUN activities
Provide translation and language support if fluent in Spanish/English
Assist with the outreach and recruitment of community organizations and resources to support family health and social service needs
Assist in the planning and coordination of family and community events
Support evening classes for parents
Coordinate participant registration, data collection, documentation, filing and database maintenance in accordance with the program’s needs
Provide data and written reports as required
Comply with Hogan Cedars Elementary District policies and procedures
Attend supervision meetings with Program Coordinator
Comply with Metropolitan Family Service policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook
Effectively and consistently market the organization, communicating about MFS and its programs in a way that is both compelling and on message.
Follow marketing guidelines in place when communicating with staff, volunteers, clients, partners, and potential supporters
Other duties as assigned by Program Coordinator