Regional Community Coordinator

The Contingent•Hermiston, OR

17h•$85,000 - $90,000•Remote

About The Position

The Regional Community Coordinator serves as a connector, catalyst, and executor dedicated to strengthening and expanding community partnerships across Eastern Oregon, including Umatilla, Morrow, Malheur, Grant, Harney, and occasionally Union, Baker, and Wallowa counties. Children and families impacted by foster care in these rural communities often face limited and fragmented support systems, leaving resource families isolated and critical needs unmet. This role focuses on grassroots relationship building, collaborative problem solving, and hands-on execution to unite organizations, businesses, faith communities, and local leaders around a shared, data-informed vision for supporting vulnerable children and families. Through trust-based partnerships, the coordinator will increase the coordination and visibility of existing resources, identify service gaps and opportunities, and help communities develop sustainable support for resource families. Because success in rural partnership work depends heavily on trust, presence, and established credibility, the position requires someone who lives locally and already has strong relationships across the region.

Requirements

5+ years' experience and/or background in Community Development, Public Policy, Communications, Public Relations, Sociology.
Lived experience in Eastern Oregon and a deep understanding of the region’s communities, culture, and dynamics.
Established local networks and credibility across multiple sectors (faith, business, nonprofit).
Proven ability to execute, not just plan or convene.
Experience in nonprofit or community-based work, including: Program implementation, Convening stakeholders, Creating, managing, and sustaining partnerships.
Experience in successfully working with a diverse group of constituents utilizing multi-cultural intelligence.
Excellent communicator with strong written, verbal, and public speaking skills who is experienced in engaging with diverse audiences.
Ability to utilize intentional listening, appreciation, and respect to engage with a diverse group of constituents.
Experience in successfully working with a diverse group of cultures and socio-economic.
Demonstrate strong social and emotional intelligence, tailoring messaging to different audiences, including Faith communities, business leaders, nonprofit partners.
Communicate with nuance, clarity, and respect for local values and motivations.
Use a both/and approach, balancing diverse perspectives while maintaining alignment with organizational values.
The ability to work independently and cooperatively in a diverse, perpetually changing environment, while maintaining a calm and positive spirit.
Experience in successfully working with a diverse group of constituents utilizing multi-cultural intelligence, intentional listening, and appreciation and respect.
Commitment to the mission of The Contingent, including Every Child, and The Script.
Relates well and works effectively with diverse groups of people who represent the range of ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds.
Ability to articulate a position on the importance of the faith community engaging vulnerable children, youth, and families.
Deep commitment to serving vulnerable kids, youth, and families and those in government who work with them.
Deep commitment to increasing the diversity of leadership in the communities we serve.
Continual growth mindset to develop and improve existing processes to enhance program efficiencies.
Demonstrates a passion for operational, technical, and customer experience excellence.
Flexible and receptive to constructive feedback.
Self-motivated leader that takes initiative.
Adaptable to changing situations and processes.
Possess cultural and emotional intelligence and an ability to work with a diverse group of leaders.
Must live in and be actively engaged in Eastern Oregon communities.
Must have reliable access to a personal vehicle for regular travel throughout the region.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain current automobile insurance.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experienced community organizer.
Strong relationship builder, connector, and networker.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), experience with SharePoint and Microsoft Teams is preferred.
Proficient in Asana or other tasks and project management software is preferred.
Experience working with Microsoft Dynamics 365, or another CRM (Customer Relations Management) platform.

Responsibilities

Identify and cultivate new partnerships with local faith communities, businesses, and civic organizations.
Align local partners around shared goals.
Help translate vision into coordinated action.
Lead grassroots outreach.
Support regional collaboration.
Drive implementation alongside community and organizational partners.
Serve as a connector and catalyst—helping communities identify gaps and opportunities and create tangible impact for children and families.
Build and sustain partnerships across faith, nonprofit, business and community sectors.
Actively cultivate church and ecumenical partnerships, navigating political and cultural dynamics with care and skill.
Support and facilitate regional task forces.
Develop shared goals using gap analysis.
Build clear action plans to execute those goals.
In partnership with the Every Child Service Center, support the capacity building of local non-profits, faith communities, and organizations to implement trauma informed programs that provide support and services to local children and families impacted by foster care.
Identify potential host sites for Foster Parents Night Out or My Community.
Lead grassroots resource parent and respite provider recruitment efforts using creative, relationship-based approaches.