Opportunity Center

The Nature Conservancy is the world’s leading conservation organization, working in all 50 states and more than 33 countries. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The Director of Operations (DOO) has responsibility and authority for directing the financial activity, operations, information systems, facilities management, safety, human resources, volunteer, grants and contracts administration for the Oregon state program. The DOO ensures compliance with Conservancy administrative policies, pertinent IRS regulations, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and FASB requirements and is principal liaison with the national and regional offices in these matters. The position requires a broad knowledge of the technical aspects of finance and human resource administration, and experience in management. The DOO is a member of the executive management team and provides administrative leadership and direction to the Oregon program. The DOO reports directly to the state director, and supervises the Human Resources Generalist, Information Systems Manager, Finance Assistant, Grants Specialist, Director of Volunteer Programs, and two administrative support staff.

DUTIES: • Along with the State Director and other management team members, assist in the development, review and implementation of strategic and annual plans and ensure annual budgeting and planning processes are coordinated. • Provide financial oversight and fiscal management including budgeting, strategic financial planning, projections, preparation of periodic and ad hoc reports, for the Board and program managers; and ensure efficient and accurate functioning and documentation in all financial systems. • Serve as liaison with Trustees national and regional offices in providing orientation and communication regarding finance and operations. • Work with the Facilities Committee to develop and manage a long term strategy for providing adequate work space for staff and volunteers. Manage the Portland office facilities, provide support to the field office managers, and oversee the development and implementation of the vehicle replacement program. • Manage the Operations Team, ensuring that operations staffing needs are met, workloads are manageable, and morale is maintained. • Measure workplace satisfaction and work with the Executive Management Team to promote the importance of healthy morale in the workplace.

BENEFITS: The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.

TO APPLY: Please go to www.nature.org/careers and submit an online application. The full job description with more explanation of duties is posted. You are required to complete the full application including preferences, education and work experience, application questionnaire, and referral information. In addition to the online application, please attach a resume and cover letter as one document. All application materials must be received by Monday, September 22, 2008. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply!

Office is located in Portland, Oregon.

The Arc Brokerage is the newest Support Services Brokerages in the Portland Metro area. Brokerages link “customers” (adults with developmental disabilities) with qualified providers (you!) to give them the support needed to achieve their individual goals. We are looking to qualify new providers in the area who are energetic, have experience and interest in working with people with developmental disabilities, and are interested in supporting people living independently in the community. Brokerage customers, with assistance as needed, contract with providers of their choosing for support in many areas of daily living. Each customer decides what supports are necessary in order to achieve their individual goals. The Brokerage qualifies providers and assists customers with interviews and contracts. Independent Contractors utilize their skills and techniques to teach and encourage skills where needed. Number of hours and schedules are determined between provider and customer, and can vary with each contract. For a detailed list of support service categories, as well as current rate ranges, please visit: http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/spd/provtools/dd/rate_manual/rr_table.pdf and refer to Independent Contractor rates.

To apply: Please send resume and cover letter to Stacy McFayden, Community Resource Coordinator, at smcfayden@arcbrokerage.org, or call (503) 935-5245 with questions.

This is a part-time, at will, non-exempt position that serves as Outreach & Education Communications Specialist. The position acts on behalf of the District Manager and the District Board of Directors within the authority delegated by the Board of Directors and this description. The employee reports to the District Manager.

This position exists to provide communications outreach and to coordinate education projects for the residents of the District. This includes creating District materials, working with adults, students, and other District staff on program delivery.

Supervision Received The District Manager will supervise the Outreach & Education Communications Specialist. Guidance from the District Board will occur on specific projects.

Scope of Responsibilities • Coordinating District education and outreach programs and activities • Implementing specialty outreach activities and workshops • Networking with interested/related agencies, organizations, businesses, etc. • Partnering with other agencies/organizations to implement the District’s education/outreach objectives and communications strategies. • Editing the annual report, quarterly newsletters, and other written educational materials • Promoting District education and outreach efforts

Functions and Duties • Coordinates & promotes District schools & student participation in the “Oregon Envirothon” competition. • Assists staff conservation technicians • Plans and promotes workshops o meet the District’s education outreach objectives and strategies for Agriculture Water Quality Management Area Plan. Searches for and uses expert assistance from among District staff and other businesses/agencies for technical specialty areas. • Coordinates, promotes and implements the National Association of Conservation District’s annual poster contest in the WMSWCD and takes winning posters to Oregon Association of Conservation District’s Annual Convention. • Coordinates, promotes and implements tours, symposiums, community events, booths at fairs and organizational events. These activities may occur in coordination with other SWCDs, businesses, and agencies. • Coordinates, promote, and implements/schedules presentations at WMSWCD County elementary, middle, and high schools that advance the education outreach objective strategies of the District. • Coordinates the development and distribution of annual reports, newsletters, brochures, fliers, guidebooks, etc. that promote and explain the District’s education outreach strategies and objectives • Purchases advertising specialty items to promote and explain District education outreach strategies and objectives • Attends meetings/gatherings to meet agency, personnel, organizations, and businesses to further advance the education objectives and strategies of the District • Assists with activities and events of other District staff when needed • Coordinates funding proposals that support the education outreach objectives and communications strategies of the District • Provides a written monthly staff report of accomplishments • Creates and maintains detailed Materials and Events Education Budget • Updates and maintains the District website

Start Date Position begins on 10/15/08 or as negotiated

To apply: Application and resume must be received by 5 PM, Monday, September 29, 2008. Please submit via email to: info@westmultconserv.org or via fax: 503.326.3942

The primary responsibilities of this position will be to coordinate the referral and enrollment of low-income, uninsured patients into Project Access Washington County with volunteer physicians in the community. This position will work directly with patients; enrolling them into Project Access and connecting them to donated primary and specialty care services. The position will be working with patient health information and must be able to maintain confidentiality. In addition, this position will work to coordinate additional services such as labs, interpretive services and pharmacy benefits. The successful applicant will also answer participating provider questions, assist in training providers, and complete a variety of other tasks as assigned. This position requires a flexible, self-directed person who is excellent in following details, communicating clearly and respectfully and can handle situations where all the details may not yet be available or determined. This is a fast-paced, interactive, demanding environment. Excellent phone skills are required.

Reports To: Project Access Washington County Program Manager

Job Responsibilities: • Assess and complete eligibility and enrollment/re-enrollment for Project Access Washington County program applicants. Maintain an appointment database to assist patients with applications, informing patients about application status and work with patients on follow-up where necessary. Apply program guidelines firmly and fairly. • Maintain strong patient and provider relations, assist with questions and provide strategies as needed to foster patient and volunteer satisfaction with project services. • Understand detailed processes and guidelines and work to understand new challenges and find solutions. • Provide patient orientation and maintain communication with patients regarding their care and medication needs. • Assist in coordination between referral source and program. • Work with computer tracking systems and other technology tools (internal software, MS Office tools, and internet). • Log patient contacts and problem solving efforts and results in database in a professional, complete, and timely fashion. • Maintain communication with regional and other local Project Access programs to occasionally coordinate patient care across counties. • Maintain positive relations with related organizations and agencies. • Assist with special projects as required by Program Manager.

Responsible and specialized supervisory work operating the Friends of the Library's used book and literary gift store. The store supports the mission of the Friends by generating revenues and contributing to a consistent public presence of the Friends of the Library.

25 hours a week: Tuesday-Saturday 9am-2pm or Monday-Friday 9am-2pm

Send cover letter and resume to foladmin@europa.com or Friends of the Multnomah County Library, 919 SW Taylor St., Ste. 220, Portland, OR 97205. No phone calls please.

handles reception duties, coordinates evening Spanish classes, and manages day-to-day activities of the organization. Job requires working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications. Applicant should be native English speaker with Spanish skills. Contact Rafael Arellano at info@educateya.org or call 503.238.5790. Edúcate Ya is a non-profit organization that provides services to the Latino Communities of the greater Portland area. We are located at 200 NE 20th Avenue, PDX 97232

TRANSITION PROJECTS, located in Portland, Oregon, serves people’s basic needs as they transition from homelessness to housing. We are currently seeking a full-time HOUSING OUTREACH SPECIALIST for our busy Old Town service center. Duties and qualifications appear below.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Please submit a letter of interest specifying the position for which applying and a current resume to jobs@tprojects.org, or by FAX to 503 823 4940, or by mail or in person to TRANSITION PROJECTS, 475 NW Glisan St, Portland OR 97209.

HOUSING OUTREACH SPECIALIST

Hours: Full Time, May Include Evenings Salary: $13.80 Hourly Wage ($14.18 if bilingual Spanish/English). Benefits: Standard Benefit Package

General Responsibilities The Housing Outreach Specialist provides homelessness prevention services, assists homeless persons with accessing housing, and offers housing stability support services and case management.

Specific Responsibilities 1. Provide clients, through one-on-one sessions and reference materials, with the knowledge, skills and resources needed to successfully locate and maintain affordable and appropriate housing. 2. Assess client eligibility for housing options and grant-funded housing programs. Enroll clients as appropriate. 3. Track spending on a monthly basis to ensure budget allocations are met. Project future spending commitments. 4. Provide case management services, including advocacy, support and housing retention services. 5. Assist clients in developing and implementing individual goals and objectives to attain and maintain housing stability. 6. Provide follow-up case management to clients placed in permanent housing, including home visits. 7. Develop and maintain relationships with building and property managers and community resources. 8. Assist with mediation between agencies, clients and property/building managers. 9. Follow case management Best Practices 10. Attend staff meetings, case management meetings, and community housing meetings. 11. Create and maintain accurate and comprehensive client files. Document services and demographics in HMIS. 12. Gather data for housing stability reports. Prepare statistical and narrative reports as requested. 13. Other duties as assigned.

TRANSITION PROJECTS, located in Portland, Oregon, serves people’s basic needs as they transition from homelessness to housing. We are currently seeking a full-time WOMEN’S OUTREACH SPECIALIST for our busy Old Town service center. Duties and qualifications appear below.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Please submit a letter of interest specifying the position for which applying and a current resume to jobs@tprojects.org, or by FAX to 503 823 4940, or by mail or in person to TRANSITION PROJECTS, 475 NW Glisan St, Portland OR 97209.

WOMEN’S OUTREACH SPECIALIST

Hours: Full Time Salary: $13.80 Hourly Wage ($14.18 Starting Salary if Bilingual Spanish/English) Benefits: Standard Benefit Package

General Responsibilities

The Women’s Outreach Specialist will provide comprehensive assessment, information, referral and case management to women. The Women’s Outreach Specialist will assist and advocate for women to obtain services and resources to increase their self-sufficiency.

1. Assess and evaluate homeless women and/or women at risk of homelessness. 2. Identify special needs and make appropriate referrals. 3. Provide case management services, including advocacy, support and housing stabilization services. 4. Provide ongoing case management services to homeless women in rental assistance programs. 5. Assist women in developing and implementing individual goals and objectives to attain and maintain housing stability. 6. Assist women with accessing programs within the shelter/housing continuum. 7. Gather data for grant reporting and ensure timely submission of reports, including housing stability reports. Prepare monthly statistical and narrative reports. 8. Develop and maintain relationships with community resources to assure access to services for all clients. 9. Follow case management Best Practices. 10. Attend case management and outreach meetings and trainings. 11. Create and maintain accurate and comprehensive files on clients and potential residents. Document services in HMIS. 12. Maintain open communication with agency staff to ensure full occupancy of Jean's Place. 13. Other duties as assigned.

Performance Responsibilities Each Transition Projects employee: 1. Is expected to represent the organization professionally at all times. 2. Will strive to provide positive role models to residents, tenants and clients. 3. Will strive to maintain positive relations with clients, volunteers, co-workers, staff from other agencies, agency funders, and the general public. 4. Must demonstrate effective communication skills by conveying necessary information accurately, listening effectively and asking questions when clarification is necessary. 5. Must be able to be depended upon to plan and organize work effectively and ensure its completion. 6. Will exercise necessary cost control measures. 7. Must be able to demonstrate reliability by arriving to work on time and taking breaks in expected time frames. 8. Must be able to effectively interact with persons with diverse ethnic backgrounds, religious views, cultural backgrounds, and sexual orientations and treat each with respect and dignity. 9. Must be able to demonstrate team behavior and must be willing to promote a team-oriented environment. 10. Must be able to demonstrate initiative, strive to continually improve processes and relationships.

The Citizens' Utility Board of Oregon (CUB) is hiring a full-time utility and policy analyst to represent residential ratepayers in utility rate cases, and in the development of energy policy related to climate change and the environment.

CUB is an independent non-profit established under Oregon law to represent residential ratepayers before the PUC, the Legislature, Oregon Courts and other forums. Since its establishment in 1984, CUB has saved ratepayers more than $4 billion and has helped create innovative energy policy, including the Oregon Renewable Energy Standard and the establishment of the Energy Trust of Oregon.

For more information and to apply, go to www.oregoncub.org .

Friends of the Children - Portland, a nationally recognized, dynamic non-profit mentoring organization serving high-risk children in our community, has a current opening for a Raiser’s Edge Database Specialist. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organization that gives children an opportunity to realize their unique potential.

If you have two years experience with Raiser's Edge and want to be a part of an organization that is passionate about children, we would love to talk with you.

As Database Specialist you will manage and maintain the integrity of the database and take ownership to:

• Efficiently and accurately process contributions and produce donor acknowledgments.

• Input all donations, generate pledge letters and solicitations.

• Manage the donor database, create new and update existing records.

• Develop and produce database reports for colleagues throughout the organization.

• Import and export data.

• Work closely with Finance on daily basis to reconcile accounts receivables and revenue reporting.

• Coordinate matching, multi-year and recurring gift programs billing.

• Participate in developing accurate and efficient donation tracking procedures for events.

• As database expert, train staff as needed and serve as a resource for users.