MFS CASH Oregon · 1 day ago
LIMITED DURATION PROGRAM ASSISTANT - CENTENNIAL HS
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelMetropolitan Family Service is dedicated to enhancing community-based programs and services. They are seeking a Program Assistant to provide administrative support to the Community Schools program at Centennial High School, focusing on collaboration, outreach, and program participation.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInformation Services
Responsibilities
Provide support for activity leader staff, including student workers, 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 or determine how to address translation and language support for non-English speaking families/students
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
Support before school classes for students
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 Centennial School District policies and procedures
Attend supervision meetings with the SUN Site Manager
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 SUN Site Manager
Qualification
Required
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
Demonstrated experience in an administrative capacity
Demonstrated strong organizational skills and ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations
Personal transportation allows 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
Preferred
BA or BS preferred or equivalent related experience
Fluency in Spanish (read, write and speak) is preferred, but not required
Benefits
Medical/dental
PTO (paid time off)
Company
MFS CASH Oregon
CASH (Creating Assets, Savings and Hope) Oregon is a program of Metropolitan Family Service committed to improving the financial health of low income working families and individuals.
Founded in 2006
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase