Operations Specialist

Volunteers of America Oregon, one of Portland’s largest non-profit social services agencies, has an opening for an Operations Specialist who will provide technical and operations support to our many human service programs. This position partners closely with program and division staff by providing technical assistance in: (1) providing support to program and division directors in the areas of budgeting, invoicing, analysis, etc.; (2) serving as a contracts liaison between individual programs, administration, and the funder; (3) maintaining the agency’s Operations Manual; (4) coordinating program-specific grant and RFP responses including drafting text, blending text from multiple contributors into the master document, editing for accuracy and clarity, submitting final responses, etc.; (5) representing the organization and/or programs through committee participation; and (6) coordinating the implementation of quality management and/or client privacy activities.

How to Apply: Interested applicants should fill out an application online at www.voaor.org. Please include a resume and a cover letter that clearly describes how your skills and experience match our available position. If you have any questions, please contact Sheri Emery at 503.595.2015 (no recruiters or marketers please).

Organizational Information: Volunteers of America Oregon is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Through our 113 years of providing services to the community, the name Volunteers of America Oregon has become synonymous with compassion and care. We’ve earned our reputation through dedication and tireless commitment to helping individuals and families create safer, healthier, and more stable lifestyles. For as long as we’ve been around, our programs have been changing lives. Some people say they can’t imagine doing what we do. We say, “We can’t imagine not doing it!”

Salary / Pay Rate: The starting salary range for the Operations Specialist is a firm $38,000 – $45,000. This position is also eligible for the organization’s benefit program, which includes a health/dental/vision plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and annual paid leave. Qualifications: This position requires a Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant operations-level experience OR five years similar operations experience. Because of the nature of the position, we are looking for someone who possesses a unique combination of strong writing skills coupled with strong mathematical and analytical skills. Your cover letter must demonstrate how your skills and experience match our qualifications. Please note that this is not an entry-level position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

website link: www.voaor.org