Opportunity Center

The Community Warehouse is hiring a Program Assistant. This position will be part-time with 24 hours per week to begin and will quickly become a full-time position. Community Warehouse is a local non-profit furniture bank. The Program Assistant will work in a positive, easy going environment as part of a team of staff and volunteers working together to get donated items to low income families. The ability to speak Spanish is a plus for this position.

Starting wage is $12.00 hour with salary review at three months. This is a permanent position starting at 24 hours and going to 40 hours. At 40 hour point, position will be Saturday through Wednesday, with ability to work weeks a must.

The Giving Tree is currently seeking an Administrative Assistant to work out of our cozy office in NE Portland. We are a growing non-profit organization and we are looking for someone who is willing to grow with us. The ideal candidate for the Administrative Assistant position will be capable of wearing many hats, but at this point the primary function is to enter data, effectively assist our staff in their daily tasks, and support the organization by maintaining an efficient, effective, and pleasant office environment.

This is a part-time position that starts at $13 per hour and does not include benefits or come with sick leave or paid vacation. Base hours begin at 10 per week and will grow with demonstrated abilities and as funding becomes available. Starting hours are Mondays and Wednesdays 8am to 1pm. Miles driven while performing duties are reimbursable.

This opportunity closes on January 10th at noon. Interested applicants should submit a professional resume and cover letter in .pdf form to Wendi Anderson, Executive Director of The Giving Tree, at [email protected]. No phone calls or snail mail, please.

Minimum Requirements
The successful candidate for the Administrative Assistant position will possess:
1. A minimum of two years of documented experience in a similar position: office assistant, coordinator, or manager
2. A minimum of one year of experience working or volunteering in a non-profit environment
3. Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously, sometimes in a stressful environment
4. Professional and appropriate interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
5. An exceptional eye for design and detail, an excellent memory, and a high standard for their own work
6. Computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office, use of Google docs, database management, and efficient and professional communication and research via the internet
7. The ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs up and down stairs

Responsibilities
1. Maintain an efficient, effective, and pleasant office environment by cleaning, mailing, filing, copying, keeping an accurate inventory, and ensuring the office is well-stocked by purchasing or soliciting needed items
2. Assist with holiday donation acquisitions and inventory: contact potential and past donors and solicit donations, deliver outreach materials and pick up donations, and track donations
3. Monitor and assist with maintenance of the organization’s internal website
4. Maintain accurate records regarding sites, volunteers, attendance, and residents
5. Assist in the planning and delivery of special events
6. Run errands as needed
7. Assist with development of written procedures manuals for activities, sites, job duties, etc

Character Profile and Skillsets
To function well in this position you must be the type of person who gains deep satisfaction from supporting others in the work they do by always thinking ahead, anticipating their needs, and providing whatever is necessary in order for their work to be done efficiently and with excellence.

1. You must be self-motivated and able to accomplish tasks efficiently in both group and solo settings
2. You love to coordinate, make things run smoothly, and generally take pride in a job well done when you see that other people’s lives are made easier because of your efforts
3. Attention to detail is critical to this job, and you must be able to do it while under pressure and multitasking. The people you are working with want to be able to give you the broad strokes and feel confident knowing that you will accomplish the task punctually, thoroughly, and exceptionally
4. You are dependable and responsible regardless of means of transportation, weather, or unanticipated events
5. You are proactive and able to think critically and problem solve constructively without guidance
6. The ability to manage yourself and your tasks within the time allotted is essential
7. You should be willing to submit to and pass a background check
8. Passion about our vision and mission is a must. This job is not just a paycheck

At the ACLU, law students gain exposure to a broad range of civil liberties and civil rights issues and an opportunity to improve legal writing and research skills. Students work closely with the Legal Director and will conduct legal research, write legal memoranda and draft correspondence to individuals in response to documented complaints of civil liberties and civil rights violations. Students also assist ACLU attorneys in the development of cases for litigation, preparation of cases for trial and submission of amicus curiae briefs in courts of appeal.

Educational benefits include obtaining hands-on experience in applying constitutional theories and case law to legal problems, and learning how to conduct factual investigation of complaints. Students become familiar with administrative regulations and agency protocols, while developing a practical understanding of constitutional law.

Legal internships start in June 2012. A minimum commitment of 35 hours per week for nine weeks is expected.

Women, people of color, LGBT people, and people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.

There is an opportunity to make a difference by joining CODA’s leadership team as a Program Supervisor!

By providing comprehensive behavioral treatment services for vulnerable residents in our community, CODA, Inc. has been building stronger families, safer neighborhoods and healthier communities in the Portland metropolitan area since 1969. At CODA, we provide a comprehensive level of service for our patients that includes detoxification, residential, outpatient, medication-assisted treatment as well as supportive and transitional housing. Our capacity to serve patients at various levels of need has enabled us to fast become one of the most comprehensive providers in the state with 15 programs across the Portland-metro area.

We are currently seeking a Program Supervisor to lead a team of treatment professionals in delivering behavioral health services.

We are proud to have a working environment where employees realize a competitive salary and have access to a wide variety of benefits including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long Term Disability Insurance and a variety of supplemental plans
• 401k Plan with employer matching
• Up to 7 weeks of paid time off annually
• Extensive professional training as well as tuition and certification assistance

Help us in our mission to reduce the social, health and behavioral consequences of substance use and mental health disorders for the most vulnerable residents of our community.

CODA is an equal opportunity employer that is proud to have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. Please apply for this or any other opportunities which may be a good match for your qualifications and interests at: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA4/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CODAINC&cws=1&rid=157

Our full range of employment opportunities are listed on our website at http://www.codainc.org.