Metro Services Coordinator (Bilingual Spanish a plus) - (US-OR-Portland - 97299)

Minimum Education: Bachelors
Job Type: Full Time
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General Description / Position Summary
Monitor, train, and strengthen Local Agencies (LAs) in Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington Counties, Oregon, and Clark County, Washington. Provide trouble-shooting and technical support. Ensure contract compliance.

Duties and Responsibilities
Performed by All Coordinators
• Monitor Local Agencies to ensure compliance with Oregon Food Bank (OFB), United States Department of Agriculture, and America’s Second Harvest standards. Ensure accurate and current documentation is maintained.
• Provide technical assistance and/or training to Local Agencies on subjects such as food safety, distribution and inventory practices, grant opportunities, Civil Rights, new agency orientation, OFB reporting forms, etc.
• Coordinate with other OFB departments to ensure safe, timely and equitable distribution of food to Local Agencies. Increase access to services by underserved and/or specialized communities (e.g. children, immigrants, seniors, etc.)
• Represent OFB in Local Agency and community meetings. Facilitate communication between Local Agencies, other community organizations and low income people regarding available community resources.
• Develop partnerships with community resource organizations, such as OSU Extension Service or community gardening programs, to support alternative approaches to improve food security.
• Support OFB Advocacy Department goals and objectives regarding root causes of hunger. Support Food Stamp outreach activities.
• Monitor the collection of service statistics and analyze trends in service provision.
• Coordinate and support quarterly and annual meetings of Local Agencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills:
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree and two years experience in program coordination or community education. Additional education may be substitued for experience, and educational qualifications may be waived depending on work history.
• Experience working with and supervising volunteers from diverse socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds and of all ages.
• Experience in community organizing, group facilitation, or community development preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Office environment (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook) and standard office equipment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail, ability to handle interruptions, maintain focus on tasks and produce accurate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to make presentations and develop reports that may include technical information.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.

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