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Initial Posting Date:

12/22/2023

Application Deadline:

01/12/2024

Agency:

Legislative Administration Committee

Salary Range:

$4,450 - $6,673

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Education and Volunteer Outreach Coordinator

Job Description:

The Oregon State Capitol is commonly referred to as The Peoples Building. Whether citizens wish to participate in the legislative process, connect with their law makers, tour the historic building, or simply appreciate the Capitol Art Collection and beautiful grounds, all are welcome.

Visitor Services staff and Capitol volunteers work diligently to provide an outstanding visitor experience. The department develops and manages tours, exhibit programing, school programing and resources, and special events.

Visitor Services is seeking a dynamic individual who will identify and implement program enhancing opportunities around the legislative process, history of the legislature and the Capitol, and Oregon History. This position requires a candidate with exceptional attention to detail and who is experienced creating educational materials and delivering educational programing to large groups and diverse audiences.

The Education and Volunteer Outreach Coordinator will lead a group of forty-plus volunteers who support the services and programs offered through the department. This individual is responsible for

recruitment, training, scheduling and supervising volunteers.

This position requires the successful candidate to work on site at the Capitol, or other work sites associated with the Capitol.

The work history and experience of the ideal candidate will include:

Knowledge of (or ability to learn):

Education curriculum development and execution
Volunteer leadership, recruitment, and training
Capitol and Oregon history
Legislative history
Legislative processes and procedures

Skill in:

Program development and management
Verbal and written communication, including public speaking
Delivering historical interpretive tours to large and diverse audiences
Various computer applications including virtual meeting platforms
Public relations
Problem solving

Ability to:

Interact and collaborate with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Research and write educational materials aligning with tours, exhibits and special events
Maintain a database to evaluate and improve the function of the programs
Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Maintain an impartial, nonpartisan perspective in a political environment

To review the position description in its entirety, please click here.

Please attach a resume and cover letter that clearly states your experience and how it is applicable to this position. Applications received without both documents may not be reviewed.

HOW TO QUALIFY:

Your application must demonstrate:

Bachelor's degree preferably in education, communications, or related field and
2+ years teaching experience and curriculum development in a formal or informal education setting.

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to demonstrate ability to perform the duties of the position may be considered.

WHY THE OREGON STATE LEGISLATURE?

Work/life balance - paid leave and a
competitive benefits package
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We offer full medical, vision and dental with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and 11 paid holidays per year.
Collaborative work environment with a team of bright, hardworking, and fun individuals.
Opportunities for professional development to expand your breadth and depth of knowledge.
Support the creation of public policy and watch as history unfolds for the State of Oregon as ideas become crafted into policies and laws.
The Legislative Branch is made up of seven small-medium state agencies where you can really get to know your co-workers.

TO APPLY:

IF YOU ARE NOT A STATE EMPLOYEE: To apply for this position, follow the "Apply" link and complete the application & questions online. If this is your first time applying in our new system "Workday", you will need to create a new user profile. You can even drag and drop your resume into Workday and it will read and generate your Work History! Be sure to attach a cover letter and resume.

CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES: Login to Workday using the Career app on your Home Page. Prior to clicking "Apply", update your employee profile to reflect your Education, Skills, and Job History (including your current job).

Attach your current cover letter and resume. Applications submitted without both documents may not be considered.

Please monitor your Workday account, as all communication will be sent to you through this system. You must have a valid e-mail address to apply.

This announcement closes at 11:59 PM on the close date listed.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:

Over the next two years, the Capitol Building will be undergoing extensive renovation and construction projects which may limit accessibility to employees. This will require Legislative employees to work both from home and within the building as the construction project dictates. While working from home, personal, stable and high-speed internet access will be required to perform the functions of this position. There may be occasions that require employees scheduled to be working from home, to report to the Capitol or an offsite building. Every effort will be made to provide reasonable notice. However, employees may be required to report to the building under short notice. The Capitol building is located at 900 Court Street NE, Salem, OR 97301.
Oregon state government provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235. If you are requesting veterans' preference, you may receive an additional questionnaire in your Workday account. In order to ensure your privacy, we are asking that you complete the Veterans Questionnaire and attach your qualifying military documents at that time. This questionnaire will be sent to your Workday account after you submit your application. We ask that you complete the questionnaire before the application deadline; extensions may be granted if necessary and reasonable. For questions about documentation, please visit:
Veterans Resources
(link removed) Or call the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at: 1-800-692-9666.
The salary in this job posting reflects the base salary without contributions to the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). Employees eligible for PERS will have their salary increased by 6.95% and 6% will be automatically be subject to a mandatory employee contribution to PERS.
The work experience and/or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the minimum and desired skills listed above.
An offer including salary will not be extended until an equal pay analysis is completed pursuant to ORS 652.220 and 659A.357. An equal pay analysis will be conducted utilizing the education and work experience section of the legislative application.
Work Authorization: The Oregon State Legislature does not offer visa sponsorships. On the first day of employment, all hires will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Securitys Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. In addition, hires will have three business days from their first day of employment to present documents that establish employment authorization and identity. The Oregon State Legislature is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.
If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or need assistance to participate in the application process, please contact Aimee Steketee, Human Resource Analyst, at
aimee.steketee@oregonlegislature.gov
or (503) 986-1373.
The Oregon State Legislature is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to Workforce Diversity.

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