The Position
Job Appointment: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri. 7am-3:30pm. Some evenings and weekends may be required.
Work Location: Hybrid/work location: Urban Forestry, 10910 N Denver Ave., Portland, OR 97217. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more information, click here .
Benefits: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefits for this position
Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position is or may be eligible for Language Pay Differential for qualifying employees.
Union Representation: This classification was recently recognized as represented by a new labor union, City of Portland Professional Workers (CPPW). Terms and Conditions are currently being negotiated as part of a new CPPW collective bargaining agreement. To view this labor agreement, please click
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Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume. If requesting Veteran's preference, please attach your Veterans' documentation.
Position Summary: Portland Parks & Recreation Urban Forestry is seeking an Outreach Coordinator (Coordinator II). In this role, you’ll play a crucial part in achieving the goals of The Equitable Tree Canopy (ETC) program by managing
outreach and communication strategies that are equitable, inclusive, and accessible to Portland’s diverse communities. Funding for this position is provided through the Portland Clean Energy Fund (PCEF) , as part of a historic investment in expanding tree planting and promoting climate justice in Portland.
In this role you will coordinate outreach, advertising, and communication work to drive sign-ups for planting 10,000 urban trees annually. A key focus is to reach underserved audiences such as Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) communities, low-income residents, and neighborhoods in East and North Portland.
The Coordinator cultivates partnerships and manages contracts with community organizations to promote tree planting initiatives. This position manages paid partner contracts to deliver culturally relevant outreach and education and expand our reach within focused communities.
We are seeking a Coordinator who is deeply committed to ensuring that underserved communities are at the heart of our tree planting, care, and outreach initiatives. In this exciting role you will spend significant time working with partners in the community.
As the Urban Forestry Outreach Coordinator, you will do:
Outreach, Communication, and Advertising ( 50%) - Manage and coordinate outreach, advertisement, and communication strategies for Urban Forestry’s expanding tree planting programs.
- Develop written communication materials such as notifications, press releases, website, and educational content.
- Collaborate with a graphic designer to create advertising and media materials for use by staff, volunteers, and contractors.
- Ensure communication materials are accessible and relevant to BIPOC communities and non-English speakers.
- Conduct public outreach for the Free Street Program, including presenting to neighborhood and community groups and responding to inquiries.
- Create and deliver culturally sensitive presentations and addressing inquiries regarding programs like the Free Street Program and Yard Tree Giveaway.
- Produce community events and manage projects to communicate and promote tree planting and education.
Partner Collaboration and Contract Management (50%)
- Collaborate with partners and contractors to drive tree planting sign-ups, aiming to meet ambitious goals of planting 10,000 trees each year.
- Develop requests for proposals for tree planting outreach, education, and advertisement contracts for tree planting programs.
- Promote contract opportunities to eligible community organizations, with a focus on those that engage BIPOC communities; low income residents; and residents in priority service areas.
- Manage contracts and contractors conducting tree outreach and education. Provide guidance and support to contractors and ensure contract requirements are met. Coordinate efforts between contractors and internal teams.
- Track and report on the impact of partnership and contractor initiatives, including metrics such as reach, engagement, and outcomes.
- Lead partnership efforts with active listening, empathy, and creative problem-solving.
- Lead special project teams and collaborative programming efforts with staff, management, and community partners.
Who you are: - Inclusive and culturally competent: You are a leader and advocate for equity, work effectively across cultures, and thrive in a diverse team.
- Excellent Communicator: You possess strong verbal and written communication skills, and are adept at conveying information clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.
- Collaborative: You enjoy working with a team, developing and supporting relationships, and bringing people together to achieve shared goals.
- Organized and Efficient: You can manage complex projects, multiple deadlines, requests, and communication.
About Urban Forestry and Portland’s Forest: Urban Forestry 's mission is to manage and ensure Portland’s urban forest infrastructure for current and future generations. Portland’s urban forest is valued at over $6 billion and comprised of over 1.2 million park trees, 218,000 street trees and 2.9 million private property trees. The Urban Forestry team is responsible for the overall management, stewardship, and improvement of this essential infrastructure system. Urban Forestry’s work includes delivery of sustainable and equitable forest services to all Portlanders; establishing and enacting best management practices, plans, policies, and technical standards for tree care and protection and urban forest expansion; implementing, enforcing, and proposing improvements to the City’s tree regulations; providing tree maintenance services including 24/7 response to tree emergencies on City properties and public streets; tree planting and expansion of urban forest services; measurement and assessment of urban forest coverage, health, and services; offering community education and stewardship programs; and oversight and support of the City’s volunteer advisory tree board. Portland is a Tree City USA for 46 years, a Tree City of the World and the Urban Forestry program is accredited by the Urban and Community Forestry Society (formerly the Society of Municipal Arborists).
About the Bureau: Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is committed to the overall Citywide vision that race will have no detrimental effect on people of color, refugee and immigrant communities in accessing our parks and natural areas, or from the benefit of our services. We recognize, understand, and encourage celebration of the differences that surround us. Diversity and equity are vital to PP&R’s ideals and values. The City of Portland, Oregon is a growing and diverse city of 650,000 residents, nearly 20% of whom speak languages other than English at home. PP&R values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and with the public.
PP&R encourages applications from candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities with diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds. Although not required, PP&R encourages candidates that can fluently speak another language to include that information in their application materials. Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Virtual Zoom Meet & Greet Opportunity Come meet the hiring manager and the senior recruiter! We'll be talking about the position duties and responsibilities, day to day life in the role, review the announcement, discuss how to apply, and answer questions you may have about the position.
Thursday, Apr 18, 2024 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)Watch Zoom Meeting:https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/GNn3VsvnWOSaV2fXI_xZUl8CEHNP8yjuIo18dRwRM3tFLVa8beRcLewmucdd_pH4.hBXJlvu7AaeemUp9?startTime=1713466856000
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Hannah Zeilenga, Senior Recruiter Hannah.Zeilenga@PortlandOregon.gov
To Qualify
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position: Experience managing community partnerships and/or contracts with diverse community organizations.
Experience leading projects, including developing work plans, coordinating with stakeholders, and evaluating outcomes.
Experience producing clear and culturally-relevant communication materials, such as advertising, website, and education materials.
Experience conducting outreach, public speaking, networking, and relationship building with diverse audiences.
The Recruitment Process
STEP 1: Apply online between April 8th - April 29th, 2024 Required Application Materials: - Resume
- Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)
Optional Application Materials: - If you would like to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.) by the closing date of the recruitment.
Application Tips: - The City of Portland has How to Apply Videos and offers How to Apply Classes once per month. If you have questions after watching the videos you are invited to contact the recruiter listed on this posting.
- Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
- Your résumé should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.
- Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis: Please note per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience.
- Do not attach any additional documents.
- Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.
Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of April 29th, 2024 - An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions, weighted 100%.
- Your résumé and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
- You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.
- Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.
Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of May 6th, 2024 - Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
- Please note, the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.
Step 4: Selection (Interview): May - Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview.
- Please note, the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.
Step 5: Offer of Employment: June
Step 6: Start Date: TBD - A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.
*Timeline is approximate and subject to change.Additional Information
Click here for additional information regarding the following:
- City of Portland Core Values
- Recruitment Process - Work Status
- Equal Employment Opportunity
- Veteran Preference
- ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action EmployerA Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee BenefitsWe offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to
- Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental)
- Carrot Fertility
- Wellness Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Short- and Long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families.
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement
- Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), includingcontributions to the PERS IAP plan paid by employer
- Family Medical Leave
- City Paid Parental Leave
AND SO MANY MORE!Benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status. Click here to review the many different benefits the City of Portland offers .
Closing Date/Time: 4/29/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
