Washington County Chapter Director

Position Title: Washington County Director

Duration: Full Time, Ongoing

Compensation: $65,000-$75,000 per year depending on experience; generous and progressive benefits including medical and dental care 100% of premiums paid by Unite Oregon, paid wellness leave, vacation, flex time, and personal days off; technology reimbursement; 4 hours personal time off/week, $300 annual FSA contribution, 2.5% 401K contribution after 6 months.

About Unite Oregon: Unite Oregon is a 501(c)(3) grassroots community organization with four chapters in Washington county, Washington county, Clackamas county and the Rogue Valley. We believe that all people can become leaders and agents of change in the areas of racial justice, immigrant and refugee rights, affordable housing, and living wages. Unite Oregon is building a unified intercultural movement for justice in our state.

Note to Candidates

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications as described in a job description. Unite Oregon is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization and we strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the qualifications as described or if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform job duties.

Position Description: Unite Oregon is seeking a Washington County Director to implement and manage organizing programs in Washington County, and to build power for BIPOC/Immigrant/Refugee communities. The Chapter Director will be responsible for all Washington County Chapter basic operations including staff management and support, program and campaign oversight, fundraising, strategic planning, and administration. The Washington County Chapter Director reports to the Unite Oregon Executive Director and Deputy Director.

Organizing and Community Engagement

• Based on a strategic plan, develop and implement multiple local issue campaigns, and support statewide campaigns.
• Recruit volunteers and maintain regular volunteer and leadership development opportunities (ie, regular phone banks, field activities, issue committees, etc).
• Maintain regular engagement with Washington County members.
• Coordinate and facilitate chapter Leadership Council meetings every month.
• Maintain regular communication with staff, volunteers, chapter leadership council, and members.

Broker Relationships with coalition partners and decision-makers

• Build and maintain relationships with local, statewide, and national partners to support campaigns and shift balance of power among local decision makers.
• Supervising coalition manager in strategic planning, work completion, management of norms, and running coalition in alignment with organizational mission and vision.
• Attending Steering committee meetings.
• Build and maintain relationships with elected leaders and other decision-makers.

Recruit, Train, and Support Staff, Interns, and Volunteers

• Recruit, interview, train, support, and oversee all Washington County staff, interns and volunteers.

Support Leadership Development Programs

• Aid in the recruitment of participants and process applications for each new cohort, events, and programs and assist in arranging the admissions process.
• Assure that all logistics are complete.
• Work with organizers to plan and implement curriculum.
• Assure all facilitators and interpreters get paid, and turn in necessary paperwork.
• Support direct reports in facilitation of Leadership Development Programs/events and participant follow up.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Participates in the hiring and training of staff.
• Oversee and manage department and grant budgets.
• Organizes and oversees the work and schedules of staff.
• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Ability to work independently and take initiative, while maintaining solid communication with and accountability to organizational leadership and community.
• Experience working in social justice with diverse communities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong conflict resolution skills.
• At least two years of experience in people management.
• At least three years of experience in grassroots community organizing.
• At least two years of experience in leading campaigns and base building organizations.
• Multilingual and multicultural: especially (but not limited to) Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Vietnamese, and/or Somali. Preferred but not required.
• Washington County resident and/or strong ties and history in the region.
• Ability to travel to meetings and events across the County, Portland, and Salem.
• Availability to work during evenings and weekends as needed.

All interested candidates, please send resume, cover letter and 2 references to HR and Administration Director Lauren Mittelman at recruitment@uniteoregon.org.

Unite Oregon is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and equal access in a non-discriminatory manner to its programs and services for all persons without regard to race, creed, color, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, national origin, political affiliation, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any real or perceived sensory, mental, or physical disability.