Active Transportation Outreach Administrator

Position Title: Active Transportation Outreach Administrator

Reports To: Program Manager

Classification: Full-time, Non-Exempt, 1.0 FTE

Compensation: $28.71 per hour

ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND

Latino Network’s mission is to provide transformative opportunities, services, and advocacy for the education, leadership, and civic engagement of our youth, families, and communities. Our work springs from the core belief in Latino community self-determination that is, the ability of community members to participate meaningfully in the decisions that affect their lives and the lives of their families. We actively partner across a variety of city, county, state, and community organizations to deliver training and support, a wide range of services, as well as influence policy.

BENEFITS & PERKS

Latino Network provides a generous benefits package that includes:

• Health Plans including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Alternative Care
• FSA - Flexible Spending Account for Medical & Dependent Care expenses
• 401k Plan with Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer sponsored Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Leave (Vacation, Sick, Sabbatical)
• $300 Home Office reimbursement
• $75 Monthly internet reimbursement
• Self - Care perks
• Team and family events

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Latino Network seeks a bilingual, mission-driven, and service-mindset professional with bi-cultural familiarity and proven nonprofit and community leadership experience. As part of the Economic Justice Department at Latino Network, the Active Transportation Outreach Administrator candidate will collaborate with staff, community and other stakeholders to achieve program goals, meet and document measurable outcomes, contribute to a collegial and productive work environment, and promote the organization’s vision and mission, prioritizing the team well-being and fostering a culture of collaboration, harmony, and joy.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is funded through the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund. Latino Network’s Active Transportation Outreach [ATO] project will elevate community and the trust we have built through our work, to reduce carbon emissions through various initiatives, including access to public transit, bike distribution, and educational workshops. This position requires excellent follow-through, great attention to detail, strong writing skills, and excellent communication through one-on-one meetings, phone, email, and group communication with Latino Network community partners, staff, and program participants. The person serving in this position must have facilitation, budgetary, and program management experience and be able to guide conversations clearly in English and Spanish.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with the program manager to recruit steering committee members; design and facilitate meetings; and communicate progress.
• Identify and build partnerships with BIPOC and woman-owned businesses, to support project implementation.
• Collaborate with the program manager and steering committee to create a project work plan that elevates community voice.
• Host community listening sessions to gather feedback for project implementation.
• Build a learning toolkit, in collaboration with community partners, to build trust and understanding of the impacts and benefits of active transportation.
• Collaborate with partners to adapt/adopt/develop curricula, as needed.
• Identify trainers/presenters that align with PCEF priority populations, to help host culturally specific workshops throughout the grant cycle.
• Design and implement a referral and enrollment strategy to distribute bikes, TriMet passes, and additional resources throughout the grant cycle.
• Identify tools to track desired outcomes such as miles traveled and CO2 emissions reduced.
• Track attendance, partner feedback, and qualitative data through pre and post-surveys.
• Data entry into Portland Clean Energy Fund and Latino Network data tracking software.
• Adheres to deadlines established by the program manager and partners to ensure that projects are completed on time.
• Properly document and submit all program expenditures on time.
• Adherence to all Latino Network policies and procedures.
• Maintain effective working relationships with other agency members, partners, and community members, including those from diverse cultures or backgrounds or those who speak limited or no English.
• Attend all required team meetings, staff meetings, and trainings.
• Drive between Latino Network’s Portland and La Plaza Esperanza offices for regular training and meetings.
• Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
• Engagement in personal and professional development.
• Perform any additional duties as directed by the Program Manager and/or Director.

Requirements

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 3 years combined education, training and experience in workforce development or a related field. Examples of experience, education and training that fulfill this requirement include, but are not limited to, volunteer or paid work, internships, community-based training and workshops, community college, trade school, university courses and degrees. Experience, training and education from inside and outside of the United States are considered equally. Transferable skills and lived experience will be considered.
• Preferred experience in cycling culture, accessibility, and mobility.
• Experience successfully collaborating with communities of color and people traditionally underrepresented in decision-making; facilitating inclusive participation in programs and activities; and communicating cross-culturally.
• Experience working with multiple calendars, competing interests, and priorities.
• Demonstrate competence with systems such as Google Suites tools, Word, Excel, and Adobe, or the ability to translate experience with other comparable systems.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently, leading a team, and as a collaborative team member.
• Demonstrate experience working with complex systems, agencies, and government and private organizations.
• Proficient oral communication skills in Spanish and English (including public speaking).
• Employ critical thinking and confidence in decision-making and carrying out actions.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and automobile liability insurance required; eligibility to be an insured driver under Latino Network’s Commercial Auto Liability preferred.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and this role requires frequent computer use.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Latino Network is a highly engaged work environment with satellite operations and positions performing work both onsite and remotely. We actively seek opportunities for professional development for our staff and promote a willingness to change for continual improvement. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); outdoor weather conditions, extreme cold (non-weather) and extreme heat (non-weather). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Latino Network strives to communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities and cultural backgrounds.

TO APPLY

If you, or anyone you know, are interested in joining us in supporting our mission to positively transform the lives of Latino Youth families and communities, please submit your application, resume, and cover letter at: Careers

Successful completion of initial and ongoing employment screens, including but not limited to criminal background and vehicle record as required. Latino Network is an equal opportunity employer. We value and support diversity and inclusion to create a culture of dignity and respect.