Trash for Peace Sustainability Programs Manager/Youth Services Coordinator
Posting Date: 10/26/20
Application Deadline: 11/2/20
Type of Employment: Full time, Salaried, Exempt
Location: Main office is located in NE Portland, OR; work opportunities may take place throughout Multnomah County and occasionally in Clackamas County.
Pay Rate: $42,000-$45,000 DOE
Benefits: Health insurance, 2 weeks paid vacation and all holidays
Desired Start Date: 11/7/20
To Apply: Please send a resume and cover letter to laura@trashforpeace.org
About Trash for Peace : The mission of Trash for Peace (TfP) is to provide hands-on, creative experiences to encourage resilient communities. It’s vision is empowered, healthy communities living in a world without waste. TfP implements two main programs: the Sustainability Education Program (SEP), and Ground Score Association, through which TfP directly engages hundreds of community members that self-identify as low-income and/or BIPOC and diverts hundreds of pounds of trash from the landfill.
TfP’s Sustainability Education Program (SEP) focuses on building relationships and working with residents on multi-family housing sites. The SEP consists of a youth education program as well as an Environmental Promoter program, which hires and trains residents to educate their own communities on recycling and waste reduction through self-identified and actualized projects and outreach. This program directly works with over 200 youth and 40 families weekly, and has provided employment and leadership development opportunities to over 30 low-income residents.
Ground Score Association is a peer-led, participatory program that facilitates low-barrier job opportunities for community members that collect cans and bottles as a main source of revenue and/or face work and housing insecurity. It has provided jobs in litter collection, event waste management, and advocacy relating to equitable access to waste and recycling services.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Trash for Peace is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political belief, disability or any other legally protected status. We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Trash for Peace will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the application, interview, and hiring process. Alternative formats of this application are available upon request.
Position Summary:
Trash for Peace (TfP) seeks a passionate, organized, and experienced individual to join our team as a Sustainability Programs Manager/Youth Services Coordinator. This position involves two distinct roles within TfP, one as the Sustainability Programs Manager and one as a Youth Services Coordinator. The Sustainability Programs Manager is responsible for overseeing Trash for Peace’s Sustainability Education Program (SEP) , a dynamic and hands-on program that is hosted on multifamily housing communities throughout Multnomah County. The Youth Services Coordinator works on one multifamily housing community in NE Portland in partnership with Home Forward to deliver a full youth service portfolio, in addition to implementing the Sustainability Education Program on site.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (to include, but not limited to):
Management of Sustainability Education Program, about 25% of time
· Work directly with multi-family youth and residents to lead and engage them in Sustainability Education programming, which includes hands-on waste reduction, recycling, nature, and other sustainability-themed concepts and activities.
· In response to COVID-19, this now primarily involves developing, preparing, and distributing monthly sustainability education kits including materials and activities for youth and families
· Manage Sustainability Education staff members
· Co-develop curriculum, outreach strategies, materials, and training content for the communities Trash for Peace serves.
· Develop relationships with program partners such as property managers and community organizations.
· Collect and enter data related to outreach and education projects in Google Docs/Sheets, Excel, and Word.
· Recruit, train, and coordinate volunteers for Sustainability Education programming.
· Seek feedback from community members (through online surveys, phone calls, and listening sessions) to ensure programming is reflective of community interests and needs
Youth Service Coordination, about 50% of time
· Coordinate and oversee regular after-school programming and tutoring for youth, including implementing Trash for Peace’s SEP programming ( during COVID, this involves delivering sustainability education kits and materials,school supplies, and other resources)
· Create partnerships with local organizations to expand resources available to youth and families on site
· Work with youth and families to create and facilitate progress towards individual volunteer, education, and employment goals
· Organize and execute community-building events connecting residents to local resources
· Facilitate listening sessions where residents voice their ideas, opinions, and feedback to ensure programming is responsive to community needs
· Work in collaboration with the RCSC (Resident Community Services Coordinator) to plan events, send monthly newsletters, and provide resources to residents
· Collect and input data related to outreach and activities in Google Docs, Word, and Family Metrics.
Fundraising, development, and other program support, about 25% of time:
· Write grants in collaboration with Executive Director to fund programming
· Support initiatives of other TfP programs, including the Environmental Promoter Program and Ground Score Association
· Create content for social media platforms
· Assist with basic website editing and development
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
● Interest and experience in Sustainability and Sustainability Education.
● Experience working with youth and adults from a variety of cultural backgrounds.
● Experience leading activities, workshops, or presentations with youth and/or adults.
● Experience developing and/or implementing curriculum.
● Proficiency with Google Suite, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
● Flexibility, a sense of humor, and willingness to work with a vibrant, diverse, and dynamic team.
● Access to a vehicle for deliveries and work-related travel.
● Possession of a driver's license valid in the State of Oregon and an acceptable driving record.
● Strong organizational skills.
● Regular and reliable attendance and dependability.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
● Ability to manage volunteers.
● Some experience speaking Spanish (beginner to intermediate).
● Ability to communicate orally and in writing in both English (advanced) and Spanish (beginner).
● Experience performing a wide variety of outreach, including door-to-door and community workshops.