Job Announcement -- Youth Coordinator
https://www.trashforpeace.org/_files/ugd/1d1c9e_da2094c6f99c4bde9ab3bd5d43b5a697.pdf
Posting Date: 7/25/24
Application Deadline:8/7/24
Type of Employment: Part-time (20-30 hours/week), hourly, non-exempt
Location: Main office is located in NE Portland, OR; work opportunities will take place throughout
East Multnomah County, Rockwood area.
Pay Rate: $21.42/hour
Benefits: Health insurance, 401k matching retirement option, 2 weeks paid vacation, EAP,
professional development stipend, and all holidays.
Desired Start Date: 8/15/24
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. Its 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 400 youth and 40 families monthly, and has provided
employment and leadership development opportunities to over 80 multifamily housing residents.
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 Youth Coordinator. This position is responsible for implementing the Trash for Peace
Sustainability Education Program (SEP), a dynamic and hands-on program that is hosted on multifamily housing communities, on 3-4 of these housing sites throughout NE and East Multnomah County. There will also be opportunities to table at events providing youth activities related to recycling and waste prevention.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (to include, but not limited to):
Youth Service Coordination, 60% of time
● Coordinate and oversee regular sustainability after-school programming for youth (ages 5-18) on
3-4 multifamily housing sites with predominantly Spanish-speaking households in East Multnomah
County and NE Portland, including implementing recycling and waste prevention education for youth.
● 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 implement 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 and Word.
● Opportunity to participate in Outreach and Education events with the TfP Multifamily and
Environmental Promoter teams.
Youth Services Administration, 40% of time
● Activity Prep & Research 20% (Work with other youth coordinators to prep activities for the
week at different sites, prep materials, find new ideas, practice them, etc)
● Office Hours 20% (filling out lesson plans, timesheets, responding to emails, outreach,
creating flyers, meetings)
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
● Interest and experience in Sustainability, Recycling, and Sustainability Education.
● Ability to work and drive in East Multnomah County.
● 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.
● 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.
● Experience performing a wide variety of outreach, including door-to-door and community workshops.
● Able to lift and carry 50 pounds.
● Spanish speaking (at moderate to advanced level)