Community Program Manager

Full job description The Position The Port of Portland is hiring a Community Impact Program Manager !

We believe that everyone has the power to make a difference, and we invite you to join us on this journey.
About Us: The Port of Portland, is comprised of passionate individuals with diverse backgrounds and expertise. Together, we leverage our skills, experiences, and networks to implement innovative solutions and drive measurable results. We understand that real change begins with listening and collaborating closely with the diverse voices within our community. By understanding their needs, aspirations, and challenges, we develop tailored programs and initiatives that address pressing issues and empower individuals to thrive.

Your Role: As the Community Impact Program Manage r, you will help to facilitate connections between community stakeholders and Port projects and priorities to drive positive impact to communities. In this role, you will ensure the Port is a valuable public partner with a positive organizational reputation as well as serve as an implementer, trainer, convener, and subject matter expert within the Port for community engagement

The Port of Portland considers lived experience and transferrable skills as qualifications unless an item is labeled as required. We are most interested in finding the best candidates for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply today!

Essential Job Duties Community Engagement. Manage, implement, and scale the Port's equitable engagement program known as Community Impact. Lead select projects in service to shared prosperity goals and objectives that drive positive community impact. Analyze community feedback from interest groups, particularly communities who have historically been excluded including Black, Indigenous, persons of color, immigrants, refugees, youthnand people living with disabilities through community engagement events, reports, and other relevant data sources. Serve as a convener for the Port's priority stakeholders to elevate key initiatives, programs, and community needs. P lans, Tools, and Frameworks. Lead the development and implementation of the Port's community engagement strategy which will include minimum engagement standards, a toolkit, and the Port's multi-year plan for inclusive engagement. Convene staff from across the organization to inform the development and implementation of the Port's multi-year plan for more inclusive engagement. Lead the development of metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure the impact of the Port's activities on priority communities and projects. Consultation and Subject Matter Expertise. Serve as an internal consultant and subject matter expert to Port employees on community impact topics. Prepare talking points, communication strategies and plans that align to shared prosperity objectives. Support the development of the Port's Tribal Relations strategy and engagement with urban Indigenous populations. Minimum Qualifications Degree
Subjects

Bachelor's
Ethnic studies, communications, collaborative governance, community development, social science, public policy, government affairs, social work, sociology, anthropology, or related discipline.

6-8
Progressive professional experience in government and/or community affairs specifically engaging with traditionally under-represented populations.
Experience developing administrative policies, protocols and DEI or community engagement frameworks a plus.




Demonstrated knowledge: Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging principles and practices. Language access, targeted communications, and other accessibility considerations Best practices and emerging strategies in developing creative engagement strategies Understanding of how to establish and scale community investment programs and strategies including sponsorship programs, grants, and public/private philanthropic partnerships. Best practices managing and measuring impact of advisory bodies, coalitions and/or committees. Demonstrated Skills: Strategic communication planning, skilled in risk communication and writing/editing/ conceptualizing compelling copy; demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills. Skill working with a diverse and wide array of culturally specific organizations, small businesses, consultants, schools, and faith-based institutions Ability to demonstrate cultural humility with a diverse team and stakeholders and applying DEIB principles to interactions. Experience with qualitative and quantitative research strategies and reporting including results-based accountability Supplemental and Selection Information SELECTION PROCESS (tentative schedule) : A minimum qualification evaluation of education, training, and experience of submitted application packets will take place by Human Resources the week of April 1, 2024. A Subject Matter Expert (SME) Panel will perform an evaluation of experience and training taken from your employment application materials including any responses to the supplemental questionnaire. Our goal is to schedule oral first interviews with candidates that successfully passed the SME evaluation step approximately the week of April 15, 2024. About us: At the Port of Portland, we use everything we have – our three airports, four marine terminals, five business parks, and all the resources, expertise, and experience behind them – to move with purpose, connecting people with powerful opportunities and creating value for our region. We know that every person we hire, business we work with, contract we sign and decision we make is a chance to make someone's life better. And we'll use our power and influence to pull down barriers, unlock new opportunities, ensure more people share in our region's success and include those who have been excluded in the past. With YOUR help – together with our partners, customers, and community – we'll help drive meaningful change!
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Safety: The Port promotes safety as a guiding principle and practice in accomplishing work by complying with safety and health policies and procedures and consistently seeking improvements that support operational excellence.
Diversity and Inclusion: At the Port, we don't just accept difference; we value and support it to create a culture of inclusiveness and fun. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
EEO/Affirmative Action Policy Statement: The Port of Portland is dedicated to maintaining and improving a work environment, which extends equal opportunity to all individuals, regardless of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation. Employment decisions shall be made in such a manner as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity and to comply with state, federal and local laws. We affirm through this policy statement our continuing commitment to the principles of nondiscrimination and affirmative action.
Veterans Preference: Under Oregon law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans preference when applying for Port of Portland positions. If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a veterans preference for this job, please provide the qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.
Background Checks and Drug Testing: The Port of Portland will conduct background checks and/or drug tests for positions where such tests are required by regulation and for other safety-sensitive positions.
ADA Accommodation: Accommodations will be considered for applicants or candidates with a qualifying disability that prevents them from participating in this process. Accommodations will be made where the Port can reasonably do so without imposing an undue hardship on the business or compromising the integrity of the recruitment process. An applicant with any disability who believes that they need an accommodation should contact Human Resources: call or email .

At the Port of Portland, we strive to offer a holistic and comprehensive benefits package for employees and their families. We care about your health by offering highly-subsidized healthcare plans that include alternative care. We look out for you and for family by paying for life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage. We participate in the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement program. We provide access to additional coverage and benefits including pre-tax spending accounts, voluntary term life insurance, a deferred compensation plan, and critical illness and accident insurance policies.


We go above and beyond by offering an award-winning wellness program for all employees to engage in. Employees can tend to their physical and mental health, earn rewards, and create community. Our employee assistance program supports the Port's commitment to emotional and mental well-being by providing mental health services, discounts on local gyms, and pet insurance for companions.


Our commitment to work-life balance ensures you have time to spend with loved ones and do the things you enjoy. We offer generous vacation time that accrues with length of service, sick leave that never expires and can be used for dependent care, health maintenance and mental health, and 8 weeks of paid parental leave – all in addition to 10 paid holidays. As an added bonus – because we know employees use their time off differently – once a year we give employees the opportunity to convert sick leave to personal leave, and to convert vacation leave to either cash, a retirement plan contribution, or a contribution to a Health Savings Account.



Please note: Some benefits vary by job type/group, so please be sure to review your comprehensive benefit guide and/or collective bargaining agreement upon hire to confirm what is available to you.