Community Outreach Specialist; Fluency in English, Dari, and Pashto

Community Outreach Specialist (Fluency in English, Dari, and Pashto)

You are invited to apply for the Community Outreach Specialist (Fluency in English, Dari, and Pashto) role at Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO).

The IRCO is a non‑profit organization established in 1976 to serve immigrants, refugees, and the broader community in Portland, Oregon. Our mission is to welcome, serve and empower refugees, immigrants and people across cultures and generations to reach their full potential. Find out more o.org.

Full‑time (1.0 FTE).

• Position
  :
  Community Outreach Specialist
• Job Class/Grade
  :
  Specialist 1 / Grade 8
• Wage
  :
  Starting at $48,600 per year based on experience
• Location
  : IRCO – Greater Middle East Center (GMEC), 4915 SW Griffith Dr, Suite 216, Beaverton, OR 97005 (In‑Office)
• Contract Duration
  :
  Limited through April 30, 2026 (contract continuation variable)
• Program
  : GMEC Programs

• Build and maintain strong relationships with hard‑to‑reach communities, especially Pashto speaking communities.
• Develop and maintain community contact with multi‑background community leaders, IRCO, and program external stakeholders.
• Lead, plan, and facilitate focus groups and community engagement events.
• Assist in organizing, developing, and maintaining positive relationships with community leaders, coalitions, partners, and key stakeholders to maximize civic engagement and effect systemic change.
• Support GMEC programs to increase quality of services.
• Prepare internal reports of community engagement efforts.
• Maintain a record of community needs and communicate them to management in a timely fashion.
• Support outreach efforts to recruit new Advisory Council members.
• Ensure that IRCO policies and procedures are followed in all GMEC activities.

• Ability to meet multiple, including conflicting, deadlines.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet the availability of clients.
• Participate consistently in regular IRCO internal meetings.
• Support IRCO events as needed.

• Education
  :
  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience
  :
  Minimum 1–2 years of work experience.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Fluency in English, Dari, and Pashto.
• Knowledge of and connections with local Greater Middle Eastern communities.
• Valid driver’s license with current auto insurance; full use of automobile during work hours.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong skills in community‑focused, interpersonal, and organizational communication.
• Excellent written, verbal, and phone communication in a multilingual, multi‑background team and organization.

• Many flexible working arrangements and schedules.
• Opportunity to work with people from all over the world.
• Work that helps your community.
• 3–6 weeks of paid time off per year.
• 401(k) match of over 100% on first 5% with immediate vesting.
• 3% match for student loans or college savings.
• 12 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday.
• Medical and dental insurance options with 90% coverage for employee and families, no deductibles.
• Employer‑paid life, short‑term, and long‑term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending account.

• Complete the IRCO application in our Careers Portal: IRCO Application for Employment.
• Upload your resume and cover letter addressing your qualifications for this position.
• For questions about this position, please email jobs.

Starting at $48,600 per year based on experience.