Program Associate - Rsg - Margaret Scott Es

Job Details:

Job Location:

Margaret Scott ES
- Portland, OR 97230, Position Type:
Full Time, Education Level: 2 Year Degree, Salary Range: $23.67 - $24.38 Hourly,

Travel Percentage :
Negligible,

Job Shift: Day, Job Category:
Nonprofit
- Social Services, Metropolitan Family Service

Position Title:

Ready, Set, Go! Program Associate

Reports To:

Program Site Coordinators– Ready, Set, Go!

Location:

Margaret Scott Elementary School

Dept/Program:
Ready, Set, Go! - RSG FTE: .75 FTE (30 hours/week)

Status:
Non-exempt

Created:
September 2026 Job Number: RSGMS
0921

Metropolitan Family Service position descriptions are guidelines. They are not intended to identify every task that an employee will be asked to complete. They are intended as a general outline of the essential work responsibilities and qualifications of the position.

• We use creative and proactive problem-solving to build and sustain dynamic community-based programs and quality services.
• We believe in the potential of families and individuals at all life stages and focus on prevention, wellness, and independence.
• We build strong relationships by collaborating with our funders, partners, and highly trained volunteers, always striving for an extensive commitment to diversity.

Under the supervision of the Program Site Coordinator for the Ready, Set, Go! program, the Program Associate is responsible for providing direct support to the day-to-day operations of the Early Learning and Family Engagement program at Margaret Scott Elementary School. The RSG Program Associate will support in-person Parent-Child Interaction Groups (PCIGs), parenting groups, workshops, community events, and activities. This includes taking observations of program participants to aid in lesson planning, leading physical activity classes, maintaining a clean and safe classroom environment, coordinating volunteers, and building trusting relationships with program participants.

• Ability to work and communicate effectively (both in writing and verbally) with a broad range of individuals and groups
• Ability to collaborate across all program areas of MFS, as well as with other agencies and partners
• Ability and commitment to work effectively in a team-dependent environment
• Ability to connect position responsibilities with the agency’s mission

• Ability to effectively manage and maintain confidential and sensitive information
• Ability to recognize and respond to critical situations, including adhering to mandatory reporting regulations and responsibilities
• Ability to model appropriate behavior for children and adults, guided by principles of child development
• Ability to work effectively in a team-dependent environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines successfully
• Demonstrated flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and responsibilities based on program and participant needs
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in a language in addition to English
• Excellent time management, prioritization, and organizational skills
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement and innovation
• Ability to understand and implement the RSG! philosophy in day-to-day duties

• Ability to work independently and to collaborate with other MFS staff and volunteers and to model effective teamwork skills
• Ability to work in collaboration with school staff
• Ability to collaborate with Reynolds School District departments

• Support all needs for Parent-Child Interaction Groups, including set-up and clean-up
• Support Parent Education classes in English and Spanish
• Assist in planning and co-creating activities with the Program Coordinator
• Support development of programming with a health and wellness focus, including physical activity classes
• Support purchasing needs for RSG programming using MFS-provided funding
• Assist with communication and scheduling of classes, assessments, and events
• Maintain a high-quality early learning and preschool environment in accordance with Ready, Set, Go! standards
• Support co-planning and facilitation of community outings and events by coordinating with partners and other organizations
• Assist with outreach, networking, and recruitment of participants for all RSG programs
• Recruit and support training and facilitation for program volunteers
• Attend regular supervision meetings with Program Coordinators, Program Staff, and the agency
• Organize and maintain program files and documentation as…