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

Overview

The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (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.(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org

Job Title: Community Outreach Specialist

Job Class/Grade: Specialist 1 / Grade 8

Wage: Starting at $48,600 per year based on experience

FLSA; EEO; WC: Non-Exempt;
Professional; 8864

Locations: IRCO – Greater Middle East Center (GMEC), 4915 SW Griffith Dr, Suite 216, Beaverton, OR 97005

(In-Office position)

FTE; FT/PT; STATUS: 1.0 FTE;
Full-Time with Benefits;
Regular

(Limited duration through April 30, 2026. Contract continuation variable.)

Number of Positions: 1

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Status: Full-Time with Benefits

Program(s): GMEC Programs

Sector: Greater Middle Eastern Center (GMEC)

• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
• Fluency in English, Dari, and Pashto is required
• Knowledge of and connections with local Greater Middle Eastern communities
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and verification of current auto-insurance and have full use of automobile during work hours

This job announcement is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. This is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

The Greater Middle East Center (GMEC) is an engaged service center for communities primarily from the Greater Middle East, including North Africa, the Middle East and South Asia. The purpose of GMEC Programs is to provide services to primarily the Greater Middle Eastern community and build a community based on shared experiences and community values.

Through the Community Outreach Specialist position, GMEC will regularly participate in meetings in Washington County and build and maintain community relationships and foster dialogue between IRCO, Washington County stakeholders and the communities we serve. The Community Outreach Specialist will ensure that hard-to-reach community voices are heard that community needs are understood, and that the community is updated about IRCO’s services. The Community Outreach Specialist will adhere to all policies, contracts, and ensure grant obligations are met.

• 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, and working collaboratively to maximize civic engagement to work collectively towards 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

Minimum Job Specific

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of training and experience
• Minimum 1-2 years of work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills
• Strong skills in community focused, interpersonal, and organizational communication
• Communicate effectively in a positive manner verbally, in writing, and by phone
• Strong communication skills in a multilingual, multi-background team and organization

• In-Office job
• Communication:
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