PCEF Capacity Building and Community Grants Program Internship (Community Service Aide II

The Position

Job Appointment:
Casual

Work Schedule:

Approximately 25-30 hours per week. Casual positions may not exceed 1400 hours per calendar year.

Work Location:

This position reports to the Vanport Building 1810 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR. Union Representation:
Non-Represented

Position Summary:

The Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) team at the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) is seeking a Capacity Building and Grantmaking Program Intern (Community Service Aide II). The Capacity Building and Grantmaking Program Intern will provide research, administrative, and coordination support for a combination of internal and external facing responsibilities.

This position is designed to provide hands-on experience in nonprofit capacity building, public sector grantmaking, organizational development, and community centered climate investments. The intern will contribute to meaningful projects while gaining exposure to program design, stakeholder engagement, research, evaluation, and public administrative practices.

Role & Responsibilities

The primary focus of the position will be supporting PCEF's Capacity Building and Grantmaking program with research, administrative, and coordination support they implement a new capacity building program for nonprofit organizations (Strategic Program 10) and improve PCEF's community grant program.

• Administrative Support. Assist with office tasks such as formatting documents to meet accessibility standards, preparing meeting materials, preparing detailed notes, scheduling, and supporting event or meeting planning and execution including community-based organization cohort program activities.
• Research and Data Analysis. Collect and analyze data from surveys or other grant data. collection, supporting documentation of processes, and formatting documents to meet accessibility standards.
• Implementing Independent Project. Design and implement an independent project related to capacity building or grantmaking program goals and the individual's academic or professional interests.
• Process Support and Improvement. Assist with identifying and implementing program process improvements and support internal workflows to support grantmaking or accessing capacity building service providers by maintaining tracking information in the system.
• Team Participation. Participate in professional development opportunities including meetings with PCEF staff, grantmaking staff, community partners, service providers, and nonprofit leaders to better understand capacity building, climate action, and public sector funding systems.

This position presents an opportunity for an emerging leader interested in the public or nonprofit sector to design and experiment with creative strategies for process improvement and capacity building in addition to gaining skills in the areas of program design, stakeholder engagement, research, evaluation, and public sector practices.

About the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund:
As a first-in-the-nation community-led climate fund, PCEF's mission is to fulfill a vision that builds resilience and quality jobs with proactive steps to fight climate change while advancing social, economic, and environmental justice.

About the Bureau The Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) is a leader in land use planning, climate action, environmental stewardship, and urban design. BPS centers racial equity in its work and is dedicated to creating a Portland that is more equitable, healthy, prosperous, and resilient. The bureau oversees a world-renowned waste and recycling system and leads the U.S. in its commitment to open data and protecting communities in the application of technologies .

Staff collaborate with partners on neighborhood, economic, historic, and environmental planning and provide research, policy and technical services to advance energy efficiency and renewable energy, as well as policies and actions to address climate change . BPS values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization. We encourage candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and diverse communities to apply.

Although not required, BPS encourages candidates that can fluently speak more than one language to include that information in your resume. BPS offers an excellent benefits package, flexible work schedules and support for training and skills development in a positive, engaging, and creative work environment.

The following minimum qualifications are required for this position: