Center Director FOCUS Portland
Listed on 2026-09-16
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
Non-Profit / Outreach, Volunteer / Humanitarian, Pastor / Ministry / Church, Community Health
Position available: Center Director, FOCUS Portland - Part time (20-25 hours per week)
Location: FOCUS Portland
Timeframe: Immediate
The Fellowship of Orthodox Christians United to Serve (FOCUS) North America is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of part time Center Director for its FOCUS Portland ministry location.
FOCUS Center Directors have three core responsibilities, to (i) manage and grow a vibrant ministry to underprivileged individuals and families of the community by (ii) leading and building an engaged team of local volunteers and (iii) raising necessary funds by building relationships with supporters. They must possess cultural and socioeconomic sensitivity, as well as an understanding of the history, culture, and complexities of Portland.
The FOCUS Portland ministry will start by providing community meals where volunteers and guests gather around a shared table to enjoy nutritious food, build meaningful relationships, and foster a sense of belonging. The ministry will also provide afternoon activities on Wednesdays. Ministry opportunities will initially be hosted re Bessette in Downtown Portland. Through these connections, we will identify and respond to the evolving needs of our neighbors with compassion and care.
The Center Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the local ministry including food and clothing distribution, volunteer coordination, Advisory Committee management, and partnerships with other local organizations. The Center Director will also work with the FOCUS North America Development Office to solicit donations and pursue grants to support and grow the ministry.
The position reports to the Director of Operations.
As an affiliated ministry of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America, qualified candidates should have knowledge of and a willingness to work within the framework of the Orthodox Church. The ideal candidate will also possess the following experience and/or skill sets
- Non-profit leadership experience;
- Experience managing a budget;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- A passion for service;
- A willingness and ability to solicit funds on behalf of the local ministry;
- An ability to work directly with those served by the ministry on a daily basis
- An ability to work cross jurisdictionally with local Orthodox parishes to engage volunteers to serve at the Center
FOCUS has a team of support staff who work with its Center Directors in the above efforts including marketing and social media communications, management of local center financial information, and overall clarity of work and mission. For more information about FOCUS, visit https://focusnorthamerica.org/.
A Bachelor's degree in a related field is highly preferred.
FOCUS North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
FOCUS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, FEIN:
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