DCJ - Volunteer Engagement Internship
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Job Description
Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.
Pay Range:
$15.95 $30.00 HourlyDepartment:
Department of Community Justice (DCJ)Job Type:
InternExemption Status:
United States of America (NonExempt)Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
April 15 2025
The Opportunity:
Volunteer Engagement Internship
College to County Internship 2025 Department of Community Justice
Pay Rate: $24 per hour
Job Type: Temporary College Intern
Duration: Summer 2025 Starting in June 12 weeks
Hours: 40 Hours per week
Telework: Hybrid
Building Physical Location: Juvenile Justice Complex 1401 NE 68th Ave Portland OR 97213
TriMet Passes are available if transportation to County facilities is required.
Eligibility requirements and more details found on our College to County website.
What Does the Department of Community Justice Do
We develop evidencebased practices to help those who are atrisk for committing a crime accused of a crime in detention or on parole and those who have been impacted by criminal behavior.
We have three unique divisions: Adult Services (ASD) Juvenile Services (JSD) & Directors Office (DO).
The Volunteer Engagement Internship is part of the fiveperson Policy & Communications unit which is situated in the Directors Office and serves all three divisions.
The Volunteer and Internship programs help connect community members and emerging professionals to service opportunities that support DCJs operations and mission to: Enhance community safety and reduce criminal activity by holding youth and adults accountable in a fair and just manner assisting them to develop skills necessary for success and effectively using public resources.
Internship Description & Responsibilities:
The Volunteer Engagement Intern will support the Volunteer & Internship Programs Manager as we launch a new volunteer management software Better Impact. To support the programmatic changes The Volunteer Engagement Intern will create training materials facilitate engagement exercises and use innovative communication tools to reach diverse audiences and support their unique needs through the operational change.
Responsibilities in this role will include:
Content Creation may include: flyers flow charts notices newsletters videos etc.
Stakeholder Engagement you will work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders to develop best practices for effective communication.
Digital Change Management you will help educate and onboard volunteers into Multnomah Countys new enterprise software for volunteer management Better Impact.
Learning Outcomes:
Improve your communication skills and gain experience with storytelling using verbal written and digital communication tools.
Learn people mapping skills and be able to identify engagement opportunities with multiple stakeholders.
Gain valuable applied experience with outreach and advocacy and build professional connections in fields you may consider on your career path.
Minimum Qualifications and Education :
Candidates should have completed within one year or enrolled in a college/university academic institution.
College to County Program Eligibility Website.
Promote a culture of respect inclusiveness and appreciation of diverse perspectives backgrounds and values Link to Equity and Empowerment Lens.
Ability to think critically and problem solve in a fast paced environment.
Good social skills and the ability to treat all people with dignity and respect regardless of their prior experience and involvement with justice systems employment status and any protected class.
Ability to navigate digital spaces intuitively.
Some experience as a volunteer.
Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County we dont just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran or protected veteran status genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.
Veterans Preference: Under Oregon Law qualifying veterans may apply for veterans preference. Review our veterans preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.
Questions
Recruiter:
Cole WhitehurstEmail:
Phone:
Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
Job Profile:
8007 College InternRequired Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
