GMEC Community Outreach Specialist

Beaverton, OR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

POSITION: GMEC Community Outreach Specialist

JOB CLASS/GRADE: Specialist 1 / Grade 8

WAGE: Starting at $48600 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

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)

APPLY AT:

STATUS: Full-Time with Benefits

PROGRAM(S): GMEC Programs

SECTOR: GMEC / Center Managed Funds

REQUIREMENTS: Strong interpersonal organizational and communication skills.

Fluency in English and Arabic is required. Knowledge of connections

with local Arabic-speaking communities.

Must possess a valid drivers license and verification of current

auto-insurance and havefull use of an 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.

Program Summary
The Greater Middle East Center (GMEC) is an engaged service center established to empower and support communities from the Middle East North Africa and South Asia who are living in Oregon and Southwest Washington. GMEC is proudly guided by an advisory council of community leaders and has a welcoming physical office in Beaverton Oregon.

GMEC provides an array of community specific services and programs and connects the communities to resources available to them at IRCO and externally.

Position Summary
The GMEC Community Outreach Specialist builds and maintains community relationships and fosters dialogue between IRCO Washington County stakeholders and the Arabic-speaking 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 IRCOs services. The Community Outreach Specialist will adhere to all policies contracts and grant obligations are met.

Essential Functions

Build and maintain strong relationships with Arabic-speaking communities.
Develop and maintain community contact with multi-background community leaders IRCO and program external stakeholders.
Lead plan and facilitate focus group discussions 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 communicate engage and serve Arabic-speaking clients.
Support GMEC programs to increase the 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.

Secondary Functions

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.

Requirements

Education & Experience

MINIMUM JOB SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors 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 multicultural team and organization

Physical Mental & Environmental Requirements

Hybrid setting job

Positions require some analysis of problems or decision-making ability

Work under close supervision

Well protected environment with minimal hazards or obstacles

Stable work schedule with no fluctuations

Supervisory Responsibilities

Positions at this level are not responsible for any supervisory functions or responsibilities but may occasionally be asked to orient and/or train new employees or volunteers.

What We Offer

IRCO is a very employee-friendly workplace and offers great benefit packages to our staff:

Many flexible working arrangements and schedule
Amazing opportunity to work with people who come from all over the world
Work that helps your community
3 to 6 weeks of PTO per year
401k match of over 100% on first 5% immediate vesting
3% match for student loans or college savings
12 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday
Medical & Dental insurance options with 90% coverage for employee AND Families no deductibles
Employer Paid Life Short term and Long-term Disability Insurance
Flexible spending accounts

Required Engagement

Engage fully in recommended professional development as well as other assigned or required training activities. This engagement can also include participation in optional activities that embrace IRCOs mission vision and values-based initiatives.

How To Apply

Complete the IRCO application in our Careers Portal: IRCO Application for Employment.
Upload your resume and cover letter addressing your qualifications for this position IRCO Careers.
For questions about this position please email

Please note that physical applications are accessible from IRCOs main office 10301 NE Glisan Portland OR 97220. Due to the high volume of applications received we will not be able to contact applicants or return calls regarding applications. Complete applications should include a cover letter resume and IRCO application.

IRCO is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy age national origin disability status genetic information protected veteran status or any characteristics protected by State and Federal law. We will make reasonable accommodations to meet our obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws.

Salary Description

Starting at $48600 per year based on experience

Required Experience:

POSITION: GMEC Community Outreach SpecialistJOB CLASS/GRADE: Specialist 1 / Grade 8WAGE: Starting at $48600 per year based on experienceFLSA; EEO; WC: Non-Exempt; Professional; 8864LOCATIONS: IRCO Greater Middle East Center (GMEC) 4915 SW Griffith Dr Suite 216Beaverton OR 97005FTE; FT/PT; STATUS: 1...