On-Call Hub Host
Portland, OR - USA
Job Summary
About Cultivate Initiatives:
We are a group of people who work alongside those on the margins to empower individuals and communities through an inclusive range of initiatives and support. We build communities from the inside out through community engagement and action workforce development housing & homemaking and supportive sheltering.
Position Summary:
This role is responsible for being the welcoming face of our Cultivate Initiatives Workforce Hub Host works at the front desk and responds to inquiries provides program information maintains the lobby space answers the phone and any other tasks required to support neighbors and our office.
Compensation and Benefits:
- A starting hourly wage of $20 - 22 depending on experience
- On-call variable hours providing coverage for the full-time Hub Host
- Paid sick time
Accountability:
This position is accountable to the Workforce Director
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Greets directs and manages the flow of visitors to the Cultivitate Initiatives main office The Hub.
- Provides resources to neighbors including information about Cultivate Initiatives programs including the Intern program and the Health & Hygiene program
- Keeps commonly used forms/flyers stocked
- Responds to inquiries in a timely manner communicates accurate information to neighbors and community neighbors and forwards messages to other staff members as needed
- In charge of answering the phone with excellent customer service
- Keeps waiting area organized clean and free of debris
- Maintains and updates community resource one-pagers
- Maintains and restocks the coffee station
- Works with various teams as needed on special projects
- Represents Cultivate Initiatives to various stakeholders volunteers and community partners that may come into the organization
- May perform other duties as requested by supervisor
Qualifications/Skills:
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to speak and write in English (Spanish fluency is a bonus)
- Comfortability with using the computer and telephone
- Must have basic computer skills including checking emails using instant messenger editing and printing documents and navigating the internet
- Ability to de-escalate tense situations
- Be able to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively as needed
Work Conditions and Physical Requirements:
- Worked is performed primarily indoors but some support at outdoor coffee station is required
- Ability to work in environments with varying noise levels from quiet offices to louder industrial settings.
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 30 pounds.
- Work requires the ability to perform repetitive movements of the wrist hands or fingers due to continuous use of computer keyboards and other office equipment.
- Ability to sit at a desk for extended periods.
- Being physically present for scheduled shifts in the CI offices which will be on variable days between the hours of for from 8:30a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
How to apply:
Please submit a cover letter and resume
electronically through our job portal.
The position is open until filled. Applications received by July 6 2026 will receive priority consideration. If a suitable candidate is found during that screening later applications will not be considered. We look forward to speaking with you!
CI is committed to maintaining a safe and secure work environment for employees and neighbors. As part of our hiring process we conduct criminal history checks for the top candidates of all recruitments and driving history checks for candidates of positions that require operating company vehicles. CI also conducts routine drug tests.
CI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CI values a diverse inclusive workforce and provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individuals race color sex gender identity gender expression religion age national origin or ancestry citizenship physical or mental disability medical condition marital status domestic partner status sexual orientation genetic information military or veteran status vaccination status or any other basis protected by federal state or local laws. If you require accommodation to apply please contact Emily Hutsell at the following number or email.
Questions: or
Required Experience:
Junior IC