Outreach Coordinator

Description

This is a full-time on-site role for an Outreach Coordinator based in Portland, OR. The Outreach Coordinator is responsible for managing the District’s Certified Business Program in alignment with board policy while fostering strong relationships with the business community, purchasing staff, and key stakeholders to enhance participation. This role oversees the planning and execution of workshops that support vendors in learning how to do business with the District, as well as the development of student engagement activities designed to promote awareness and involvement in related programs.

• Coordinate and implement workshops to educate Certified businesses regarding the District’s goals and guidelines and foster positive relationships.
• Act as point of contact for Procedeo and certified business partners and associations.
• Seek purposeful partnerships with businesses; build strategic alliances with key constituency groups.
• Develop and execute strategies designed to maximize the participation of Certified businesses in all phases of the District’s Bond Program.
• Create and maintain strategic partnerships with the Chambers of Commerce, certified business advocacy organizations, contractor associations and technical assistance centers to disseminate certified business information to their membership and coordinate strategies designed to increase certified business participation.
• Implement strategic partnerships with other public entities, ISDs and corporations and coordinate joint procurement related initiatives.
• Adhere to Federal, State, and local regulations regarding certified business participation and purchasing processes and procedures.
• Keep abreast of technical, legislative, and professional trends and developments affecting certified business programs and disseminate information to appropriate personnel.
• Provide a sub list to contractors in need.
• Maintain and adheres to ethical business practices.
• Disseminate upcoming business opportunities and certified business communications – via email, website, electronic notification, and publicity advertisements.
• Cultivate and promote synergy between all stakeholders and Certified businesses.
• Communicate via reporting, presentations, and meetings with stakeholders inside and outside the District.
• Facilitate certified business vendor EXPOS, Construction Bid Previews, Business Conferences, etc.

Requirements

• Travel may be required to various schools, department locations and throughout the community.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Education, or a related field is preferred
• Ability to facilitate Training sessions and educational workshops tailored to community and stakeholder needs
• Familiarity with the education or municipal sectors is a plus
• Strong organizational and time management abilities, along with attention to detail
• Experience in Community Outreach and Customer Service to build positive relationships and effectively represent the organization
• Physical presence at various community, associations and governmental and District meetings, functions, and special events that require after work hours and weekend involvement.
• Proficiency in Research to gather and analyze relevant information for outreach initiatives
• Strong Communication skills, including written and verbal proficiency, and ability to engage with diverse audiences

Benefits

Employee Benefits include a negotiable salary, 401K (with company match), full medical/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, life and disability insurance, paid maternity and paternity leave, tuition reimbursement, HSA and FSA medical plans as available to fulltime company employees.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance