NAYA Family Center seeks a collaborative community organizer or community leader to be our Reimagining Justice in Cully Project Coordinator. This is a highly visible and highly collaborative role. The Reimagining Justice in Cully Project aims to convene members of the Cully neighborhood, law enforcement and local government to explore alternative approaches to public safety to address lower level crimes in a manner that reflects the needs and values of the community.

This role is a member of NAYA’s Community Development department and reports to Edy Martinez, Our 42nd Avenue District Manager.

NAYA offers an exceptional benefits package, including free medical, dental and vision insurance for employees (and affordable care for family members), 401(k) retirement plan with 6% match, paid vacation and paid holidays. 

This role will work at NAYA’s Saxali office (4636 NE 42nd Avenue) with work hours of 9 am to 6 pm, Monday through Friday with a one-hour unpaid lunch. After training and onboarding are complete, working from home on Mondays and Fridays is acceptable. As is typical of community development roles, attending evening meetings and occasional weekend events is required.

Starting pay is $60,000 to $65,000/year.

Who You Are

• You have at least two years’ experience in community organizing, community development, or justice reform.
• You have lived or work experience with historically marginalized/historically resilient communities.
• Ideally, you have a strong connection to the Cully community.
• Ideally, you have experience with justice system reform and community safety. You understand how racial equity issues intersect with these.
• Experience working with police is not required, but is helpful. You must be able to hold space for police participants, bringing them back into the conversation so that community wounds can heal.
• If you speak another language, it’s a plus.
• You have had strong partnerships with your previous supervisors. You know the importance of keeping your supervisor informed of your progress and your challenges. You don’t go it alone.
• You have experience facilitating group meetings. You aren’t afraid of facilitating a meeting where participants share strongly held views. You are an expert at helping people feel heard.
• You have experience working with groups of community partners. You are able to honor differences while at the same time moving everyone towards agreements and recommendations.
• You enjoy writing and know that it is a powerful tool for convening people, launching programs and securing funding. You have experience writing reports and recommendations that are compelling.
• You are an exceptional project manager. You create written project plans, including milestones and due dates. Your strong project management skills help partners to complete their work on time.
• You know that you can’t do community work without getting out of your office. It’s easy and enjoyable to attend all the community events and celebrations. You know that showing up and authentically connecting with others is essential to your work.
• You are self-aware. You listen well and center others. You are generally OK making mistakes and taking responsibility for them.
• You are patient and persistent. You are not rattled by delays.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as a member of the Reimagining Justice Leadership Team. Act as project coordinator for the RJC project, setting plans and timelines and helping others to meet their project commitments.
• Work closely with NAYA leadership. Keep NAYA leaders informed routinely and seek their input. NAYA leadership will take an active role in this project.
• Develop strong relationships with project partners, including Multnomah County’s Local Public Safety Council (LPSCC), Commissioner Jayapal and community organizations. Facilitate regular communication and coordination between project partners to ensure smooth implementation and progress towards project goals. 
• Develop a community outreach plan to reach Cully residents and community members who have not been heard from before. 
• Utilize a human-centered design approach to engage Cully residents in identifying priorities and crafting community led solutions.
• Facilitate community engagement activities such as meetings, workshops, and focus groups. Be creative and design new engagement activities.
• Establish mutually respectful relationships between yourself and members of Portland Police Bureau. 
• Ensure alignment with the Transforming Justice Project core strategies and objectives. 
• Provide regular updates and reports to the Reimagining Justice Leadership Team, NAYA leadership, and other stakeholders.

Read the full job description.

Questions? Want to chat about this role before you decide to apply? Contact Edy Martinez, Our 42nd Avenue District Manager or Michelle Valintis, NAYA Recruiter.