Position Title:       Temporary Active Transportation Outreach Administrator

Reports To:           Program Manager

Classification:    Temporary [start date to 6/30/2027], Full Time, 1.0 FTE

Compensation:   $30.24 per hour

ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND

Latino Network’s mission is to provide transformative opportunities, services, and advocacy for the education, leadership, and civic engagement of our youth, families, and communities. Our work springs from the core belief in Latino community self-determination—that is, the ability of community members to participate meaningfully in the decisions that affect their lives and the lives of their families. We build and manage collaborative and energetic teams to implement high-quality, culturally inclusive programs. We actively partner across a variety of city, county, state, and community organizations to deliver training and support, a wide range of services, as well as influence policy. 

BENEFITS & PERKS

Latino Network provides a generous benefits package that includes:

• Health Plans including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Alternative Care
• FSA - Flexible Spending Account for Medical & Dependent Care expenses
• 401k Plan with Match 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer sponsored Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Leave (Vacation, Sick, Sabbatical)
• $50 Monthly internet reimbursement
• Self - Care perks
• Team and family events

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Latino Network seeks a bilingual, mission-driven, and service-mindset professional with bi-cultural familiarity and proven nonprofit and community leadership experience. As part of the Economic Justice Department at Latino Network, the Temporary Active Transportation Outreach Administrator candidate will collaborate with staff, community and other stakeholders to achieve program goals, meet and document measurable outcomes, contribute to a collegial and productive work environment, and promote the organization’s vision and mission, prioritizing the team well-being and fostering a culture of collaboration, harmony, and joy.

POSITION SUMMARY 

Through funding from the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund, Latino Network’s Active Transportation initiatives work to elevate communities in  our approach to reduce carbon emissions through various initiatives, including access to public transit, bike distribution through the Bici-Bikes program, and educational workshops. This position requires excellent follow-through, great attention to detail, strong writing skills, and excellent communication through one-on-one meetings, phone, email, and group communication with Latino Network community partners, staff, and program participants.  The person serving in this position must have facilitation, budgetary, and program management experience and be able to guide conversations clearly in English and Spanish.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Collaborate with the program manager to lead Bici-Bikes steering committee; design and facilitate meetings; and communicate progress.
• Maintain and strengthen partnerships with BIPOC and woman-owned businesses to support project implementation.
• Collaborate with the program manager and steering committee to create a project work plan that elevates community voice.
• Collaborate with the program manager to implement programming; this includes at least one monthly weekend and or evening event.
• Collaborate with partners to adapt/adopt/develop curricula, as needed.
• Identify trainers/presenters that align with PCEF priority populations, to help host culturally specific workshops throughout the program year.
• Implement and refine the referral and enrollment strategy to distribute bikes, TriMet passes, and additional resources and education to program participants.
• Implement surveys to track desired outcomes such as miles traveled and CO2 emissions reduced.
• Track attendance, partner and participant feedback, and qualitative data through pre and post-surveys.
• Data entry into Portland Clean Energy Fund and Latino Network data tracking software.
• Support with grant reports
• Adheres to deadlines established by the program manager and partners to ensure that projects are completed on time.
• Properly document and submit all program expenditures on time.
• Adherence to all Latino Network policies and procedures.
• Maintain effective working relationships with other agency members, partners, and community members, including those from diverse cultures or backgrounds or those who speak limited or no English. 
• Attend all required team meetings, staff meetings, and trainings.
• Driving between Latino Network’s Portland and La Plaza Esperanza offices for regular training and meetings.
• Maintains punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.   
• Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
• Respectfully takes direction from Supervisor.
• Engagement in personal and professional development.
• Perform any additional duties as directed by the Program Manager and/or Director.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

• Preferred education, training and/or experience in Community engagement, Community Organizing, Transportation Justice or a related field. Experience, training and education from inside and outside of the United States are considered equally. Transferable skills and lived experience will be considered.
• Bilingual required: strong oral and written communication skills in Spanish
• Preferred experience in cycling culture, bike safety education, accessibility, and mobility, including familiarity with both traditional bikes and electric bikes. 
• Experience successfully collaborating with communities of color and people traditionally underrepresented in decision-making; facilitating inclusive participation in programs and activities; and communicating cross-culturally.
• Knowledge of and experience working with families in the Latino community
• Experience in planning and facilitation of events and workshops.
• Experience working with multiple calendars, competing interests, and priorities.
• Demonstrated competence with systems such as Google Suites tools, Word, Excel, and Adobe, or the ability to translate experience with other comparable systems. 
• Data entry experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, leading a team, and as a collaborative team member.
• Demonstrated experience working with complex systems, agencies, and government and private organizations.
• Employ critical thinking and confidence in decision-making and carrying out actions. 
• Ability to demonstrate a combination of the following characteristics: patience, open-mindedness; high level of responsibility; willingness to grow, change and learn; courage; motivation; empathy; compassion; flexibility; persistence; creativity
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and automobile liability insurance required;  eligibility to be an insured driver under Latino Network’s Commercial Auto Liability  preferred.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check as needed. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and this role requires frequent computer use. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

Latino Network is a highly engaged work environment with satellite operations and positions performing work both onsite and remotely. We actively seek opportunities for professional development for our staff and promote a willingness to change for continual improvement. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); outdoor weather conditions, extreme cold (non-weather) and extreme heat  (non-weather). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Latino Network strives to communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities and cultural backgrounds.

TO APPLY

If you, or anyone you know, are interested in joining us in supporting our mission to positively transform the lives of Latino Youth families and communities, please submit your application, resume, and cover letter at:  Careers 

Successful completion of initial and ongoing employment screens, including but not limited to criminal background and vehicle record as required. Latino Network is an equal opportunity employer. We value and support diversity and inclusion to create a culture of dignity and respect.