Level: Experienced
Job Location: Dexter McCarty MS - Gresham, OR
Position Type: ACTIVITY LEADER (COMMUNITY SCHOOLS)
Education Level: High School
Salary: $17.00 Hourly
Job Shift: Day/Afternoon
Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Position Description
MFS helps people move beyond the limitations of poverty, inequity and social isolation. Through social innovation and a focus on prevention, MFS delivers proven programs to help people succeed at home, in school and in the community.

MFS is always looking for qualified and dedicated employees committed to helping us strengthen the community. If you are looking for an opportunity to apply your skills and enthusiasm to help people in the Portland area, we would love to talk with you about our current opening listed below.

Moving Lives Forward.
We are currently seeking an Afterschool Activity Leader to lead fun and engaging classes for a diverse group of students in the following areas: arts & crafts, sports, academic enrichment, and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). Each class will consist of approx. 15 students grouped by grade level. Class materials and supplies will be provided.

Please review the job description below and submit a cover letter and resume as soon as possible. No phone calls, please. In your cover letter, please include your experience working with elementary-age children and which types of afterschool classes you would be interested in teaching.

Please click link for the full job description and application instructions.

Job Summary: The Communications Intern will work under the supervision of the Marketing, Communications, & PR Manager (MC&PR Mgr.) and assist them in increasing awareness of and bringing positive attention to MHAAO through building public awareness and support for the mission.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Communications Intern’s primary responsibility is to assist in promoting and supporting the organization’s public image through:

• Increasing Search Engine Optimization (SEO) via writing and editing regular blog posts and website updates
• Generating topic ideas for blog posts
• Discussing and prioritizing content with the MC&PR Mgr.
• Updating a content calendar (Trello) with an ongoing list of scheduled blog posts and website content changes.
• Working with MC&PR Mgr. to script, storyboard, and produce videos for web and social media content
• Assisting the MC&PR Mgr. in creating content for MHAAO’s newsletters and marketing campaigns.

Qualifications:

Education and Technical Experience:

• Must be in pursuit of a 2- or 4-year degree

Wage: $14/hour

Desired Skills:

• Lived experience with mental health and/or addiction challenges is preferred but not required.
• Must show careful attention to detail and be able to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented remote environment
• Must have strong written and visual communication skills
• Appreciate the Oxford comma and have a solid opinion on writing styles and formats

Personal Qualities:

The ideal candidate for this position is passionate about and committed to the MHAAO mission. Interact at all times in a respectful, friendly way with all MHAAO stakeholders, including guests, residents, donors, volunteers, partners, and other staff members. Must be a good communicator and sensitive to various communication and learning styles. A successful candidate will be comfortable with the shared duties and daily prioritization shifts inherent to a small non-profit environment.

Ideally have lived experience of mental health and addiction recovery. Possesses an absolute belief in every peer’s ability to learn, grow and recover. Is aware of personal biases and worldviews and how they may interfere with effectively working with individuals representing a variety of cultural, ethnic, language, and life experiences.

Amount of Travel: This will be a remote position.

Pay Range: Intern shall be compensated through FWS Program
Hours: 10-15 hours per week
Title: Communications Intern
Reports to: Marketing, Communications, & PR Manager
Department: Administration
Contact: Scott Tidmore, 971.204.8799

Job Summary: The Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon (MHAAO) is seeking a highly energetic Content Creator Intern to create static and dynamic visual content for MHAAO’s internal and external communications efforts. In collaboration with the Marketing, Communications, & PR Manager (MC&PR Mgr.), the Content Creator Intern will develop content with engaging multimedia components for marketing and social media campaigns, newsletters, internal communications, and more. You will work with internal and external stakeholders at the direction of the MC&PR Mgr.

Candidates for this internship must have a passion for visual storytelling and a history of creating compelling static and dynamic content. This internship requires the ability to communicate value-oriented stories through various mediums that resonate with the intended audience(s). The successful intern will be a self-starter who demonstrates a high degree of proactivity, works well in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, understands the basics of visual communication, and is capable of working with a variety of content creation platforms.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Social Media Content Creator Intern’s primary responsibility is to assist the MC&PR Mgr. by creating graphics and multimedia content through:

• Gathering project requirements (sizes, color schemes, mood or feel, necessary elements, file types, etc.) for needed content
• Draft and edit content for final publication using multiple platforms and software tools including, but not limited to, Canva, Krita, Google Slides, and Inkscape
• Collaborate closely with the MC&PR Mgr. and other interns to develop high-quality content for a wide variety of uses
• Ensure content is in alignment with organization branding
• Aid in developing and maintaining an in-house media archive to ensure all MHAAO-generated content is stored in a consistent and accessible manner, and that all third-party content is used in a manner consistent with its licensing

Qualifications
Education and Technical Experience:

• Must be in pursuit of a 2- or 4-year degree

Wage: $14/hour

Desired Skills:

• Lived experience with mental health and/or addiction is preferred but not required.
• Must show careful attention to detail and be able to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented remote environment
• Must have strong written and visual communication skills

Personal Qualities:
The ideal candidate for this position is passionate about and committed to the MHAAO mission. Interact at all times in a respectful, friendly way with all MHAAO stakeholders, including guests, residents, donors, volunteers, partners, and other staff members. Must be a good communicator and sensitive to various communication and learning styles. A successful candidate will be comfortable with the shared duties and daily prioritization shifts inherent to a small non-profit environment.

Ideally have lived experience of mental health and addiction recovery. Possesses an absolute belief in every peer’s ability to learn, grow and recover. Is aware of personal biases and worldviews and how they may interfere with effectively working with individuals representing a variety of cultural, ethnic, language, and life experiences.

Amount of Travel: This will be a remote position.

Pay Range: Intern shall be compensated through FWS Program
Hours: 10-15 hours per week
Title: Content Creator Intern
Reports to: Marketing, Communications, & PR Manager (MC&PR Mgr.)
Department: Administration
Contact: Scott Tidmore, 971.204.8799

Job Summary: The Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon (MHAAO) is seeking a highly energetic Social Media Intern to develop social media content and post to various platforms. In collaboration with the Marketing, Communications, & PR Manager (MC&PR Mgr.), the Social Media Intern will develop and execute social media strategy by creating on-trend dynamic social content with engaging visuals to improve brand awareness, engagement, advocacy, and revenue growth. You will work with internal and external stakeholders at the direction of the MC&PR Mgr.

Candidates for this internship must have a passion for storytelling and a history of successfully implementing impactful messaging across social media channels. This internship requires the ability to communicate value-oriented stories that resonate with the intended audience(s). The successful intern will be a self-starter who demonstrates a high degree of proactivity, works well in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, is comfortable with learning from data, and testing new content executions.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Social Media Intern’s primary responsibility is to assist the MC&PR Mgr. in promoting and supporting the organization’s mission, values, initiatives, and campaign hashtag (#PeerSupportStrong) through:

• Execution of social media strategies ensuring the tactics reach channel goals
• Conceptualize and execute content for all social channels, with a clear understanding of how users engage across formats and platforms.
• Collaborate closely with the MC&PR Mgr. and other interns to develop high-quality content across all social platforms including, but not limited to, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube
• Ensure social media content is in alignment with organization branding
• Leverage user-generated content as well as influencer-guided content as part of ongoing executions
• Work together with the marketing team to understand performance and growth metrics and use the analytic findings to adjust collateral for optimizing posts
• Identify opportunities and gaps in existing social content, provide recommendations on improvements and work to implement changes
• Propose real-time content based on trending social media conversations
• Proofread and edit for final copy prior to publication
• Edit, resize, and add text to graphics/video (Canva) for social media

Qualifications
Education and Technical Experience:

• Must be in pursuit of a 2- or 4-year degree

Wage: $14/hour

Desired Skills:

• Lived experience with mental health and/or addiction is preferred but not required.
• Must show careful attention to detail and be able to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented remote environment
• Must have strong written and oral communication skills

Personal Qualities:
The ideal candidate for this position is passionate about and committed to the MHAAO mission. Interact at all times in a respectful, friendly way with all MHAAO stakeholders, including guests, residents, donors, volunteers, partners, and other staff members. Must be a good communicator and sensitive to various communication and learning styles. A successful candidate will be comfortable with the shared duties and daily prioritization shifts inherent to a small non-profit environment.

Ideally have lived experience of mental health and addiction recovery. Possesses an absolute belief in every peer’s ability to learn, grow and recover. Is aware of personal biases and worldviews and how they may interfere with effectively working with individuals representing a variety of cultural, ethnic, language, and life experiences.

Amount of Travel: This will be a remote position.

Pay Range: Intern shall be compensated through FWS Program
Hours: 10-15 hours per week
Title: Social Media Intern
Reports to: Marketing, Communications, & PR Manager (MC&PR Mgr.)
Department: Administration
Contact: Scott Tidmore, 971.204.8799

Job Description: Conduct virtual tutor sessions for individual students or small groups of elementary students in grades K-5.

Location: Summit Learning Charter School-all positions are to be virtual/remote
http://summitlearningcharter.org
https://www.facebook.com/summitvirtual/

Qualifications: Ability to read, write, speak in English and provide small-group/one-on-one instruction to young learners. Must like children and have patience.

Wage: $17/hour

Shifts: Flexible, depending on availability but may be up to 15 hours per week.

Other Information: Must pass criminal background check prior to starting position. Tutor Training/on-boarding will be provided. Students are supervised by teachers, but may tutor students individually and/or in small groups through virtual break-out rooms.

Contact: To find out more about this position and to verify your Work-Study information, please email studentemployment@mhcc.edu before contacting Natalie Allen-Wriggle, Nallen-Wriggle@summitlc.org

Job Description: Conduct virtual tutor sessions for individual students or small groups of virtual academy students for grades 7-12 in English/SS/ESL.

Location: Summit Learning Charter School-all positions are to be virtual/remote

http://summitlearningcharter.org
https://www.facebook.com/summitvirtual/

Qualifications: Math Skill Level: Completed Math 95, or higher. Writing Skill Level: Completed Writing 121, or higher.

Wage: $17/hour

Shifts: Flexible, depending on availability, but may be up to 15 hours per week.

Other Information: Must pass criminal background check prior to starting position. Tutor Training/on-boarding will be provided. Students are supervised my teachers, but may tutor students individually and/or in small groups in break-out rooms.

Contact: To find out more about this position and to verify your Work-Study information, please email studentemployment@mhcc.edu before contacting Dale Bernardini at, dbernardini@summitlc.org.

Job Description: Conduct virtual tutor sessions for individual students or small groups of virtual academy students for grades 7-12 in math and science.

Location: Summit Learning Charter School-all positions are to be virtual/remote

http://summitlearningcharter.org
https://www.facebook.com/summitvirtual/

Qualifications: Math Skill Level: Must have taken Algebra and Geometry at high school or college level. Science Skill Level: Must have taken Biology, General Science, and Chemistry at high school or college level.

Wage: $17/hour

Shifts: Flexible, depending on availability, but may be up to 15 hours per week.

Other Information: Must pass criminal background check prior to starting position. Tutor Training/on-boarding will be provided. Students are supervised my teachers, but may tutor students individually and/or in small groups in break-out rooms.

Contact: To find out more about this position and to verify your Work-Study information, please email studentemployment@mhcc.edu before contacting Dale Bernardini at, dbernardini@summitlc.org.

Job Description:
Join a two-person team of IT professionals supporting instructors, secretaries and administrators using both Apple and Windows devices. Work 10-15 hours per week, scheduled around your classes. Examples of the tasks you can expect:

• Perform Windows 7 to Windows 10 upgrades
• Perform MS Office 2013 to 2019 Upgrades
• Cleanup of Ethernet wiring on network patch panels
• Identify and label servers, network switches, and other IT equipment
• Create a Visio illustration of the Data Center
• Provide internal website support

Qualifications:
Prefer to hire a MHCC student from Computer Information Systems, CIS-Information Technology or Networking & CyberSecurity to help them build their resume with real-world experiences and a professional reference. We appreciate the following qualities:

• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Responsible enough to take a task and run with it without need of direct supervision and know when to ask clarifying questions
• Good reading comprehension, able to read complex instructions and technical manuals to identify solutions
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds

Wage: $14.00 per hour to start
Shifts: Monday-Thursday, flexible scheduling 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Contact: David Kupersmith at davidkupersmith@pnci.org

Pacific Northwest Carpenters Institute is a regional training center for union carpenters and apprentices. Almost 1600 apprentices take classes at PNCI when they are not getting their On-the-Job Training at a construction site. PNCI has 18 classrooms equipped with a variety of instructional technologies, conference facilities with teleconferencing and audio-visual equipment as well as administrative offices.

Job Description:
About MESA
Oregon MESA is working to close the opportunity and achievement gaps in science and math for students underrepresented in STEM. MESA is a non-profit hosted at the Portland State University-College of Engineering and Computer Science; MESA equips underrepresented students with science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), invention, and 21st-century skills. MHCC is launching our own MESA Regional Center in fall 2019.

Position Overview
The Family Engagement Assistant is a university undergraduate or graduate student who supports MESA Families and Students with resources and connections necessary to access STEM fields. This is an excellent opportunity for a student interested in event coordination, partner engagement, and community outreach. This position works 50% onsite at the Oregon MESA office at Portland State University and 50% offsite at events held in MESA Schools in Multnomah County.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with MESA families through regular phone calls, text messaging, and in-person communication
• Recruit Families to participate in MESA events, such as Family Nights, Demo Day, and Family Advisory Committees
• Coordinate event logistics and staffing for Family events
• Travel to Family events and host activities (school outreach nights, MESA Family Nights, and MESA Parent Advisory Committee meetings)
• Track, administer, and submit event data (RSVPs, attendance, surveys, etc…)

Qualifications:

• Passion for the MESA mission
• Bilingual: Spanish (conversational) and English (verbal and written)
• Prior knowledge, skills, or experience serving diverse communities
• Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student in accredited four-year college or university
• Highly adaptable, self-motivated, organized, with strong attention to detail
• Ability to present information in a clear, concise, and culturally responsive manner
• Working knowledge of spreadsheets through either Excel/Google Sheets
• Proven ability to collaborate with teams, multi-task, set priorities, adapt to change, and solve problems in a dynamic, high-performing work environment
• Takes initiative and able to work independently and efficiently

Wage: $15/hour for up to 80 hours per school year
Shifts: late afternoon/evenings: attend events and phone calls
Type of Positions: Student Aide (students do not need to qualify for Federal Work-Study to be eligible for this role)
Contact: Robin Cousineau, MESA Regional Coordinator, robin.cousineau@mhcc.edu 971-208-5969

About this Job
About MESA
Oregon MESA is working to close the opportunity and achievement gaps in science and math for students underrepresented in STEM. MESA is a non-profit outreach program that serves historically underrepresented populations. MESA is hosted by the Portland State University-College of Engineering and Computer Science and equips underrepresented students with science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), invention, and 21st-century skills. MESA is supported by five regional centers serving students in over 40 schools in Multnomah, Marion, Clackamas, Washington, and Klamath Counties. Mentors report to the MESA Regional Centers within each of these regions.

About Mentor Program
MESA Mentors work with a teacher (MESA Advisor) to guide 6-12th grade student inventors at MESA schools in the East Multnomah County area. Mentors will act as role models and help students with their invention projects during weekly after school meetings, hosted at local schools or virtually by MESA Advisors. Mentors will partner with a STEM professional to support students in their project needs. Mentors primarily serve during the academic school year, Oct. - May with training starting in September.

Mentors will be placed in MESA schools throughout East Multnomah County. Interviews will begin mid-September. First round of placements will take place at the end of September for the 2021-2022 school year. Work will be in-person this year, with some sites using a hybrid model depending on school district guidelines.

Job duties include:

• Serve as a point of contact between Oregon MESA and your chapter
• Support students with invention and engineering projects
• Research curriculum and activities for MESA teachers as needed
• Act as support for Advisors in managing and processing student paperwork, attendance rosters, and with the transport or distribution of materials
• Attend trainings that Oregon MESA holds on an ongoing basis
• Assist MESA staff in planning, preparing, and managing special events
• Create and give a presentation on how you chose your college & major, and what you are doing in school (research, etc) to prepare yourself for your intended career.

Take note that this position primarily serves in the academic school year (Sept. - May), and that mentors who are hired in this recruitment wave will be expected to incorporate mentoring with us throughout the upcoming year's classes. This position will have orientation upon hire and additional paid training. Oregon MESA is following ODE guidelines on virtual programming and mentors will be required to comply with those guidelines.

Commitment: 5-12 hours/week

• Support and attend weekly MESA school chapter meetings in-person or virtually depending on school and institutional guidelines
• Complete weekly activity reports
• Participate in professional development events held 1-2 times per month
• Host presentation to engage students in college readiness
• Other administrative duties as assigned
• Be part of at least 1 of 3 sub-committees
  • Leadership Team
  • Be involved in event planning
  • Attend monthly communication meetings with all staff
  • Lead communications to other Mentors
  • Mentor new Mentors that come on later in the year
  • Facilitate engagement events for Mentors with RC
  • Outreach Team
  • Tabling at events
  • Work Family Nights for schools
  • Make phone calls to families for events
  • Speaking for events/classrooms
  • Chapter Team
  • Being placed at multiple chapter sites
  • Help with updating/editing curriculum
  • Researching/creating materials for curriculum

Requirements include:

• Availability some weekdays between 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
• Travel to MESA chapter meetings each week. If meetings are held virtually due to social distancing requirements, attend virtual meetings instead
• Willingness to initiate conversation with youth and teachers
• Must successfully pass a background check
• Valid driver's license (if using a personal vehicle to travel to and from MESA sites)
• Have access to a personal computer and internet (assistance may be provided on case by case basis)

Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage time efficiently
• Leadership and project management experience
• Experience working with students in an educational or mentoring setting
• Knowledge or experience working with diverse population
• Background in a STEM field (science, technology, engineering, and/or math)

Benefits:

• Connections with industry professionals
• Safe space when you come to PSU
• Technical training opportunities and skill building
• Professional Development and Professional Learning Community
• Community of mentors and staff
• Laptop checkout

Wage: $14.50/hour. Mentors are compensated for travel time and mileage to chapter meetings.
Shifts: 5-12 hours per week, between 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm. Subcommittee work may be between 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Applicants from all institutions are encouraged to apply. For Applicants from Mt. Hood Community College, Federal Work-Study is preferred, but not required!
Please note that for applicants outside of Mt. Hood Community College, this is a contract position, not a student employment position.

About Oregon MESA: Portland State University
Oregon MESA is a pre-college academic program hosted by Portland State University that equips underrepresented students with science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), invention, and 21st-century skills. MESA reframes these skills into how students can help others in their daily lives, connecting academic work to their real lives and aspirations. As a result, they are better prepared to graduate from high school, enroll in post-secondary education, and compete in a global marketplace.

Our mission is to provide students underrepresented in the fields of mathematics, engineering, science, and technology with the skills, knowledge, and opportunities to develop their talents, explore technology-based careers, enter college, and compete successfully in the workforce.

Wage: $14.50/hour for up to 120 hours per school
Shifts: 5-12 hours per week, including between 3-5:30 p.m.
Type of Positions: Student Aide (students do not need to qualify for Federal Work-Study to be eligible for this role)
Contact: Robin Cousineau, MESA Regional Coordinator East County, robin.cousineau@mhcc.edu, 971-208-5969

Located at Rosewood Initiative at 16126 SE Stark Street, Portland, OR 97233
Job Description:
Provide excellent customer service to job seekers in a high-volume environment. Duties include, but are not limited to: assisting WorkSource customers at Rosewood Initiative with computer/internet use, and Job Club workshops; answer basic program questions and direct customers to appropriate staff for additional assistance; learn to use and assist customers with iMatchSkills and adaptive software and equipment; check job search library materials in and out; straighten lab area and keep it clean and stocked; may assist with resumes and cover letters.

Qualifications:
Excellent customer service skills; ability to handle difficult customers appropriately and ask for assistance when necessary; basic to intermediate computer skills, including MS Office; able to work independently serving a diverse population of customers; able to maintain a positive, professional attitude and appearance. Bilingual skills preferred.

Wage: To be determined.
Shifts: Varies; to be determined.
Contact: Sandra Siordia at 503-660-1459 (WorkSource), 971-293-8570 (Rosewood), or Sandra.Siordia@mhcc.edu.

Located at 19421 SE Stark Street
Job Description:
Provide superior customer service to job seekers in a high volume computer lab. Duties include but are not limited to: assist customers at WorkSource Portland Metro East with computer use; answer basic program questions and direct customers to appropriate staff for additional assistance; learn to use and assist customers with iMatchSkills and adaptive software and equipment; check job search library materials in and out; straighten lab area and keep it clean and stocked; may assist with resumes and cover letters.

Qualifications:
Excellent customer service skills; ability to handle difficult customers appropriately and ask for assistance when necessary; basic to intermediate computer skills, including MS Office; able to work independently serving a diverse population of customers; able to maintain a positive, professional attitude and appearance. Business casual dress code. Bilingual skills preferred.

Wage: Need to speak with contact person
Shifts: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Contact: Send resume to Sheila McQueen 503-660-1449 or sheila.mcqueen@mhcc.edu.