Education Coordinator

TO APPLY: Submit a resume and cover letter to emo@emoregon.org or apply on our website: https://emoregon.org/employment/. Position closes on June 9, 2024.

PURPOSE: To lead the development and execution of SOAR Immigration Legal Service’s Citizenship Education Program, which benefits low income and culturally diverse Lawful Permanent Residents in Portland, Hillsboro and Hood River.

ACCOUNTABILITY: To the mission and goals of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon (EMO) as determined by the Board of Directors, and as administered by the Executive Director and their delegates.

REPORTS TO: Director of Immigration Legal Services

DIRECT REPORTS: None

LOCATION: EMO’s SOAR Legal program site and other sites as assigned. This position requires regular travel to Gresham, Hood River and Hillsboro.

CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt, 24 hours per week

BENEFITS: Salary range starts at $21.94 per hour. All regular employees (does not include on-call or temporary) are eligible for vacation, holidays, sick leave, 401(k) retirement plan, employee assistance program and employee trainings. Employees in exempt positions or non-exempt positions that are 20 hours per week or more, also receive medical insurance, dental insurance, disability insurance and life insurance, per eligibility requirements.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

1.      Develop SOAR’s Citizenship Class Curriculum.

2.      Supervise and recruit volunteer Citizenship Instructors.

3.      Maintain & update the New Americans Initiative student/client database. Track the progress of all students.

4.      Conduct intakes and English literacy assessments and enroll all new participants into the New Americans Initiative.

5.      Complete monthly reports on services rendered.

6.      Teach Citizenship Classes to immigrants interested in becoming U.S. Citizens.

7.      Assist with planning and implementing Citizenship Classes and Naturalization Clinics in Portland and Hillsboro.

8.      Conduct outreach to immigrant communities & other organizations that serve immigrants and give presentations on the benefits and eligibility criteria for U.S. Citizenship.

9.      Provide regular content for SOAR Legal’s Social Media.

10.  Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to work within the mission, vision and ethics of EMO, and maintain an understanding of the services provided by the programs and projects of EMO.

KNOWLEDGE: At least one year experience teaching ESL Classes.

SKILLS: Excellent oral and interpersonal skills with the ability to listen to and affirm people from a wide variety of backgrounds and circumstances; especially to treat all individuals with respect and dignity; Proven proficiency using software programs for data and word processing; Access to reliable transportation.

EFFORT: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to be self-directed and work as a member of a team.

RESPONSIBILITY: Puts forth a courteous, friendly, helpful attitude with staff and clients. Ability to be self-directed and work as a member of a team. Maintain a high standard of professional communication when communicating with clients and external partners.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Ability to work in a respectful manner with people of diverse ethnicity, socio-economic circumstances, religion, culture and sexual orientation; High tolerance for ambiguity and change.

Desired QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree or two years relevant experience.

Master’s in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL)

Experience working with immigrant communities.

Experience planning events.

Experience coordinating projects and meeting goals.

Ability to communicate fluently in English and either Spanish, Somali, Russian or Arabic.