Portland City Coordinator

The Portland Coordinator reports to the Director of Program and oversees the Quaker Voluntary Service

program in Portland, OR. This is a twenty-five hour/week, exempt position. Compensation will be

commensurate with experience; salary range is $29,000-$32,000.

Primary responsibilities include:

Facilitate small group discussions and activities based on QVS program goals and Fellow interests.

These happen routinely on QVS Days, every other Friday, and on three weekend Retreats per year.

Support the Fellows individually and collectively by meeting individually with each Fellow once per

month and discerning ways to support the group in their collaborative work. For example, Fellows may

need support in dealing with conflict, solving problems with a limited budget, or asking for help.

Coordinate the partnership between QVS and local nonprofit organizations where Fellows work by

maintaining good communication, meeting regularly with site supervisors, and recruiting new site

placement partners as needed.

Collaborate with local Friends by meeting regularly with the clerk of the Local Support Committee

(LSC), attending monthly LSC meetings, supporting the partnership between Fellows and Spiritual

Nurturers, and encouraging Fellow participation in the life of local meetings.

Contribute to the development of QVS as a national organization by participating in twice-monthly

staff meetings, two annual staff retreats, and National Orientation for incoming Fellows at the end of

August; by helping to recruit and select applicants; and by providing content for QVS newsletters,

social media, etc.