Description
*IMPORTANT: To be
considered for this position, please follow the Application Instructions at the
end of this job posting*
About Us:
Portland
Opportunities Industrialization Center + Rosemary Anderson High School (POIC +
RAHS) is a minority-led nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization providing the highest
quality services in education, mentoring, family outreach, employment training
and placement.
Established
in 1968, POIC + RAHS has been a beacon for communities of color for over 50
years. Today, POIC + RAHS provides education and direct services to over 700
students and work trainees annually, 80% of whom are Black or Latinx.
- We believe all people have value.
- We believe all people can grow.
- We believe all people can contribute and build thriving communities.
Visit our website at www.portlandoic.org
Job Summary:
As the Student Engagement and
Retention Specialist, you will ensure the success of RAHS students by providing
student and family outreach and support; tracking and reporting on student
needs and progress; and connecting students with POIC + RAHS programs including
after-school activities, tutoring, employment and training services, parenting
education services, and mentoring as well as juvenile justice
prevention/intervention services.
What
We Offer:
POIC
+ RAHS offers a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment where
everyone has the opportunity to grow. Additionally, our compensation and
benefits package represent our commitment to employee health and financial
wellness.
- Generous
vacation/PTO policy
- Employer
paid Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
-
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option
-
403(b) Retirement Plan option
- Twelve
paid Holidays per year
-
Professional growth and advancement opportunities
*Application
Instructions*
To be considered for this opportunity, please submit:
1. Personal Statement that includes:
a.
Why you are interested
in working for POIC + RAHS
b.
How your skills
and experience relate to this position
c.
What you can
contribute to our organization and the youth we serve
2. Resume
Please send your Personal Statement and Resume to jobs@portlandoic.org with the job title in the subject line. Applicants who do not submit a Personal Statement that includes the requested information may be disqualified from consideration for the position.