BBBSCNW believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion among our colleagues is critical to our success as a social change organization and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Our goal is to be a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve.

The Mentor Outreach Specialist will create content and implement short and long-term recruitment plans for volunteers to ensure an optimal balance of geographic and demographic factors. This position is responsible for leading Volunteer orientations in public and online settings as well as being the first point of contact for volunteers, businesses, and organizations. The Mentor Outreach Specialist requires flexibility, creativity, excellent networking and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment that is focused on growth, relationships, and inclusion.

Position Responsibilities:

• First contact for Mentors and organizations.
• Schedule Mentor interviews for enrollment staff.
• Research and submit upcoming weekly activities to DOO for the BBBS newsletter.
• Reach out to Mentors on RTBM list monthly via phone call, text, email and postcard and offer engagement opportunities when possible.
• Collaborate with Program Team for internal Community events (BBQs, Share the Season etc.)
• Co-create content for flyers, postcards, websites etc.
• Post fliers/posters at sites in the SW Washington and greater Portland area weekly.
• Generate Media contacts and collaborate with Development for social media press opportunities.
• Present online/ In person Orientation training for Mentors.
• Respond to all program inquiries from Mentors and organizations in a prompt and informative manner.
• Research and collaborate with Community Outreach Manager as needed to secure locations to host trainings.
• Help plan, implement, and attend representation meetings with the purpose of networking and recruiting new volunteers.
• Responsible for maintaining an existing portfolio of partnerships as well networking to generate new contacts for the sole purpose of recruiting volunteers to fulfill agency program goals.
• Attend and lead live volunteer recruitment events with volunteer rich businesses and from within the community.
• Execute the volunteer recruitment strategy that includes community outreach efforts to obtain mentors to serve both English and Spanish speaking populations.
• Track events and participant numbers in Matchforce within designated deadlines.
• Track, compile, and present relevant data as needed.
• Represent and promote the organization at a variety of events throughout the SW Washington and greater Portland area to obtain new leads and contacts.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of direct experience and lived experience.
• Passion for the mission and values of BBBS; alignment with the organization’s values
• Communicates effectively, expresses self clearly, assists in creating an environment conducive to open, honest and accurate exchange, listens, genuinely, and exercises superior verbal and written skills.
• Proficient in MS Office: Word, Excel, & Outlook; Experience using Salesforce a plus.
• The candidate may demonstrate lived and work experience that is highly relevant to this position in lieu of other credentials.
• Tuesday - Saturday schedule and evenings as needed.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Travel required. (moderate Local, light National)

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and required skills. Contents may be subject to change at any time to meet the needs of the organization.

What we offer:

• Approved hybrid work schedule
• Annual Salary Range $45,000 - $50,000 Exempt
• 100% employer-covered Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance for employee
• Generous Paid Time Off, plus 9 holidays per year (floating as needed)

Interested? Apply now!

Please email resume and cover letter to HR@bbbsnorthwest.org. Due to the high volume of responses anticipated, we will only respond to candidates who are under consideration. No phone calls please. For more information about us, please visit: https://itsbigtime.org/.

We can’t wait to meet you!

Equal Opportunity Employer:

At Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest (BBBSCNW), we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

BBBSCNW is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Portland, OR 97221

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