Rural Youth Program Coordinator

Full Time
Junction City, OR
$18 an hour
Posted
Job description

Ophelia’s Place is a prevention-based nonprofit dedicated to helping girls ages 10-18 make healthy life choices through
empowerment, education, and support. For more information visit opheliasplace.net.

Hours: 1.0 FTE (40 hours/week), availability on weekdays until 6pm, periodic weekends, and some evenings

Salary: $18/hour and benefits package; +5% bilingual pay differential

Benefits:
• 19 days of paid time off (PTO) annually
  • 10 paid holidays
  • 100% employer paid medical, dental and vision insurance for staff member
  • Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) for medical expenses not covered by insurance
  • Access to professional development funds

Position Description: The Rural Youth Program Coordinator’s key areas of responsibility will be oversight of the
Ophelia’s Place Junction City After and Out of School program, which includes after-school drop-in, developing
relationships with community partners, and coordinating youth activities. Other responsibilities may include outreach to
other west Lane County communities, some administrative office oversight. The Rural Youth Program Coordinator will
provide direct services to youth including screening for services, resource and referral, and ongoing support. The Rural
Youth Program Coordinator will report to the Youth Services Director and be committed to developing activities and a
positive, inclusive environment for girls with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities.

Ideal Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in family and human services or related field
  • Experience coordinating volunteers
  • Minimum of 1 year of direct-service employment experience with youth
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) and Bicultural strongly preferred
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to handle multiple tasks with attention to detail and
follow-through
  • Knowledge of gender-specific and feminist issues (including domestic violence and sexual abuse), impact of
trauma, cultural competency, and community resources
  • Belief in strengths-based, collaborative approach
  • Commitment to self-care and appropriate professional boundaries
  • Experience with Powerpoint, Excel, Word, Adobe, and email software
  • Ability to pass a drug test and criminal background check, and a valid driver’s license

We believe Black, Indigenous and people of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people with disabilities
must be centered in the work we do, so we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who
are members of other marginalized communities.

Additionally, studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe
they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the
job, and that candidate may be one who comes with relevant transferrable skills from a variety of sources and
experiences. We will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet
minimum qualifications.

Mail or email cover letter, resume to: Amanda Hampton, Youth Services Director at amanda@opheliasplace.net
1577 Pearl Street, Suite 100, Eugene, OR 97401 | www.opheliasplace.net

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