Schools Uniting Neighborhoods - Portland, OR

The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) is a non-profit organization established in 1976 to serve immigrants, refugees, and the broader community in Portland, Oregon. Our mission is to welcome, serve and empower refugees, immigrants and people across cultures and ...

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The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) is a non-profit organization established in 1976 to serve immigrants, refugees, and the broader community in Portland, Oregon. Our mission is to welcome, serve and empower refugees, immigrants and people across cultures and generations to reach their full potential. Find out more at

POSITION: Schools Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) Hunger Relief Support Staff

WAGE: Starting at $16.83 per hour

FLSA; EEO; WC: Non-Exempt; Administrative Support Workers; 8864

LOCATIONS: IRCO SUN School sites located in the following school districts Portland Public,

David Douglas, Parkrose, Centennial

FTE; FT/PT; STATUS: Hourly; On Call without Benefits

NUMBER OF POSITIONS:      Multiple

APPLY AT:

STATUS: Oncall/ Casual without Benefits

PROGRAM(S): Hunger Relief Program

SECTOR: School Based (SUN)

REQUIREMENTS:

Must pass Oregon Department of Education criminal background check

This job announcement is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. This is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Program Summary
Schools Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) Community Schools are a school-based service delivery model that provides a comprehensive set of services to the school communities we serve.

Position Summary
IRCO's SUN Community Schools offer a variety of programs that support the student's education and family stability including increasing food access through school-based Free Food Pantries and Markets. This position on the IRCO SUN Hunger Relief team supports these free food distributions.

Essential Functions

• Be able to repeatedly lift, move, and arrange food products and other equipment to create a pop-up shopping environment for families
• Be able to lift, hold and carry up to 40 lbs.
• Be able to follow directions and the standard operating procedures of an IRCO Hunger Relief food distribution
• Be welcoming, courteous and friendly to all; treating all clients with dignity and respect. Help create a supportive, open and equal environment for the community being served.
• Be able to effectively work with individuals of broad range of lived experiences
• Effectively communicate your work availability to supervisor(s), including planned and unplanned absences
• Be able to follow food safety protocols
• Be able to follow public school campus and district safety protocols
• Provide community aware communication, outreach, and engagement to clients
• Capable of pushing/pulling carts with up to 100 lbs. of food products on ramps, concrete surfaces, and across uneven surfaces
• Be able to work outside year-round, with minimal structural protection from weather
• Be able to acquire a Food Handler's card when directed to do so

Secondary Functions

• Pick up and/or delivery of food may be offered as additional hours for staff to opt in to
• An ability to develop a community-aware approach and respectful relationships with students, their families and all the community members we serve
• Actively work to disrupt illegal or unlawful treatment based on race and systematic illegal denial of fair treatment through full participation program practice and implementation
• Utilize bilingual skills to support a community aware approach in communication with families and clients in their preferred language, when possible

Requirements

Education & Experience

MINIMUM JOB SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 16 years of age or older
  Job responsibilities for 16 – 17 yr old staff will be limited per labor regulations for this age group
• Must be able to pass Oregon Department of Education background check
• Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply
• Applicants with a passion for food security and hunger relief work for the community are encouraged to apply
• Flexibility is required. There are often changes with short notice.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Excellent multitasking and time management skills
• Sensitivity and ability to relate to individuals with broad range of lived experiences

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiarity with N/outer NE/outer SE Portland communities preferred
• A driver's license and a vehicle is not required but is preferred

Physical, Mental, & Environmental Requirements

• Communication: Some interaction with those inside and outside the organization to exchange factual information
• Creativity: Processes and procedures are well defined
• Mental: Duties are mostly comprised of routine and repeated tasks
• Physical: Positions at this level require some physical efforts or manual labor such as lifting, carrying or constant movement. Positions with regular responsibility for driving are to be placed at least at this level
• Impact and Influence: Positions at this level have little to no need or ability to analyze problem or concepts or make decisions on the information. Positions at this level have little or no impact and influence on organization operations, programs, expense or budgetary outcome
• Work Independence: Positions perform routine work with regular supervision and generally are given instructions or written procedures. Positions occasionally encounter variation and are encouraged to suggest ways to respond, but can't take final action without approval
• Planning: Positions at this level must be able to foresee issues associated with own work and identify future needs for supplies, equipment, resources which would stall operations or activities.
• Environment: There is a moderately low level of personal risk encountered. Job conditions are occasionally uncomfortable relative to noise, temperature, inside/outside work, dirty conditions, or interactions with angry or hostile people
• Schedule: The work schedule occasionally fluctuates based on organization or customer needs. This fluctuation may occur with or without prior notice

Supervisory Responsibilities

Positions at this level are not responsible for any supervisory functions, or responsibilities, but may occasionally be asked to orient and/or train new employees or volunteers.

Required Engagement

Engage fully in recommended professional development, as well as other assigned or required training activities. This engagement can also include participation in optional activities that embrace IRCO's mission, vision, and values-based initiatives.

How To Apply

1. Complete the IRCO application in our Careers Portal: IRCO Application for Employment.
2. Upload your resume and cover letter addressing your qualifications for this position IRCO Careers.
3. For questions about this position, please email

Please note that physical applications are accessible from IRCO's main office, 10301 NE Glisan, Portland, OR Due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to contact applicants or return calls regarding applications. Complete applications should include a cover letter, resume, and IRCO application.

IRCO is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any characteristics protected by law. We will make reasonable accommodations to meet our obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws.

Salary Description
Starting at $16.83 per hour