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AmeriCorps*VISTA Community Partnership Specialist
Position Description

Summary of Position: The VISTA Community Partnership Specialist will work with other VISTA members to assist the Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA Family Center) in building organizational capacity. The VISTA Community Partnership Specialist will assist in the development of strategies to refine and enhance NAYA Family Center’s community partnership capacity, strategic coalition policies, and better management of resources. Systems refinement will increase NAYA Family Center’s efficiency and effectiveness and allow the agency to reach its goal of improving Native American family stability and promoting Native American self-sufficiency in the Portland Metro Area.

Duties and Responsibilities: The VISTA Community Partnership Specialist will work directly with both the Finance Director and the Sustainability Officer in the identification, assessment, refinement, and implementation of a system to increase the capacity of the agency in utilizing community members and organizations in a manner that is consistent and strategic to the mission. This person will participate in the following activities:
A. Assist in the development and communication of agency policies and procedures regarding the development, responsibilities towards, and maintenance of community partnerships.
B. Aid in the development of an electronic system to record, monitor, and report partnerships,     coalitions, and relationship requirements by association.
C: Assist in the assessment and development of effective planning efforts including agendas, resource management, communications, and training to develop community partnerships.
D: Assist in the implementation of an effective Community Partnership process including extensive training techniques for both staff and Board members.

Preferred Qualifications: This position requires solid research and writing experience, data management skills, and policy experience. Pertinent background may include experience and/or an educational background in communication, marketing, language arts, technical writing, social services or business, administration. Additional qualifications sought include:

•    Excellent communication, writing and organizational skills.
•    Detail oriented, preferably with strong analytical skills.
•    Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite and proficient at data entry and systems applications.
•    Knowledge and experience in nonprofit agencies is preferred.
•    Knowledge of, or willingness to learn about, Native culture and issues.
•    Spirit of cooperation and ability to work as part of a team.