CAREERS

Job Title: Outreach Coordinator
Reports to: Communications Manager
Supervises: N/A
Location: Portland office and offsite
Status: Part-time / Non-Exempt – average 17 hours per week (will vary depending on the week and department needs) 

Salary: $25.37 per hour (estimated $23,086.70 annually) 

About Community Warehouse: 

Community Warehouse (CW) is a nonprofit furniture bank that redistributes donated furniture and household goods to neighbors overcoming adversity. Through two furniture banks in the greater Portland metropolitan area and referrals from over 200 partner agencies, the Warehouse helps families and individuals turn their empty housing into comfy homes. Families are able to pick out essential household items that help improve their quality of life at home. We also operate an Estate Store and online store that sell some donated items to support our mission and engage the community in shopping for a cause. 

Do you enjoy staying active and helping people while you work? This is a unique opportunity to work alongside fun, dedicated, caring staff and volunteers for a community-centered organization. Since 2018, Community Warehouse has been consistently rated one of the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work for in Oregon. Learn more about our mission and services in this short video! 

We are dedicated to developing and retaining a diverse workplace and as such, we strongly encourage those who contribute to this diversity to apply. We believe by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas, listening to and learning from each other, and providing opportunities for personal and professional enrichment, we are better able to serve our community. 

Position Summary: 

The Outreach Coordinator plays a vital role in expanding the reach and impact of Community Warehouse by engaging with the local community and fostering partnerships. Key responsibilities include attending and tabling at community events, distributing promotional materials, and maintaining detailed records on event effectiveness. The Outreach Coordinator also researches and organizes outreach opportunities, including speaking engagements, collection drives, and CW-hosted events such as tours and happy hours. Building relationships with businesses, community groups, and volunteers is essential, as is empowering volunteers to become “Community Ambassadors” who help spread awareness about Community Warehouse’s services across various platforms and networks. This position requires a flexible schedule, including availability for weekend and evening work, to accommodate event timing and coordination. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Attend and table at community events. 
• Maintain data on quality of events, number of collateral distributed, and number of people spoken to, among other key performance indicators. 
• Research new events and maintain records on sign-up deadlines, organizer contact info, etc. 
• Help plan and attend CW-hosted community events such as furniture bank tours and corporate happy hours 
• Organize speaking events at local neighborhood association meetings, faith centers, senior centers, and other community groups to spread awareness of Community Warehouse 
• Coordinate with Enterprise and Program departments to facilitate onsite events with various community groups. 
• Distribute print collateral to local businesses, hotels, reuse organizations, and community centers while building relationships. 
• Organize collection drives with community members. 
• Gather feedback from community leaders to improve campaigns and marketing efforts 
• Seek neighborhood groups in social networks like Nextdoor, Facebook, Whatsapp, and Reddit to promote Community Warehouse’s services 
• Help empower and mobilize CW volunteers to become “Community Ambassadors” by building relationships and providing concrete opportunities and resources to help them share about our services out in the community. 
• Other duties as assigned 

Key Preferred Skills & Experience: 

• Must have a valid Oregon driver’s license
• High school diploma preferred
• Excellent organization
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Feel comfortable working independently and taking initiative
• Comfortable using/learning technology (such as Google Sheets)
• Ability/willingness to drive a 20ft truck (preferred)
• Must have a clean driving record (preferred)
• Must pass criminal background check
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people
• Ability to work efficiently, think creatively, and maintain a sense of humor ● Thrives in an equity-focused environment that embraces change and growth
  ● Commitment to the goals and mission of Community Warehouse
  ● Weekend work required

Physical Demands* 

• Ability to lift 50lbs
• Ability to stand/sit for extended periods of time

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Benefits: 

Insurance benefits will begin after the probationary period is over; on the first of the month following 30 days of start date. Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) begin on the date of hire. 

• Employee Assistance Programs: access to financial and legal advice through BPA Health
• Employer matches up to 3% in retirement account
• Vacations and flexible paid time off
• One month paid sabbatical at 5-year tenure (in addition to PTO)
• Training and professional development opportunities
• 10% employee discount at the Estate Stores

Instructions on Applying: 

To apply, please email Careers@communitywarehouse.org with the following:
● Subject line: “Outreach Coordinator” 

• Attach your resume 
• In the body include a response to the following question: 

○ What inspires you to apply for this position at Community Warehouse?
○ How have your experiences prepared you for this role? 

We will begin reaching out to candidates after December 3.

Community Warehouse maintains a Non-Discrimination Policy. As an equal opportunity employer, we will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or religion; sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression; disability; marital status; citizenship or nation of origin; or veteran status. We maintain this policy with respect to recruitment and hiring, promotion and compensation, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. We are dedicated to the development of a diverse workplace and, as such, we strongly encourage those who contribute to this diversity to apply.