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Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette (PPCW) is hiring a   Major Gifts Assistant   to join our Development Team! As a member of our team, we can offer you: -          A supportive atmosphere and collaborative environment -          Organizational emphasis on high-quality practices -          A gratifying personal experience -          Office culture of work/life balance and flexibility -          Amazing employee benefitsThe Major Gifts Assistant is responsible for supporting PPCW’s Development Department’s major gifts program and team. This role will assist with all aspects and components of major gift efforts. The position will support the major gifts team with events, donor communications, database tracking and reporting, and all other related activities as needed.   Compensation: Starting rate of pay is $18.24 -$21.36 depending upon experience. Annual step increases are determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement.   Benefits:  Up to 4 weeks of paid time off; 8 paid holidays; 403b retirement account with matching; Employee Assistance Program; excellent and low cost Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance; Short and Long Term Disability insurance; Life Insurance; and Flex Spending Accounts for medical, commuting, and dependent care; plus voluntary AD&D, group accident, and hospital indemnity insurance. Schedule:    Full Time (37.5) Monday to Friday Location:  Portland, OR Position Details:  This is a union represented, hourly (non-exempt) position. Essential Functions: Provide support for all major gift fundraising and stewardship events. Responsibilities to include: invitations, RSVP tracking, registration and data entry, logistics, day-of set up and clean up, and guest acknowledgement. Support the Chief Development Officer, Director of Development, and other major gifts team members with stewardship activities, contact reports, donor records maintenance, and administrative support. Assist in preparation of proposals, reports, correspondence, gift acknowledgements, donor/prospect meeting briefings, event briefings, and large-scale donor mailings. Serve as the lead staff member on House Parties, Town Halls, and other events to forward giving campaigns and major donor cultivation. Support the activities of special volunteer committees, including the Board Development Committee, by scheduling meetings, arranging refreshments, producing meeting notices, materials, minutes, and follow up. Participate as a team member in all department programs. Other duties as assigned or requested. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.    Two (2) years professional experience in fundraising, sales, recruiting, or project management. Demonstrated experience with event planning.   Ability to effectively work independently and with teams on multiple, simultaneous, diverse tasks while being attentive to detail and accuracy.    Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills.   Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment.  We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin,marital status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, application for workers’ compensation benefits, use of statutory protected leave, veteran or military status, pregnancy, union activity, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.  Planned Parenthood is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.

Position Summary: DevOps Engineers are members of the Product Engineering group (PE)  with our CLIENT CONFIDENTIAL  — a high-functioning team of creative, collaborative, motivated, and professional individuals driven by the singular mission of helping all kids learn. DevOps engineers configure, deploy, monitor and triage applications in our  co-located  data centers. Additionally, DevOps help  shepherd  best practices, evangelize CI/CD, and automate  all of  the things.   Responsibilities: Manage, configure, patch and maintain a fleet of 2,500+ CentOS 6/7 VMs across three co-located data centers. Automate system processes and develop tooling for easing the administration burden Implement security best practices across Linux VMs, third-party software, and AWS services Participate in software development processes to support regular software releases Participate in the evaluation, selection, and deployment of new technologies and tools Work with colleagues to optimize overall system performance Perform system audits, document findings, and publish recommendations Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation for production applications   Qualifications: 2+ years of experience writing and supporting Puppet code 2+ years of experience administrating, configuring and maintaining Linux systems 1+ years of experience supporting CI/CD pipelines in Jenkins Expert-level proficiency with one of the following programming languages: Ruby, Python, Golang Experience writing automation to interact with REST APIs High-level understanding of web application and microservice architecture (CDNs, LBs, Message Queueing, HA) Experience participating in a 24/7 on-call rotation   Nice to have: Experience working with Postgres and MySQL Experience working with MongoDB Experience with  Sensu , Prometheus, Nagios, and PagerDuty Experience with ELK stack ( Filebeat ,  LogStash ,  Elastisearch ) Experience with Foreman, VMWare ESXi, vCenter   About us…. CLIENT CONFIDENTIAL  is a research-based, not-for-profit organization that supports students and educators worldwide by creating assessment solutions that precisely measure growth and proficiency—and provide insights to help tailor instruction. For 40 years, Company Confidential Client has developed innovative pre-K–12 assessments, including our flagship interim assessment, MAP® Growth™; our progress monitoring and skills mastery tool, MAP® Skills™; and our reading fluency and comprehension assessment, MAP® Reading Fluency™. Educators  trust our professional learning offerings to accelerate student learning and our research to support assessment validity and data interpretation. Our tools are trusted by educators in more than 9,500 schools, districts, and education agencies in 145 countries. How to Apply Send your resume and salary requirements to MPN Diversity Recruiters at  Recruiting@mpnDiversityJobs.com . ***Qualified candidates only **** Open or Confidential Candidate Referrals accepted Call our office at 404-629-9323 or email any clarification questions.  CLIENT CONFIDENTIAL  is an equal opportunity employer.    Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.     If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please visit the following   website .

About this role….   NWEA is a not-for-profit organization that supports students and educators worldwide through assessment solutions and insightful data. Driven by our mission – partnering to help all kids learn – we’re transforming the way teachers teach and students learn. We are looking for a Sr Student UX designer to join the UX team within the Partner Experience department. This designer is a passionate advocate for students, provides UX strategy, experience deliverables, and direction based upon the users’ needs. This designer needs to be collaborative, a strong communicator, and able to turn complex workflows into user-friendly, delightful products for our users. The Sr UX Designer is also responsible for organizing content into user-centric categories, creating a navigational structure, and interface requirements to support the task and information needed.   Must Haves… Strong desire to help students grow Passionate commitment to improving experiences for users as young as 4 years old Be able to handle many complex workflows Experience creating information architecture and user workflow diagrams Ability to collaborate with a large group of stakeholders  Can articulate design decisions with data and user research A portfolio showcasing your UX process   Traits for success… Ability to dive in, get your hands dirty, and figure it out with others Design leadership, mentoring, and guidance for creating a usable experience Strong knowledge in translating branding into action Passion for learning Creative ability to envision and articulate the user experience Strong knowledge of best practices in usability as it applied to websites and online applications Collaborative with stakeholders and fellow design & research team to build a delightful product experience   Preferred but not required… Experience building experiences for kids Experience using Sketch & InVision Working knowledge of the agile framework Working Knowledge of accessibility requirements    Education and Experience… Bachelor’s Degree in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Human Factors, Information Design, Web Design or related field, or comparable experience in the Industry  Two or more years’ experience in documenting and creating interactive solutions to meet the clients’ business requirements and objectives (or comparable education)   About us….   NWEA® is a research-based, not-for-profit organization that supports students and educators worldwide by creating assessment solutions that precisely measure growth and proficiency—and provide insights to help tailor instruction. For 40 years, NWEA has developed innovative pre-K–12 assessments, including our flagship interim assessment, MAP® Growth™; our progress monitoring and skills mastery tool, MAP® Skills™; and our reading fluency and comprehension assessment, MAP® Reading Fluency™. Educators trust our professional learning offerings to accelerate student learning and our research to support assessment validity and data interpretation. Our tools are trusted by educators in more than 9,500 schools, districts, and education agencies in 145 countries.   What we can offer you….   At NWEA we not only offer a competitive base salary, we offer a 15%contribution of eligible employees’ base salary to a defined contribution 403(b) retirement savings plan; career development opportunities; an awesome work culture and environment; we also offer industry-leading benefits and perks that are focused on supporting our employees’ holistic wellbeing. To learn more about what we can offer more, click  here.       NWEA endeavors to make www.nwea.org accessible to all users.  If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please call us at (503) 624-1951 or e-mail us at  onlineaccommodations@nwea.org  and let us know the nature of your request, your location, and your contact information. This is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.   NWEA is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.  For our EEO Policy Statement, please visit our website. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please visit the EEOC  website  

Overview:   DevOps Engineers are members of the Product Engineering group (PE) at NWEA — a high-functioning team of creative, collaborative, motivated, and professional individuals driven by the singular mission of helping all kids learn. DevOps engineers configure, deploy, monitor and triage applications in our co-located data centers. Additionally, DevOps help shepherd best practices, evangelize CI/CD, and automate all of the things.   Responsibilities: Manage, configure, patch and maintain a fleet of 2,500+ CentOS 6/7 VMs across three co-located data centers. Automate system processes and develop tooling for easing the administration burden Implement security best practices across Linux VMs, third-party software, and AWS services Participate in software development processes to support regular software releases Participate in the evaluation, selection, and deployment of new technologies and tools Work with colleagues to optimize overall system performance Perform system audits, document findings, and publish recommendations Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation for production applications   Qualifications: 2+ years of experience writing and supporting Puppet code 2+ years of experience administrating, configuring and maintaining Linux systems 1+ years of experience supporting CI/CD pipelines in Jenkins Expert-level proficiency with one of the following programming languages: Ruby, Python, Golang Experience writing automation to interact with REST APIs High-level understanding of web application and microservice architecture (CDNs, LBs, Message Queueing, HA) Experience participating in a 24/7 on-call rotation   Nice to have: Experience working with Postgres and MySQL Experience working with MongoDB Experience with Sensu, Prometheus, Nagios, and PagerDuty Experience with ELK stack (Filebeat, LogStash, Elastisearch) Experience with Foreman, VMWare ESXi, vCenter   About us….   NWEA® is a research-based, not-for-profit organization that supports students and educators worldwide by creating assessment solutions that precisely measure growth and proficiency—and provide insights to help tailor instruction. For 40 years, NWEA has developed innovative pre-K–12 assessments, including our flagship interim assessment, MAP® Growth™; our progress monitoring and skills mastery tool, MAP® Skills™; and our reading fluency and comprehension assessment, MAP® Reading Fluency™. Educators trust our professional learning offerings to accelerate student learning and our research to support assessment validity and data interpretation. Our tools are trusted by educators in more than 9,500 schools, districts, and education agencies in 145 countries.   NWEA™ endeavors to make www.nwea.org accessible to all users.  If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please call us at (503) 624-1951 or e-mail us at  onlineaccommodations@nwea.org and let us know the nature of your request, your location, and your contact information. This is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. NWEA™ is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.  For our EEO Policy Statement, please visit the following  website If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please visit the following  website  

The Office of Community & Civic Life seeks a communications professional to join a dynamic team working to promote a culture of civic engagement for all Portlanders. As the bureau's first Strategic Communications Officer, this person will serve a key role in supporting civic engagement and increasing civic participation in our city, as well as shaping relationships with existing bureau partners, other civic organizations, and with those whom we aim to better serve. Strategic communication is a cross-cutting discipline that blends together principles of rhetoric, technology, learning theory and culture, and more, to improve and deliver communication in a wide range of settings. The ideal person for the role will be an independent, creative thinker with a passion for storytelling, amplifying the voices of communities, and shaping a new narrative of who we are becoming as a city. For more information, please visit our website: http://bit.ly/2LItdki

  Who You Are…  You are a Field Marketing Manager who will play a critical role in supporting the field marketing operations of the department.  You will work with marketing team members and regional sales managers to develop and execute a field marketing program supporting the direct sales channels.  You will serve as a liaison between sales and marketing, and you will draw upon marketing experience to develop customized lead generation, cross-sell and retention programs based on market needs, while managing and executing program deliverables. Your Next Challenge… Plan and execute marketing programs that are tailored to local markets while complementing national marketing strategy Manage the advertising programs associated with state or regional industry associations Develop strategic plans, content, and tools to address regional requirements and market dynamics.  Execute effective field promotions in response to time-sensitive, high-value market opportunities. Write compelling copy for personalized promotional emails to help drive prospecting and cross-selling conversations Partner with Sales Operations to refine and maintain reliable event processes and sales campaign follow-up workflows Regularly analyze and communicate marketing results from assigned campaigns and adjust as needed Conduct quarterly reviews of regional/team marketing programs and suggest adjustments based on metrics and data Partner with the public relations and content team to identify, gather and publicize local success stories and media opportunities Travel and support regional trade shows, Fusion user conference, or assessment events (typically 2x per year) Inform content for individual state pages on NWEA.org Your Traits for Success… Excellent verbal/written communication skills required Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and have the ability to meets deadlines and manage multiple projects Demonstrated negotiation, conflict resolution, and delegation skills are critical. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook required. Marketo and Salesforce.com experience highly valued Your Education and Experience… Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism or related field preferred. An equivalent combination of work experience and/or education will be considered in lieu of a degree 5+ years of experience in marketing, marketing communications and/or brand management Experience in public relations, digital and email marketing, web strategy, design or event management is beneficial Experience in the field of education (K-12) preferred, but not required  

The  Budget Analyst  will support the budget, forecast, and reporting needs of the organization. Partner with Accounting, Procurement, and departmental budget leads to forecast and monitor institutional spending.   Your Next Challenge…   Participate in the administration of budgets, planning and forecasting activities, and month end closing procedures. Prepare scheduled and ad hoc financial reports. Review and approve purchase requisitions for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with the budget, forecast, and strategic priorities. Work with all levels of the company to become an internal expert on our organization’s cost and revenue drivers as well as key operational components.   Your Skills & Abilities…   Fundamental knowledge of financial and accounting principles, particularly in the technology industry. Solid understanding of financial statements and their interconnectedness; ability to foresee the impact of business decisions to the financial statements. Proficiency in financial modeling and quantitative analysis, plus the ability to creatively apply financial knowledge based on context of the business problem. Problem-solving skills including the ability to successfully execute solutions across many functions within and outside the organization. Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy; proficient at self-review. Ability to work independently in fast paced environment with many priority changes working on multiple projects simultaneously; reliably adhere to deadlines. Exceptional skills in partnering with key stakeholders across functional areas, and in developing and maintaining long-term supportive relationships. Demonstrated ability to present complex ideas with clarity. Discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information. Advanced level knowledge of Microsoft Office with specific expertise in Excel. Working ability with Adaptive Insights and/or NetSuite preferred.   Your Education & Experience…   Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field required; CPA desirable. Minimum of 3-5 years relevant financial analyst and/or accounting experience in a commercial business environment; experience with a technology organization (or for an accounting firm serving the technology industry) preferred. Experience with project accounting and/or grant accounting a plus.   What We Can Offer You... At NWEA we not only offer competitive pay, a 15% contribution of eligible employee’s base salary to a defined contribution 403(b) retirement savings plan, career development opportunities and a awesome culture, we also offer industry leading benefits and perks that are focused on supporting our employee’s holistic well-being. About the Finance Team…   The Finance team serves in three major roles at NWEA: financial operations and supporting activities; financial performance management and measurement; and fiduciary stewardship of organizational resources. The Revenue Operations team works within the Finance team and in collaboration with Sales Operations, Partner Accounts, and other teams to ensure effective order management, billing accuracy, financial completeness, data quality for organizational metrics, and pricing administration.   Who We Are...   NWEA is a research-based not-for-profit organization that supports students and educators worldwide by creating assessment solutions that precisely measure growth and proficiency and provide insights to help tailor instruction. For 40 years NWEA has developed innovative Pre-K_12 assessments including our flagship interim assessment MAP Growth; our progress monitoring and skills mastery tool MAP Skills. Educators trust our professional learning offerings to accelerate student learning and our research to support assessment validity and data interpretation. Our tools are trusted by educators in 140 countries and more than half the schools in the US.   NWEA endeavors to make  www.nwea.org  accessible to all users.  If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please call us at (503) 624-1951 or e-mail us at onlineaccommodations@nwea.org and let us know the nature of your request, your location and your contact information. This is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. NWEA is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.  For our EEO Policy Statement, please click  here. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please visit the EEOC  website.  

Worksystems is an award winning nonprofit organization serving Multnomah and Washington Counties and the City of Portland whose purpose is to build and invest in a comprehensive workforce development system that supports individual prosperity and business competitiveness.  We offer excellent compensation and benefits and an innovative work environment. Join the Youth Services team as a Senior Project Manager and make a difference! The focus of the position is managing contracted workforce development projects and initiatives targeted to youth (ages 16 – 24) who are out-of-school or at risk of dropping out, have barriers to successfully transitioning to post-secondary education and/or the workforce.  This position will have a lead role in oversight of the largest summer youth employment program in the Northwest – SummerWorks. Familiarity and experience with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Secondary Education, Alternative Education, Career and College Preparation for high school students, or other types of employment training programs is preferred. Prior experience with summer youth employment, youth development programming or youth workforce programing is desired. Salary $63,516 – $95,272 First review of resumes will be May 28, 2019. Position open until filled. Note:   Worksystems does not pay relocation costs. To apply for this position, submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to:  Worksystems, Attn: Human Resources, 1618 SW 1st Ave, Suite 450 Portland, OR 97201, or e-mail to  hr@worksystems.org .  Include position applying for in subject line. For more information/full job description go to:  www.worksystems.org    

The Office of Management and Finance, Business Operations at The City of Portland is seeking to fill a Financial Analyst II. The Financial Analyst II position is responsible for financial and management analysis related to the budget and operations of specific City funds. The Financial Analyst II's duties will vary from day to day, will range from routine to difficult and will be creatively challenging. The Financial Analyst II is both a leader and subject matter expert in Business Operations, providing lead work on projects. The position will not just analyze, but will work with managers and staff to implement financial decisions and business process improvements.  A vital requirement of the position's role will require providing excellent customer service to both internal and external customers. This recruitment will remain open until 75 applications have been received or until the posted closing date, Monday, April 29, 2019, whichever comes first.

Opens: April 22, 2019 | Closes: May 27, 2019 | Salary range : $92,851 - $162,490 annually The City Auditor is hiring a Director to oversee Independent Police Review (IPR), which is responsible for receiving, investigating, and resolving community complaints involving the conduct of Portland Police Bureau members. The IPR Director reports to the elected City Auditor, who is independent of the Mayor, Commissioners, and the Police Bureau. This structure is critical to ensuring IPR’s ability to conduct independent and objective investigations of alleged police misconduct, conduct policy reviews of police practices, and report data on investigation and policing outcomes. The IPR Director oversees a staff of 15, including investigators, analysts, administrators, and a community outreach specialist. The Director is responsible for managing the division’s personnel, budget, and strategic initiatives.   The Auditor’s Office seeks a Director who can demonstrate leadership in program management, an understanding of police accountability and its challenges, and an ability to build and maintain public trust. The Director should understand the history of policing and police accountability in Portland, including the settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice, and be able to discuss the role IPR plays in that system. The IPR Director must be able to engage with internal and external stakeholders, including police personnel, elected officials, and community members, while maintaining the office’s independence and objectivity. The Auditor’s Office values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion in delivering public services and everyday interactions in the workplace. The Auditor encourages candidates with experience working with a broad range of individuals and diverse communities to apply. Applications may be submitted starting April 22, through the City of Portland’s online portal:   https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bhr/55058

Jubitz Corporation has been recognized as a 2018 Top Workplace by Oregon Media Group . Jubitz Travel Center, located in North Portland and nationally recognized as one of the best Truck Stops in America, is seeking an Assistant Station Manager for our Driver Services retail and food service areas. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, quality training & development, and cash incentives for all employees. This is an excellent position for career learning and growth, with opportunities for advancement.   Job Summary Oversee on shift operations at the Driver Services Fuel Desk, Convenience Store, Jake Brake Deli Counter, and Gas Station. This entry level management position supervises a staff of 6 to 10 employees per shift in fun and fast paced environment, delivering World Class Customer Experiences to every guest, while being part of an award-winning team of dedicated employees. Provide direct supervision & performance support where needed of fuel desk cashiers, as well as general janitor cleanliness of the fuel lanes, truck lot, driver showers, and gas station. Administer employee time and attendance payroll through the company’s computer system, review and approve daily shift reporting, assist in managing fuel inventory and pricing for the Travel Center, and establish policies and procedures for staff to follow. Conduct company business and execute programs on behalf of the company in a professional manner and with a whole company approach. Preferred Skills Strong work ethic with demonstrated positive approach toward serving customers and supporting employees. Excellent teamwork and leadership skills; able to build and maintain effective trusting relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to identify & solve problems; develop systems and processes that create win/win situations for all parties. Strong communication skills to include reading, writing, listening, & speaking. Computer competency in a variety of software programs to include Microsoft Office programs, inventory management, point-of-sale software, and others. Ability to handle a complex variety of tasks simultaneously while maintaining professional composure and positive approach. Education and Experience Requirements High school degree or GED required. Associate or bachelor’s degree in business, hospitality, or related field preferred. Minimum three years’ experience in retail, food service, and/or travel center operations required. Previous supervisory experience highly preferred.

NPC Research, a nationally recognized human services research and evaluation firm, is seeking a full-time Quantitative Data Coordinator. NPC Research is a small, private company headquartered in Portland, OR. The position is located at the Portland office and includes occasional travel throughout the U.S. NPC specializes in research and evaluation in areas such as juvenile and criminal justice, incarceration alternatives to substance use-related crimes (e.g., drug courts and diversion programs), substance use prevention and treatment, child welfare, early childhood intervention, and programs to promote individual, family, and community development (including mentoring, literacy, and health promotion). NPC Research offers a progressive, family-friendly work environment with competitive benefits and flexible work schedules. Potential applicants are encouraged to visit our website at: www.npcresearch.com. Main duties: Work closely with project managers across multiple projects to perform all aspects of data collection, cleaning, and management. Employ strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills and utilize a variety of software platforms to review, transform, merge, and prepare datasets for analyses. Includes conducting, interpreting, and summarizing statistical analyses.   Specific tasks will include: Working with clients/program sites to identify data contacts, sources, and methods for obtaining data, including working with project director or principal investigator to submit data requests Managing multiple, large scale, quantitative data extracts from a variety of file formats (e.g., CSV, Excel, Access, SPSS, etc.) from state and local government databases Creating, validating, and transforming data in SPSS, Excel, and Access Conducting descriptive and basic inferential quantitative data analyses, including writing and using SPSS syntax Developing written presentations of data including charts, graphs, tables, executive summaries, and fact sheets; developing other deliverables and methods of conveying statistical results as appropriate to the client and key stakeholders Communicating with clients, key stakeholders, and NPC staff/colleagues Requirements: At minimum, Bachelor’s degree in statistics, social sciences, public policy, economics, or related field and at least 1 year relevant experience working with data, including data cleaning and management High attention to detail, strong organizational and communication skills (including ability to work in a team-driven setting), and proficiency in Microsoft Office products Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to use a variety of computer software programs to find solutions to complex data challenges Ability to work with agencies serving individuals and families with multiple needs (criminal justice involvement, substance use, child welfare, etc.) and from diverse backgrounds Desirable: Experience cleaning and managing large administrative datasets or creating relational databases Training and proficiency with statistical software (SPSS preferred), including familiarity with univariate and statistical methods Knowledge of and/or proficiency with statistical procedures and interpretation of results Innovative techniques in data visualization Knowledge of programs in the areas of criminal justice, substance abuse, early childhood intervention and child welfare, mental health, drug courts, law Experience working with/in content areas focusing on underserved populations Application Process: Applications must include cover letter, résumé, and an attachment answering the following questions (please limit attachment to no more than 1 page): Describe your experience managing datasets and databases. What software programs have you used, and what types of data manipulations, merging, and computations have you done? How do you assure data quality, validity, and reliability? If you are not a current SPSS user, please describe the analytic software you currently use, along with your suggested approach to prepare yourself to work in SPSS. Position to remain open until filled. We will begin reviewing applications on March 4, 2019. Submit applications via email only (please specify Data Coordinator as the subject line) to: Charley Jaspera, Office Manager jaspera@npcresearch.com NPC Research has a strong corporate commitment to achieving excellence by providing career development and employment opportunities to a diverse workforce for which it actively encourages applications and appointments. NPC Research is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, cultural identification, cultural group, religion, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.

The City of Portland seeks a Legal Assistant. This position performs specialized legal assistance and administrative support work within the Office of the City Attorney. Legal Assistants are responsible for all legal administrative support to litigation and non-litigation attorneys. Work includes the rapid and accurate typing of court documents, contracts, correspondence and preparation of other legal documents; maintaining court calendars and files and performing complex office support tasks requiring advanced administrative skills and knowledge of legal theories and terminology The City of Portland is committed to offering medical, dental, vision, basic life, and long-term disability coverage that provides quality care, support and value to eligible employees and their family members. Additional benefits such as flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance and employee assistance program coverage are available to ensure employees have the appropriate tools to safeguard themselves and their family.  The City of Portland also participates in PERS, the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System. For more information, please visit our website: http://bit.ly/2u3iIMJ

Posting Timeline: 2/25/2019 until filled. IT Security Accounts Analyst PR Portland Public Schools envisions every student, every teacher, every school succeeding. As we commit to a major transformation under new, nationally recognized leadership, we are actively seeking talented, driven professionals who are energized by big challenges. If you are solution-oriented, a strong communicator and collaborator, and passionate about urban education, then this is the place for you! Read more about PPS, our schools and programs, and beautiful Portland Oregon, at the bottom of the posting. The Opportunity: We are seeking a skilled Security Accounts Analyst to manage user account authorizations. This position will be part of Portland Public School’s information technology team, reporting to the Senior Director of IT. The Security Accounts Analyst will assist with new and ongoing identity management initiatives and will be responsible for the daily maintenance, monitoring, creates/updates/deletes of user accounts, disabling of user accounts, privileged access management, and troubleshooting of access issues. Responsibilities: Enable and modify user accounts to ensure access to systems and data with a focus to ensure security of PPS information.   Develop and administrate access management automation scripts. Monitor status of user accounts to ensure user accounts are disabled in a timely manner.  Create and document process for user account management processes.  Administer Active Directory, Microsoft O365, Google, and other application/systems.  Resolving IT service desk tickets to address end user support requests.  Address phishing issues to address issues of compromised user accounts.  Collaborating with the Enterprise team and IT on work and projects. Qualifications: A combination of education and experience to demonstrate the skills required for the job.  This would typically be five (5) or more years of experience in system administration or security support or a Bachelor’s degree with two (2) or more years of experience.  Knowledge Requirements: Current working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Active Directory in relation to account management. Microsoft O365 and Google enterprise apps administration and account management. Extensive experience working with Automation, Orchestration and scripting tools such as Powershell, Ansible and Puppet/Chef. Working understanding of the current Identity Management solution space. Understanding the remediation and prevention of phishing incidents. Effective interpersonal skills with a wide range of technical and non-technical staff. Ability to multitask; strong organizational skills. Strong communication skills, written and verbal. Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment. Ability to execute procedures and follow established policy and procedure. Ability to effectively prioritize and escalate situations as needed to senior staff in a timely manner. Salary Grade and Compensation: Work Year: This position has a 260 work year schedule. Salary Grade: This position is in a grade 33. You can review our full salary grade schedule through this link: https://www.pps.net/cms/lib/OR01913224/Centricity/Domain/56/2018-2019%20Non-Rep%20Salary%20Schedules%20-%20260%20Day.pdf Salary Range: $79,243-$86,591 FTE: 1.0 How to Apply : Please visit our website at: http://www.pps.net/Page/2158 Closing Date: Open until filled. This job is open until filled.  Applications will be reviewed as received.  Portland Public Schools reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any point during the posting period.

Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette (PPCW)  is committed to providing, promoting, and protecting access to sexual and reproductive health care in Oregon and Southwest Washington. Since 1963, PPCW has provided a broad range of sexual and reproductive health care, including family planning, preventative care, and other medical services; trained and educated community members on issues of sexuality; and advocated for the protection of reproductive rights and freedom in Oregon and Southwest Washington. Each year, more than 58,000 women, men and teens visit a PPCW health center, located in NE and SE Portland, Milwaukie, Beaverton, Salem, and Bend, Oregon; and Vancouver, Washington.  The Revenue Cycle Director leads Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette’s (PPCW) revenue cycle operations by providing operational leadership, oversight, evaluation, analysis, and direction to enable sustainable growth and optimization of PPCW’s client base, revenue, and market share in a manner consistent with overall organizational mission, goals, and objectives and in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.  The Revenue Cycle Director leads PPCW revenue cycle staff members and acts as the primary liaison between the third-party billing vendor and PPCW. The Revenue Cycle Director coordinates with Patient Services management and staff members to optimize the revenue cycle-related functions conducted in the Health Centers and / or Call Centers. The Revenue Cycle Director identifies and evaluates opportunities for new revenue sources and lost revenue through analysis of revenue cycle metrics, strategic partnerships, and business development. The Revenue Cycle Director identifies, develops, and implements performance metrics and provides ongoing analysis and tracking to Executive, Finance, and Patient Services management. Essential Functions : Review, revise, and/or implement policies and procedures for all revenue cycle processes, collaborating with Patient Services and PPCW’s third-party billing vendor as appropriate, to ensure that PPCW is maximizing billing and collections, while remaining in compliance with federal, state, and HIPAA privacy and security laws and regulations; the terms of PPCW payer contracts; and in alignment with Planned Parenthood’s mission. This includes pricing, coding, eligibility and prior authorization checks, charge entry, claim submission, payment posting, denials management, bad debt & collections, appeals processing, credit balance resolution, and accounts receivable management. Act as key liaison between third-party billing vendor and PPCW; ensure that the vendor provides required detailed data as well as synthesizes it into key messages via executive dashboards and reports. Oversee the work of the third-party billing vendor, including audits of their work and regular review of their processes to ensure accuracy and compliance with their contract and applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Work closely with Patient Services management and staff members and the training department to train staff, as well as define and implement procedures on front-end processes such as data collection, point of service patient collections, and insurance verification; create tools that can be used by staff to support efficient revenue cycle processes. In conjunction with the Vice President of Finance, evaluate and implement technological tools to improve efficiency and productivity in the management of fee schedules, payer contracts, and accounts receivable. Develop and report on benchmarks and key indicators of revenue cycle functions to be reported on various timeframes including daily, weekly, and monthly basis and to various audiences including the Board, senior management and PPCW staff members; ensure metrics are continuously measured, monitored and improved; identify solutions for improving results for benchmarks not meeting established goals. Analyze data requirements of billing and finance staff and senior management, and create and produce a range of reports to address these needs, including rejection reports, error reports, accounts receivable reports, revenue forecasts, and ad hoc reports. Interact on an ongoing basis with PPCW’s payers to ensure maximum and accurate reimbursement and to address problems that may arise. Analyze reimbursements from all sources, including carrier reimbursement exception reporting and follow up, pending claims analysis, and denials management. In partnership with Human Resources Department and PPCW’s third-party billing vendor, provide periodic oversight to ensure PPCW’s healthcare practitioners are properly credentialed in a timely manner. Analyze accounts receivable data (such as days outstanding in accounts receivable, percent of accounts over 90 days old, bad debt percentages, etc.), extract it into meaningful presentations, and communicate the results, as well as identify problem sources and develop an action plan for continuous improvement. Collaborate with Patient Services in the planning, implementation, administration and evaluation of PPCW’s service processes to maximize cost-effectiveness, revenue, and customer service; take initiative to collaborate with other Planned Parenthood affiliates in projects that have the potential to generate revenue, improve services, or reduce costs. Participate in the development of the Patient Services department long range and annual work plans / budgets related to revenue cycle processes; work with senior management, regional directors, health center managers and lead clinicians in support of implementation of annual and strategic plans. Provide support of Title X program grants and reports; ensure tasks related to Title X productivity and financials are aligned with affiliate’s strategic mission. Minimum Qualifications : Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Five (5) years revenue cycle management experience. Three (3) years of supervision experience including hiring, training and evaluation. Thorough understanding of third-party payer contracts, Medicaid reimbursement, provider enrollment and compliance. Excellent understanding of medical practice management, with thorough knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 billing codes. Strong knowledge of Oregon & Washington Medicaid programs and regulations. Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, application for workers’ compensation benefits, use of statutory protected leave, veteran or military status, pregnancy, union activity, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Planned Parenthood is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.

Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette (PPCW) is committed to providing, promoting, and protecting access to sexual and reproductive health care in Oregon and Southwest Washington. Since 1963, PPCW has provided a broad range of sexual and reproductive health care, including family planning, preventative care, and other medical services; trained and educated community members on issues of sexuality; and advocated for the protection of reproductive rights and freedom in Oregon and Southwest Washington. Each year, more than 58,000 women, men and teens visit a PPCW health center, located in NE and SE Portland, Milwaukie, Beaverton, Salem, and Bend, Oregon; and Vancouver, Washington. The General Counsel and Compliance Manager provides a wide range of legal and compliance services and business advice, with a particular emphasis on working in the ethics, corporate compliance, and legal areas as generally outlined below. Essential Functions - Ethics and Corporate Compliance : Lead in evolving and administering a compliance program that supports and fulfills the ethical directives identified in Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette’s (PPCW) Code of Conduct and Compliance Plan. Develop, implement, and revise compliance policies and procedures and provide recommendations to streamline and make improvements. Analyze legal, regulatory, licensing, and accreditation requirements and their impact on operations and oversee development of compliance risk mitigation plans. Lead efforts in development and implementation of compliance initiatives, including those related to CMS, OIG, ADA, OHA, and accrediting and licensing bodies. Oversee the implementation, administration, and maintenance of effective ethics and compliance training for all members of PPCW’s workforce. Collaborate with other PPCW administrative, financial, and operational departments to ensure operating procedures, systems, and standards align with compliance requirements and controls. Perform periodic audits to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Collaborate with PPCW HIPAA Privacy and Security Officers to ensure compliance with privacy and security requirements and to promptly review and remediate compliance concerns or issues. Ensure all PPCW facilities have systems in place to achieve compliance by developing compliance management systems (such as training, policies, procedures, monitoring, and auditing) across all functions. Assist managers, supervisors, healthcare providers, and staff members to adopt a culture of compliance and ethics in their daily operations. Serve as chairperson of the PPCW Corporate Compliance Committee. Monitor hotline, and review, investigate, and remediate compliance concerns through performance of root cause analysis and development and implementation of remedial action plan and retraining. Collaborate with external stakeholders, including but not limited to, state and federal regulatory agencies, accreditation bodies, Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA), Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon (PPAO), and other Planned Parenthood affiliates as necessary and appropriate, regarding compliance initiatives, regulatory matters, and audit activities. Act as project manager for PPFA Affiliate Accreditation. Assist operations in initiating and complying with various state and federal regulatory quality programs and initiatives. Ensure compliance with contract requirements. Provide periodic reports to senior leadership and board of directors regarding compliance activities and initiatives.  Essential Functions - General Counsel : Demonstrate leadership in identifying and analyzing laws and regulations applicable to healthcare practice, nonprofit entities, business / corporate transactions, and regulatory compliance and making recommendations as appropriate. Advise PPCW regarding applicable laws, regulations, and regulatory processes impacting PPCW in a variety of areas including, but not limited to, clinical compliance, pharmacy, HIPAA, Medicare / Medicaid, quality, not for profit entities, tax exemption status, CLIA, provider credentialing, coding / billing, telemedicine, scope of practice, business transactions, contracting rules and regulations, licensure, accreditation, 340B program participation, contracting, and fraud and abuse. Draft, review, and revise contracts and policies as needed, ensuring compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, corporate policies and procedures.  Provide first-line support for contracts to which PPCW is a party. In collaboration with other PPCW stakeholders, oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of a contract database for purposes of monitoring and auditing contract terms, renewals, and compliance requirements. Act as liaison with corporate insurance broker, E & O, property, etc. Evaluate areas of risk and work with organizational stakeholders to transform practices and reduce / mitigate risk. Advise and provide analysis to management on legal issues as needed pertaining to Collective Bargaining Agreement, employment law-related issues, implementation and/or application of human resources policies and procedures. Provide guidance and advice to support Collective Bargaining Agreement contract negotiations on behalf of management as necessary. Provide legal advice and direction regarding privacy and security practices and procedures, including but not limited to, responding to a breach and ensuring compliance with required breach notification rules and regulations. Provide legal review and recommendations regarding corporate governance activities, including review and revision of bylaws, articles of incorporation, preparation of board resolutions, and ensuring board members are periodically trained on governance responsibilities and compliance oversight. Advise on the formation of non-profit entities. Monitor new and ongoing developments in federal and state laws and regulations in order to ensure appropriate revisions to compliance practices, policies, and procedures; to provide updated legal analysis regarding impact of changes to PPCW operations, administration, and financial activities; to provide (as directed) commentary to proposed regulations and/or litigation. Oversee risk management program, including the review of new claims or settlement demands and recommendations regarding next steps; the monitoring and tracking of actively filed lawsuits; the filing of all necessary and required reports, including but not limited to, the NPDB and certain payors as per agreement; collaboration with ARMS and outside counsel regarding case disposition. Perform legal review and analysis and draft written opinion / recommendation regarding such review and analysis. Consult and/or collaborate with outside counsel as necessary regarding legal matters. May have direct supervisory responsibilities. Minimum Qualifications : JD required Five (5) years practicing law, providing legal advice and counsel on a variety of business, corporate transactions, and regulatory compliance matters. Demonstrated knowledge regarding laws and regulations governing 501(c)3 tax exempt organizations and with other non-profit corporations including 501(c)4 organizations. Admission to and a member in good standing with the Oregon State Bar. Intermediate computer skills, including proficiency with PowerPoint, Word, and Excel. Preferred Qualifications : Leadership and familiarity with operational, financial, quality assurance, and human resource procedures and regulations. Understand organization, fundraising and development of non-profit entities. Experience in forming and advising the formation of non-profit entities. Experience in a healthcare organization. Certification in Healthcare Compliance. Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, application for workers’ compensation benefits, use of statutory protected leave, veteran or military status, pregnancy, union activity, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Planned Parenthood is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.

Do you believe the work you do should enrich the lives of others and improve the world in which we live? Would you like to work in a dynamic environment that values unique perspectives and colleagues who are passionate about learning? If so, we have a place for you at Education Northwest .   Education Northwest is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to helping all children and youth reach their full potential. We partner with public, private, and community-based organizations to address educational inequities and improve student success. While most of our work centers on the Pacific Northwest, our evaluations, technical assistance, and research studies have national impact and provide timely and actionable results.   We are looking for a Manager our Center for Research, Evaluation and Analysis.   Responsibilities Supervisory Responsibility: Assign work and supervise up to 10 professional staff Manage large-scale quantitative and mixed methods research projects from scoping and budgeting to negotiating with clients to managing project teams Lead collaborative teams working to build the capacity of education leaders and other clients to use research evidence to improve educational outcomes for underserved populations Manage projects to ensure all deliverables are completed on time and on budget Provide guidance and oversight for staff in conceptualizing and conducting high-quality educational research studies and evaluations, with a particular focus on projects that use advanced quantitative approaches, including but not limited to experimental and quasi-experimental methods Conduct quality assurance reviews at all phases of the research process to ensure reports and products are of the highest quality Lead business development and generate new applied research and evaluation projects through partnership, proposal development, and grant writing Develop and manage strategic relationships with stakeholders in the region and across the nation Supervise and mentor up to 10 researchers and senior researchers, providing ongoing feedback and coaching to help them grow professionally and meet personal and organizational goals Work collaboratively with staff from other organizational units; support supervisees in cross-organizational work Work as a member of the Center leadership team to implement and continually improve Center processes and procedures, including research administration, data security and quality assurance Communicate to the broader professional community through published papers, research briefs, policy briefs, contributions to social and popular media, and presentations at regional and national conferences Perform other related duties as assigned    Ideal Candidates will possess Ph.D. or equivalent in education research, public policy, applied social science or a related field Demonstrated expertise in advanced quantitative research and evaluation methods including knowledge of leading edge methods across multiple applied research disciplines 10+ years’ experience after earning doctorate degree leading educational research and evaluation projects 10+ years’ experience and a successful track record writing proposals for research studies or evaluation work Demonstrated success in securing multi-million dollar research and evaluation portfolios through contracts and grants Strong project management skills and experience scoping and directing large projects and/or project tasks ($500,000 or more) Extensive experience managing multifunction and multilevel teams Strong written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated experience building the capacity of diverse educational stakeholders including schools and districts, state and federal agencies, universities and university systems, policymakers, and/or community organizations Expert knowledge in at least one of the following areas of focus: teaching, leading and learning, early childhood education, English learners, social and emotional learning and career and technical education Experience and/or enthusiasm in working in culturally diverse environments with a commitment to equity Knowledge of federal research and technical assistance programs in education Experience working in a professional services (billable hour) environment Demonstrated experience supervising and supporting professional staff   Travel and other Physical Demands/Conditions: Up to 25% out-of-office travel with overnight stays of up to a week at a time Reside in greater Portland, Oregon area or be willing to relocate     Interested in being a part of this amazing and diverse team of dedicated individuals? Please submit your resume and cover letter at https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/job/detail/35683864/Manager-Applied-Research-and-Evaluation   Please include salary requirements in your cover letter.   Position will remain open until filled   Find out more about Education Northwest by connecting with us on Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/educationnorthwest and/or following us on Twitter, https://twitter.com/#!/educationnw   Education Northwest is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.  

Position summary    The Database Administrator (DBA) II or III helps lead and inform the direction for all database technology environments at CLIENT CONFIDENTIAL. This position works within the Product Engineering team to provide support for all development, test and production database environments to ensure availability, reliability, scalability, backup, recovery and performance. In addition, the DBA II or III is expected to participate in the 24x7 on-call support rotation. As required, the Data Base Administrator II may assist with mentorship to DBA I personnel.   Responsibilities Install, configure, and test new database configurations; perform version upgrades of existing databases Install, upgrade and maintain all database-related server and administration software Perform database profiling and optimization; analyze proposed schema changes as needed Proactively monitor activity, utilization, exceptions and database health; propose and deploy appropriate improvements; automate repetitive tasks Collaborate with team members to create, publish and maintain database deployment methods and procedures for databases Perform database backup and recovery duties; inform standards and schedules for database backups; ensure that backup schedules meet the recovery requirements and conforms to all database and data quality policies and standards Work closely with project teams to ensure project success; coordinate product releases, data structure evolution, and manage and synchronize data promotions between development, test and production environments Act as a point of escalation and resolution for data - related issues Provide advanced technical support for delivery teams and developers working with databases Provide 24x7 database support as part of a rotation of on-call DBAs Implement and maintain archival and high availability strategies Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the success of the team and the entire organization    Skills and Abilities Working knowledge of MongoDB , PostgreSQL or other comparable RDBMS and NoSQL database technologies Experience with MySQL and /or Redis E xperience in configuring, implementing and supporting high availability strategies with database systems including clustering and replication Experience with d atabase performance tuning, optimizations and troubleshooting, and federation strategies Experience in software development using Python, Shell or other scripting languages Familiarity with auditing and implementing secure database practices Working knowledge of command line Linux, especially CentOS Solution focused and methodical, careful attention to detail Ability to communicate ideas and designs to all stakeholders, including non-technical audiences Ability to work unsupervised and seek out work with minimal direction Must be able to perform the physical and intellectual requirements of the role with or without accommodation   Education and Experience Minimum bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered in lieu of a degree Minimum 1 year of experience working with MongoDB and PostgreSQL in a production environment; experience should include administering servers in an enterprise level environment with very large (> 1 terabyte) databases Experience supporting a SaaS platform as a Linux professional Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment Experience with the following is highly desirable: AWS Management (particularly DynamoDB and RDS), Puppet, Hiera , New Relic, Nagios, Git, Foreman, Jenkins, Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket) Exposure to and understanding of VMware virtualization Demonstrated analytical abilities, diagnostic skills and technical aptitude     About the Product Engineering Team….   Comprised of nearly 200 professionals, CLIENT CONFIDENTIAL’s Product Engineering team offers our employees the ability to work with cutting-edge technologies, on a platform that has one of the highest concurrency applications in the Portland Metro area, that assesses nearly 10 million students annually across the world.   Our Product Engineering group is made up of large-scale teams focused across many tech fields like infrastructure, applications engineering, business analysis, operations, QA, and solutions delivery.   About us….   CLIENT CONFIDENTIAL is a research-based, not-for-profit organization that supports students and educators worldwide by creating assessment solutions that precisely measure growth and proficiency—and provide insights to help tailor instruction. Educators trust our professional learning offerings to accelerate student learning and our research to support assessment validity and data interpretation. Our tools are trusted by educators in more than 9,500 schools, districts, and education agencies in 145 countries. How to Apply Send your resume and salary requirements to MPN Diversity Recruiters at  Recruiting@mpnDiversityJobs.com . ***Qualified candidates only **** Open or Confidential Candidate Referrals accepted Call our office at 404-629-9323 or email any clarification questions.  CLIENT CONFIDENTIAL is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. 

OUR OPPORTUNITY WHO you are: You are a highly-skilled architect experienced in designing and architecting super-scalable, highly-reliable applications built on serverless cloud technology.  You’re passionate about what you do, how you do it and want to work with others who feel the same.  You are a learner and get great satisfaction from sharing your knowledge and collaborating with a community of designers, developers, engineers and researchers. WHO we are (COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL): We are a research-based, not-for-profit and we are on a mission to help all kids learn.  This fulfilling purpose drives everything we do.  Our products touch the lives of over twelve million students across the globe and in nearly half of all schools in the US.  Our systems support millions of transactions and complex calculations every day and must be highly reliable, secure and responsive.  Your work will make a DIFFERENCE You will have the opportunity to participate in and develop solutions for the broader, global Ed-Tech community.  Your skills will be put to the test as you develop solutions to very complex problems related to scale, resiliency, and performance of an assessment platform that supports 13 million students.  In addition, you will: In concert with our Chief Architect, lead technical solution discovery across product and technology teams Collaborate with other architects to modernize our platforms Provide support to product design / build teams for solving enterprise-wide technical problems through application of prototypes and knowledge of software industry best practices Create architecture artifacts Logical Architecture Diagrams, Workflows, Data Flow Diagrams, White Papers, Presentations, etc. to effectively communicate solutions to varied audiences Mentor architects and senior engineers QUALIFICATIONS: BS degree or equivalent experience; Computer Science or Engineering background preferred 7+ years of experience as an architect in building complex, resilient and highly scalable application and platform solutions Proficiency and currency in multiple languages and programming paradigms (OO, Functional, Procedural) Experienced in Architecting and building highly scalable, cloud-native applications on AWS using services like APIGateway, Lamda, SQS, SNS, DynamoDB, and Kinesis Good experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) Able to inspire thought leadership in the team PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in Computer Science Experience with Data Science, Machine Learning, and AI Knowledgeable in the principles of Chaos Engineering   WHAT YOU’LL GET: COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL Total Rewards Working for a mission driven, not-for-profit also means working for a company that cares about your health and well-being.  Our COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL Total Rewards package includes competitive compensation along with the following benefits : Health and Wellness Benefits Medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance premiums are paid at 100% for eligible employees. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL also pays 25% of the dependent premium cost. Wellness incentives (reduced medical premiums) are available for those who participate in our annual incentive program. To make sure you have a variety of wellness options, our onsite employees have access to: Acupuncture Subsidized massage services Fitness center Lan Su Chinese Garden Annual Pass Benefit fairs Lunch & Learns Paid Time Off (PTO) Regular full-time employees are eligible to accrue 4 weeks paid time off during the first year of employment, 5 weeks after the first year, and 6 weeks after the second year and all years thereafter. Additionally, employees receive 9 paid holidays per year. Benefit-pay Eligible employees receive an additional $400 ($200 for part-time employees) per month (reported and taxed as salary), which is used to offset premium costs or items not currently covered. Group and Supplemental Retirement Plans COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL contributes 15% of eligible employee’s base salary to a defined-contribution 403(b) retirement saving plans. Additionally, eligible employees are auto-enrolled at 3% with the option to opt-out or change the election amount up to the federal maximum per year to a 403(b) retirement saving plans. Section 125 Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts Eligible employees may set aside money on a pre-tax basis to pay for out-of-pocket medical expenses or dependent/elder care—as well as parking/transit expenses. Life insurance and AD&D insurance Employees receive policies equal to 1 times annual salary ($50,000 minimum) for life and AD&D insurance. These premiums are 100% employer-paid. Career Development & Education Program COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL will reimburse up to $1,500 per fiscal year for full-time employees and up to $750 for part-time employees. College coursework, certifications, and tests from appropriate institutions or organizations qualify under this program. Perks Benefits for staff members also include localized perks, such as: Free onsite parking Mass transit passes Various retailer discounts It’s not just a job, but a career, with an opportunity to do the best work of your life and to make a difference in the lives of kids. How to Apply Send your resume and salary requirements to   Recruiting@mpnDiversityJobs.com . ***Qualified candidates only **** Open or Confidential Candidate Referrals accepted Call our office at 404-629-9323 or email any clarification questions. 

Job Title: RDPO Logistics Program Coordinator Salary: $5,877.00 - $7,838.00 Monthly Closing Date: Mon. 12/10/18 11:59 PM Pacific Time The Portland Bureau of Emergency Management (PBEM) serves as the RDPO's Lead Administrative Agency (LAA). As the LAA, PBEM is responsible for administering the UASI grant for the RDPO region and for hiring and managing the RDPO's staff. Under the direction of the RDPO Program Manager, the Logistics Program Coordinator performs a variety of professional duties, including planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating programs and projects and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders of the RDPO. Specifically, the position supports the Resource Management Sub-Committee of REMTEC (the RDPO's Emergency Management Work Group) and other RDPO discipline work groups and multi-discipline task forces in building and maintaining regional resource management, asset management, logistics and supply chain capabilities for effective disaster response and recovery. For more information and apply, please visit www.portlandoregon.gov/jobs .

Job Title: Water Loss Control Analyst (Senior Management Analyst) Salary: $6,174.00 - $8,242.00 Monthly Closing Date: Fri. 12/07/18 11:59 PM Pacific Time   The Portland Water Bureau is hiring a Water Loss Control Analyst. Water Loss Control is an emerging specialty within municipal water utilities, and this is a new position for the bureau. The Water Loss Control Analyst will lead strategic analysis and planning for water loss management. Duties are expected to include leading an annual water audit of the water system based on the American Water Works Association M36 standard, facilitating a water loss stakeholder committee to coordinate across multiple bureau departments, leading implementation of multiple water loss control projects in collaboration with internal stakeholders, participating in strategic objective setting and action planning, evaluating and reporting on program effectiveness, and managing professional services contracts. The position will be responsible for water loss studies and analyses, including identifying water loss control opportunities, determining analytical techniques, obtaining necessary information and data, conducting analysis, evaluating alternatives and making recommendations, preparing reports and implementation plans, participating in ongoing asset management planning and analysis, implementing water loss policies and procedures, recommending legislative or policy changes, and presenting results and recommendations to stakeholders and management staff. For more information and apply, please visit www.portlandoregon.gov/jobs .

The Retail Assistant Manager is responsible for assisting in all aspects of the Gift Shop department with a focus on customer service, daily employee management, and maintaining the appearance of the Gift Shop. The Retail Assistant Manager reports to the Retail General Manager (GM). Primary Duties  Act as a role model for the Garden’s service standards, including excellent work ethic, outstanding customer service, and presentation standards Monitors, coaches, and encourages team members to meet the Garden’s service standards and facilitate individual growth Assist Retail GM with training of staff on product, gift wrapping and product presentation, policies, procedures, and POS, including updating policy binders or documents Manage daily employee and volunteer schedules, breaks, and tasks including stocking, housekeeping, etc. Serve as Manager on Duty, which includes opening and closing the Gift Shop, troubleshooting POS issues, preparing daily cashier bags, resolving customer complaints, etc. Maintain overall appearance in the Gift Shop and at retail events, including maintaining product signage, and housekeeping tasks Responsible for assisting the Retail Shipping and Receiving Associate with shipping/receiving operations and eStore order processing as needed Responsible for product holds and transfers, including coordinating inter-department transfers, processing paperwork, and communicating with customers Work in shop regularly with cash handling, sales, and providing excellent customer service Participate in staff performance reviews Other duties as assigned Other Responsibilities   Work special garden events as required, including necessary setup or take-down tasks Attend regular meetings with the Retail Managers to review staff performance, upcoming events, merchandising strategies, reports, revenue goals, etc. and other Garden meetings as required Acquire and maintain current knowledge about the Garden and Garden events and responsible for regularly training staff on these details in conjunction with Retail GM Familiarize oneself with the organization and the Employee Handbook Get to know fellow staff members, developing trust, establishing credibility, encouraging teamwork, and creating an atmosphere of open, honest, two-way communication  Maintain a high level of professionalism in manner and appearance Adhere to Garden Dress Code and wear Garden uniform Qualifications Three years retail experience with at least one year in a management role Proven track record of excellent customer service and cash handling with effective team leadership skills Proficient on a computer; familiar with Point-of-Sale software and other programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook Special Requirements Flexible work schedule and able to accommodate changing Garden needs, including working occasional overtime Must have excellent verbal and written English communication skills Knowledge of Japanese culture and/or bilingual in Japanese is a plus Must be comfortable lifting up to 40lbs Compensation Wage: $17.00 - $18.00/hour, DOE This is a full-time, hourly position with 40 hours per week. Shifts are typically 7:30am–4:15pm or 10:45am-7:30pm (plus 45-minute lunch), Tuesday through Saturday. Benefits: health, dental, and vision insurance (premium 100% covered for employees); 401k plan (4% employer match after 1 year of service); paid vacation, sick, and holiday time. Applications To apply, please email a resume, cover letter, and three work-related references to humanresources@japanesegarden.org , with “Retail Assistant Manager” in the subject line. Please no phone calls or hand delivered applications.  Submit application materials by Friday, November 23rd, 2018 .  All submitted applications will be held in confidence.    Organization Overview  The Portland Japanese Garden is renowned as the most authentic and finest Japanese garden outside of Japan.  The Garden has a year-round staff of 85+ FTE’s and 30+ seasonal staff, supplemented by over 200 volunteers. All of our staff play a vital role in helping our visitors experience the beauty and tranquility of the garden and expand their understanding of Japanese culture.  A few of the benefits our employees enjoy include: Working at a beautiful, authentic Japanese garden, overlooking the city Incentives for alternative transportation for your commute to work A workplace culture that prioritizes hiring and promoting from within Access to the Garden for you, your family, and your friends The opportunity to attend a variety of cultural events Reciprocal access to other area attractions, such as the Lan Su Chinese Garden, Portland Art Museum, and the Oregon Zoo The Portland Japanese Garden is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Accounting Assistant Grantmakers for Education (GFE) is seeking a professional who relishes the behind-the-scenes work of supporting a team to join us in achieving our mission of strengthening philanthropy to improve outcomes and expand opportunities for all learners.  Our Organization: Grantmakers for Education’s mission is clear: strengthen philanthropy to improve outcomes and expand opportunities for all learners by serving as a trusted partner for all education philanthropists as they adapt to the changes impacting our world. GFE brings together hundreds of private and public philanthropies committed to improving public education, including closing the achievement gap for students from all backgrounds, improving teaching and leadership and fostering innovation and new models for learning. We provide a forum for interaction and engagement for our members that builds upon and deepens the effect of their individual investments by enhancing their knowledge about effective education strategies and high-impact grantmaking strategies. It is an exciting and inspiring time to join our team as we position the organization to exceed the expectations and needs of its members and continue to develop programs and services that focus on the most critical education matters ahead.  GFE offers a culture of committed team members working toward a common cause, competitive wage and benefits options, and generous vacation policies. The organization is virtual, but the ideal location for the accounting assistant is Portland, Oregon.  For more information about our work and results, please visit https://edfunders.org   Position Overview: Grantmakers for Education accounting assistant will support a highly functional environment in which GFE is on track to achieve our mission goals by creating and maintaining high-quality financial records and efficient operational organization. We are looking for a self-starter to handle the day-to-day accounting responsibilities. The clerk will work directly with the controller to provide essential support and outstanding customer service to both internal and external customers. Essential Functions: Process accounts Process accounts Support Perform light front desk responsibilities including answering phones Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers Support annual Support annual conference. Process monthly Key Qualifications: We are seeking a professional with strong communication skills, willingness to pitch in, and outstanding attention to detail. Successful candidates will have previous accounting experience and demonstrate that they are a self-starter with the ability to meet deadlines, while maintaining high quality customer service.  2 years full cycle accounting Experience with QuickBooks preferred. Attention to Excellent communication Outstanding organizational Proficiency in Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word and Outlook). Experience in or knowledge of education reform and/or philanthropy a plus. Location: GFE currently operates a nationwide virtual organization with a home base in Portland, Oregon. This position is located at our Portland office. How to Apply: To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications and interest in the position to jobs@edfunders.org. All applications should follow the subject line “[Name] Accounting Assistant  Application”. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will be open until filled.

Under executive administrative direction, this position leads and manages the Project and Construction division of the Facilities and Asset Management Department.  Oversees a team and directs day to day activities of approximately seven to nine project and construction managers and related support staff responsible for projects ranging between $5,000-$15,000,000 within school buildings, administrative facilities and school grounds.   Ensures projects are delivered on time and budget and in compliance with state, county and city laws and regulations.  Communicates professionally and constructively to internal and external stakeholders.  Demonstrates adaptability, flexibility and creativity in problem-solving.   Works closely with the Directors of Planning and Property Management and Maintenance and Operations to deliver the objectives of the Facilities and Asset Management department.  Coordinates with the Sr. Director of the Office of School Modernization to support bond projects.   REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES Oversee all aspects of division management, including staffing allocations, workflow, production standards, equipment, supplies, and similar functions related to administration and monitoring. Develop, propose, review, approve and execute all aspects of construction to meet scope, quality, budgetary, scheduling and communications objectives; develop and  oversee  operational  metrics  and  project  benchmarks;  oversee,  and monitor  Update program(s) policies, procedures and manuals. Proactively oversee and manage the coordination, collaboration and communication of department with appropriate internal and external partners, professional and technical experts and other District and community stakeholders to explore multiple perspectives and viewpoints, and to resolve project challenges; establish and maintain effective school, business and community relationships.   CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY This position is classified as Director Project & Construction Programs, Pay Grade 45, on the Non-Represented, Confidential, Professional and Management Employees salary schedule FLSA Exempt.   The Non-Represented Confidential Professional Management and Employees Salary Schedule for 260 day employees can be found here:   https://www.pps.net/cms/lib/OR01913224/Centricity/Domain/56/2018-2019%20Non-Rep%20Salary%20Schedules%20-%20260%20Day.pdf   For more details, the complete Classification Specification can be viewed here:    https://www.pps.net/cms/lib/OR01913224/Centricity/Domain/56/Class%20Comp/Classification%20Specifications/CPM%20Specs/OPS_OSM/PPS%20Class%20Spec-Director%20Construction%20and%20Maintenance%20Programs.pdf     MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education, Training and Experience: Is typically obtained through a combination of a Bachelor’s degree in school business operations, architecture, facilities planning, construction management, business administration, or a related field and seven (7) years of technical professional and supervisory work experience in full-service facilities, construction, maintenance or operations department, including experience with large-scale construction management experience. Any other combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be considered.   Special requirements: Some positions in this classification may require the use of a personal automobile and possession of a valid Class C Oregon driver’s licen Positions in this classification may require variable work hours including evenings and weekends.   Preferred Qualifications: Experience specific to managing public education or other public agency construction, facilities, and/or maintenance operations programs in a richly diverse communit Experience with eBuilder, Tririga, and MS Project Construction management and/or LEED certification HOW TO APPLY: Please visit our website at: http://www.pps.net/Page/2158 Job # 18507 This position is open until filled.

About New Avenues for Youth:   New Avenues for Youth imagines a community where all young people thrive and experience health, well-being, and a self-determined home.  New Avenues works in partnership with the Portland community to provide homeless, foster-care, and at-risk youth of all backgrounds with the resources and skills needed to lead healthy, productive lives.  We are a diverse non-profit organization in our 20th year serving youth.   Our Commitment to Equity:  New Avenues for Youth imagines a community where all young people thrive and experience health, well-being, and a self-determined home. Historical inequities and intersecting forms of oppression such as racism, poverty, adultism, sexism, homophobia, and ableism, among others contribute to marginalization and exploitation of youth. We believe, to redress youth homelessness and housing instability we must challenge and dismantle racism and other forms of oppression and build relationships within our communities that advance equity.  At New Avenues, advancing equity is an ongoing commitment without closure. We remain open-minded and presume best intentions, knowing that discomfort and conflict are inevitable. We take risks and make and learn from our mistakes. We seek multiple perspectives, strive for transparency, remain humble, and resist the urge to silence hard truths. The Position: This position requires an intuitive, flexible, resourceful individual to provide high level day to day administrative and clerical support to the Executive Director and to the Development Team.  The position includes scheduling, computer work, database management, answering phones, addressing visitors, donor relations, and general office management in addition to some communications related assignments.  This person will routinely assist with preparation of board and various committee meetings including the taking of minutes. The candidate must be flexible, able to support people with different work styles, work well as part of a team, and have the ability think critically on how to accomplish tasks in a timely manner.  The ability to manage time effectively, be well organized, and handle many tasks is essential to being successful in this position. The ideal candidate is an assertive professional who is both self-assured and self-reliant. Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills are vital in this role. Attention to detail, ability to multi-task, and presenting in a cooperative, positive manner are also a must. Experience in a fast-paced office setting required. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook also required.       Skills & Knowledge: Proven ability to provide high level administrative support to Executive Director Desire and wherewithal to support and assist with Development Team initiatives as needed  Knowhow to manager scheduling and calendar events for the Executive Director and Development Director Experience taking meeting minutes and assisting with preparation and set-up of board and committee meetings.    Ability to handle multiple general office duties including clerical, phone, and computer work (Excel spreadsheets, Word documents, Doodle’s, Group emails). Greets people who enter New Avenues administrative offices and identifies their needs; assisting accordingly Organizing the front office and maintaining office supplies and distribution  Willingness to assist in solicitation and distribution of in-kind donations Completes various errands as assigned New Avenues for Youth offers a very generous benefits package. To apply, send your cover letter and resume to jobs@newavenues.org.  Please be sure to include where you came across this opportunity in your response.  You can learn more about New Avenues by visiting our website at http://www.newavenues.org .  New Avenues for Youth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.