Schools Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) Hunger Relief Support Staff

Description

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

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

JOB CLASS/GRADE:            Hourly/Grade 10

WAGE:                                   Starting at $16.83 per hour based on experience

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

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

                                               Portland Public, David Douglas, Parkrose, Centennial

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

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: Multiple

APPLY AT:                            www.irco.org 

STATUS:                                Oncall/ Casual without Benefits

PROGRAM(S):                     Hunger Relief Program

SECTOR/DIVISION:            School Based (SUN) / Youth and Academic Services 

REQUIREMENTS:                English required, bilingual preferred. Must pass Oregon Department 

                                               of Education criminal background check. Obtain a State of Oregon 

                                               Food Handler’s Card. 

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

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

Essential Functions

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

Secondary Functions

• Pick up and/or delivery of food between SUN sites, in a personal vehicle, with mileage reimbursement, may be offered as optional additional hours but is not a required job function.
• Ability to develop a community-aware approach and respectful relationships with students, their families and all the community members we serve.
• Actively work to disrupt illegal or unlawful treatment based on race and systematic illegal denial of fair treatment through full participation program practice and implementation.
• Utilize bilingual skills to support a community-aware approach in communication with families and clients in their preferred language, when possible.
• Be able to complete work-related activities on a personal mobile device or computer, including a timesheet and online training videos.

Requirements

Education & Experience

MINIMUM JOB SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiarity with N/outer NE/outer SE Portland communities preferred
• A driver's license and access to use a vehicle is not required but is preferred
• English required, bilingual preferred

Physical, Mental, & Environmental Requirements 

• On Site Position
• Physical: Position requires little physical effort such as lifting, carrying, or constant movement, but does allow for movement needed to complete work tasks.
• Mental: There is regular variation in tasks, and the job holder must decide which tasks to complete as well as the order in which tasks are completed. 
• Environment: This level has a work environment that is well protected, with virtually no hazards or obstacles. There is very little element of personal risk or hazard.  Job conditions are stable, usually well managed, and very comfortable.
• Schedule: The work schedule is stable and does not fluctuate.

Supervisory Responsibilities

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

What We Offer

IRCO is a very employee-friendly workplace and offers great benefit packages to our staff:

• Many flexible working arrangements and schedule
• Amazing opportunity to work with people who come from all over the world
• Work that helps your community 
• 3 to 6 weeks of PTO per year 
• 401k match of over 100% on first 5%, immediate vesting 
• 3% match for student loans or college savings 
• 12 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday
• Medical & Dental insurance options with 90% coverage for employee AND Families, no deductibles
• Employer Paid Life, Short term, and Long-term Disability Insurance 
• Flexible spending accounts

Required Engagement 

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

How To Apply

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

Please note that physical applications are accessible from IRCO’s main office, 10301 NE Glisan, Portland, OR 97220. Due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to contact applicants or return calls regarding applications. Complete applications should include a cover letter, resume, and IRCO application. 

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