Community Outreach and Events VISTA

About This Role

The AmeriCorps VISTA member will assist in developing and implementing a District-wide communications strategy for Portland Public Schools, aligning with the Comprehensive Strategic Plan. This role helps foster relationships among families, educators, and the community to support healthy development and academic achievement for all learners.

Responsibilities

• Organize and coordinate events and activities for fundraising, parent engagement, and community outreach
• Assist in event-related marketing and communication activities
• Solicit donors and sponsors for department events and activities
• Seek community-based organizations that can become partners in delivering program activities
• Plan Parent University event series for family engagement
• Assist in planning Multilingual events such as the Back to School Fair and Make it Happen Senior Celebration
• Contribute to problem solving and strategy by thinking through complex circumstances and assisting stakeholders in finding inclusive solutions

Requirements

• Ability to organize and coordinate events and activities
• Interest in community outreach and engagement

Benefits