Neighborhood Outreach Coordinator – Deadline: Monday May 31, 2010. About Neighbors West-Northwest:
The Neighbors West-Northwest (NWNW) Coalition promotes direct participation in grassroots democracy by supporting community efforts at the neighborhood level. Our services advance the voices of our constituent Neighborhood Associations as they strive to create livable, sustainable, and equitable communities. NWNW supports 12 all-volunteer neighborhood associations in inner SW and NW Portland, including Arlington Heights, Forest Park, Goose Hollow, Hillside, Linnton, NW District, NW Heights, NW Industrial, Old Town Chinatown, the Pearl District, Portland Downtown, and Sylvan Highlands.
Job Responsibilities:
*Develop neighborhood and coalition level outreach plans collaborating with neighborhood volunteers and coalition staff.
*Recruit neighborhood volunteers to attend events
*Attend at least six events with neighborhood volunteers to help promote the coalition and neighborhood associations
*Prepare an annual report, brochures, and other outreach tools that tells NWNW’s story and promotes involvement in neighborhood associations.
*Develop outreach resources that can be distributed and provided on the coalition’s website
*Other duties as assigned
Internship Benefits:
*Contribute to improving neighborhood outreach and inclusiveness in NW and inner SW Portland.
*Learn about the nationally recognized Portland neighborhood system
*Contribute to a collaborative work environment
*Enjoy a flexible work schedule
Internship Description:
Guide the coalition staff and interested neighborhood volunteers through a process that provides opportunities and strategies to increase and improve the amount and quality of outreach that occurs each year. Work with coalition staff to connect neighborhoods to funding opportunities. Develop additional tools to promote neighborhood associations and Neighbors West – Northwest.
Desired Employment Start Date: Monday June 21, 2010
Desired Employment End Date: Mid September 2010 (flexible)
Hours per Week: 15-20 (flexible)
Salary: Unpaid
Location: NW Portland, Oregon
How to Apply: Email your resume, cover sheet, and 3 references to angela@nwnw.org | 
