Community Outreach and Events VISTA

Community Outreach and Events AmeriCorps VISTA

Portland Public Schools is seeking a mission-driven individual to help foster a joyful, inclusive, and empowering educational environment. This VISTA member will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between educators, families, and the community. By working directly with the Executive Director of Community Partnerships, you will help design and execute a district-wide communications and engagement strategy that ensures every learner has the support they need to succeed in an evolving world.

Essential Responsibilities

• Organize and coordinate events and activities for fundraising, parent engagement, and community outreach, including Parent University lecture series, and annual spring fundraiser

• Assist on 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 our program of activities

• Plan Parent University event series for family engagement

• Assist in planning other Multilingual events such as the Back to School Fair, Make it Happen Senior Celebration, and others

• Seek community-based organizations that can become partners in delivering program

• Contribute to problem solving and strategy by thinking through complex circumstances and assisting stakeholders in finding inclusive solutions

About the Role

This is a full-time, in-person service opportunity for someone who excels at logistics, relationship-building, and creative problem-solving. As a VISTA member, you will lead the charge on high-impact initiatives like the “Parent University” series and diverse multilingual celebrations, while also securing the sponsorships and partnerships necessary to sustain these programs. In exchange for your dedication to the Portland community, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package including a bi-weekly stipend, a significant education award or cash stipend upon completion, and student loan forbearance. This role is a perfect fit for a community organizer looking to make a systemic impact on public education.