The City of Astoria, OR is seeking an Assistant Aquatic Center Supervisor. 

Salary $3,082 - $3,746 /month plus excellent benefits. 

Successful candidate must be able to work a flexible schedule including evening hours and weekends. Responsible for assisting with the oversight of the aquatic facility operations and programs.  Activities include but are not limited to swim lessons, open swims, and special events, as well as co-sponsored community group programs.  Additionally, assists Aquatics Center Supervisor with promotion and publicity of the City’s aquatics programs.  The Astoria Aquatic Center facility houses a 105’ water slide, recreation/ therapy pool with lazy river current, a 6 lane, 25 yard lap pool, kiddie pool, spa and fitness room. Qualifications:  Any combination of aquatic center experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job.  Graduation from high school or the equivalent.  Prefer two year associates degree. Special requirements: Possession of a valid CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid certification, American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification (or nationally recognized equivalent), and American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification  (or equivalent).  Optional certification with a nationally recognized fitness organization.  Drug screen and background check.

To learn more about the Astoria Aquatic Center, and for application materials go to www.astoria.or.us., or call 503-325-5824. Application, cover letter and resume to be received no later than 5:00 p.m., Friday, July 18, 2008.  EOE

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Position Title: Community Garden Program Coordinator

Project Sponsor: City of Wilsonville in collaboration with Wilsonville Community Sharing.  www.ci.wilsonville.or.us, www.wilsonvillecommunitysharing.org

NWSA Mission: This position is in partnership with the Northwest Service Academy (NWSA), an AmeriCorps program of ESD112. NWSA's mission is: To preserve and restore the natural environment, and to develop community leaders through service and community partnerships. www.nwserviceacademy.org

Project Location: Wilsonville, Oregon (located about 30 minutes south of Portland and 30 minutes north of Salem on I-5) NWSA member will be working at the Community Services office, City of Wilsonville, 7965 SW Wilsonville Road, Wilsonville, OR  97070, at Wilsonville Community Sharing,  6750 SW Boeckman Road, Wilsonville, OR  97070, and at the Community Garden in Memorial Park  located across Wilsonville Road from Community Services.

Position Summary: The NWSA member will have the opportunity to develop a new Community Garden Project to be shared by the City of Wilsonville (City) and Wilsonville Community Sharing and Food Bank. (WCS)  The objectives are to provide better nutrition and enhance a sense of self esteem and self determination among WCS program participants, create an integrated community garden community, educate both garden participants and volunteers and raise awareness of the values of community gardening.   In the general community, begin to involve children and youth in gardening activities, and eventually to provide an income opportunity through creation of a Farmer’s Market. This position will spend time in approximately the following increments: coordination with local agencies, and research into governance structure and sustainability of a community garden (30%); Create, train and educate the pool of committed volunteers and participants (30%);   Management of garden operations (30%); Training and education for AmeriCorps member (10%). 

General Responsibilities (to include, but not limited to):

·      Create a pool of committed volunteers

·      Identify interested gardening participants

·      Organize a community garden program around the tenets of food self-sufficiency.

·      Involve potential program participants in creating the garden program.

·      Draft garden bylaws including restricting garden operations to organic methods only. (The existing gardens are similarly restricted)

·      Provide education to prospective gardeners in garden techniques, food storage, preparation and preservation.

·      Donate excess production to the Community Sharing Food Bank and others.

·      Investigate the possibility of initiating a Farmer’s Market in the third year of the program to provide income to low-income gardeners and fresh produce to those who cannot garden.

·      Create a fully sustainable program that continues beyond the NWSA member’s time in service.

·      Complete and submit all necessary NWSA/AmeriCorps paperwork and reports in a timely manner.

·      Attend and complete all NWSA/AmeriCorps training and service requirements including orientation, trainings, team meetings and national service days.

·      Wear an NWSA uniform and/or appropriate identifiers and required safety gear while performing service or attending official events.

Position Requirements:

·      Bilingual (Spanish/English)

·      Must be physically fit.  Position may require lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, carrying or moving of materials/parts, twisting, bending, reaching, standing, etc. 

·      Computer proficiency, especially in Word and spreadsheets.

·      Must have a valid driver's license, clean driving record and ability to provide documentation.

·      18 years of age or older, at beginning of service term.

·      U.S. citizen, national or lawful permanent resident.

·      Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent, or commit to earning one prior to receiving an education award.

·      Ability to commit to the full term of service for which they are applying.

·      Must successfully pass a fingerprint criminal history background check provided through NWSA and/or Project Sponsor Agency.

·      Regular and reliable attendance.

·      Have not previously served two terms in an AmeriCorps*State or National program. Members may serve up to three terms in a National Service Program, but only two terms may be within an AmeriCorps*State or National program. Members are only eligible for an education award for their first two terms of service, regardless of the type of term (full or part-time) and regardless of the successful completion of that term.

Preferred Qualifications:

·      Some garden experience desired, preferably organic gardening.

·      Experience working with low income households and the homeless

·      Experience recruiting and training volunteers.

·      Self motivated.

·      Flexibility. 

·      The position incumbent works in a fast-paced office environment characterized by frequent deadlines and constant interruptions.

Member Benefits Include:

·      A taxable, monthly living allowance (before taxes, approximately $1036).

·      Upon successful completion of a term of service, eligible members/leaders receive an education award of $4,725. The education award can be used to repay qualified student loans or for further education in an accredited institution of higher learning, vocational or trade schools. The education award is taxed in the year that it is used.

·      Loan forbearance (after successful completion of a term of service, AmeriCorps will pay the accrued interest on qualified loans, which is taxable).

·      Basic medical insurance (covers members only, not dependents; vision and dental not included).

·      Child care allowance for those who qualify.

·      Professional development, trainings and networking opportunities

Transportation Information:

·      Served by Tri-Met Transit, Commuter Rail and SMART Transit.  SMART and Tri-Met (includes Commuter Rail) passes will be provided as necessary by the sponsor.   Carpooling is also available. City vehicle available with reservations for job related transportation.

·      Rental housing is available in the community and would be affordable with a roommate. 

·      A city vehicle will be available on an as-needed basis from the city’s motor pool.  Both a Prius and a small pick up truck will be available to this position

Application Deadline: On-going until filled.                 NWSA Center: Lower Columbia Center

Interviews: No set schedule. Open until filled.              Type of Position: Individual Placement

Service Dates: September 15, 2008 – August 18, 2009 Length of Term: 1700 hours (11-months)

How to apply:

Step 1 - Email your résumé and cover letter to the Project Sponsor for this position - Peggy Watters at watters@ci.wilsonville.or.us. Please include the names & contact information for three references. The Project Sponsor will conduct all initial interviews and recommend a candidate for this position. All recommended candidates will also interview with Northwest Service Academy.

Step 2 - Complete your application online at the AmeriCorps website. AmeriCorps Application

1.     If you do not already have a username and password, you must create a profile. Create A Profile

2.  Once you have logged in, create an application by clicking “Applications” under the “My AmeriCorps” menu.

3.  To apply to this specific position, click “Search Listings” under the “My AmeriCorps” menu and search for program name Northwest Service Academy.

4.  Select the position listing and click “Apply Now” at the bottom of the page.

Questions about the position? Contact: Peggy Watters, Community Services Director at watters@ci.wilsonville.or.us or 503-570-1579.

General questions about AmeriCorps, NWSA or our recruitment process? Contact:

Sherrie Jackson

Recruitment Coordinator

NWSA Lower Columbia Center

55 SE Main Street Portland OR 97214

503-234-2383 ext 108

fax 503-232-0166

email: sherrie.jackson@esd112.org

Student Options to Achieve Results (SOAR) is a 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) site, funded by the Oregon Department of Education, in its third year of a five year grant. The SOAR Program Coordinator provides planning, coordination, and leadership for the implementation of the Molalla Elementary 21st CCLC SOAR program. Includes activity leader/volunteer recruitment and management, program design and implementation, program evaluation and reporting, partnering with community organizations, planning for program sustainability, and daily program operations. Minimum Qualifications: College degree (or 5+ years of experience in the non-profit youth development field), multi-task management skills, and pass a criminal background check. Personal qualities include lots of energy, flexible, positive, excellent communicator, and good organization skills. Ability to work closely with school district personnel, community partners, and law enforcement. Must be a quick learner and be able to work independently. Must have good computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Word and ability to learn and implement various database programs.

Position is full-time, 40+ hours a week, will begin the end of the summer with cross-training occuring in July and the beginning of August if hired by then.

Salary: $27,000-$29,500; includes holiday pay along with sick and vacation hour accruement. Health benefits through Kaiser, option to join SIMPLE retirement plan when eligible.  Successful candidate will become an employee of the Police Activities League of Greater Portland, assigned to the Molalla PAL/SOAR program.

Please submit cover letter, resume and responses to the following essay questions: Briefly describe your experience working with youth in an academic and/or recreational setting, briefly describe your view of the purpose of afterschool enrichment programs, and briefly describe your experience collaborating with other individuals and/or organizations to accomplish a goal; to Beth Faulhaber, c/o SOAR/Molalla PAL, PO Box 726, Molalla, OR 97038. Position open until filled.