Open Positions

SCHEDULE: 40-hours per week including some evenings/weekends

SUPERVISOR: Director of the Enhanced Services District

SALARY: $75,000 - $80,000/yr. Exempt

BENEFITS: Employer-paid Medical Coverage; Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave

APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 31, 2025

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ABOUT US

Central Eastside PDX is a joint effort of the Central Eastside Industrial Council (CEIC) and Central Eastside Together (CET). The organizations share staff to execute on the advocacy priorities and community programs for the Central Eastside. The CEIC is the business association for the Central Eastside and CET is one of three Enhanced Services Districts (ESD) for the City of Portland. The Central Eastside’s diverse mix of businesses, industries, makers, and creatives contributes to an innovative environment that generates quality jobs, promotes a vibrant pedestrian experience, and ensures a resilient, welcoming, and connected community.

In 2019, the CEIC advocated to the city council and successfully formed Central Eastside Together, a 501(c)3 and the City of Portland’s newest and largest ESD. The Central Eastside Industrial District is composed of nearly 700 acres, representing 22% of Portland’s central city. CET boundaries extend from I-84 to Division St and from the Waterfront to SE 12th Ave, representing over 1300 businesses. Central Eastside Togetherworks to ensure a vibrant and welcoming community by providing supplemental cleaning, public safety, beautification, economic development and community events.

OUR CANDIDATE

Central Eastside Together is seeking their first Field Operations Manager. This person will report to the Director of the Enhanced Services District and be directly responsible to manage our Clean Team and Community Ambassadors.

We are searching for a leader who knows how to bring diverse stakeholders and community groups together to solve complex issues. Motivated by a core belief that everyone in the Central Eastside deserves to feel safe, seen, and supported, CET will rely on the Field Operations Manager to use exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to cultivate strong public-private partnerships and ensure programs are responsive to the needs of the community. This position requires a high level of responsiveness to the ever-changing district environment with flexibility and willingness to take on the unknown. For the fast learner who loves to problem solve, this position offers ample opportunity to initiate projects, build systems, and create new partnerships. At least 33% of your time will be spent in the district building relationships with stakeholders and providing quality assurance while the remainder of your time will be spent responding to inquiries, writing reports, building surveys and running the program administration.

Candidates with experience in negotiation, strategic leadership, finding sustainable and equitable solutions, and stakeholder engagement will thrive in this dynamic and evolving environment. Candidates will be flexible, collaborative listeners with strong political acumen and customer service skills, paired with a genuine interest in working with business owners, city officials, community leaders, and advocates to enhance the vibrancy and livability of the Central Eastside. Bring your proven track record of driving change, developing and managing programs, overseeing operations and budgets, and leading personnel with confidence and care to CET!

RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Development

• Co-develop the annual CET program strategy and ensure the successful implementation of program goals.

• Assess programs on an ongoing basis, creating strategy for process improvement, program development and implementation.

• Initiate community engagement surveys, listening sessions and data collection to ensure programs are developed in response to community needs.

• Facilitate communication with and feedback from ratepayers, including listening sessions, Zone Collaboratives, town hall gatherings, etc.

District Operations & Contract Management

• Ensure the CET meets all City of Portland contract requirements, including insurance, yearly audit/reviews, and program reporting.

• Construct annual budgets in collaboration with colleagues and the Board of Directors.

• Manage CET ambassador and cleaning contracts, contractors, and programs.

Livability & Ratepayer Advocacy

• Routinely monitor on-the-ground district needs at the street level to ensure responsive and informed program delivery.

• Assess high need areas within the district, dispatching CET teams as needed and reporting livability concerns through the City of Portland’s one point of contact Pdxreporter system.

• Utilize CET relationships and collaborative partnership with city officials to elevate livability concerns to appropriate parties, generating assistance for property and business owners.

• Respond promptly and effectively in-person and otherwise to support business needs and livability concerns.

• Empower local businesses by providing guidance and education to help them access and navigate city resources.

• Represent the Central Eastside as an active member of the Clinton Triangle Oversight Committee.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 3 years of non-profit program management or government program management with a background in Public Policy, Community Engagement, Community Policing and/or Private Security.

• Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve problems in an effective and timely manner.

• Excellent time management skills.

• Skilled in gathering and analyzing information and proposing solutions in response.

• Ability to work independently, both in the office and out in the field, with minimal direct oversight.

• Displays willingness to make independent and sound decisions with integrity and accurate judgement.

• Shows readiness to proactively take the lead on new projects or assignments.

• Knowledge of Central Eastside businesses is a major plus.

LOCATION

Our office is located in the Central Eastside. This position is responsive to in-district needs and adapts their work schedule and location accordingly to meet with district stakeholders, build trusted relationships, assess areas of concern, and direct resources accordingly.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Central Eastside Together is excited to be working with Nonprofit Professionals Now to fill this position. Candidates with a strong interest in our work and an affinity for the Central Eastside community are encouraged to submit their resume and cover letter for full consideration.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 31, 2025

APPLY NOW!