Description
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Home Forward is seeking a part-time Environmental & Emergency Project Coordinator. The Environmental and Emergency Project Coordinator supports Home Forward’s strategic and operational objectives in the following ways: assists the Department Director in creating, implementing, managing, and maintaining policies, response plans, programs, and procedures that improve housing conditions, reduce health risks, build resilience and facilitate a safer environment for residents and staff. In this context, the incumbent in this position will collaborate with others at all levels of the organization and with external stakeholders in the consideration of significant emergency preparedness and environmental goals, concepts, initiatives, and other activities that affect Home Forward, its employees, and the people that it serves.
This position is scheduled to close on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. This is a regular, part-time (24 hours per week) position with compensation beginning at $34.82 per hour. Home Forward is dedicated to establishing and upholding compensation plans and structures that are financially responsible, encourage innovation, and support the growth and development of our staff. We will continuously monitor pay and total compensation to ensure that our decisions are aligned with our philosophy, the Oregon Equal Pay Act, our organizational culture, and all relevant statutory requirements.
Home Forward provides wonderful and competitive benefits, including (please see the benefits tab for full details):
Generous medical, dental, vision, prescription, and mental health benefits.Employees only need to cover 10% of the cost regardless of plan option!
Employer Sponsored Time: We have a standard work week of 37.5 hours, and Home Forward provides 2.5 hours of paid time for you to use throughout the week to create work-life balance while maintaining pay at a 40 hours a week.
PSLF Covered EmployerWe are a participant in the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) plan. This means that by serving your community with Home Forward, your loans could be forgiven.
Long-Term Savings & Retirement is important for financial wellness and closing the wealth gap. We contribute 12% into each employee’s PERS/OPSRP pension plan as well as contributing a $750 match to your deferred compensation/457b plan each year.
16 Paid Holidays! Over three weeks in paid holidays, which includes 4-days of organizational rest.
Home Office & Internet Stipends We are a hybrid organization and set up our folks for success! Each new employee will receive a $250 home office set-up stipend, and $150 annually there-after. Additionally, we contribute to your internet expenses as well.
This is a great opportunity to make an impact in your community, and establish a great career with an organization that cares about its employees. This position will be centrally located at:
Hollywood East Offices
1605 NE 45th Avenue
Portland, OR 97213
Please Apply Today!
Education & Experience Guidelines
- Three (3) years of related work experience in office, technical, administrative, and project coordination support, preferably in environmental science/policy/safety and emergency management work required. Bachelor’s Degree Preferred with a focus in Environmental Science, Policy or Safety, or another related field.
Home Forward recognizes that knowledge, skills, and experience may be gained through lived experience as well as education, professional experience, volunteering, or other means.