Community Budget Advisory Committees Program Coordinator

Multnomah County

CBAC Program Coordinator supporting Multnomah County’s civic engagement and budget advisory committees. Coordinating volunteers, public meetings, recruitment, training, records, and county budget recommendations.

Posted 8/19/2026full-timePortland • Oregon, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $65,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program coordination, community engagement, and volunteer management, with a strong focus on compliance and public administrative processes. Proficient in developing and implementing training programs and managing participant tracking systems.

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Program CoordinationCommunity EngagementVolunteer ManagementMeeting FacilitationData Tracking

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Hard Skills

Program DevelopmentTraining ImplementationData TrackingPublic BudgetingApplication ManagementPolicy ImplementationEvaluation of ProgramsParticipant Management SystemsOutreach StrategiesRecruitment Processes

Soft Skills

Advanced CommunicationCollaborationFacilitation SkillsCommitment to EquityBuilding Community Relationships

Tools & Technologies

Better Impact Volunteer Management System

Industry Keywords

Public AdministrationCivic EngagementCommunity ParticipationLocal Government PolicyPublic Meeting Laws

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide administrative guidance, technical assistance, and operational support to staff coordinating departmental CBACs
Establish and communicate program timelines, reporting schedules, deliverables, and deadlines
Design and maintain participant management systems tracking terms, applications, selections, attendance, absences, and vacancies
Develop standardized templates, guidelines, and resources
Advise staff on best practices, compliance, and policy
Provide updates and briefings to OCI staff and county leadership
Evaluate community engagement programs using participant satisfaction and retention surveys
Use the Better Impact volunteer management system
Coordinate countywide outreach and recruitment strategies
Manage applications, promotional materials, scoring rubrics, selection processes, and Board appointments
Facilitate in-person and online orientations, onboarding, and educational activities
Maintain an accessible repository of CBAC resources and materials
Interview and select applicants for the Non-Departmental CBAC
Staff and support the Non-Departmental and Central CBACs
Coordinate meeting schedules, logistics, presentations, and materials
Facilitate county informational presentations on programs, services, budgets, and staffing models
Record meeting minutes and track attendance, agendas, committee business, and votes
Monitor and report attendance, absences, and vacancies
Support recommendation letters and presentations at Board budget worksessions
Publish and update the public meeting calendar
Maintain CBAC websites, membership rosters, agendas, and minutes
Administer participant stipends
Participate in CBAC support team meetings, orientations, and evaluation sessions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in public administration, finance, political science, social sciences, or closely related field; OR four years of equivalent, relevant professional experience
Two years of experience developing, implementing, facilitating, and evaluating training or educational programs
Two years of experience in administration or program coordination, including community engagement and volunteer systems, policy implementation, and data-tracking
Understanding of civic engagement and community participation in local government policy development and public decision-making
Advanced communication and meeting facilitation skills
Ability to manage participant management systems, application portals, and tracking databases
Foundational understanding of public budgeting basics
Experience managing inclusive outreach and recruitment strategies, volunteer application and selection processes, and formal appointment procedures
Experience guiding and supporting public advisory committees, boards, or commissions
Understanding of public administrative rules, local government codes, and public meeting laws
Ability to facilitate structured meetings and navigate diverse perspectives
Commitment to equity in community engagement
Ability to collaborate across departments and build community relationships
Frequent evenings and occasional weekends required
Must reside in Oregon or Washington
Application requires completed online application, resume, and cover letter

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Affordable dependent health insurance
Defined benefit pension after five years of vesting
Employer picks up employee's 6% retirement contribution
Paid vacation, sick, parental, bereavement, and military leave
12 paid holidays
Life insurance
Optional short-term and long-term disability insurance
Optional deferred compensation and flexible spending accounts
Access to wellness resources
Hybrid telework
Flexible start and end times
Participant stipends for Non-Departmental and Central CBAC members
Veterans’ preference for qualifying veterans
Reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act