Oregon Law Center (OLC) is a legal services program committed to achieving justice for the low-income communities of Oregon by providing a full range of the highest quality civil legal services. OLC operates eleven offices around the state. It has a litigation support unit, legislative advocacy unit, and statewide farmworker program.
OLC strives to create a supportive work culture enriched by values of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) for all staff. Our commitment to advancing DEI work is deeply connected to our ability to achieve client-oriented advocacy and access to justice for our low-income communities. The diversity of our staff is a strength and an asset to our organization that helps reflect and effectively advocate for our low-income client communities of diverse backgrounds.
POSITION/RESPONSIBILITIES: OLC seeks a Communications and Grants Specialist to manage the communication needs of OLC, to promote the organization’s activities, convey impact, and engage our community. As a member of our statewide administrative team, the Communications and Grants Specialist will also manage OLC’s grant portfolio, reviewing all grant proposals and occasionally assisting in the drafting of grant applications. This position may be based in Portland or may work remotely from another city in which OLC has an office.
SALARY/BENEFITS: Compensation is based on a 35-hour work week and ranges from $74,500 to $111,250, based on years of relevant experience. Additional compensation for bilingual ability. Competitive benefits package includes individual and family health, vision and dental insurance coverage, 6% employer retirement contribution, generous paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, and paid moving expenses, among others.
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree.
• 2-4 years of communications, and grant writing experience in the nonprofit or corporate sector.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, publishing software, and case management software.
• Experience in development of communication plans including, but not limited to, websites, social media, newsletters,
email communication, and press releases.
• Experience with content creation and management of social media accounts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and work on multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of key contacts and stakeholders.
• Experience monitoring grant compliance and expenditures.
• Experience collecting and using data for communication with stakeholders, and data-driven decision making.
• Experience researching and identifying partners for potential funding and projects.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Ability to work typical business hours during weekdays but be available 24/7 for emergency assistance and work on
evenings and weekends as required to serve program needs.
PREFERENCES:
• Fluency in spoken and written Spanish.
• Legal experience is helpful but not required.
• Experience working with underserved communities.
Resume review begins on May 21,2025. Position open until filled. To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and list of three references to Heather Kemper, Deputy Director, [email protected]. Incomplete submissions will not be reviewed.
As part of your cover letter, please address the following:
OLC is committed to achieving justice for the low-income communities of Oregon. Our client communities include people of color, farmworkers, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, seniors, people with lived experiences of homelessness, veterans, people with disabilities, and people from other underrepresented groups. It is essential, in serving clients, that we are also committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and respectful workplace in which differences are acknowledged and valued. How do you think your personal background or experiences, professional or otherwise, have prepared you to assist OLC in achieving these commitments?
If you require reasonable accommodation for a disability during the application/hiring process, please contact Heather Kemper, Deputy Director, at [email protected].
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