Coos County Program Coordinator - North Bend Office

Common Ground Mediation seeks a qualified individual for the position of Coos County Program Manager. The Program Manager oversees and develops the mediation services in Coos County. This position works with a team of skilled volunteers to provide mediation services. The incumbent is responsible to be able to work independently and in a team environment with the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

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PTE: Up to 15 hours per week, $15/hr. Schedule to be determined, some flexibility available.

Reports to: Executive Director

Location: North Bend, Oregon

Submit cover letter and resume to cgm@commongroundmediation.org

Position open until filled.

 

Purpose of the Position:

• This position will work in conjunction with the Executive Director (ED) (housed in Douglas County) to support effective delivery of the following Common Ground Mediation (CGM) programs in Coos County:

  • Coos County courts - residential evictions, small claims

  • Neighbor to Neighbor Community Mediation

  • Manufactured Home and Marina Community Resource Program

  • Other programs as needed and/or developed

• Act as the Coos County point person for CGM and maintain its North Bend office.

• Aid ED and Board with outreach, fundraising, and program development.

 

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and be on-site for Residential Eviction and Small Claims cases at Coos County Circuit Court I Coquille (schedule volunteer mediators, organize court paperwork and submit reports).

• Data entry of all cases and statical data.

• Perform case intake and case assignment of Mobile Home Park and Neighbor to Neighbor mediation cases to volunteers and staff.

• Provide leadership for volunteer recruitment, training, engagement, retention, and appreciation efforts for Coos County with assistance from ED.

• Represent CGM at community meetings/events and support community education, outreach and fundraising efforts of Board and ED.

• Provide grant reporting support to Executive Director.

• Answer and respond to calls to the Coos County Office during working hours (forward calls to Roseburg office after hours) and handle mail received at North Bend Office.

• Make bank deposit as needed.

• Other duties as assigned.

 

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Excellent written and verbal communication, especially telephone skills.

• Comfort with public speaking and community relationship building.

• Ability to perform routine clerical tasks: organize and track information; maintain physical and online filing systems; generate reports and documents; and track emails and phone calls.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Products.

• Successful completion of 32-hour Basic Mediation Training or commitment to enroll in and complete the first available course offered by Common Ground Mediation.

• Follow all CGM policies and procedures.

(The Board reserves the right to modify this job description.)