Portland Bureau of Transportation

The City of Portland Transportation Options is looking for a Staff Assistant and Organizer from February 4, 2010 to September 29, 2010 to provide logistical and administrative support and community outreach - especially with communities of color and low-income families in Portland for our five summer Sunday Parkways events one a month May through September. We are looking for people who have experience in community organizing and love making all the logistical and administrative details come together for a seamless event. We want self-starters - motivated people who have lots of energy and a passion for community health, transportation options and for Portland. Must be able to ride your own or one of our bicycles on the day of the events.
 
Hours are 32 hours per week from February 4 to April 1st and 36 hours per week April through September. Most weeks will include evening and weekend work at community meetings and events; otherwise hours are Tuesdays through Fridays.