Training and Recruitment Coordinator

Do you want to make a positive difference for local children in foster care? If so, come join a team of dedicated professionals who want to make sure that every child in Central Oregon has a safe place to call home.

At CASA of Central Oregon, we recruit, train and support volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) who represent the best interests of children in foster care in all court proceedings and throughout the larger communities in Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson counties.

We are looking to add a Training and Recruitment Coordinator to join our team for a limited duration. This position will last for 12 months from the date of hire and is responsible for representing CASA at community events, recruiting volunteers, and screening and training all new CASA volunteers. This role is vital to ensure that children in foster care in Central Oregon have an advocate on their side.

Essential duties of this position include:

• Working with internal team to recruit new volunteers
• Represent CASA at community events, including volunteer fairs, to educate the community and recruit additional volunteers
• Interviewing potential new volunteers and assisting them through the volunteer application process, including background checks and personal references
• Facilitate training sessions in the tri-county area using National CASA pre-serve training curriculum as a base while augmenting with local examples and mock cases

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• The ability to educate and empower volunteers to be effective in their roles as advocates for children who have experienced abuse and/or neglect
• A background in adult education or training or classroom teaching experience
• Enjoys speaking to a wide variety of people, networking, and public speaking
• A commitment to CASA’s goals and mission
• Education or experience working within the child welfare system
• The ability to travel between Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson counties
• Strong skills in written and verbal communication, organization, collaboration, interpersonal relationships, and small group facilitation
• The ability and willingness to work cooperatively with different types of personalities
• Computer experience including Microsoft Office, (Word, Excel, etc), Adobe Acrobat, Zoom, and Google programs
• Flexibility to work hours outside of regular business hours or scheduled work hours on occasion as needed by the job

This position is full-time, $25 - 26/hour, for a limited 12-month duration. Benefits include health insurance, 401k, PTO, flexible schedules, and a positive working environment that focuses on a balanced work-life structure. This position can be based in Madras, Prineville or Bend.

Applications accepted until positions is filled.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and at least three references to jobs

ATcasaofcentraloregon.org.