Employment
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.
CASA of Central Oregon is the only organization in Central Oregon providing Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers to work one-on-one with a child in foster care so that their basic needs are met and the judge presiding over the case has the best information possible to make a placement decision for the child’s future. We do this crucial work by recruiting, training, and supporting CASA volunteers who, once trained and sworn in as an officer of the court, advocate for the best interests of children in foster care in all court proceedings and throughout the larger communities in Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson counties.
Development and Marketing Specialist
We are looking for a full-time Development and Marketing Specialist to join our team. The Development and Marketing Specialist is responsible for supporting fundraising, marketing, recruitment, and community awareness to further the strategic goals of CASA of Central Oregon. This position works closely with the Development Director and the Executive Director to expand CASA’s development program, develop and maintain successful relationships with stakeholders, and increase community awareness through strategic communication and marketing initiatives.
Position Responsibilities:
Fundraising and Donor Support: 50%
• Assist the Development Director with planning and logistics for signature events. Tasks may include acquiring new sponsors, event registration, guest management, donor communication, item acquisition, impact video creation, and event support. This includes lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Assist the Development Director with creating materials to support fundraising activities, including giving menus, newsletters, donor profiles, solicitation materials, and donor-facing content.
• Attend Development Committee meetings and act as the recording secretary.
• Manage gift processing and gift acknowledgments for tax purposes. Gift acknowledgments must be sent out within 7 days of receipt.
• Community Partnerships: This position is responsible for meeting annual fundraising goals attributed to community partnerships. The goal is set in partnership with the Development Director each year.
o Lead the development and maintenance of community partnerships with local businesses and organizations, exploring opportunities for non-signature fundraising events and opportunities like pint nights, community giving groups (e.g. 100 Women Who Care), Bingo, Bottle Drop, Cascade Lakes Relay, Gear Fix, etc.
o Cultivate and maintain relationships with local community leaders and businesses, including local chamber events to enhance CASA’s visibility and engagement with local businesses and community leaders.
o Manage Bingo license and annual tracking of CASA’s Bingo handle
• Procurement: Primary point person for procuring items for live and silent auctions, raffle, dessert dash, and wine needs. Enter all items into auction software (currently Greater Giving) and issue all donation receipts after the event(s).
o Manage raffle license and annual tracking.
Marketing, Social Media, and Recruitment: 45%
• Marketing (25%): Create and implement a cohesive marketing strategy that aligns with CASA’s mission and goals, specifically increasing volunteer applications, donor engagement, and community awareness.
o Work closely with CASA’s leadership team and staff in the development and implementation of short- and long-term strategic communications and marketing goals. Draft annual marketing plan focused on recruitment and fundraising efforts.
o Critically analyze digital marketing metrics and set marketing strategies in partnership with the Development Director.
o Work with staff and volunteers to gather key moments and success stories to share with the community.
o Create marketing materials for the organization. Includes flyers, brochures, presentations, letterhead, etc.
o Oversee CASA’s google ads account and budget.
o Identify KPI’s and the best way to evaluate and track CASA’s marketing efforts.
o Stay current with industry best practices for marketing/digital marketing.
• Recruitment and Retention (10%): This position works closely with the Training and Recruitment Coordinator to assist with efforts geared towards recruiting and retaining CASA volunteers.
o Create and implement an annual advocate recruitment strategy in partnership with CASA staff.
o Work with the Training and Recruitment Coordinator to plan, attend, and assist with recruitment-focused events and initiatives.
o Assist with volunteer lead tracking and reaching out to potential volunteers captured via recruitment efforts. Provide backup to the Program team for pre-service interviews when no-one is available to join.
o Plan and execute bi-annual advocate appreciation events in partnership with CASA staff. Typically, a gathering around the holidays and a gathering in the summer months.
• Social media (10%): Create and manage an annual social media calendar that utilizes CASA’s social media presence to increase volunteer applications, donor engagement, and community engagement.
o Create posts, stories, reels, etc. to share on CASA’s social media accounts.
o Create, run, and evaluate Meta ads for recruitment and fundraising purposes.
o Identify and track KPI’s and report on campaign and account performance.
Other Duties as Assigned: 5%
• Perform work on weekends and evenings as needed.
• Attend all all-staff required meetings and special events.
• Travel throughout Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson counties.
• Complete CASA volunteer training.
• Other duties as assigned.
The position is 40 hours per week, $53,000 - 58,000 DOE. Benefits include health insurance, 401k, PTO, flexible schedules, and a positive working environment that focuses on a balanced work-life structure.
Applications accepted until position is filled.
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and at least three references to jobsATCASAofcentraloregon.org
Casa of Central Oregon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our established policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Family Find Coordinator
We are looking for a Family Find Coordinator to join our team. This is a 30-hour/week position that is dedicated to assuring that no youth will leave the Oregon Child Welfare system without a permanent lifelong connection to a caring adult.
This position works in collaboration with ODHS caseworkers and supervisors, as well as CASA volunteers and staff, to discover family members and other meaningful people who can provide positive support and lifelong connection to children in foster care. Utilizing Kevin Campbell’s model of Family Finding, this position conducts case records reviews, internet searches, and personal interviews to discover family members, create genograms and family trees, and facilitate connection between the child and their extended family.
The ideal candidate will have:
• Bachelor’s degree in the field of Social Work or one of the related social sciences
• At least two years of experience working closely with at risk families and children and/or the child welfare system
• The ability to travel between Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson counties (the position is based in Deschutes County)
• Aptitude to work independently, establish priorities, and proceed with objectives without supervision
• Strong skills in written and verbal communication, organization, collaboration, interpersonal relationships, and small group facilitation
• Enjoys working cooperatively with different types of personalities, even in high stress situations
• Computer experience including Microsoft Office, (Word, Excel, etc), Adobe Acrobat, and Gmail
• Experience with research and detailed case documentation
• Interest in learning and applying Kevin Campbell’s model of family finding
The position is 0.75 FTE (30 hours per week). Compensation $25-26/hour. Benefits include health insurance, 401k, PTO, flexible schedules, and a positive working environment that focuses on a balanced work-life structure.
Applications accepted until position is filled. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and at least three references to jobsATcasaofcentraloregon.org.