(Update 2/4/09) THIS POSITION HAS NOW BEEN FILLED.

Position Title:

Grant Writing Documentation Auditor

Position Summary:

Community & Parents for Public Schools (CPPS) is seeking a writer/editor with experience in grant writing to review and revise our organization’s documentation store, in order to prepare us for grant writing efforts in the coming year. The position will entail some interviewing of existing board members, reviewing existing materials, and making recommendations on revising and supplementing these materials

Position Requirements:

• Strong writing and analytical skills
• Grant writing experience, preferably for organizations with an educational focus
• Ability to communicate and interact in a positive, professional manner with board members
• Ability to serve as part of a team
• A willingness to ask questions for clarification and job completion
• A commitment to the goals of CPPS, and this project

Compensation:

Successful candidate will be considered an Independent Contractor and will receive a competitive hourly wage for agreed-upon tasks.

Application Deadline:

On-going until filled.

To Apply:

Please send your resume, a cover letter detailing relevant experience and qualifications, and contact information for three references to contracts@cppsportland.org.

(Update 2/4/09) THIS POSITION HAS NOW BEEN FILLED.

Position Title:

Communications Coordinator

Position Summary:

This individual will help facilitate CPPS communications with both members and relevant communities. Will work alongside our volunteer board and members to produce and coordinate regular email communications to members, target groups, or the larger Portland Public Schools community; will also post regular updates and news on the CPPS website.

Position Requirements:

The ideal candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to write engaging, informative copy with minimal supervision. Must be able to coordinate multiple tasks/individuals via email and web tools; must have own computer and internet connectivity. Computer-literacy required; experience using email newsletter management software or content management systems strongly preferred.

Compensation:

Coordinator will be considered an Independent Contractor and will receive a monthly stipend for agreed-upon tasks, to be paid through June, 2009.

Application Deadline:

On-going until filled.

To Apply:

Please send your resume, a cover letter detailing relevant experience and qualifications, and contact information for three references to contracts@cppsportland.org.