Location: Bend           

Compensation: $28.92/hour (plus $0.50/hour for bilingual Spanish)             

Hours: Regular full-time, 40 hours/week

Benefits: 100% premium paid Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance, Agency paid Retirement plan (up to 6 %), almost 2 weeks of paid vacation accrued within first year, plus 14 paid Holidays annually and a separate sick leave accrual.

Deadline: Position remains open until filled

Overview of Key Duties and Responsibilities:

The Contracts and Operations Specialist A supports the operations of the Housing Stabilization Department, its program participants, and subrecipients. This role is responsible for assisting with preparing and posting funding RFPs, preparing and initiating contracts with subrecipients, subrecipient monitoring, subrecipient invoicing, and monitoring state and federal funds for spend down. This position is also responsible for all Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) and Housing and Urban Development (HUD) quarterly and annual reporting. Additionally, this position will process monthly rent payments to client landlords. This position represents the agency with community partners, subrecipients, and the general public.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Bachelor’s degree required

o   In lieu of a degree, 3 years of direct experience in grant management, compliance, bookkeeping, fiscal management, social services or related services may be considered

·         Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, required

·         Passion for helping others and a desire to work in an organization that serves people who are experiencing poverty and houselessness required

·         Ability to travel throughout the tri-county area regularly, even in inclement weather, using personal vehicle required

·         Two years’ experience (i.e. employment, internships, and long-term volunteer position) in the field preferred

·         Required prior to date of hire and throughout employment:

o   Valid driver’s license

o   Proof of current auto insurance

o   Access to reliable transportation

o   Satisfactory criminal background check