Black Cultural Competency Community Services Coordinator

Current employees : Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Pay Range :

$38.00 - $46.70 Hourly

Department : Library Department

Job Type :

Regular Non-Represented

Exemption Status :

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified) :

November 23 2025

The Opportunity :

Strengthening relationships.

At Multnomah County Library we understand the importance of relationships. We strive to provide services and spaces where relationships can thrive.

And thats why wed like to talk with you.

Multnomah County Library seeks a relationship builder to join our Community Engagement team as our Black Cultural Competency Community Services this role you will support community engagement efforts with the Black and African American community to inform the continual development and implementation of library programs and services. This is done in collaboration with other teams within our organization teams as well as other staff with cultural or language focuses.

As our Black Cultural Competency Community Services Coordinator you will provide subject matter expertise to our program offerings and our engagement with the Black and African American community. This will be accomplished in part by the following which is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities :

• Working collaboratively with our Black Cultural Competency team to gather information and input that informs development and services to the Black and African American community.
• Facilitating planning between library groups and partner organizations creating a unified model of service delivery to the Black and African American community.
• Implementing and supporting projects derived from community input and engagement sessions focused on serving the Black and African American community within the scope of the Librarys service priorities.
• Representing the Library in the community.
• Identifying service updates changes or additions that best meet the library needs of community members and serving as a liaison between community members and library leadership.
• Serving as the liaison between the Multnomah County Library and other county departments in relation to outreach services to Black and African American community within the Librarys service priorities.
• Partnering with Community Engagement team members and other staff in the organization to collaborate on services and programs that may be cross-culturally beneficial.
• Engaging with volunteers to support culturally specific services and programs.
• Assisting with monitoring budget expenditures if applicable and providing reports for grant funded services as well as implementing and supporting formal written agreements.
• Collaborating with the Outreach Librarian to provide technical direction training and education to library staff across the library system in best / promising practices in serving the Black and African American community.
• Demonstrating behavior that is culturally aware and sensitive.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

The library is open and welcoming to all members of our community. This position requires someone with the ability to work respectfully and capably with people from all backgrounds and age groups. You must demonstrate a positive attitude excellent interpersonal skills cultural sensitivity and a sense of humor while working with customers co-workers and providing customer service you may encounter situations that require de-escalation or assistance from a supervisor or person-in-charge. Your ability to exercise quick and mature judgement in dealing with potentially disruptive physically dangerous or abusive customers and emergencies is crucial.

Our library is committed to supporting our communities of color and other communities subjected to marginalization by centering race and intersectionality in the services we provide. As a member of our team all staff are expected to act as allies to library staff and patrons from communities of color and other groups subjected to marginalization by :

Learn more about the librarys services on our website.

Interested Apply today!

To Qualify

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience volunteering education and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant.

Minimum Qualifications / Transferable Skills :

Preferred Qualifications / Transferable Skills : You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications / transferable skills to qualify. However keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications / transferable skills.

Screening and Evaluation

The Application Packet :

Please apply only once for this opportunity.

The Selection Process : For details about how we typically screen applications review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows :

Additional Details

Hybrid Telework : This position is designated as hybrid telework meaning you will be working both remotely (from home) and in person at an onsite location. The onsite location for this position is the Library Operations Center located at 221 NE 122nd Avenue Portland Oregon 97230. The designation of Hybrid Telework may be subject to change at a future time. All employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; the county cannot support ongoing telework from other locations.

Equal Pay Law : Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidates relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.

Serving the Public Even During Disasters

Everyday Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather natural disaster or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses while typically there begins with a call for volunteers county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information please visit the Disaster Service Worker Information page.

In accordance with Oregon Law Multnomah County is not collecting school attendance dates in the initial application process; please do not include these dates in your resume cover letter and other application materials.

Diversity and Inclusion : At Multnomah County we dont just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran or protected veteran status genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.

Veterans Preference : Under Oregon Law qualifying veterans may apply for veterans preference. Review our veterans preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act : We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

Questions

Recruiter : Anthony Cesario

Email : Phone :

1 (971)

Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

Disclaimer : This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

Job Profile :

6021 - Program Specialist

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

English,User Interface,Communication,Content Writing,Online,Twitter,Internet,Facebook,Youtube,Instagram,Management skills,Digital speech,Speaking skills,Analytics,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 38 - 46