Program Associate - Outreach and Youth Voice

Mission:

To ignite generosity that transforms lives and communities.

Vision

Vibrant and sustainable communities where every person has the opportunity to thrive.

Office Culture Statement:

At Innovia Foundation, we invest in our staff and create an empowering and innovative work environment.

We are passionate about serving our communities.

We trust and treat each other with honesty and respect.

We support, inspire and encourage each other.

We are accountable to ourselves and each other.

We respect our colleagues by being present and having direct and open communication.

We are intentional in our interactions.

We have a deep commitment to equity internally and throughout our region.

We celebrate our successes.

History:

Innovia Foundation:

Innovia Foundation ignites generosity that transforms lives and communities. We envision vibrant and sustainable communities, where every person has the opportunity to thrive. As the community foundation for Eastern Washington and North Idaho since 1974, we partner with people who want to make our part of the world better.

We believe that generosity is the most powerful source of positive change to achieve our shared goals and values. We partner with generous individuals, families, businesses and organizations to address our region’s most pressing causes and greatest opportunities. We offer innovative products and giving solutions to catalyze greater impact and inspire donors to take a more active approach to philanthropy.

We thoughtfully collaborate with community leaders and stakeholders to build and strengthen relationships, so that our work is more reflective of and relevant to the priorities of our region. We are committed to being present and engaged, learning about community needs and supporting community momentum. We work together to address and solve our region’s problems, help those in need, identify and respond to our greatest opportunities, and leave a lasting impact.

Each year, Innovia invests nearly $10 million into our communities through grants and scholarships.

We welcome you on this journey to improve people’s lives and make our world a better place!

Visit www.innovia.org to learn more about Innovia Foundation.

LaunchNW

LaunchNW is an initiative of Innovia Foundation that challenges our community to

come together to ensure every child has the opportunity and support to access their post-high school education or career of choice and meet their full potential.

With a promise scholarship as an incentive, LaunchNW is working with community partners to collaboratively engage and provide wraparound supports for students and families. We are uniting businesses, educational entities, nonprofits, government and communities behind this vision and expectation. A disruption to business as usual, LaunchNW is a transformational investment in the future of our region.

Position Summary:

The Outreach and Youth Voice Program Associate is integral to increasing the visibility, reach and impact of LaunchNW and Innovia Foundation as it transforms lives and communities throughout a 20-county service area encompassing Eastern Washington and North Idaho. This position works closely with the LaunchNW team to support outreach strategies for Youth Voice, Engage In Real Life and All It Takes Is One partners. Strong candidates will be creative, skilled and highly motivated communicators with a passion for advancing equitable opportunities across the region.

Duties & Responsibilities

Community, Partner, and Youth Engagement

· Assist the LaunchNW team in promoting strategic initiatives throughout Eastern Washington and North Idaho

· Assist with communication and support for Youth Leadership Councils, a network of youth volunteers from communities throughout the region

· Assist with event planning and logistics coordination

· Monitor, update and maintain the Engage In Real Life website

Event Planning

· Assist in the development of event promotional strategies

· Manage and clean event contact data

· Administrative support for event management

· Work with the Marketing team to develop attractive, cohesive print and digital collateral for event promotion

· Support with day-of event logistics

General Support

· Facilitate in-office copy and proof review

· Coordinate with vendors to order and print collateral

· Manage various office checklists and filing systems

· Organize and manage signage and in-office collateral

· Database management

Position Qualifications:

Ideal candidates will have outstanding organizational skills and excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills with attention to detail. The ability to manage multiple projects independently will be important. Customer service experience and/or experience working in a business setting is vital.

Preferred software experience: Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), Adobe Cloud Suites (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), Asana, WordPress, Canva and virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc.

Education/Experience:

· B.A. degree (emphasis on writing, communications, and or business and marketing preferred)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Skills/Abilities:

· Dynamic writer and storyteller with excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Strong writing and editing skills with careful attention to detail

· Creative with an eye for visual and branding consistency

· Ability to thrive in a lean, fast-moving environment where adapting to change is necessary

· Ability to handle confidential, proprietary and sensitive information requiring judgment and discretion

· Ability to be focused and detailed, meet deadlines under pressure and juggle multiple tasks, be organized and effective, self-directed while maintaining priorities

· Self-directed and able to work independently.

· Ability to cultivate positive relationships and be helpful and courteous to colleagues and community members

· Manage, organize, prioritize and deliver on day-to-day tasks and longer-term projects, individually and as part of a fast-paced team

· Deep understanding and a commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

· Demonstrated proficiency using diverse technology platforms, programs and services, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Cloud Suites, Canva and WordPress

Physical Abilities:

· Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to:

o Sit for prolonged periods of time;

o Walk and climb stairs;

o Operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard;

o Utilize verbal and written communication to exchange information;

o Clearly see 20 feet, with or without corrective lenses and differentiate between colors;

o Occasionally stand, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist;

o Lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 20 pounds.

Mental & Other Skills/Abilities:

o Adaptability ability to adapt to changes, delays or unexpected events in the work environment; ability to manage competing demands and prioritize tasks; ability to change approach or method to best fit the situation.

o Dependability ability to follow instructions, both in written and verbal format; ability to respond to management direction; ability to complete tasks on time or notify the appropriate person with an alternate plan when necessary.

o Interpersonal Skills: ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships and teamwork both inside and outside the organization while effectively handling internal pressure.

o Judgment: ability to make prudent and timely decisions; ability to exhibit sound and accurate judgment; ability to explain reasoning for decisions.

o Language Ability: ability to read, and write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, staff, clients, customers, and the general public.

o Problem Solving Ability ability to identify and/or prevent problems before they occur; ability to formulate alternative solutions to problems when necessary; ability to transfer learning from past experiences to new experiences of similar nature.

o Quality Management ability to complete duties, on time and with precision; ability to edit the accuracy and thoroughness of one’s work as well as the work of others; ability to constructively apply feedback to improve performance, ability to generate ideas to improve and promote quality in work.

o Reasoning Ability: ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form; ability to work through problems involving multiple variables.

Work Environment:

The employee is exposed to typical office environment conditions and noise levels.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities

Ability to Relocate:

• Spokane, WA 99201: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $23