Multnomah County
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Pay Range:
$42.71 - $52.58 Hourly Department:
Department of County Human Services (DCHS) Job Type:
Regular Represented Exemption Status:
United States of America (Non-Exempt) Closing Date:
October 15, 2025 The Opportunity: Overview
Multnomah County voters chose to invest in high-quality, culturally affirming, joyous early learning opportunities for all 3 and 4 year-old children. This investment will transform educational experiences for young children and their families and we want you to help make it a success! As the
bilingual Spanish Preschool Partnerships Coordinator
with the Preschool & Early Learning Division in the Department of County Human Services (DCHS), you will play a key role in supporting implementation and success of the Preschool for All (PFA) initiative. You will design and implement processes and systems that support Multnomah County preschool programs in becoming PFA sites with a specific focus on racial equity. Your leadership, experience, and demonstrated commitment to racial justice will guide Preschool for All to build and sustain strong partnerships with preschool providers that are founded on a shared goal of high-quality, culturally affirming experiences for Black, Indigenous, and Families of Color. Primary Responsibilities:
Oversee the PFA provider application and selection process. Play lead role in the development, implementation and oversight of partnerships with preschool providers and policy development for a new and highly visible initiative. Act as primary point person within the division for key institutional partners. Act as the primary driver and designated spokesperson other than the supervisor for highly complex interdivisional and interagency strategic programs. Lead external partners to achieve preschool system goals. Act as subject matter expert around early childhood programs, including preschool best practices, quality measurements, and culturally relevant approaches within the preschool initiative. Support peers in planning with Intermediary Organizations along with Preschool Partnerships Supervisor and Budgets & Contracting Manager. Advise Preschool Partnerships Supervisor to shape decision-making and support the growth of high-quality, culturally uplifting, developmentally appropriate preschool experiences for children in Multnomah County. Cultivate relationships with partners across multiple jurisdictions, disciplines and community groups to ensure strong communication and collaboration across the new preschool system. Collaborate and communicate with the other members of the Preschool Division Policy & Partnerships team to create and implement effective cross-sector strategies. Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following competencies: Promoting Equity : Deconstruct barriers to a racially just system. Leadership and Creativity : Demonstrate understanding of the culture, political nature and interpersonal relationships that drive success at the County. Acting with Integrity : Act in a manner that is consistently truthful, reliable, trustworthy and transparent in words and actions. Navigating Change : You accept change as an inevitable part of work and adapt to plans as needed. Learning Agility : Awareness of changing workplace trends, and possess the ability and desire to adapt your own skills and knowledge while encouraging others to do the same. Key Knowledge & Experience:
Experience in early childhood education settings and systems. Advanced knowledge of early childhood systems, early care and education, and preschool quality. Experience in public speaking and facilitating trainings and presentations. Experience in planning and leading projects, programs, and/or initiatives. Ability to research, compile, analyze, interpret, and prepare a variety of complex and comprehensive documents and reports. Experience managing contractual relationships. Knowledge and understanding of the issues surrounding equity, inclusion, implicit bias, institutional racism, and other forms of systemic oppression. Knowledge and understanding of cultures, customs and social experiences of communities experiencing marginalization and barriers to opportunity. Knowledge and understanding of trauma-informed practices that actively resist retraumatization of individuals and communities. Comfort with change. 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. Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills:
Ability to promote a culture of respect, inclusiveness, and appreciation of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and values. Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. Three (3) years of experience in early education (children ages 0-5 of age). Must pass a criminal background check. This position will require regular travel to preschool sites. Must have a valid driver’s license or ability to self transport throughout Multnomah County. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to speak, read and write fluently in Spanish as well as English. Advanced knowledge of best practices in early childhood education and preschool quality. Advanced knowledge of early childhood education settings, systems, and structures. Advanced abilities to address personal biases. Advanced knowledge and skill in advancing racial justice, understanding how systems of oppression intersect, and applying an equity lens in policy and programming processes. Multnomah County is 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.
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$42.71 - $52.58 Hourly Department:
Department of County Human Services (DCHS) Job Type:
Regular Represented Exemption Status:
United States of America (Non-Exempt) Closing Date:
October 15, 2025 The Opportunity: Overview
Multnomah County voters chose to invest in high-quality, culturally affirming, joyous early learning opportunities for all 3 and 4 year-old children. This investment will transform educational experiences for young children and their families and we want you to help make it a success! As the
bilingual Spanish Preschool Partnerships Coordinator
with the Preschool & Early Learning Division in the Department of County Human Services (DCHS), you will play a key role in supporting implementation and success of the Preschool for All (PFA) initiative. You will design and implement processes and systems that support Multnomah County preschool programs in becoming PFA sites with a specific focus on racial equity. Your leadership, experience, and demonstrated commitment to racial justice will guide Preschool for All to build and sustain strong partnerships with preschool providers that are founded on a shared goal of high-quality, culturally affirming experiences for Black, Indigenous, and Families of Color. Primary Responsibilities:
Oversee the PFA provider application and selection process. Play lead role in the development, implementation and oversight of partnerships with preschool providers and policy development for a new and highly visible initiative. Act as primary point person within the division for key institutional partners. Act as the primary driver and designated spokesperson other than the supervisor for highly complex interdivisional and interagency strategic programs. Lead external partners to achieve preschool system goals. Act as subject matter expert around early childhood programs, including preschool best practices, quality measurements, and culturally relevant approaches within the preschool initiative. Support peers in planning with Intermediary Organizations along with Preschool Partnerships Supervisor and Budgets & Contracting Manager. Advise Preschool Partnerships Supervisor to shape decision-making and support the growth of high-quality, culturally uplifting, developmentally appropriate preschool experiences for children in Multnomah County. Cultivate relationships with partners across multiple jurisdictions, disciplines and community groups to ensure strong communication and collaboration across the new preschool system. Collaborate and communicate with the other members of the Preschool Division Policy & Partnerships team to create and implement effective cross-sector strategies. Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following competencies: Promoting Equity : Deconstruct barriers to a racially just system. Leadership and Creativity : Demonstrate understanding of the culture, political nature and interpersonal relationships that drive success at the County. Acting with Integrity : Act in a manner that is consistently truthful, reliable, trustworthy and transparent in words and actions. Navigating Change : You accept change as an inevitable part of work and adapt to plans as needed. Learning Agility : Awareness of changing workplace trends, and possess the ability and desire to adapt your own skills and knowledge while encouraging others to do the same. Key Knowledge & Experience:
Experience in early childhood education settings and systems. Advanced knowledge of early childhood systems, early care and education, and preschool quality. Experience in public speaking and facilitating trainings and presentations. Experience in planning and leading projects, programs, and/or initiatives. Ability to research, compile, analyze, interpret, and prepare a variety of complex and comprehensive documents and reports. Experience managing contractual relationships. Knowledge and understanding of the issues surrounding equity, inclusion, implicit bias, institutional racism, and other forms of systemic oppression. Knowledge and understanding of cultures, customs and social experiences of communities experiencing marginalization and barriers to opportunity. Knowledge and understanding of trauma-informed practices that actively resist retraumatization of individuals and communities. Comfort with change. 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. Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills:
Ability to promote a culture of respect, inclusiveness, and appreciation of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and values. Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. Three (3) years of experience in early education (children ages 0-5 of age). Must pass a criminal background check. This position will require regular travel to preschool sites. Must have a valid driver’s license or ability to self transport throughout Multnomah County. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to speak, read and write fluently in Spanish as well as English. Advanced knowledge of best practices in early childhood education and preschool quality. Advanced knowledge of early childhood education settings, systems, and structures. Advanced abilities to address personal biases. Advanced knowledge and skill in advancing racial justice, understanding how systems of oppression intersect, and applying an equity lens in policy and programming processes. Multnomah County is 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.
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