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The Resource Assistance for Rural Environments (RARE) AmeriCorps Program seeks to serve Oregon's rural communities through economic and community development and natural resource planning. Housed within the University of Oregon's Institute for Policy Research and Engagement, we aim to link the energy, expertise of our members with the planning and public policy needs of Oregon’s rural communities. Our mission is to assist Oregon's resource-dependent rural communities while providing supported, applied experience to college graduates from across the U.S. RARE AmeriCorps members live in rural communities for eleven months and serve cities, counties, non-governmental organizations or state agencies to improve economic and environmental conditions in rural Oregon. The RARE AmeriCorps Program is now in its 26th year; over the years we have placed more than 550 volunteers and served every Oregon County. Duties: Each RARE AmeriCorps member focuses on community specific projects that fall within the following focus areas: land use planning, downtown development, community and economic development, regional tourism, renewable energy, food systems planning and natural resources planning. For more information about the types of work our members take on, click here: https://rare.uoregon.edu/about/program-description/ Qualifications: RARE AmeriCorps members are required to be either U.S. citizens or permanent U.S. residents. In addition, you will need to hold a bachelor's degree and demonstrate applied community experience as well as coursework or equivalent experience in three or more of the following areas: planning or statistical analysis, planning or economic theory, project management, community or economic development, environmental planning, geographic information systems and grant writing. For more information about eligibility and our selection process, click here: https://rare.uoregon.edu/application-process/member-application-process/member-selection-process-information/ Application Guidelines/Contact: If you are interested in applying to the RARE AmeriCorps Program, please complete our Member Application Process. SStep 1: View the 2020-2021 RARE Member Application Preview and collect your application materials. This document is a preview of the information you will submit using the link provided in Step 2. https://rare.uoregon.edu/files/2019/11/member_app_20-21_Preview-for-Website.docx Step 2: Submit your final application using the link to Qualtrics below. When you have gathered all your materials, follow the link below to input all your information. Important: you will NOT be able to save your application and return later.  You must input and submit everything in one sitting, so please be sure to have all your materials assembled before you begin. https://oregon.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_25dsubp8rzz9w8t Step 3: Complete the five essay questions listed below in a single document, carefully labeling each question. Save your response as either a Word document or a PDF with the following name: LastName_part_ap_20-21_essay. Submit your complete essay response document as an attachment in an email to rare@uoregon.edu . Essay Questions: 1. Please tell us how participation in the RARE program will help you reach your short and long term personal and professional goals. (word limit: 1000) 2. Please tell us how your background and values will contribute to the community that you will serve and to the RARE AmeriCorps Program as a whole. (word limit: 1000) 3. Please describe your perspectives on living/working in a rural community. (word limit: 500) 4. Please briefly state what you view as your most significant accomplishment. (word limit: 250) 5. Please complete the following statement: “People may be surprised when they learn that I…” (word limit 250) Step 4:  Save your professional resume as either a Word document or a PDF with the following name: LastName_part_ap_20-21_resume. Submit your professional resume as an attachment in an email to rare@uoregon.edu . Please remember that we will only consider complete applications with all three application components: • The application form from Step 2 • The essay questions from Step 3 • The resume from Step 4 If you have problems or need assistance, please send us an email or call (541) 346-2879. Completed applications must be submitted and essay/resume emailed to the RARE office no later than 5pm April 24, 2020.

The Director of Parks & Recreation for the City of Portland, Maine provides overall direction and leadership of the Parks & Recreation Department. As the Parks & Recreation Director, work involves the responsibility of planning, organizing, setting objectives, formulating policy, and directing and evaluating the activities of the Department. The position requires seasoned judgment in the proper allocation of Department resources and involves extensive public contact. As a member of the executive team, participates in the collective responsibility for the success of the entire city organization. The Director of Parks & Recreation participates in the full range of supervisory and managerial activities with respect to the department, including, for example: 1. Overseeing and coordinating strategic planning efforts of the department. 2. Working with the department to create and monitor accomplishment of departmental goals. 3. Evaluating on an ongoing basis the department’s attainment of agreed-upon goals. 4. Assuring that the department delivers high quality service within established budget parameters. 5. Assuring that the department effectively analyzes and manages their financial performance. 6. Managing the department’s personnel, including: ● Evaluating performance ● Rewarding positive performance and remediating poor performance ● Training and developing people ● Creating and fostering a culture that values innovation and best practices ● Creating a culture of accountability ● Creating and promoting a culture of customer service ● Creating a diverse and multicultural competent workforce 7. Sharing, with other Department Directors, liaison responsibility with the City Council and Council committees. 8. Assuring interdepartmental cooperation and collaboration. Serves as Project Manager on important City initiatives under the Parks & Recreation Department as assigned by the City Manager. Prepares reports and recommendations as directed by the City Manager. Reviews and prepares items for City Council agendas and workshops. Responds to complaints and requests for service submitted by City Council and residents. Assists in preparation of the City Manager’s proposed budget and capital improvement program to City Council. Represents the City of Portland and City Manager in all areas related to the Parks & Recreation Department. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned. Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively more responsible work experience in the areas of municipal parks and recreation, or other closely related field, including at least five (5) years in a senior management role. Significant leadership experience that includes working knowledge of modern principles of park planning and design. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Salary: The City of Portland offers a competitive salary and excellent employee benefits. The salary range for the position is $109,707 - $131,001. More information on our benefits can be found on our website here: https://www.portlandmaine.gov/Benefits The City of Portland is strongly committed to diversity in its workforce. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates are invited to apply online at https://selfservice.portlandmaine.gov/MSS/employmentopportunities/  by February 28, 2020. To view the full recruitment brochure, visit:  http://www.portlandmaine.gov/DocumentCenter/View/26939/Director-of-Parks-and-Recreation-Recruitment-Brochure-2020?bidId=