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 that’s why we’d 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 Coordinator. In 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 Library’s 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 Library’s 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 community. In 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:

Speaking up to support staff and patrons subjected to marginalization
Speaking out against racism and oppression
Demonstrating behavior that is culturally aware and sensitive

Learn more about the library’s 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:

Bachelor's degree in a related field or the equivalent years of experience.
Three (3) years of additional relevant experience.
Advanced knowledge of and experience working with the Black and African American community. This would be demonstrated by knowledge of the traditions, values, and customs of the community being served as well as the ability to identify specific examples of experience working directly with individuals and families who identify with the Black and African American community.
Ability to pass a criminal records check, should a job offer be extended. Results of the records check will be reviewed on an individualized basis. A conviction is not an automatic bar to employment.

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.

Experience working with organizations serving the Black and African American community in Multnomah County.

Screening and Evaluation
The Application Packet:

A completed online application.
A resume.
A cover letter or other document which highlights your successful work experience with the Black and African American community.

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:

Initial review of minimum qualifications.
An evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates.
Consideration of top candidates/interviews.
Criminal records and reference checks.

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 candidate's 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 don't 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:

anthonyc@multco.us

Phone:

+1 (971) 4166884

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.

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