Initial Posting Date:
03/19/2026Application Deadline:
03/30/2026Agency:
Judicial DepartmentSalary Range:
$6,706 - $10,403Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Program Coordinator (Domestic Violence Court Coordinator)Job Description:
This is a part-time (.5 FTE, 20 hours per week) position, and the adjusted salary range for this part-time position is $3,353 - $5,201.50 per month.
Interviews: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, it may take several weeks after the application deadline for us to schedule interviews. We will do our best to keep you informed of the status of the process.
Who We Are
Oregon Judicial Department (OJD) serves the public, and the people we serve may be facing challenging life circumstances, high levels of stress, or confusion about their next steps. The work you will do in this role affects members of our community who come to the court to have their cases resolved. We need people who want to impact their communities, value OJD’s efforts to remove barriers to access justice services, and welcome interacting with the public.
We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive team and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We consider relevant work experience, education, and any transferable skills and abilities that may meet our qualifications or the skills and attributes we need for this position. We welcome all candidates who are inspired by our work and mission.
Benefits to You
We pay up to 99% of medical insurance premiums for part-time employees, including mental health coverage. The State of Oregon provides a generous benefits package, which includes family health, dental, and vision insurance, optional short- and long-term disability, term life insurance, a deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care, transportation, and dependent care expenses—all of which can be tailored to individual needs. Click on the link at the end of this announcement for additional information.
The salary range identified in the job announcement is for a new hire who is not yet a member of the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). After becoming a member of PERS (usually after six full calendar months of employment), the required 6% employee retirement contribution will be deducted from your pay, and your salary will be increased by 6.95% to help offset that and other cost increases (such as Medicare, Social Security, state taxes, and federal taxes). For new hires who are already active PERS members, the 6% salary deduction and 6.95% salary increase will be effective immediately upon hire.
Salary offers are made with consideration of the candidate’s education and experience.
10 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, 3 personal business days, separate sick and vacation paid leaves (prorated for part-time employees), and other employee benefits such as optional insurances and flexible spending plans.
OJD will pay you a 5% allowance for bilingual skills (includes ASL) if you can pass a skills test and are assigned to use those skills on the job.
Position Highlights
The Marion County Circuit Court in Salem, Oregon, is hiring a part-time Domestic Violence Court Coordinator (Program Coordinator).
In this role, you will support our Domestic Violence Court by monitoring the program’s performance, helping collect and analyze data about the program and its participants, creating reports, and providing updates to the judge. You will handle matters related to restraining orders, stalking orders, and criminal and domestic cases that involve intimate partner violence. You will maintain program participant files, track court appearances, log actions taken at each hearing, and monitor compliance with program requirements and sanctions. You will collect and review feedback from participants to identify program deficiencies and recommend improvements. You will coordinate meetings and training sessions. You will help prepare and coordinate the docket. You will also ensure that the program complies with grant requirements.
As a subject matter expert, you will coordinate with court team members, other courts and entities that operate similar programs within Oregon, OJD’s Office of the State Court Administrator, the District Attorney’s office, defense attorneys, state agencies, probation specialists, treatment providers, and other community organizations, with the goal of facilitating communication to ensure coordinated, integrated, appropriate, and focused service delivery.
Assigned tasks may be changed to accommodate workload and organizational needs.
Instructions for REQUIRED Cover Letter and Work History/Resume
Your cover letter and work history/resume should demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications, the Special Qualifications, and the Requested Skills and Attributes, which are listed below.
Cover Letter (REQUIRED)
Attach your cover letter (not to exceed two pages) in the Resume/Cover Letter section of the application. Your cover letter and filename should include your name.
Address the cover letter “To the Hiring Manager.”
In the body of your cover letter, please include responses to all Requested Skills and Attributes listed below.
Do not use a generic cover letter; please personalize your cover letter for this position. We read every letter.
Prepare your cover letter before starting your Workday application.
Work History/Resume (REQUIRED)
Attach your updated resume in the Resume/Cover Letter section of the application. Your resume and filename should include your name.
OR
Complete the Job History/Work Experience portion of your Workday profile if you are not using an updated resume.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in rejection of your application. All application materials will be evaluated for consistency of information, and your letter will be evaluated for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and language use in addition to demonstrated experience.
The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. on the date listed above.
Minimum Qualifications
(These must be evident in your resume or work history.)
The qualified candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, behavioral or social/human services, or a closely related field.
AND
Three (3) years of increasingly responsible technical or professional-level program experience that typically supports the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position.
OR
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to seven (7) years of experience that typically supports the knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.
Special Qualifications
(These must be verifiable.)
None.
Requested Skills and Attributes
(These must be addressed in your cover letter.)
Experience accomplishing work through developing collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Experience reviewing applicants’ materials to determine eligibility for program participation and meeting with program participants.
Experience creating, revising, and implementing program materials.
Experience analyzing existing or proposed policies, procedures, and legislation.
Experience explaining processes, procedures, policies, or decisions on behalf of an employer.
Experience presenting information clearly and logically, both orally and in writing.
Working Conditions
This is a part-time (.5 FTE) position. The work schedule is to be determined but typically falls between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. This position has a 20-hour workweek and is eligible for straight-time compensation for up to 40 hours; it is eligible for overtime compensation for hours worked in excess of 40 per workweek.
Occasional local and out-of-state travel, including possible overnight stays, may be required to attend training sessions and meetings.
This position is not eligible for hybrid or remote work.
Extensive in-person, phone, and video contact with the public.
Frequent contact with people from diverse backgrounds.
Frequent contact with people who may be facing challenging life circumstances, highly stressful situations, or trauma, including people who may be confused, hostile, or frustrated.
Long periods of sitting or standing while working at a computer.
Frequent bending below knee level or reaching above shoulder level is anticipated.
Regular use of the following equipment: telephone, OJD-assigned computer with multiple monitors, printer, copy machine, scanner, fax machine, and other electronic devices.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Criminal Background Check
You will be subject to a criminal background check if you are a finalist. Adverse results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may result in disqualification if the circumstances are directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Reference Checks
By submitting your application to OJD, you consent to reference checks about your qualifications, your workplace performance, and your work product.
United States Employment Eligibility
OJD does not offer visa sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. OJD will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
Future Vacancies
Apply now if you are interested in this or future vacancies. This job announcement may be used to fill future vacancies in this class of work.
Age-Based Discrimination
OJD does not request or require your age, date of birth, or attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.
Veterans’ or Oregon National Guard Preference
Eligible veterans and current or former servicemembers with the Oregon National Guard who meet the qualifications will be given preference in the recruitment process. To receive preference, veterans and current or former servicemembers with the Oregon National Guard must attach the appropriate documentation after they receive an email in their Workday inbox requesting the information to verify eligibility. The action item, asking for documentation, will arrive after they have submitted their initial application materials. Visit the Oregon job opportunities Veterans, Disabled Veterans & State Servicemembers web page for additional details, information, and resources.
Conduct Expectations
Because of OJD's role in providing justice and upholding the rule of law, employees of the department are required to meet the highest standards of professional conduct and ethics while on the job, and to maintain those same high standards when taking actions in their personal lives that could reflect on the department. As an employee, you will be expected to preserve the confidentiality of information received in the course of OJD employment.
Pay Equity
As an employer, OJD complies with Oregon’s pay equity law. Salary offers are made with consideration of the candidate’s education and experience. For more information on pay equity, click here.
Employee Benefits
Click here to access information specific to OJD employee benefits.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
OJD is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. To learn more about this program, and how to qualify, please click here.
Questions and Support
If you require an alternate format to complete the application process, call 503-986-5930, or TTY: Oregon Relay Service 711 for the hearing impaired. Be prepared to describe the alternate format needed.
Workday related information and resources are available here.
For questions about a specific OJD job posting, call 503-986-5930 or email ojd.hrsd@ojd.state.or.us.
The Oregon Judicial Department embraces equal opportunity and affirmative action. We are committed to building a diverse team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.