Program Coordinator Program Assistant Jobs in Oregon

Salary: $27.59 - $57.38 Hourly
Location : Portland Building, 1120 SW 5th Ave, OR
Job Type: Casual
Job Number: 2026-00786
Bureau: Portland Parks & Recreation
Opening Date: 08/26/2026
Closing Date: 9/11/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
The Position
The Public Works Service Area Real Estate Team is looking for a Property Coordinator Program Assistant to join their dynamic team!
Job Appointment: Casual
Work Schedule: 20 hours/week. This role will work with their supervisor to determine their schedule. Note: Community Service Aide (I-IV) positions have a maximum of 1,400 hours in a calendar year.
Work Location: In person and hybrid schedule. When in-person, this role will report to the Portland Building, 1120 SW 5th Ave., Portland, OR 97204
Starting Pay: Hourly range for this role is $27.59-$57.38, dependent on experience.
Position Summary:
The Public Works Service Area Real Estate Team, on behalf of Portland Parks & Recreation, supports the equitable management of more than 11,677 acres of parkland, including 157 developed parks and more than 200 buildings and structures (community centers, residential, commercial, retail, office, industrial, and other). Our goal is to deliver a wide range of parks and recreation services to a diverse array of park users.
This role drafts and negotiates a variety of real estate agreements, provides support and processing for the Non-Park Use Permit program, coordinates resolution of tenant issues, and performs property research. The Property Coordinator Program Assistant (CSA III) manages and reports out on assigned projects and other related work. Successful candidates will have a proven track record of drafting and negotiating legal language, conducting negotiations, and performing real estate research.
What you'll do:

• Draft, negotiate, and review a variety of legal documents, reports, and real estate agreements such as, leases, licenses, permits, easements, purchase and sale agreements, and intergovernmental agreements.
• Perform property research, such as contract interpretation, property ownership determination, and real estate comparables.
• Support tenants by coordinating agreement-related requests, such as work orders, contract interpretation, and amendment of current agreements.
• Process Non-Park Use Permits and support the Non-Park Use Permit team with property related research.
• Ensure anti-racism, equity, and transparency are placed in the forefront of all property transactions and interactions.
• Work with a variety of stakeholders, such as regional agencies, grassroots organizations, partner groups, non-profit organizations, businesses, and City bureaus.

As a person, you are:

• Collaborative: A professional who values partnership and develops and supports relationships to get things done.
• Detailed: Produce accurate, well-researched documents, agreements, reports, and legal language.
• Value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI): Use DEI and anti-racist concepts to guide and inform your work.
• Solutions Oriented: Use strong communication skills to work with a variety stakeholders to create, implement, and memorialize mutually agreeable solutions.
• An Inclusive Facilitator: Ability to facilitate groups and meetings in a respectful and culturally responsive manner.
• Emotionally Intelligent: empathetic, passionate, and team oriented.

About the Service Area:
The Public Works Service Area encompasses the Portland Bureau of Transportation, the Portland Water Bureau, Portland Parks & Recreation and the Bureau of Environmental Services. Powered by a workforce of over 5,000 employees, our service area is dedicated to providing essential and critical services that Portlanders rely on 24/7. Our work ensures effective and safe transportation, delivers clean and reliable water, maintains efficient sewer and stormwater management services and create connections to nature, arts and culture, recreation, learning and opportunity - helping Portlanders and visitors experience the best of our community. We approach this work with rigor, collaboration, and creativity. These efforts keep Portland moving, protect public health, and safeguard our streams and rivers, impacting every neighborhood and benefiting all communities.
Our commitment to excellence and community support ensures we meet the immediate needs of Portlanders while enhancing the long-term livability and resilience of our beloved city.
Virtual Meet & Greet Opportunity
Meet the hiring manager and recruiter to learn more about this position, how to apply for the role, and what it's like to work for the City of Portland.
Date: Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm PST
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To Qualify
Applicants must demonstrate how their education, training, and experience meet each of the minimum qualifications listed below:

1. Experience drafting and negotiating legal documents for a variety of real estate agreement types (such as leases, licenses, permits, easements, purchase and sale agreements, intergovernmental agreements, etc.).
2. Experience establishing and maintaining working relationships with diverse community stakeholders, such as regional agencies, grassroots organizations, partner groups, underrepresented communities, non-profit organizations, businesses, and City bureaus.
3. Ability to intake, analyze, and problem solve a variety of tenant issues such as repairs, work orders, agreement interpretation, property improvements, and billing.
4. Experience working on negotiations and/or interfacing with local, state, or federal government, and elected officials.
5. Ability to research, analyze, explain, and generate written reports and correspondence on a variety of real estate issues such as market comparables, property ownership, and relevant real estate laws, regulations, ordinances, policies, and procedures.

Applicant must also:

• Possess a valid state driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Preferred Qualifications
The following qualifications are helpful, but not required to apply:

• Previous background in real estate and/or public private partnerships.
• Previous experience with database and/or customer relationship manager software.
• Degree in Law or Public Administration.
• License in Real Estate or Law.

The Recruitment Process
How to Apply:

• Submit your resume and responses to supplemental questionsby the closing date - September 4, 2026 at 11:59pm PST.
• (Optional) Submit , if applicable.
  If this is your first time applying with the City of Portland, or if you haven't requested veteran preference before (and would like to now), please attach your DD214-Member 4 and/or VA Benefit Letter to your application. Once we verify your eligibility, we'll record your veteran preference in our system, so it automatically applies to your future applications.

Recruitment Timeline: This timeline is tentative and subject to change without notice.

1. Application Review - Week of 9/7/2026: We'll review your application materials to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications listed above.
2. Notice/Feedback - Week of 9/14/2026: You will receive an email when the minimum qualification review is complete. If you disagree with the evaluation results, you may request a review within 14 days of the email notice, per
3. Selection Process - Late September 2026 - Early October 2026: The hiring bureau will review qualified applications, conduct interviews, and check references.
4. Conditional Job Offer - Mid - October 2026: Final candidates may undergo a background or driving record check, depending on the position.

Additional Information
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Bureau of Human Resources
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Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental)
Casual employees can become eligible for health benefits (medical, dental & vision) through Affordable Care Act (ACA) employer provisions if they meet the necessary paid hours requirement, as determined by the Health & Financial Benefits Office.
Retirement
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP)
The City currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.
Employees who are OPSRP members are vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65 (age 60 for police and fire.)
Sick Leave
Casual employees accrue sick leave as outlined in the City of Portland protected sick time law.
Family Medical Leave
In accordance with federal and state law, and the City policy for family medical leave, the City grants family and medical leave to eligible employees for certain family and medical related reasons.
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Minimum Qualification 1: Please describe your experience drafting and negotiating legal documents for a variety of real estate agreement types (such as leases, licenses, permits, easements, purchase and sale agreements, intergovernmental agreements, etc.).In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).The impact and/or results of your of experience.Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.
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Minimum Qualification 2: Please describe your experience establishing and maintaining working relationships with diverse community stakeholders such as regional agencies, grassroots organizations, partner groups, underrepresented communities, non-profit organizations, businesses, and City bureaus.In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).The impact and/or results of your of experience.Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.
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Minimum Qualification 3: Please describe your ability toto intake, analyze, and problem solve a variety of tenant issues such as repairs, work orders, agreement interpretation, property improvements, and billing.In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).The impact and/or results of your of experience.Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.
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Minimum Qualification 4: Please describe your experience working on negotiations and/or interfacing with local, state, or federal government, and elected officials. In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.