Family Engagement Program Assistant

Company: Family Building Blocks
Location: Salem
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Family Building Blocks is hiring an English/Spanish bilingual Family Engagement Program Assistant! What We Offer Pay Range: $19.40-20.55/hour (includes bilingual English/Spanish differential pay) Employer-Paid Medical & Dental Insurance with buy-up options Employer-Paid Basic Group Life Insurance 401(k) with 4% annual employer match Generous Paid Time Off: 192 hours/year personal hours paid holidays inclement weather PTO Discounted Gym/Fitness Memberships Alternative Care Benefits (Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Massage Therapy, Naturopathic) Discounted Cell Phone Plans About the Role The Family Engagement Program Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the Family Engagement Program and ensuring smooth, organized, and timely delivery of services to families, staff, and community volunteers. This position collaborates with multiple departments to help plan events, manage donations, support the Parent Leadership Council, and assist with recruitment and outreach efforts. If you're proactive, organized, and passionate about building strong community connections-this is the role for you. Key Responsibilities Program & Engagement Support Provide responsive communication to families, volunteers, staff, and community members. Assist with logistics for meetings and events, including taking minutes, ordering food, managing RSVPs, and setting up spaces. Support community events such as family nights, recruitment fairs, and festivals. Receive, sort, and deliver donations; operate a box truck for pickups/deliveries as needed. Help create recruitment materials and event packages. Translate materials into Spanish when needed. Serve as backup front desk support (answer calls, greet visitors). Inventory & Organization Maintain an organized inventory of donations and program supplies. Track inventory levels and place orders as needed. Collaboration & Administration Work closely with the Volunteer Program Manager to ensure volunteer success. Support the Parent Leadership Council and program staff. Participate in regular supervision, training, and team meetings. Core Competencies Customer Service: Build trust and respond promptly to needs. Teamwork: Promote positive, respectful interactions. Organization: Manage multiple priorities with attention to detail. Communication: Speak and write clearly in both English and Spanish. Confidentiality: Protect sensitive information at all times. Required Qualifications High School Diploma or GED 2 years of administrative/program support experience. Bilingual English/Spanish - required. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and databases. Strong organizational, time management, and customer service skills. Valid Oregon Driver's License (or ability to obtain within 30 days) and acceptable driving record. Ability to drive a box truck. Must pass Oregon Early Learning Division Background Registry and employer-paid drug test. Preferred Qualifications Experience in nonprofit settings. Experience working with programs serving infants, toddlers, and families. Work Schedule & Environment Flexible schedule required for occasional evenings, weekends, and early mornings. Occasional local travel for errands, site visits, and events. Position involves frequent interaction, lifting donations (20-25 lbs), and event setup. About Us Family Building Blocks is a nonprofit organization dedicated to keeping children safe and families together. We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Job Posted by ApplicantPro

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