CSWS Development & Marketing Associate (Rose Haven)

University Of Portland; Portland, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Portland is seeking a CSWS Development & Marketing Associate (Rose Haven) to support the Development Department in digital marketing, outreach, and special events. This fall semester role requires Federal Work Study funds and 6–15 hours per week during 9 am–4 pm, Monday–Friday.

The position offers an opportunity to contribute to a femme-centered community space and gain hands-on experience in communications, outreach, and event coordination.

Qualifications

• Must have Federal Work Study Funds in Financial Aid package.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team-based environment and take direction.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Represent Rose Haven professionally and communicate our mission to the community, including to volunteers and donors with emails, social media, events and more.
• Work with guests to tell positive stories and change the narrative around poverty and houselessness.
• Communicate agency needs externally by writing promotional copy and creating graphics content for digital marketing campaigns as needed.
• Assist with fundraising and guest event setup, promotion and execution.
• Table at community events and fundraisers to heighten awareness of our mission and network with community leaders and potential donors.
• Assist with development interns and committees as needed.
• Organize marketing assets and maintain development calendar and spreadsheets.
• General in-office administration including scheduling, note-taking, file organization, and meeting preparation.
• Represent the mission and values of Rose Haven to guests, staff, volunteers, community partners, and the public.
• Assist with direct service programs and guest events as needed.
• Support with in-kind donations as needed by Development Department.
• Other administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Federal Work Study Funds

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

CSWS Development & Marketing Associate (Rose Haven)

Job Title CSWS Development & Marketing Associate (Rose Haven)

Terms and Hours

Terms and Hours 6 to 15 hours/week; Fall semester, Monday-Friday, during 9 am 4 pm business hours

Job Category

Job Category Student Employment

Hourly Wage

Hourly Wage $16.80/hour

Job Summary

This is a Community Service Work Study student employment position. Applicants must have Federal Work Study funds in their Financial Aid package.

Join a small and social justice-oriented team environment! Rose Haven has provided over 26 years of compassionate service as the only day shelter for women, children and gender expansive people. We are a femme-centered, gender-specific community that serves those most impacted by gender oppression. Our holistic approach includes meeting essential needs such as food, clothing, showers, laundry, and safety while bolstering long term empowerment through emotional support, wellness activities, and connection to resources and community. We offer low-barrier services in a brand new trauma-informed space to guests who trust us and value their relationships with our community of staff, interns and volunteers. The Development & Marketing Associate plays a vital role at Rose Haven, responsible for supporting our Development Department in digital marketing and outreach, and special events. The objective of this role is to maintain and build relationships to secure increased resources for Rose Haven.

Core Duties

• Represent Rose Haven professionally and communicate our mission to the community, including to volunteers and donors with emails, social media, events and more.
• Work with guests to tell positive stories and change the narrative around poverty and houselessness.
• Communicate agency needs externally by writing promotional copy and creating graphics and other content for digital marketing campaigns as needed.
• Assist with fundraising and guest event set up, promotion and execution.
• Table at community events and fundraisers to heighten awareness of our mission and network with community leaders and potential donors.
• Assist with development interns and committees as needed .
• Organize marketing assets and maintain development calendar and spreadsheets.
• General in-office administration including scheduling, note-taking, file organization, and meeting preparation.
• Represent the mission and values of Rose Haven to guests, staff, volunteers, community partners, and the public.
• Assist with direct service programs and guest events as needed.
• Support with in‑kind donations as needed by Development Department.
• Other administrative duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have Federal Work Study Funds in Financial Aid package (contact [e-mail] with questions)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to receive and implement directions and feedback
• Effective communication skills (asks clarifying questions for understanding and follows up to confirm task completion)
• Dependable and takes initiative
• Support of the mission, values, principles and community agreements of Rose Haven
• Demonstration of cultural humility toward diversity of human experience including race, religion, ethnicity, mental and physical abilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, education and cultural heritage
• Strong interpersonal and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-based environment
• Flexibility to move between different workspaces and computers
• Functional knowledge of Google Workspace

Preferred Qualifications

• Lived experience related to mental health, substance use, housing insecurity, and/or being part of a marginalized community
• Bilingual (American Sign Language, Spanish, Russian, and Chinese language skills are particularly valued)

Physical Requirements

• N/A

Posting Number

Posting Number SE1134-2023

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Estimated Start Date 09/25/2026

Open Date

Open Date 09/18/2026

Close Date

Close Date 01/31/2027

Contact
University of Portland
5000 N. Willamette Blvd
Portland, Oregon
97203-5798
503.943.8484
[e-mail]