Student Worker: Confidential Advocacy Program

Department Overview:

Under direct supervision, primarily provides general administrative support for a project, team, or work unit. Similar to an Office Clerk or Specialist*. May also include some basic data entry and report generation.

Function/Duties of Position:

• Assist with providing advocacy services either remote or in-person at the CAP Office, located on

• Assist in outreach and education efforts as needed, online or across the Marquam Hill OHSU campus
• Engage in data collection, analysis, and evaluation to identify areas for advocacy and systems

• Support with other CAP-related tasks, such as tracking, entering, and reporting data; posting fliers;

• Attend regular CAP Staff meetings and attend other CAP related meetings as able

Required Qualifications:

• Enrolled in or on vacation from or is otherwise registered in Graduate Program (minimum 4.5 credit hours)
• Educational experience, volunteer work, internship, or job-related research experience
• Experience working with diverse communities and demonstrated understanding of the lived experiences of various ethnic, cultural, and socio backgrounds, sexual orientation and gender identities, and the barriers and challenges faced
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills, especially with Microsoft, and/or ability to quickly learn
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Listens for understanding, communicates effectively across cultures and backgrounds, and treats all people with dignity and respect
• Familiarity with intersections of sexual violence, intimate partner violence, and talking with other issues of power, privilege, discrimination, and oppression, and struggles faced by under-served groups
• Complete SATF's 40-hour advocacy training within 3 months of start date

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 12 months remaining as an OHSU student eligible for a Student Worker position
• Experience working with victim-survivors of violence
• Experience with anti-violence advocacy
• Experience coordinating a project, program or service
• 1 year demonstrated experience integrating theories of intersectionality and cultural competency in trauma response services
• Experience with social change, popular education, and public health theories, strategies, and approaches to violence prevention

Additional Details:

This position will typically work Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm however may be asked to work evenings. The position is located in Portland, OR, and will generally be in our Portland office twice a week.

Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.