The Marine Mammal Center
Sausalito, CA
We’re Hiring!
Animal Care Crew Senior Manager
Location of Position: Marin Headlands, Sausalito, California
Reports to: Director, Hospital Operations
Position Classification & Expected Hours of Work, and Travel:
This is a full-time position.
Regular onsite work is required.
Days and hours of work may vary according to the needs of The Marine Mammal Center.
Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Occasional travel to satellite facilities and/or fieldwork within may be expected for this position.
Compensation Range: $81,120 - $95,429 annual salary.
Benefits:
Holidays
Sick Time
Vacation
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability Insurance
401k Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Job Summary:
The Animal Care Crew Senior Manager oversees the Animal Care Crew Program at The Marine Mammal Center’s Sausalito hospital. This position acts as a conduit and advocate for information sharing for the Animal Care Crew Program and Veterinary Science Program ensuring continuity of animal care across the 28 different animal care volunteer teams (crews) and Animal Care Crew Management (ACCM) staff at the Sausalito main hospital, and adherence to protocols as set by the veterinary and husbandry teams.
Essential Functions:
Program Management: 30 %
Responsible for the overall day-to-day operations of animal husbandry in alignment with the objectives and strategic priorities of the Hospital Operations program.
Work in collaboration with the clinical team (RVTs and DVMs) to ensure that proper protocols and animal care duties are adhered to across animal care crews.
Create, implement, and manage animal care policies and procedures in coordination with hospital operations.
Acts as a conduit of information between Animal Care Crew Team, Clinical Team, Animal Care Volunteers, and other staff in various areas of the organization to bridge the gap between volunteers and staff, as well as between day and night shifts to ensure continuity of animal care.
Provides leadership in strengthening internal communication within the Animal Care Crew Team, Animal Care Volunteers and other staff through the planning and implementation of regular opportunities to provide information transfer between crew shifts and the prioritization of frequent and transparent communications across all forms; creates and promotes a positive and supportive work environment.
Provide training to experienced volunteers in advanced animal care procedures.
Leads, coordinates, and supports Sausalito based animal care crew events and programs as needed.
Collaborate with the Learning & Development team as a subject matter expert to support the creation of new learning courses and the maintenance of current courses to remain relevant and up to date.
Leadership & People Management: 30 %
Hire and manage the work of staff; train and mentor staff members, assign duties, and monitor adherence to policies, protocols, and regulations.
Meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; performs personnel actions, such as approving timesheets and evaluating performance.
Provide coaching to strengthen internal communications with staff members and the department to create and promote a positive, supportive, and team-oriented work environment.
Partner with People and Culture department members to ensure Sausalito volunteer staffing levels accommodate animal care activities, including participating in the recruitment, selection, and onboarding of new volunteers.
Provide leadership, training, expectation setting, and coaching to animal care volunteers, strengthening internal communication, and promoting a positive and supportive environment.
Provide people management coaching to volunteer animal care crew supervisors.
Act as primary contact for Sausalito Volunteer Crew Supervisors, providing overall support and leading meetings as assigned.
Responsible for formal feedback discussions with crew supervisors and other volunteers, documentation, and resolution management.
Manages and resolves escalated volunteer issues, partnering with the Director, Hospital Operations and People and Culture personnel for issue escalation as warranted.
Technical: 20%
Mastery of routine animal husbandry needs, including but not limited to feeding, cleaning, and administration of medication.
Manage and assist animal care crews in more advanced animal handling procedures.
Lead animal care volunteer shifts as needed.
Under the direction of the Clinical Team, perform selected advanced medical techniques outside of the scope of volunteer responsibilities.
Train staff and animal care crews in more advanced animal handling procedures.
Lead any animal care volunteer shift as needed; provide leadership coaching to Animal Care Crew Managers in leading animal care volunteer shifts as needed.
Under the direction of the clinical team, perform and train on selected advanced medical techniques outside of the scope of volunteer responsibilities.
Oversee the development of training programs and materials for Animal Care volunteers.
Budget Management & Fundraising: 10 %
Supports the department’s budget development; tracks results to ensure alignment with key financial targets for expenses and/or revenue in collaboration with management; approves and monitors team expenditures.
Represent and promote the Center to current and potential donors as opportunities arise.
Supports the cultivation of individual donors, grants, family foundations, and corporate sponsors in both written and verbal formats.
Organizational Impact: 5 %
Actively serves on organizational wide committee(s) and may be leadership based.
Support and prioritize the Center’s DEI objectives and integrate as opportunities arise.
Other Duties as Assigned: 5 %
Perform special projects and research as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibility: 2 – Animal Care Crew Manager
500 – Animal Care Volunteers
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Strong commitment to the mission of The Marine Mammal Center.
Adapts to and learns from change, challenges, and feedback; demonstrates flexibility in approaches to work; helps others adapt to new tasks and processes.
Proven ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and timely, both orally and in writing with the veterinarians and veterinary technicians, volunteers, and other personnel to ensure patients receive the care they need.
Exceptional written, verbal, active listening, presentation, facilitation, and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively and maintain open communication in a team environment.
Ability to work independently to manage projects, priorities, fulfill commitments, and meet deadlines.
Strong organizational skills including attention to detail, problem-solving, multi-tasking, and time-management.
Ability to solve complex problems efficiently, effectively, and timely, making determinations and sound judgment calls.
Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work, take initiative, resolve conflicts, and follow through.
Broad general knowledge of basic principles of anatomy and behavior of a variety of marine mammal species.
General knowledge of basic methods and techniques of veterinary clinical procedures.
Demonstrated ability to provide appropriate and timely assistance with animal medical emergencies in a variety of situations and conditions.
Demonstrated ability to react appropriately and calmly in emergency situations, maintaining mental capacity which permits sound decisions and good judgements.
Skills using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Word) and videoconference technology (Slack, Teams, Zoom).
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, which may include staff, volunteers, training participants, and members of the public.
Ability to practice self-awareness and respect while engaging with staff, volunteers, training participants, and members of the public.
Willingness to support and participate in The Marine Mammal Center’s diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
Qualifications and Experience:
This position requires a combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in zoology, marine biology, or a related field; and 5 years of people supervisory and animal care experience, or another related field or equivalent experience.
Strong preference for experience with wildlife, zoo, or aquarium species.
Valid driver license with acceptable motor vehicle record to maintain standards of insurability.
Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination or waiver (medical or religious).
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
This position operates in a professional office, laboratory, and hospital environment both indoors and outdoors with access to other parts of the facilities via outdoor pathways.
Working in outdoor weather conditions and elements is expected.
Routinely uses standard office equipment requiring repetitive motion in tasks.
Ability to work at a desk for extended periods of time using a computer.
Ability to work in an open-cubicle office space environment with many distractions.
Ability to operate equipment safely and competently to carry out duties.
Ability to drive/operate a vehicle for extensive periods of time, this includes operating large trucks to assist with transporting animals between sites.
Ability to walk up to 5 miles during a shift on a frequent basis.
Ability to spend extended periods of time on your feet, walking, standing, crouching, and climbing stairs (potentially in inclement weather conditions).
Ability to work closely with wild animals requires physical strength, dexterity, and reflexes to keep themselves and other personnel around them safe.
Ability to perform physical work requires manual dexterity, agility, strength, and coordination, including the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. (This includes the ability to restrain large marine mammals and walking on varying terrain while carrying large animal carriers.)
Risks associated with animal handling such as animal bites or scratches.
Exposure to allergens and zoonotic diseases.
Involves strong smells associated with dead animals (carcasses) and the care of live animals.
ABOUT THE MARINE MAMMAL CENTER
The Marine Mammal Center is leading the field in ocean conservation through marine mammal rescue, veterinary medicine, science, and education.
OUR MISSION
The Marine Mammal Center advances ocean health through marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation, research, and education.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
The Marine Mammal Center actively engages individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to embracing diversity within our organization because we firmly believe that diverse employee teams help us to achieve our best organizational outcomes and provide the most effective support to the communities we serve. We are deeply dedicated to creating and maintaining an inclusive, equitable and supportive work environment. We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. The Marine Mammal Center believes in growth and supporting our employees as best we can so they can become their best selves in and outside of work. We believe that a healthy work environment means building an inclusive culture where people can thrive together and feel supported and empowered. We believe in stretch versus constraint.
For more information, please visit our “About Us” page at www.marinemammalcenter.org
TO APPLY Please submit a cover letter and resume and provide a brief description about how your experience aligns with the role.
Note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
The Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, age (40 and over), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected by Federal and State law, including considerations of intersectionality where multiple protected characteristics overlap.
We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.
We’re Hiring!
Animal Care Crew Senior Manager
Location of Position: Marin Headlands, Sausalito, California
Reports to: Director, Hospital Operations
Position Classification & Expected Hours of Work, and Travel:
This is a full-time position.
Regular onsite work is required.
Days and hours of work may vary according to the needs of The Marine Mammal Center.
Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Occasional travel to satellite facilities and/or fieldwork within may be expected for this position.
Compensation Range: $81,120 - $95,429 annual salary.
Benefits:
Holidays
Sick Time
Vacation
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability Insurance
401k Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Job Summary:
The Animal Care Crew Senior Manager oversees the Animal Care Crew Program at The Marine Mammal Center’s Sausalito hospital. This position acts as a conduit and advocate for information sharing for the Animal Care Crew Program and Veterinary Science Program ensuring continuity of animal care across the 28 different animal care volunteer teams (crews) and Animal Care Crew Management (ACCM) staff at the Sausalito main hospital, and adherence to protocols as set by the veterinary and husbandry teams.
Essential Functions:
Program Management: 30 %
Responsible for the overall day-to-day operations of animal husbandry in alignment with the objectives and strategic priorities of the Hospital Operations program.
Work in collaboration with the clinical team (RVTs and DVMs) to ensure that proper protocols and animal care duties are adhered to across animal care crews.
Create, implement, and manage animal care policies and procedures in coordination with hospital operations.
Acts as a conduit of information between Animal Care Crew Team, Clinical Team, Animal Care Volunteers, and other staff in various areas of the organization to bridge the gap between volunteers and staff, as well as between day and night shifts to ensure continuity of animal care.
Provides leadership in strengthening internal communication within the Animal Care Crew Team, Animal Care Volunteers and other staff through the planning and implementation of regular opportunities to provide information transfer between crew shifts and the prioritization of frequent and transparent communications across all forms; creates and promotes a positive and supportive work environment.
Provide training to experienced volunteers in advanced animal care procedures.
Leads, coordinates, and supports Sausalito based animal care crew events and programs as needed.
Collaborate with the Learning & Development team as a subject matter expert to support the creation of new learning courses and the maintenance of current courses to remain relevant and up to date.
Leadership & People Management: 30 %
Hire and manage the work of staff; train and mentor staff members, assign duties, and monitor adherence to policies, protocols, and regulations.
Meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; performs personnel actions, such as approving timesheets and evaluating performance.
Provide coaching to strengthen internal communications with staff members and the department to create and promote a positive, supportive, and team-oriented work environment.
Partner with People and Culture department members to ensure Sausalito volunteer staffing levels accommodate animal care activities, including participating in the recruitment, selection, and onboarding of new volunteers.
Provide leadership, training, expectation setting, and coaching to animal care volunteers, strengthening internal communication, and promoting a positive and supportive environment.
Provide people management coaching to volunteer animal care crew supervisors.
Act as primary contact for Sausalito Volunteer Crew Supervisors, providing overall support and leading meetings as assigned.
Responsible for formal feedback discussions with crew supervisors and other volunteers, documentation, and resolution management.
Manages and resolves escalated volunteer issues, partnering with the Director, Hospital Operations and People and Culture personnel for issue escalation as warranted.
Technical: 20%
Mastery of routine animal husbandry needs, including but not limited to feeding, cleaning, and administration of medication.
Manage and assist animal care crews in more advanced animal handling procedures.
Lead animal care volunteer shifts as needed.
Under the direction of the Clinical Team, perform selected advanced medical techniques outside of the scope of volunteer responsibilities.
Train staff and animal care crews in more advanced animal handling procedures.
Lead any animal care volunteer shift as needed; provide leadership coaching to Animal Care Crew Managers in leading animal care volunteer shifts as needed.
Under the direction of the clinical team, perform and train on selected advanced medical techniques outside of the scope of volunteer responsibilities.
Oversee the development of training programs and materials for Animal Care volunteers.
Budget Management & Fundraising: 10 %
Supports the department’s budget development; tracks results to ensure alignment with key financial targets for expenses and/or revenue in collaboration with management; approves and monitors team expenditures.
Represent and promote the Center to current and potential donors as opportunities arise.
Supports the cultivation of individual donors, grants, family foundations, and corporate sponsors in both written and verbal formats.
Organizational Impact: 5 %
Actively serves on organizational wide committee(s) and may be leadership based.
Support and prioritize the Center’s DEI objectives and integrate as opportunities arise.
Other Duties as Assigned: 5 %
Perform special projects and research as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibility: 2 – Animal Care Crew Manager
500 – Animal Care Volunteers
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Strong commitment to the mission of The Marine Mammal Center.
Adapts to and learns from change, challenges, and feedback; demonstrates flexibility in approaches to work; helps others adapt to new tasks and processes.
Proven ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and timely, both orally and in writing with the veterinarians and veterinary technicians, volunteers, and other personnel to ensure patients receive the care they need.
Exceptional written, verbal, active listening, presentation, facilitation, and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively and maintain open communication in a team environment.
Ability to work independently to manage projects, priorities, fulfill commitments, and meet deadlines.
Strong organizational skills including attention to detail, problem-solving, multi-tasking, and time-management.
Ability to solve complex problems efficiently, effectively, and timely, making determinations and sound judgment calls.
Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work, take initiative, resolve conflicts, and follow through.
Broad general knowledge of basic principles of anatomy and behavior of a variety of marine mammal species.
General knowledge of basic methods and techniques of veterinary clinical procedures.
Demonstrated ability to provide appropriate and timely assistance with animal medical emergencies in a variety of situations and conditions.
Demonstrated ability to react appropriately and calmly in emergency situations, maintaining mental capacity which permits sound decisions and good judgements.
Skills using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Word) and videoconference technology (Slack, Teams, Zoom).
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, which may include staff, volunteers, training participants, and members of the public.
Ability to practice self-awareness and respect while engaging with staff, volunteers, training participants, and members of the public.
Willingness to support and participate in The Marine Mammal Center’s diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
Qualifications and Experience:
This position requires a combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in zoology, marine biology, or a related field; and 5 years of people supervisory and animal care experience, or another related field or equivalent experience.
Strong preference for experience with wildlife, zoo, or aquarium species.
Valid driver license with acceptable motor vehicle record to maintain standards of insurability.
Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination or waiver (medical or religious).
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
This position operates in a professional office, laboratory, and hospital environment both indoors and outdoors with access to other parts of the facilities via outdoor pathways.
Working in outdoor weather conditions and elements is expected.
Routinely uses standard office equipment requiring repetitive motion in tasks.
Ability to work at a desk for extended periods of time using a computer.
Ability to work in an open-cubicle office space environment with many distractions.
Ability to operate equipment safely and competently to carry out duties.
Ability to drive/operate a vehicle for extensive periods of time, this includes operating large trucks to assist with transporting animals between sites.
Ability to walk up to 5 miles during a shift on a frequent basis.
Ability to spend extended periods of time on your feet, walking, standing, crouching, and climbing stairs (potentially in inclement weather conditions).
Ability to work closely with wild animals requires physical strength, dexterity, and reflexes to keep themselves and other personnel around them safe.
Ability to perform physical work requires manual dexterity, agility, strength, and coordination, including the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. (This includes the ability to restrain large marine mammals and walking on varying terrain while carrying large animal carriers.)
Risks associated with animal handling such as animal bites or scratches.
Exposure to allergens and zoonotic diseases.
Involves strong smells associated with dead animals (carcasses) and the care of live animals.
ABOUT THE MARINE MAMMAL CENTER
The Marine Mammal Center is leading the field in ocean conservation through marine mammal rescue, veterinary medicine, science, and education.
OUR MISSION
The Marine Mammal Center advances ocean health through marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation, research, and education.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
The Marine Mammal Center actively engages individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to embracing diversity within our organization because we firmly believe that diverse employee teams help us to achieve our best organizational outcomes and provide the most effective support to the communities we serve. We are deeply dedicated to creating and maintaining an inclusive, equitable and supportive work environment. We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. The Marine Mammal Center believes in growth and supporting our employees as best we can so they can become their best selves in and outside of work. We believe that a healthy work environment means building an inclusive culture where people can thrive together and feel supported and empowered. We believe in stretch versus constraint.
For more information, please visit our “About Us” page at www.marinemammalcenter.org
TO APPLY Please submit a cover letter and resume and provide a brief description about how your experience aligns with the role.
Note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
The Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, age (40 and over), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected by Federal and State law, including considerations of intersectionality where multiple protected characteristics overlap.
We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.
Oregon Health Authority
Salem or Portland Oregon
Behavioral Health Division (BHD) is seeking an experienced project manager to serve as the internal agency expert for project management implementation within to support Child and Family Behavioral Health Programs. In this position, you will work closely with project managers to collaborate with other divisions and agencies such as Medicaid, Health Policy & Analytics, Public Health, Oregon department of Human Services, Oregon Youth Authority, System of Care Advisory Council and the Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission.
You will provide the assurance of equity-driven project implementation and support transparency and collaboration through the utilization of streamlined processes. You will be responsible for leading coordination and tracking all efforts, documenting, and reporting progress to senior leadership, supporting communications, and supporting the team in the development of quality improvement strategies and other operational and organizational efforts to move Child and Family Behavioral Health program related work forward.
Additional duties will include but are not limited to:
Responsibility for all aspects of design, development, communication, and monitoring of project implementation plans
Utilization of sophisticated project management tools and resources to ensure programs meet deliverables, milestones and goals
Collaboration and consultation with external contractors and partners as program implementation is developed and realized.
Provide ongoing assessment and review of program related
Perform and oversee analysis and research activities, and advises leadership in the direction of high-profile policy areas.
Preparing reports to inform and guide program development, program implementation, and program evaluation.
Minimum Qualifications:
Seven years of professional level experience related to the class concept;
OR
Six years of professional level experience related to the class concept AND an Oregon Project Management Associate Certification;
OR
Four years of professional level experience related to the class concept AND a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, or a closely related field;
OR
Two years of professional level experience AND Project Management Professional Certification awarded by the Project Management Institute.
OR
Desired Attributes:
Experience managing a large project portfolio with management of multiple projects at one time, including business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods and coordination of people.
Experience with and extensive knowledge of Smartsheet including creating formulas and dashboards.
Knowledge of Behavioral Health systems and child serving systems such as child welfare, IDD, etc.
Experience with techniques and methods of disseminating communication within an organization, including the communication adaptability and flexibility for diverse populations of participants, and ability to understand the needs of team not fluent in the language of project management, portraying needs to the team, and explaining the status of projects.
Able to approach projects and ideas with multiple methodologies.
Experience leading and participating in task forces, committees, workgroups and advisory panels related to policy and program development and implementation.
Experience performing operational research techniques, methods and practices, including analysis and reporting of financial data.
Understanding of executive and legislative decision-making process.
Benefits of Joining Our Team
Excellent medical, vision, and dental benefits package for the employee and qualified family members with a very low monthly out-of-pocket cost.
Optional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
Employee benefits include 11 paid holidays, 3 personal business days, 8 hours of monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours per month.
Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program .
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/ Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
Training opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.
This is a HYBRID (90% REMOTE) position. Please check SECTION 4. WORKING CONDITIONS, of the position description linked above to review more details regarding the details surrounding the working conditions.
Application Guidance
How to Apply: Submit your resume, cover letter, and answer all supplemental questions at oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-180849 .
Application Deadline: 5/27/2025
Behavioral Health Division (BHD) is seeking an experienced project manager to serve as the internal agency expert for project management implementation within to support Child and Family Behavioral Health Programs. In this position, you will work closely with project managers to collaborate with other divisions and agencies such as Medicaid, Health Policy & Analytics, Public Health, Oregon department of Human Services, Oregon Youth Authority, System of Care Advisory Council and the Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission.
You will provide the assurance of equity-driven project implementation and support transparency and collaboration through the utilization of streamlined processes. You will be responsible for leading coordination and tracking all efforts, documenting, and reporting progress to senior leadership, supporting communications, and supporting the team in the development of quality improvement strategies and other operational and organizational efforts to move Child and Family Behavioral Health program related work forward.
Additional duties will include but are not limited to:
Responsibility for all aspects of design, development, communication, and monitoring of project implementation plans
Utilization of sophisticated project management tools and resources to ensure programs meet deliverables, milestones and goals
Collaboration and consultation with external contractors and partners as program implementation is developed and realized.
Provide ongoing assessment and review of program related
Perform and oversee analysis and research activities, and advises leadership in the direction of high-profile policy areas.
Preparing reports to inform and guide program development, program implementation, and program evaluation.
Minimum Qualifications:
Seven years of professional level experience related to the class concept;
OR
Six years of professional level experience related to the class concept AND an Oregon Project Management Associate Certification;
OR
Four years of professional level experience related to the class concept AND a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, or a closely related field;
OR
Two years of professional level experience AND Project Management Professional Certification awarded by the Project Management Institute.
OR
Desired Attributes:
Experience managing a large project portfolio with management of multiple projects at one time, including business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods and coordination of people.
Experience with and extensive knowledge of Smartsheet including creating formulas and dashboards.
Knowledge of Behavioral Health systems and child serving systems such as child welfare, IDD, etc.
Experience with techniques and methods of disseminating communication within an organization, including the communication adaptability and flexibility for diverse populations of participants, and ability to understand the needs of team not fluent in the language of project management, portraying needs to the team, and explaining the status of projects.
Able to approach projects and ideas with multiple methodologies.
Experience leading and participating in task forces, committees, workgroups and advisory panels related to policy and program development and implementation.
Experience performing operational research techniques, methods and practices, including analysis and reporting of financial data.
Understanding of executive and legislative decision-making process.
Benefits of Joining Our Team
Excellent medical, vision, and dental benefits package for the employee and qualified family members with a very low monthly out-of-pocket cost.
Optional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
Employee benefits include 11 paid holidays, 3 personal business days, 8 hours of monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours per month.
Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program .
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/ Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
Training opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.
This is a HYBRID (90% REMOTE) position. Please check SECTION 4. WORKING CONDITIONS, of the position description linked above to review more details regarding the details surrounding the working conditions.
Application Guidance
How to Apply: Submit your resume, cover letter, and answer all supplemental questions at oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-180849 .
Application Deadline: 5/27/2025
Oregon Health Authority
Salem and Portland, Oregon
This position is situated on the Medicaid Children and Family Policy unit which writes administrative rules (OAR), directs coverage policy, directs provider enrollment and provider billing policy, issues guidance, leads rate setting and provides subject matter expertise and FFS program leadership for the following areas within OHP: Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostics and Treatment (EPSDT); School Based Health Services; and Young Adults with Special Health Care Needs (YSCHN).
In this position, you will:
Coordinate grant activities and grant projects; overseeing the implementation of project activities.
Develop meeting agendas, schedules, and conduct meetings
Coordinate training and technical assistance; responding to and supporting requests from education agencies.
Design and direct the gathering, tabulating, and interpreting of required data for grant reporting requirements.
Track overall program evaluation; and ensure necessary reports and documentation are submitted.
If this opportunity aligns with your strengths, background, and commitment to fostering inclusivity, we encourage you to apply! At the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more equitable future for all.
Minimum Qualifications:
Any combination of experience and education equivalent to five years of professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.
Example: A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and two years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.
Desired Attributes:
Experience supporting the development and implementation of policies and programs at the community, state, and/or national level that advance health equity (address systemic health disparities, expand culturally responsive and inclusive services, factor in social determinants of health) and elevate the voice of community and those with lived experience.
Knowledge of health services delivery systems, particularly the Oregon Health Plan/ Medicaid administration in Oregon.
Knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes; specific knowledge of Oregon Administrative Rules and Oregon Revised Statutes is valued.
Experience supporting inter-and cross-agency collaboration and coordination of community centered policies, programs, and continuous (performance / quality / process) improvement strategies.
Strong oral and written communication skills across a variety of forums; experience communicating qualitative and quantitative information, verbal and written, that are accessible to and understood by audiences with different levels of comprehension or interest and that are culturally responsive, inclusive, and appropriate.
Experience and knowledge evaluating and synthesizing quantitative and qualitative data to analyze and measure the effectiveness, efficiency, and impact of administrative and technical programs within the context of health policy / healthcare services.
Knowledge about contracts/interagency agreement administration, procurement, and grant administration within the context of Oregon state government (e.g. OHA/ODHS) or other complex health services delivery organizations.
Demonstrated project management experience, including ability to effectively manage multiple project timelines and priorities and promote human-centered change management.
Benefits of Joining Our Team
Excellent medical, vision, and dental benefits package for the employee and qualified family members with a very low monthly out-of-pocket cost.
Optional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
Employee benefits include 11 paid holidays, 3 personal business days, 8 hours of monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours per month.
Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program .
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/ Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
Training opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.
Application Guidance
How to Apply: Submit a copy of your resume and cover letter at Oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-180806
Application Deadline: 05/26/2025
Salary Range: $5,325 - $8,148
This position is situated on the Medicaid Children and Family Policy unit which writes administrative rules (OAR), directs coverage policy, directs provider enrollment and provider billing policy, issues guidance, leads rate setting and provides subject matter expertise and FFS program leadership for the following areas within OHP: Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostics and Treatment (EPSDT); School Based Health Services; and Young Adults with Special Health Care Needs (YSCHN).
In this position, you will:
Coordinate grant activities and grant projects; overseeing the implementation of project activities.
Develop meeting agendas, schedules, and conduct meetings
Coordinate training and technical assistance; responding to and supporting requests from education agencies.
Design and direct the gathering, tabulating, and interpreting of required data for grant reporting requirements.
Track overall program evaluation; and ensure necessary reports and documentation are submitted.
If this opportunity aligns with your strengths, background, and commitment to fostering inclusivity, we encourage you to apply! At the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more equitable future for all.
Minimum Qualifications:
Any combination of experience and education equivalent to five years of professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.
Example: A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and two years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.
Desired Attributes:
Experience supporting the development and implementation of policies and programs at the community, state, and/or national level that advance health equity (address systemic health disparities, expand culturally responsive and inclusive services, factor in social determinants of health) and elevate the voice of community and those with lived experience.
Knowledge of health services delivery systems, particularly the Oregon Health Plan/ Medicaid administration in Oregon.
Knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes; specific knowledge of Oregon Administrative Rules and Oregon Revised Statutes is valued.
Experience supporting inter-and cross-agency collaboration and coordination of community centered policies, programs, and continuous (performance / quality / process) improvement strategies.
Strong oral and written communication skills across a variety of forums; experience communicating qualitative and quantitative information, verbal and written, that are accessible to and understood by audiences with different levels of comprehension or interest and that are culturally responsive, inclusive, and appropriate.
Experience and knowledge evaluating and synthesizing quantitative and qualitative data to analyze and measure the effectiveness, efficiency, and impact of administrative and technical programs within the context of health policy / healthcare services.
Knowledge about contracts/interagency agreement administration, procurement, and grant administration within the context of Oregon state government (e.g. OHA/ODHS) or other complex health services delivery organizations.
Demonstrated project management experience, including ability to effectively manage multiple project timelines and priorities and promote human-centered change management.
Benefits of Joining Our Team
Excellent medical, vision, and dental benefits package for the employee and qualified family members with a very low monthly out-of-pocket cost.
Optional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
Employee benefits include 11 paid holidays, 3 personal business days, 8 hours of monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours per month.
Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program .
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/ Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
Training opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.
Application Guidance
How to Apply: Submit a copy of your resume and cover letter at Oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-180806
Application Deadline: 05/26/2025
Salary Range: $5,325 - $8,148
Oregon Health Authority
Salem, Oregon
What you will do!
The purpose of this position is to provide routine clerical and administrative support to the Medicaid Business Office. This includes assisting with day-to-day office functions such as answering phones and emails, maintaining records and tracking logs, preparing forms and correspondence from templates, supporting employee onboarding logistics, and directing inquiries to the appropriate staff. This position ensures that basic business services tasks are completed accurately and efficiently to support coordination of activities across the Business Office team and smooth operations within the Medicaid Division.
In alignment with OHA's values and strategic goal to eliminate health inequities in Oregon by 2030, the person in this role will demonstrate ongoing development of personal cultural awareness and humility, and knowledge of social determinants of health and their impacts on health outcomes.
Minimum Qualifications:
Two years of general clerical experience that includes keyboarding, word processing, or other experience generating documents; OR
An associate degree in any field; OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired Attributes:
Demonstrated experience and skill in providing excellent customer service, working collaboratively in a team setting, and engaging diverse groups and individuals from a person-centered perspective.
Demonstrated experience supporting meeting coordination, planning tools, and documentation to assist with collaborative planning, communication, and decision-making.
Ability to explain and offer basic guidance and technical assistance on agency procedures, forms, and administrative policies within established frameworks.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of agency records and a willingness to learn agency programs, operations, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of health services delivery systems, particularly the Oregon Health Plan/Medicaid administration in Oregon.
Knowledge of policies, processes, and procedures related to internal business operations.
Knowledge of quality assurance and continuous process improvement procedures, including experience supporting auditing processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Ability to demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and use of collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Smartsheet.
Benefits of Joining Our Team
Excellent medical, vision, and dental benefits package for the employee and qualified family members with a very low monthly out-of-pocket cost.
Optional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
Employee benefits include 11 paid holidays, 3 personal business days, 8 hours of monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours per month.
Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program .
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/ Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
Training opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.
How to Apply:
Submit your resume and cover letter to oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-180696
Application Deadline: 05/25/2025
What you will do!
The purpose of this position is to provide routine clerical and administrative support to the Medicaid Business Office. This includes assisting with day-to-day office functions such as answering phones and emails, maintaining records and tracking logs, preparing forms and correspondence from templates, supporting employee onboarding logistics, and directing inquiries to the appropriate staff. This position ensures that basic business services tasks are completed accurately and efficiently to support coordination of activities across the Business Office team and smooth operations within the Medicaid Division.
In alignment with OHA's values and strategic goal to eliminate health inequities in Oregon by 2030, the person in this role will demonstrate ongoing development of personal cultural awareness and humility, and knowledge of social determinants of health and their impacts on health outcomes.
Minimum Qualifications:
Two years of general clerical experience that includes keyboarding, word processing, or other experience generating documents; OR
An associate degree in any field; OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired Attributes:
Demonstrated experience and skill in providing excellent customer service, working collaboratively in a team setting, and engaging diverse groups and individuals from a person-centered perspective.
Demonstrated experience supporting meeting coordination, planning tools, and documentation to assist with collaborative planning, communication, and decision-making.
Ability to explain and offer basic guidance and technical assistance on agency procedures, forms, and administrative policies within established frameworks.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of agency records and a willingness to learn agency programs, operations, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of health services delivery systems, particularly the Oregon Health Plan/Medicaid administration in Oregon.
Knowledge of policies, processes, and procedures related to internal business operations.
Knowledge of quality assurance and continuous process improvement procedures, including experience supporting auditing processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Ability to demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and use of collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Smartsheet.
Benefits of Joining Our Team
Excellent medical, vision, and dental benefits package for the employee and qualified family members with a very low monthly out-of-pocket cost.
Optional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
Employee benefits include 11 paid holidays, 3 personal business days, 8 hours of monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours per month.
Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program .
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/ Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
Training opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.
How to Apply:
Submit your resume and cover letter to oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-180696
Application Deadline: 05/25/2025
