Executive Director Duties
Eastern Oregon Mediation Center (EOMC)
Part time:   20 hours per week

(Duration of position dependent on funding)

Essential Duties

• Schedule mediators for small claims cases and/or community mediations and work with court coordinator.
• Arrange continuing education programs for volunteer mediators as well as initial training for new mediators.
• Maintain current list of trained mediators and keep mediation records.
• Answer EOMC phone; develop cases and schedule mediator as appropriate.
• Maintain EOMC records; compile data and file annual/semi-annual reports with the Office of Dispute Resolution.
• Arrange monthly Board meetings.
• Interpret law/regulations pertaining to mediation, share and train mediators on said laws/regulations.
• Work throughout the community to develop partnerships with different organizations; raising funds, generating new mediation opportunities; and securing in-kind contributions.
• Grant research, writing and reporting.
• Promote alternative dispute resolution in Union County by presenting to civic groups, local media and the community.
• Answers to the Eastern Oregon Mediation Center’s Board of Directors.

Qualifications:

• Mediation knowledge preferred.
• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in developing community partnerships.
• Experience or working knowledge of grant-writing and establishing new funding sources.
• General knowledge of the local community relations.
• Must be available and willing to travel to director’s meetings if funds are available.
• Must be able to work independently and be self motivated.