Property Coordinator Program Assistant (CSA III)

About the role

The Public Works Service Area Real Estate Team, on behalf of Portland Parks & Recreation, supports the equitable management of more than 11,677 acres of parkland, including 157 developed parks and more than 200 buildings and structures (community centers, residential, commercial, retail, office, industrial, and other).

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and review a variety of legal documents, reports, and real estate agreements such as, leases, licenses, permits, easements, purchase and sale agreements, and intergovernmental agreements.
• Perform property research, such as contract interpretation, property ownership determination, and real estate comparables.
• Support tenants by coordinating agreement-related requests, such as work orders, contract interpretation, and amendment of current agreements.
• Process Non-Park Use Permits and support the Non-Park Use Permit team with property related research.
• Ensure anti-racism, equity, and transparency are placed in the forefront of all property transactions and interactions.
• Work with a variety of stakeholders, such as regional agencies, grassroots organizations, partner groups, non-profit organizations, businesses, and City bureaus.

Requirements

• Experience drafting and negotiating legal documents for a variety of real estate agreement types (such as leases, licenses, permits, easements, purchase and sale agreements, intergovernmental agreements, etc.).
• Experience establishing and maintaining working relationships with diverse community stakeholders, such as regional agencies, grassroots organizations, partner groups, underrepresented communities, non-profit organizations, businesses, and City bureaus.
• Ability to intake, analyze, and problem solve a variety of tenant issues such as repairs, work orders, agreement interpretation, property improvements, and billing.
• Experience working on negotiations and/or interfacing with local, state, or federal government, and elected officials.
• Experience researching, analyzing, explaining, and generating written reports and correspondence on a variety of real estate issues such as market comparables, property ownership, and relevant real estate laws, regulations, ordinances, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications

• Applicant Must Also Possess a valid state driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Skills

Collaborative: A professional who values partnership and develops and supports relationships to get things done.

Detail-oriented: Produce accurate, well-researched documents, agreements, reports, and legal language.

Solutions-oriented: Use strong communication skills to work with a variety of stakeholders to create, implement, and memorialize mutually agreeable solutions.

Inclusive facilitator: Ability to facilitate groups and meetings in a respectful and culturally responsive manner.

Emotionally intelligent: empathetic, passionate, and team-oriented.

Benefits

Starting Pay: Hourly range for this role is $27.59-$57.38, dependent on experience.

Note: Community Service Aide (I-IV) positions have a maximum of 1,400 hours in a calendar year.

Pay

Hourly range for this role is $27.59-$57.38, dependent on experience.

Schedule

20 hours/week. This role will work with their supervisor to determine their schedule. When in-person, this role will report to the Portland Building, 1120 SW 5th Ave., Portland, OR 97204.

Benefits

Note: Community Service Aide (I-IV) positions have a maximum of 1,400 hours in a calendar year.

Contact

To Qualify Applicants must demonstrate how their education, training, and experience meet each of the minimum qualifications listed below:

Previous background in real estate and/or public private partnerships.

Previous experience with database and/or customer relationship manager software.

Degree in Law or Public Administration.

Licence in Real Estate or Law.

To Apply Submit your resume and responses to supplemental questionsby the closing date - September 4, 2026 at 11:59pm PST. (Optional) Submit Veterans’ Preference documents , if applicable.

Virtual Meet & Greet Opportunity: Meet the hiring manager and recruiter to learn more about this position, how to apply for the role, and what it's like to work for the City of Portland.

Date: Tu esday, September 1, 2026 Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm PST Link : https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82988422767

Note: Al Notetaking apps are not permitted. If you need ADA accommodations, please contact the recruiter below.

Vanessa Bodien, Recruiter
Vanessa.Bodien@portlandoregon.gov
Bureau of Human Resources