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Chief Operations Officer

From $401/yr

Location: Bend, Oregon - In Person Status: Full-Time, Exempt Benefits: Competitive Salary, 401(k), Health Insurance, Generous Paid Time Off At Shepherd’s House Ministries, we believe in meeting people exactly where they are—with compassion, dignity, and grace. We offer food for the hungry, shelter for the homeless, and supportive programs for individuals facing life-controlling challenges. Our mission is to break cycles of pain by healing hearts and transforming lives. We create grace-filled environments where every person is welcomed, valued, and encouraged to pursue meaningful life change at their own pace. Through supportive services, innovative programs, and a deeply caring team, we walk alongside each individual on their journey—reflecting the transformative love of God in all we do. This position has a BFOQ to be faith aligned. We are seeking a passionate and mission-driven Chief Operations Officer (COO) to help expand the impact of Shepherd’s House Ministries across all sites and advance this life-changing work. The Chief Operations Officer (COO) is accountable for providing strategic and operational leadership that strengthens and advances the mission, culture, and long-term effectiveness of Shepherd’s House Ministries. Serving as a key partner to the CEO and Executive Team, the COO ensures organizational operations are aligned, collaborative, and mission-driven. This role is responsible for identifying operational gaps and opportunities, fostering strong internal and external partnerships, and ensuring systems, resources, and teams work cohesively to support organizational goals, program excellence, and sustainable growth in accordance with SHM’s Mission Statement and Core Values. Strategic Work Expectations: * Shall strive for and embody honesty, compassion, forgiveness, mercy, gentleness, hospitality of spirit, and the deep love of Jesus in word and deed, leading with humility, compassion, and self-awareness. * Will work towards having a teachable spirit and a willingness to learn. * Collaborate in partnership with leadership, advisors and coworkers to contribute to and carry out the organization’s strategy and goals. Duties \& Responsibilities: * Model and promote SHM’s mission, culture, and core values through leadership, decision-making, and daily operations as a member of the Executive Team. * Lead, supervise, and develop direct reports through hiring, coaching, training, performance management, accountability, and professional development. * Provide strategic oversight and operational leadership * Ensure organizational technology systems, infrastructure, communication tools, and operational platforms effectively support SHM operations and growth. * Oversee facility operations, maintenance, safety, and capital improvement projects, ensuring compliance with OSHA requirements and organizational standards. * Develop, implement, and continuously improve operational systems, workflows, policies, procedures, and organizational processes to enhance effectiveness and sustainability. * Partner with Finance leadership to support budgeting, forecasting, cost management, and responsible stewardship of organizational resources. * Establish and monitor operational metrics, dashboards, and reporting systems to evaluate performance, identify trends, and support strategic decision-making. * Provide leadership and coordination during organizational emergencies, facility disruptions, critical incidents, and community response situations. * Ensure organizational compliance with applicable legal standards, grant requirements, labor laws, safety regulations, and risk management practices. * Collaborate with the CEO, Executive Team, and community partners in strategic planning, organizational leadership, partnership development, and execution of organizational initiatives. * Participate in shared leadership responsibilities, including executive team support, community engagement, on-call leadership rotation, and advancing the spiritual and organizational culture of SHM. Please note that this is not a comprehensive list and that this position will perform other duties as assigned to support organizational needs. Qualifications: Education \& Experience: * Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; Master’s degree preferred, with at least five (5) years of senior leadership or operational management experience in nonprofit, ministry, healthcare, housing, or human services settings. * Strong leadership and change management abilities, with experience leading high-performing, values-aligned teams through growth and organizational development. * Committed Christian with a passion for serving individuals experiencing homelessness, addiction, and mental illness, including familiarity with trauma-informed care principles. * Excellent strategic thinking, communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders. * Experience in operational oversight, compliance, risk management, budgeting, and organizational systems, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and departments effectively. Spiritual \& Professional Qualities: * Ability to remain flexible and adapt well. * Work well in a team environment and be able to accept input as well as supervisory guidance. * Able and willing to interact with shelter guests in a compassionate and respectful manner. * Knowledgeable and empathetic to the needs of the poor and suffering. * Able to maintain a positive, professional, Christ-like manner with all donors, staff, guests, and volunteers. Working Conditions: * Ability to sit for extended periods while performing administrative, strategic planning, and computer-based work. * Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout office, shelter, residential, kitchen, and outdoor environments as needed. * Ability to travel between multiple SHM locations and attend offsite meetings, community events, and project sites. * Ability to occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, climb stairs, and lift or move materials weighing up to 25 pounds. * Ability to effectively operate office technology and communicate clearly in person, by phone, and electronically in both routine and emergency situations. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request an accommodation, please contact a member of the People Team. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Shepherd’s House Ministries provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Shepherd’s House Ministries is formed and filed as 501c3, as such there are certain positions under ministry privately funded programs that require faith alignment as a BFOQ.

Director Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

Position Details -------------------- Position Information Position Title Director Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Classification Title Administrator Position Number B1148PD Grade Level D1 Starting Wage/Salary $82,400 with exceptional benefits Close Date 02/15/2026 Open Until Filled No Open Until Filled Notes Position Type/Employee Class Administrative Faculty Status Not applicable FTE 1.0 Contract Months 12 Months Overtime Eligible Exempt Location Bend Hybrid Remote Work Eligible? Yes but no COCC position is fully remote. Hybrid/Remote possibilities to be determined by the supervisor/department and discussed during interview process. Exceptional COCC Benefits Summary TO VIEW BENEFITS \& PERKS Primary Purpose The SBDC Director provides administrative, operational and supervisory oversight for COCC Small Business Development Center (SBDC) services throughout the college district, as an integral part of the Oregon SBDC Network and under the direction of the Director of COCC’s Center for Business. Under the general guidance of the Oregon SBDC State Director and the supervision of the COCC Director of Center for Business, the SBDC Director is responsible for assigned staff supervision, operations management and coordination of programs, related systems and associated budget authority. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Leadership and Development: Deliver and promote SBDC services throughout the college district emphasizing rural populations. Provide and/or oversee the delivery of one-on-one confidential business advising and instruction to for-profit small businesses within the center’s assigned service delivery area with a focus on helping to build Oregon’s best businesses as measured by meeting the deliverable expectations of the financial stakeholders of the center. Supervise and develop an SBDC schedule of classes and advising sessions. Coordinate SBDC trainings with other non-credit, workforce-related classes to ensure optimum use of departmental time and resources. Develop a collaborative partnership with the COCC Business program, EDCO, REDI, Chambers of Commerce in COCC’s district, OSU-Cascades Co-Lab, Bend Economic Development Advisory Board (BEDAB)and other business entities in Deschutes, Jefferson, and Crook Counties/ Monitor and evaluate program outcomes to maintain optimum quality. Recruit, train, and supervise instructors and business advisors as needed. Work with college programs and departments, local, regional and national agencies and businesses, and economic development agencies to provide a coherent, viable, strongly identifiable SBDC program for the college. Community Partnerships and Programs: Work closely with both SBDC and other COCC staff to assure profitability of classes and events specifically tied to economic development and small businesses. Develop and implement strategic direction within the context of the College and the Oregon SBDC Network to achieve organizational goals; develop new programs and evaluate existing programs for improvements in quality and services. Monitor and manage funds from multiple sources including public and private sector such as Oregon Business Development Department, US Small Business Administration, the Oregon Small Business Development Center Network (OSBDCN) and others. Acting as a grant administrator, ensure programmatic and fiscal compliance with all Oregon SBDC Network policies and procedures; U.S. Small Business Administration and Business Oregon requirements; and America’s SBDC accreditation standards Research and develop new markets for small business training events and support services; market classes and services of the Small Business Development Center. Assess regional training and educational needs as part of a team, networking with community leadership and other educational delivery systems. General Administrative Duties: Assist with annual department budget formulation and review the production of monthly fiscal management reports. Work with various advisory committees (public and business) toto represent the SBDC for program outreach purposes, as appropriate. Prepare and make presentations to business and community groups. Recruit and supervise the performance of the SBDC program support staff, volunteers, counselors/advisers and instructors. Supervision includes training, work assignment and review, performance evaluations, and making hiring and termination recommendations. Effectively and enthusiastically engage with the business community and with economic development partners. Effectively engage College leadership and board to assure they are aware of efforts and successes. Perform other essential duties as they pertain to the overall objective of the position, as assigned. Department Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the duties and responsibilities of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. The individual is expected to follow College work rules and policies. Skills in creating an effective team environment. Skills in effective interpersonal influence through formal communication channels, informal networks and alliances. Knowledge of and experience in finance and business operations. Skills in organizational, managerial, public relations and conflict resolution skills. Knowledge of and skills in leadership, decision-making and problem solving. Skills in public speaking, program promotion, supervision of instruction and professional development. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using the English language with or without the use of an interpreter Ability to cooperate with and contribute to a diverse workplace through ideas and/or experience. Ability to accommodate a flexible work schedule including participation in evening and weekend events. Knowledge of and experience with business consulting or advising. Knowledge of global business perspective and understand opportunities for international trade. Knowledge of and experience with prior business ownership experience or top-level management experience in the private sector. Skills and experience with computer applications (word processing, database, and spreadsheets) and understanding efficiencies provided by their usage. Ergonomic Requirements Regular office hours are established between 8 am – 5 pm during the workweek. A flexible work schedule, including nights and weekends, may be necessary due to the nature of the responsibilities. Incumbent must be able to function effectively indoors in an office environment engaged in work of primarily a sedentary nature. Requires the ability to work at a workstation for extended periods. Required to write, read written materials and computer screens, and ability to use telephonic devices. Occasional lifting up to 25lbs. All individuals are required to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Minimum Requirements Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Business Management, Marketing, Business Communications, or related field. Experience: Four years of experience owning a business, or equivalent executive level experience in a private sector environment, to include financial planning, marketing, accounting systems, personnel management and supervision. One-year work experience with business consulting or advising small businesses. One-year supervisory experience. Equivalency Statement The College recognizes the value of skills and knowledge gained outside of formal higher education and paid employment. Applicants who do not meet minimum qualifications but present other qualifications or experience equivalent to those required will be considered and are encouraged to apply. To qualify under equivalency, applicants must indicate how they qualify by responding to the supplemental question presented during the application process. All employees are required to successfully complete and pass a background screen, which includes a criminal history check. Preferred Qualifications Education: Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Business Management, Marketing, or Business Communications. Experience:* Experience in a Small Business Development Center or other program funded by the US Small Business Administration or the Oregon Business Development Department. EEO Statement The goal of Central Oregon Community College is to provide an atmosphere that encourages our faculty, staff and students to realize their full potential. In support of this goal, it is the policy of Central Oregon Community College that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, disability, sex, marital status, national origin, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran or military status, pregnancy or any other classes protected under federal and state statutes in any education program, activities or employment. Persons with questions about this statement should contact Human Resources at 541.383.7216 or the Vice President for Student Affairs at 541.383.7211. This policy covers nondiscrimination in both employment and access to educational opportunities. When brought to the attention of the appropriate parties, any such actions will be promptly and equitably responded to according to the process outlined in general procedures sections N-1, N-2, or N-3. In support of COCC’s EEO statement, bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is considered a plus, along with experience working in a diverse multicultural setting.

Project Geotechnical Engineer (Licensed Oregon P.E.)

About Us Carlson Testing is a leading engineering firm in Bend, Oregon specializing in geotechnical engineering and construction inspections and testing services. Over the past 40 years, Carlson Testing has built up a substantial client base and routinely contributes on the largest projects in Central and Eastern Oregon. Carlson Testing offers a full range of geotechnical engineering services, and runs a full-service construction materials testing (soils, concrete, asphalt, etc.) laboratory at our Bend location. As the Central Oregon market continues to expand, we are seeking a qualified individual to join our experienced, growth-oriented team in our Bend office. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, has experience managing junior staff, and has aspirations to help take a small engineering firm to the next level. Job Description We are seeking candidates with 2+ years of related geotechnical engineering experience. The successful candidate will be working on wide variety of projects and clientele in central and eastern Oregon and beyond. The candidate will be responsible for assisting with preparation of proposals and geotechnical reports, development of appropriate foundation and site-related geotechnical recommendations, engineering calculations, project management, project billing management, reviewing the work of staff members, and interacting with the firm’s management team. This position requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Geotechnical Engineering and an Oregon PE registration. Masters in Geotechnical Engineering and an Oregon GE registration is preferred for candidates, but not required for the position. Job Duties · Conduct geotechnical investigations, including soil and rock sampling, laboratory testing, and site characterization. · Perform geotechnical analyses and calculations, such as slope stability analysis, settlement analysis, and foundation design. · Prepare geotechnical engineering reports, including findings, recommendations, and design parameters. · Collaborate with project managers, architects, and other engineers to develop cost-effective and sustainable engineering solutions. · Review project plans, specifications, and construction documents to ensure compliance with geotechnical requirements. · Provide technical support and guidance during construction, including field inspections and construction materials testing. · Conduct geotechnical risk assessments and recommend mitigation measures to minimize project risks. · Stay current with industry trends, advancements, and regulatory changes related to geotechnical engineering. · Mentor and supervise junior engineers and technicians on geotechnical projects. · Communicate effectively with clients, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders to address project needs and requirements. Qualifications: · Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field; Master's degree preferred. · Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Civil Engineering in the State of Oregon. · Minimum of 2 years of experience in geotechnical engineering, preferably in consulting or construction industry. · Proficiency in geotechnical analysis software such as GinT, drafting software, SlopeW, Liq. SVS (or similar program suites) · Strong understanding of soil mechanics, foundation engineering, and geotechnical design principles. · Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. · Effective communication skills, both verbal and written. · Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic team environment. · Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and meeting deadlines. · Familiarity with relevant industry standards, codes, and regulations. Benefits: · Competitive salary commensurate with experience. · Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. · 401K retirement savings plan with employer matching . · Professional development opportunities, including training and the opportunity to obtain materials testing certifications. · Positive and collaborative work environment with opportunities for growth and advancement. Join our team and take the first step towards a rewarding career in geotechnical engineering in beautiful Bend, Oregon! Job Type: Full-time Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan * Vision insurance Work Location: In person