Homeoffice Volunteer (Non-Paid) Position - Portland Pedestrian Advisory Committee chez City of Portland, OR
City of Portland, OR · Portland, États-Unis d'Amérique · Remote
About the Department
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The Portland Pedestrian Advisory Committee advises City Council and all departments of the City on all matters that encourage and enhance walking as a means of transportation, recreation, wellness, and environmental enhancement. In this context walking includes the use of medically approved devices that provide a similar level of mobility. The Pedestrian Advisory Committee is a perpetual body.
The PAC is a 15 member committee that meets monthly to discuss city transportation policy, programs and projects that impact how people move around the city on foot. The committee may also be asked to provide input to the Bureau or City Council on projects led by partner agencies.
Total number of advisory seats: 15
Number of seats available: 5
Position Duties
To be eligible for the advisory committee, members must live, play, worship, go to school, work or do business in the City of Portland.
Additionally, applicants for membership should:
- Have an interest in promoting walking for transportation, recreation, and environmental enhancement
- Have good communication skills for working on a committee
- Commit to attending one 2-2.5 hour evening meeting per month (currently scheduled for the third Tuesday of each month) and participating in the work of the committee.
We want people from every part of Portland here to share their voice on this committee. If you want to serve your community and to help government make better choices, then we want to see your application. The attributes listed below are what will guide our selection process. It is helpful if you are specific in your answers. We do not expect you to be or have everything listed.
- Exhibit a passion for/commitment to improving walking conditions in Portland
- Demonstrate an understanding of or lived experience with transportation and urban design issues
- Contribute to geographic diversity on the committee
- Contribute to a diversity of pedestrian-related perspectives on the committee, such as any combination of the following demonstrated interests/perspectives:
- commercial/ business/ economic development knowledge
- disability experience/ awareness of the different ways people “walk”
- safety advocacy
- social or racial justice experience
- recreational user (such as leisure walking, running/ jogging, dog walking)
- transit (bus, MAX, etc.) ridership/advocacy
- children/ education/ youth engagement
- service to vulnerable communities/ underserved Portlanders
- Are new to participating in City processes/committees
- Demonstrated ability to listen and consider other perspectives and constructively contributing to the work of the committee.
- Monthly meetings will take place on weekday evenings. Meetings are currently scheduled 6:00-800 pm on the third Tuesday of each month and currently held via Zoom.
- Members are involved for a duration of 2-year terms, or no more than 8 consecutive years.
- Members are expected to prepare for meetings on their own time. Meeting materials for review may be sent with minimal time to review, possibly as few as forty-eight hours (or two days) in advance.
Volunteer Ethics
People who join this committee will become what we call “Public Officials,” which means that while you serve you must behave fair and ethically. We will provide training on this once you are accepted. Part of following Public Officials Ethics laws means you must tell the group when you or a relative may financially benefit (or avoid fees) by your recommendations. This is called a “Conflict of Interest.” If you tell us about potential Conflicts of Interest that does not mean you cannot serve, in fact, many committees have potential members with Conflicts of Interest. We appreciate your ethical inclusion of possible Conflicts of Interest on the form included in the application.Minimum Qualifications
APPLY HERE: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/01992ffff588771581da915112150f7d
Applications are due on by 11:59pm on Sunday, October 19, 2025.
Online submission is the preferred, fastest method to get the application into the hands of the selection committee. We suggest you pre-write and save your answers in a separate document, so you have your own copy, and to prevent loss of your work from internet disruptions. You may request to submit a Word version of the application. Email [email protected] to request a Word version.
To talk with someone about this opportunity or to receive assistance completing the application, please contact the advisory body staff liaison at [email protected]
Voluntary & Confidential Demographic Information
The City is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Completing the demographic information on the application is voluntary, but we encourage you to provide that information. The City uses this information to help ensure that advisory body appointments represent a broad cross-section of community. Your information will not be used during the recruitment nor the selection process. State and federal law prohibit use of this information to discriminate against you. Questions about this may be sent to [email protected]
General Questions
For general questions about the Advisory Bodies program, the volunteer recruitment process, or other upcoming advisory body opportunities please email [email protected].
We Encourage You to Apply
We welcome you to browse our website to learn more about the bureau and the Pedestrian Advisory Committee.
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