Join our team and make a difference.

Ride Connection is a transportation nonprofit serving diverse populations in Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties. We place a high emphasis on equity and inclusion in our workplace and celebrate how our team members show up in the community. Staff and volunteers are valued for the unique experience and viewpoint they bring to the job. At Ride Connection, we strive to make our culture one of sustainable employee empowerment and collaboration.

 

Ride Connection offers an excellent benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, 403(b)-retirement plan with automatic employer contribution plus a match up to 2%, Flexible Spending Account with up to $500 annual employer contribution, 140 hours of paid vacation in your first three years and then increases, six paid holidays,  MLK Day of service, Juneteenth day of learning, 60 hours of sick leave annually, and a TriMet annual public transportation pass.

 

To apply for any open position, please submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@rideconnection.org with the job title in your email subject line.

 

If you are applying for a Driver position, please download and fill out an application form (you can find them below in both Word and PDF format) and send your completed application with your resume to jobs@rideconnection.org with the job title in your email subject line.

 

We look forward to hearing from you!

Open Positions

Click on the position names below for full job descriptions.

  • Location: Various Locations – Tualatin, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Forest Grove, and Multnomah County
  • Position Reports To: Program Manager
  • Full-Time Equivalent: 1.0 FTE
  • $20.16-$30.24 per hour

Summary

Driver – Full and Part Time

Ride Connection is looking for a reliable, customer service-focused relationship builders to join the Driver pool for our Transportation Program.

Drivers are the heart and soul of Ride Connection’s Transportation Program. Drivers provide transportation services using agency owned vehicles to help older adults, people with disabilities, and citizens who do not have access to reliable transportation or other alternatives to live independent, quality lives by providing them access to necessary community services.

We are looking for Part Time and Full Time drivers be part of transportation services for customers in Tualatin, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Forest Grove, and Multnomah County. The work hours available vary, as well as the days of the week so flexibility is a must.

 

This is a non-exempt position with a starting salary of $20.16 – $30.24 per hour. Ride Connection offers an excellent benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, 403(b)-retirement plan with automatic employer contribution plus a match up to 2%, Flexible Spending Account with up to $500 annual employer contribution, 10 days of paid vacation in your first three years and then increases, twelve holidays, accrued sick leave, and TriMet annual public transportation pass.

 

Who You Are

  • You are all about great customer service. You enjoy both driving and interacting with people. You go the extra mile to ensure that a customer feels supported, heard, and respected.
  • You excel at connecting with others while understanding the importance of personal boundaries and respecting the boundaries of others.
  • You maintain your composure in a crisis or an elevated exchange and help others keep their cool as well.
  • You like being on time and set up your day and calendar to be where you need to be, sometimes with a few minutes to spare.

 

What You’ll Do

Provide safe transport service and community connector services to customers with a customer service lens focused on dignity, respect, and patience. This includes:

  • Transport of customers according to the schedule and/or instructions given by the Program Manager or the Service Center, notifying the Program Manager or the Service Center of any variations to the schedule in real time.
  • Securement of wheelchairs for customers being transported. Assist customers with securing mobility devices, bags, packages, and other items, if appropriate.
  • Assist customers between the vehicle and the door of their start location and destination location utilizing appropriate assistance techniques.
  • Utilize smartphones and/or tablets to coordinate schedules, input ride information records, and connect with the Program Manager or the Service Center.
  • Follow approved operational procedures.
  • Report all vehicle incidents/accidents to the Program Manager.
  • Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, including monitoring and maintaining proper vehicle fuel levels.
  • Maintain customer confidentiality.

Qualifications

  • Valid driver’s license with five to seven years driving experience and an excellent driving history as recorded by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
  • Ability to lift and move up to 30 pounds safely and secure wheelchairs safely in enclosed spaces.
  • Ability to access reliable transportation.
  • Ability to pass a National Criminal Record Check which includes fingerprint identification. If a record exists, the nature and severity of charges will be discussed with candidates and, in some cases, may not be a barrier to employment.

 

This position may be required to perform “Safety Sensitive” duties per Federal Transit Administration (FTA) guidelines. When required the employee assigned to this position must participate and remain in compliance with the FTA Drug and Alcohol testing program, including pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing.

 

Welcomed Additional Qualifications

  • Bilingual or Multi-lingual.
  • Experience operating a large vehicle.
  • Experience with using conflict resolution or de-escalation techniques.
  • Experience, lived or otherwise, working with older adults and people with disabilities.
  • Experience with and comfort with using computers, computer programs, smartphones, and tablets.

Application Instructions

You can apply directly via our website or you can send a copy of your resume and a cover letter to jobs@rideconnection.org. Please share what skills and experiences you would bring to this role in your cover letter. Applications will be considered as submitted, so you are encouraged to apply early. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

 

About Ride Connection

Ride Connection is a private, non-profit organization based in Portland, Oregon. We offer ways for people to access the goods and services they need to survive and thrive. By giving people the means to get around, we offer independence, health, and inclusion. The Ride Connection network comprises a collection of agencies that serve older adults and people with disabilities and low-income individuals, and the general public by offering a variety of transportation options in Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties. Together, we provide over 500,000 rides and support more than 2,000 individuals with training and access to public transportation each year.

 

VIEW FULL JOB DESCRIPTION HERE

  • $20.16-$30.24 per hour

Summary

Drivers – Full and Part Time
RCB Wapato Shores Accessible Transportation is looking for a reliable, customer service-focused relationship builders to join the driver pool for our transportation program.

 

Drivers are the heart and soul of rcb wapato shores transportation program. Drivers provide transportation services using agency owned vehicles to help older adults, people with disabilities, and citizens who do not have access to reliable transportation or other alternatives to live independent, quality lives by providing them access to necessary community services.

 

We are looking for part time and full time drivers be part of transportation services for customers in Tualatin, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Forest Grove, and Multnomah County. The work hours available vary, as well as the days of the week so flexibility is a must.

 

The starting salary of $20.16 – $30.24 per hour. RCB Wapato Shores Accessable Transportation offers an excellent benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, an employee assistance program, 403(b)-retirement plan with automatic employer contribution plus a match up to 2%, flexible spending account with up to $500 annual employer contribution, 10 days of paid vacation in your first three years and then increases, twelve paid holidays, accrued sick leave, and Trimet annual public transportation pass.

 

Who You Are

  • You are all about great customer service. You enjoy both driving and interacting with people. You go the extra mile to ensure that a customer feels supported, heard, and respected.
  • You excel at connecting with others while understanding the importance of personal boundaries and respecting the boundaries of others.
  • You maintain your composure in a crisis or an elevated exchange and help others keep their cool as well.
  • You like being on time and set up your day and calendar to be where you need to be, sometimes with a few minutes to spare.

 

What You’ll Do

Provide safe transport service and community connector services to customers with a customer service lens focused on dignity, respect, and patience. This includes:

  • Transport of customers according to the schedule and/or instructions given by the program manager or the service center, notifying the program manager or the service center of any variations to the schedule in real time.
  • Securement of wheelchairs for customers being transported. Assist customers with securing mobility devices, bags, packages, and other items, if appropriate.
  • Assist customers between the vehicle and the door of their start location and destination location utilizing appropriate assistance techniques.
  • Utilize smartphones and/or tablets to coordinate schedules, input ride information records, and connect with the program manager or the service center.
  • Follow approved operational procedures.
  • Report all vehicle incidents/accidents to the program manager.
  • Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, including monitoring and maintaining proper vehicle fuel levels.
  • Maintain customer confidentiality.

 

Qualifications

  • Valid drivers license with five years driving experience and less than 2 driving infractions within the last 3 years as recorded by the department of motor vehicles.
  • Ability to lift and move up to 30 pounds safely and secure wheelchairs safely in enclosed spaces.
  • Ability to access reliable transportation.
  • Ability to pass a national criminal record check which includes fingerprint identification. If a record exists, the nature and severity of charges will be discussed with candidates and, in some cases, may not be a barrier to employment.

 

This position may be required to perform “Safety Sensitive” duties per Federal Transit Administration (FTA) guidelines. When required the employee assigned to this position must participate and remain in compliance with the FTA Drug and Alcohol Testing Program, including pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing.

 

Welcomed Additional Qualifications

  • Bilingual or multi-lingual.
  • Experience operating a large vehicle.
  • Experience with using conflict resolution or de-escalation techniques.
  • Experience, lived or otherwise, working with older adults and people with disabilities.
  • Experience with and comfort with using computers, computer programs, smartphones, and tablets.

 

Application Instructions
Applications will be considered as submitted, so you are encouraged to apply early. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

 

About Ride Connection Bridge Wapato Shores
Ride Connection and RCB Wapato Shores are a private, non-profit organization based in Portland, Oregon. We offer ways for people to access the goods and services they need to survive and thrive. By giving people the means to get around, we offer independence, health, and inclusion. Our network comprises a collection of agencies that serve older adults and people with disabilities and low-income individuals, and the general public by offering a variety of transportation options in Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties. Together, we provide over 500,000 rides and support more than 2,000 individuals with training and access to public transportation each year.

 

VIEW FULL JOB DESCRIPTION HERE

  • Full-Time Equivalent: 1.0 FTE
  • $20.16-$30.24 per hour

Summary

Ride Connection is looking for that special “one in a million” driver who is very reliable and customer service-focused to fill in some gaps to provide rides for those who would not get them any other way.

Drivers are the heart and soul of Ride Connection’s Transportation Program. Drivers provide transportation services using agency owned vehicles to help older adults, people with disabilities, and citizens who do not have access to reliable transportation or other alternatives to live independent, quality lives by providing them access to necessary community services.

For this position we are looking for a driver to be part of transportation services based in Gresham. We are trying to fill in some gaps to provide rides for those who may not get them any other way.

 

This person will get at least 20 hours per week with the possibility of up to 40 hours per week. Work hours will be between 8:00 am and 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday, and may include occasional weekends. This driver will be driving one of our buses as these rides will be for group trips throughout Portland and the metro area. This driver might be asked to drive on short notice to fill in for someone who has called out sick and could include providing rides for one of our partners. These rides may include rides that didn’t fit into another’s schedule.

 

The perfect driver for this position is able to work without a set schedule. This is a new position, so the details may change. Flexibility is a must.

This is a non-exempt position with a starting salary of $20.16 – $30.24 per hour depending on experience.

Ride Connection offers an excellent benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, 403(b)-retirement plan with automatic employer contribution plus a match up to 2%, Flexible Spending Account with up to $500 annual employer contribution, 10 days of paid vacation in your first three, twelve holidays, accrued sick leave, and TriMet annual public transportation pass.

 

Who You Are

  • You are all about great customer service. You enjoy both driving and interacting with people. You go the extra mile to ensure that a customer feels supported, heard, and respected.
  • You excel at connecting with others while understanding the importance of personal boundaries and respecting the boundaries of others.
  • You maintain your composure in a crisis or an elevated exchange and help others keep their cool as well.
  • You like being on time and you set up your day and calendar to be where you need to be, often with a few minutes to spare.

 

What You’ll Do

Provide safe transport service and community connector services to customers with a customer service lens focused on dignity, respect, and patience. This includes:

  • Transport of customers according to the schedule and/or instructions given by the Program Manager or the Service Center, notifying the Program Manager or the Service Center of any variations to the schedule in real time.
  • Secure of wheelchairs for customers being transported. Assist customers with securing mobility devices, bags, packages, and other items, if appropriate.
  • Assist customers between the vehicle and the door of their start location and destination location utilizing appropriate assistance techniques.
  • Utilize smartphones and/or tablets to coordinate schedules, input ride information records, and connect with the Program Manager or the Service Center.
  • Follow approved operational procedures.
  • Report all vehicle incidents/accidents to the Program Manager.
  • Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, including monitoring and maintaining proper vehicle fuel levels.
  • Maintain customer confidentiality.

 

Qualifications

  • Valid driver’s license with at least three years driving experience and an excellent driving history as recorded by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
  • Ability to lift and move up to 30 pounds safely and secure wheelchairs safely in enclosed spaces.
  • Ability to access reliable transportation.
  • Experience with and comfort with using computers, computer programs, smartphones, and tablets.
  • Ability to pass a National Criminal Record Check which includes fingerprint identification. If a record exists, the nature and severity of charges will be discussed with candidates and, in some cases, may not be a barrier to employment.

 

This position may be required to perform “Safety Sensitive” duties per Federal Transit Administration (FTA) guidelines. When required the employee assigned to this position must participate and remain in compliance with the FTA Drug and Alcohol testing program, including pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing.

 

Welcomed Additional Qualifications

  • Bilingual or Multi-lingual individuals – especially those who speak Asian languages such as Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese.
  • Experience operating a large vehicle.
  • Experience, lived or otherwise, working with older adults and people with disabilities.

 

Application Instructions

You can apply directly via our website at https://rideconnection.org/about-us/careers or you can send a copy of your resume and a cover letter to jobs@rideconnection.org.

Applications will be considered as submitted, so you are encouraged to apply early. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

 

About Ride Connection

Ride Connection is a private, non-profit organization based in Portland, Oregon. We offer ways for people to access the goods and services they need to survive and thrive. By giving people the means to get around, we offer independence, health, and inclusion.

The Ride Connection network comprises a collection of agencies that serve older adults and people with disabilities and low-income individuals, and the general public by offering a variety of transportation options in Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties.

Together, we provide over 500,000 rides and support more than 2,000 individuals with training and access to public transportation each year.

 

VIEW FULL JOB DESCRIPTION HERE

 

  • Full-Time Equivalent: 1.0 FTE
  • $27.48 – $41.22 per hour

Summary

Ride Connection is looking for a collaborative, engaging, relationship and community builder to join our Development and Marketing team as Development Manager.

The Development Manager will be responsible for donor stewardship, managing and supporting grant applications and reporting, and managing events. This position will assist with the creation, organization and implementation of fundraising projects and initiatives and provides support to advocacy and outreach activities as a team member. Examples include assisting with fundraising campaigns, assisting with the development of annual and planned giving programs, helping to maintain our constituent database, stewarding relationships with customers, donors, and stakeholders, and preparing high quality materials.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position with a starting salary of $27.48 – $41.22 per hour, depending on experience.

Ride Connection offers an excellent benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, 403(b)-retirement plan with automatic employer contribution plus a match up to 2%, Flexible Spending Account with up to $500 annual employer contribution, 140 hours of paid vacation in your first three years and then increases, six paid holidays,  MLK Day of service, Juneteenth day of learning, 60 hours of sick leave annually, and a TriMet annual public transportation pass.

 

Who You Are

  • You are a community builder by nature. You view collaboration as key to supporting underserved communities and working with your team, and teams across organizations or agencies, for the common good.
  • You’re a firm believer in using everything from engaging imagery to impactful storytelling to connect your audience with Ride Connections Mission driven work.
  • You are a regular Sherlock/Enola Holmes when it comes to solving riddles. You can pull out your magnifying glass and figure out how disconnected bits of information can be put together to form a complete story.
  • You are a proactive problem-solver and are keen on planning and creating processes that respond to or prevent future issues that may arise.
  • You enjoy the challenge of juggling multiple projects with multiple timelines. You can roll with the punches and change gears when needed. Without losing a beat, you split your attention between individual and team projects
  • You value relationships and believe that relationship-building is about cultivating and sustaining meaningful connections that support and uplift everyone.
  • You are known for your eye for detail. Double-checking and triple-checking are a part of how you operate
  • You are focused on the ongoing work of addressing inequities experienced by people of color, LGBTQIA2+ people, low income and houseless populations, and people with disabilities.
  • You are a lifelong learner, always looking for and finding new areas knowledge to expand the tools in your toolbox
  • You do your work through an equity lens.

 

What You’ll Do

  • Manage development events, including the annual fundraising event, annual donor recognition event and third-party fundraising events.
  • Manage and write grant applications and reports to private foundations and corporate funders.
  • Oversee Ride Connection’s portfolio of donors including solicitation and stewardship.
  • Assist with maintaining customer and constituent relationship databases, so that new data and reports to management staff are accurate, up to date, and support decision- making for all of Ride Connection.
  • Responsible for gift procedures, record keeping, acknowledgement, reporting and recognition processes
  • Manage direct mail campaigns. Coordinates content development, write content for print materials and manage mailings.
  • Be the steward for all new donors, donor pipeline, engagement, mailings, and email communication.
  • Develop, maintain, and enhance relationships with Ride Connection staff, transportation partners, customers, supporters, and other partners.
  • Represent the organization at events and meetings, ensuring positive, professional relationships are fostered and maintained

 

Qualifications

  • BA degree in a related field with a minimum of three to five years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities described.
  • Demonstrable computer skills, including database systems, Microsoft Office, Teams, Word, and Excel.
  • Extensive demonstrated experience grant writing and grant management systems.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple responsibilities within a specified timeline
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

 

Welcomed Additional Qualifications

  • Experience and proficiency with Blackbaud’s Raisers Edge software
  • Experience working in transportation and other various fields with older adults and people with disabilities
  • Experience and passion working for a non-profit organization

 

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, please send your resume and cover letter to jobs@rideconnection.org.

Please share what skills and experiences you would bring to this role in your cover letter.

Applications will be considered as submitted, so you are encouraged to apply early. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

Ride Connection is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

VIEW FULL JOB DESCRIPTION HERE

  • Position Reports To: Chief Planning & Programs Officer
  • Full-Time Equivalent: 1.0 FTE
  • $66,601 – $99,800

Summary

Ride Connection is looking for a detail oriented, investigative minded, leader and lifelong learner to join our team as a Data Analytics Manager.

This Data Analytics Manager position will play a crucial role in leading Ride Connection’s efforts to utilize data for decision-making and strategic planning. This position requires a blend of leadership, technical expertise, and strategic vision to drive our data analysis strategies and initiatives. This position supervises the Service Data Specialist Team. The Data Analytics Manager reports to the Ride Connection Chief Planning & Programs Officer.

 

This is a full-time, exempt position with a starting salary of $66,601 – $99,800 annually, depending on experience.

Ride Connection offers an excellent benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, 403(b)-retirement plan with automatic employer contribution plus a match up to 2%, Flexible Spending Account with up to $500 annual employer contribution, 140 hours of paid vacation in your first three years and then increases, six paid holidays,  MLK Day of service, Juneteenth day of learning, 60 hours of sick leave annually, and a TriMet annual public transportation pass.

 

Who You Are

  • You are known for your eye for detail. Double-checking and triple-checking are a part of how you operate
  • You enjoy working with both a team and independently so that projects run smoothly, and the job gets done.
  • You excel at breaking down terminology, details, and processes and translating them into digestible nuggets that almost everyone can understand.
  • You enjoy the challenge of juggling multiple projects with multiple timelines. You can roll with the punches and change gears when needed. You easily split your attention between individual and team projects.
  • You value relationships and believe that relationship-building is about cultivating and sustaining meaningful connections that support and uplift everyone.
  • You are known for your eye for detail. Double-checking and triple-checking are a part of how you operate.
  • You are focused on the ongoing work of addressing inequities experienced by people of color, LGBTQIA2+ people, low income and houseless populations, and people with disabilities.
  • You are a proactive problem-solver and are keen on planning and creating processes that respond to or prevent future issues that may arise.
  • You do your work through an equity lens.

 

What You’ll Do

  • Supervise and Lead the Service Data Specialist Team.
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive data management and analysis strategy aligned with the organization’s overall goals.
  • Implement and monitor processes for data quality assurance to ensure data accuracy and reliability.
  • Provide data leadership and guidance, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies related to data analysis, and proactively recommend innovative approaches to enhance data analysis capabilities within the organization.
  • Lead efforts to extract meaningful insights from data through analytics and data visualization techniques.
  • Collaborate with teams to understand their data needs and provide actionable recommendations based on data analysis.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define data standards and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Establish and enforce data governance policies and procedures to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and security of data across the organization.
  • Represent Ride Connection in a professional manner to our service partners, our funders, and the community

 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, related field or equivalent in education and experience
  • Strong demonstrated IT systems and database knowledge (i.e., SQL; database design, normalization, and management)
  • Advanced knowledge of:
    • Relational database management tools (MS SQL Server)
    • Power BI, or other similar reporting tools
    • Data extraction, presentation, and visualization
    • Business analysis, business management data systems
  • Proficient with data mining, performance metrics and reporting, and report writing    Systems knowledge, documentation, and methodical problem-solving skills
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people in a diverse community
  • Proficient with data mining, performance metrics and reporting, vendor management, change management and report writing
  • Demonstrated systems knowledge, documentation, and problem-solving skills
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people in a diverse community
  • Must pass a National Criminal Record Check, which includes fingerprint identification.

 

Welcomed Additional Qualifications

  • Experience with nonprofit organizations
  • Experience working with demand-responsive transportation or transit-related technology a strong plus
  • Bilingual or multi-lingual
  • Experience, lived or otherwise, working with older adults and people with disabilities.

 

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, please send your resume and cover letter to jobs@rideconnection.org.

Please share what skills and experience you would bring to this role in your cover letter.

Applications will be considered as submitted, so you are encouraged to apply early. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

 

About Ride Connection

Ride Connection is a private, non-profit organization based in Portland, Oregon. We offer ways for people to access the goods and services they need to survive and thrive. By giving people the means to get around, we offer independence, health, and inclusion.

The Ride Connection network comprises a collection of agencies that serve older adults and people with disabilities and low-income individuals by offering a variety of transportation options in Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties.

Together, we provide over 500,000 rides and support more than 2,000 individuals with training and access to public transportation each year.

 

VIEW FULL JOB DESCRIPTION HERE

Ride Connection is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Ride Connection shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that Ride Connection take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.