Coming Soon: Managing Conflict, Opposition, Misinformation and Distrust Workshop
Public participation practitioners are increasingly navigating heightened conflict, organized opposition, misinformation and declining trust. Join IAP2 Cascade for a practical, in-person workshop facilitated by the Center for Mediation & Dialogue focused on strategies for responding effectively while supporting productive participation. Participants are encouraged to bring examples or challenges from their own work.
Wednesday, September 9 | 2 - 5 p.m.
Beaverton City Hall, 5th Floor Training Room
Fee: $50 (limited to 20 participants)
Registration details and link will be sent out in August.
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Save the Date: August Meet & Mingle
Join us Thursday, August 6 from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m., for a First Thursday free evening at the Portland Art Museum, followed by casual networking at Portland's newest premiere food hall, Flock. Formal invite coming soon!
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Welcome Our Newest Board Member!
Maia Wiseman is a land use planner at 3J Consulting, where she primarily works on long-range planning projects including comprehensive plans, housing and code projects, concept plan development, and community engagement. She holds a Master of Urban Planning from Portland State University and her writing and journalism background directly inform her planning practice from interviewing to communicating complex planning concepts clearly and accessibly. Outside of the office, you can find her reading, cooking, tending to her garden, and spending time with people she loves.
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IAP2 Coffee Talk: Engagement and Innovation
Wednesday, August 19, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. (PDT)
Online
How is technology changing the way we engage?
Public participation continues to evolve, and innovation is creating new opportunities to connect with communities in meaningful ways. Join our next IAP2 USA Coffee Talk as we explore The Role of Technology in the Evolution of Public Participation.
Together, we’ll discuss real experiences, emerging opportunities, and the considerations that come with integrating technology into P2 practice. Bring your ideas, questions, and experiences. This informal conversation is open to all who are interested in learning and sharing.
Learn more and register.
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Future Fest
Saturday, August 15, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Portland State University, Smith Building (3rd floor)
What will Greater Portland look like in 2077? The answer starts with youth.
Young people ages 14-24 are invited to a free, all-day event to dream boldly, think big and help shape a 50-year vision for the greater Portland region. Learn how to get into a futures thinking mindset, develop shared values and share your ideas and aspirations for the Future Vision.
Input from youth at the Future Fest will help shape the Future Vision, which will have a lasting impact on policies, plans and programs available in the greater Portland region for generations to come.
Registration is required.
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Green Loop Concept Plan
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is advancing the Green Loop idea by refining the route and developing options for more feasible, shorter-term projects. The Green Loop is a six-mile linear park and pathway designed to invite people of all ages and abilities to experience Portland’s Central City in a new way—walking, biking, rolling, or simply enjoying the space. It will improve access to and link important regional destinations, while also serving as a series of public spaces for people of all ages and abilities to move, gather, relax, and play. It will be a connection between places, as well as a series of places itself.
They want to get your input on:
- The work they've done so far
- Where they prioritize future investments
- Their design concepts for the Green Loop
Visit the online open house (through July 27).
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Washington County Active Transportation Plan
Washington County has created an Active Transportation Plan, which is a long-range plan with the goal of encouraging transportation options that make Washington County a better place for people traveling by foot, bicycle, wheelchair or mobility device, and accessing public transit. The online open house is for community members to give feedback on various transportation issues and concerns. Survey closes July 30.
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IAP2 USA Webinar: Collaboration in Action: Austin’s Equity-Based Preservation Plans
Aug. 18 from 10 - 11:00 a.m. (PDT)
The City of Austin’s new Equity-Based Preservation Plan was authored by a 26-member community working group with input from thousands of Austinites. Join City staff to learn about collaborative engagement strategies—and lessons learned—in the Plan’s development and early implementation.
Register (free for IAP2 members)
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Stakeholder Mapping | Identifying and Analyzing Underrepresented Stakeholders
Aug. 20 from 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (PDT)
This course introduces a powerful, transparent process to identify and analyze key stakeholders for any engagement project – a critical step in an ethical and equity-centered engagement design. After understanding the theory and purpose, participants use short cases to practice stakeholder mapping.
Register
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Latino Business Development & Engagement Director
Washington County Chamber
Salary Range: $68,000 - $78,000
The Latino Business Development & Engagement Director serves as the Chamber's primary liaison to the Latino business community. This unique position builds relationships, develops programs and partnerships, supports entrepreneurs, and advances economic opportunities throughout Washington County. The Director serves as staff liaison to the Latino Business Advisory Council and leads the Chamber's annual Latino Community Festival and Latino Business Summit.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Business Development & Community Engagement
- Support small businesses on their journey to navigate local and state requirements and provide recommendations of resources available.
- Serve as the Chamber's primary point of contact and ambassador to the Latino business community.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with Latino-owned businesses, entrepreneurs, community organizations, elected officials, and strategic partners.
- Conduct outreach efforts to identify and engage businesses that can benefit from Chamber programs, services, and membership opportunities.
- Provide business resource navigation and connect entrepreneurs with available programs, services, and community resources.
- Represent the Chamber at community events, business gatherings, and stakeholder meetings.
- Promote the Chamber's mission and advocate for the success of Latino-owned businesses throughout Washington County.
- Fulfill contractual agreements for contracts related to this role.
...and more
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Communications Manager
City of Hillsboro
Salary Range: $$130,799 - $172,122
Join the City of Hillsboro as our next Communications Manager and help shape how one of Oregon's fastest growing and most diverse communities connects with residents, employees, elected officials, and stakeholders.
This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-performing communications team, serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, and drive strategic initiatives that strengthen public trust, advance organizational priorities, and ensure community members receive timely, accessible, and meaningful information.
Position Overview
The Communications Manager leads the City's Communications Team within the City Manager's Office and reports to an Assistant City Manager. This role provides strategic leadership and direction for a talented team of 14, responsible for website management, bilingual and multilingual communications, digital and video media, graphic design, publications, media relations, public information, internal communications, emergency communications, and department-based communications support.
The Communications Manager plays a central role in helping Hillsboro communicate proactively, share accurate and timely information, increase awareness of City services and priorities, and strengthen public confidence by reaching residents through clear, accessible, and trusted communications.
Job Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or a closely related field; and three years of direct management experience and ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in any combination of communications, public relations, and community engagement involving public policy issues; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
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