work with naya

We are looking for an analytical, collaborative, and mission-driven Asset Manager to help steward our affordable housing and commercial real estate portfolio. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys real estate, financial analysis, problem-solving, and relationship-building—and wants their expertise to contribute to safe, stable, and affordable housing for our community. Compensation is $85,000–$95,000/year

NAYA Family Center is seeking an organized, compassionate, and community-centered Rent Assistance Specialist to join our Housing and Stabilization Services Department. This role supports individuals and families working toward housing stability by providing culturally responsive rental assistance, housing advocacy, resource navigation, and ongoing support. You'll work directly with participants to understand their needs, identify barriers to stable housing, and develop individualized plans that build on their strengths. You'll also manage the rental assistance process from application and eligibility determination through payment, documentation, and reporting. This position is a great fit for someone who enjoys working directly with people while also being comfortable with the detailed administrative work required to make sure assistance gets where it needs to go. Pay for this position ranges from $27.50–$29.00 per hour.

NAYA Family Center is seeking a creative, strategic, and collaborative Communications Manager to lead the organization's communications efforts and elevate the stories, voices, and impact of Urban Native youth and families. Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer, this role is responsible for developing and executing communications strategies that strengthen NAYA's brand, engage community members and supporters, and advance the organization's mission through thoughtful storytelling and meaningful outreach. You'll lead the creation of compelling content, support fundraising and community engagement initiatives, supervise communications staff, and help share the stories that inspire connection, advocacy, and investment in NAYA's work. The pay rate for this role is $85k annually.

NAYA Family Center is seeking a compassionate, resourceful, and culturally responsive Domestic Violence Housing Advocate to join our Healing Circle Program. This role provides confidential, trauma-informed advocacy and housing support for Native American survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and sex trafficking who are experiencing homelessness or housing instability. In this role, you'll walk alongside survivors as they navigate some of life's most difficult circumstances, providing crisis intervention, safety planning, case management, housing advocacy, and financial assistance. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference while honoring Native traditions, resilience, and community. Pay for this position is $27 an hour.

NAYA Family Center is seeking a dedicated and caring Housing Specialist to support families experiencing homelessness at khwat yaka haws (Auntie's Place) Family Shelter as they become document-ready, overcome rental screening barriers, and secure safe, affordable long-term housing. This role is central to maintaining a welcoming environment for families — leading stabilization planning, resource navigation, barrier mitigation, and flexible participant assistance that helps shelter families move into housing they can keep. If you're grounded, resourceful, and energized by helping families build stability, this role may be for you! The hourly pay rate for this role starts at $30/hour.

NAYA is seeking an on-call Sexual Assault Response Advocate to provide confidential, trauma-informed support to survivors during sexual assault exams, with a strong emphasis on culturally specific services for Native American survivors. This role delivers onsite crisis response and advocacy in hospitals and other medical settings. The advocate also coordinates follow-up care and connects survivors with ongoing support services as needed. This is a part-time position with required on call hours. Salary is $27hourly and $2.50 when on-call.

NAYA Family Center is seeking a detail-oriented Grants and Contracts Accountant to support the financial health of our grant-funded programs. Reporting to the Grants Accounting Manager, this role ensures compliance with all grant requirements while supporting internal reporting and invoicing. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of GAAP, experience with public and private grants, and the ability to collaborate across departments. Pay for this position is $63,000 a year.

Many Nations Academy (MNA), an alternative high school within the NAYA Family Center, is looking for Substitute Teachers to join the teaching team. You will be joining a small, supportive teaching team that works together closely. This is an ideal role for a teacher at any stage of career, whether you are new to the classroom or you have experience but want to work within a new model. Pay for this position is $21-22 per hour.

NAYA Family Center is looking for compassionate and qualified Early Childhood professionals to join our Family Services Department as Teacher Aides. This role supports the teaching staff with maintaining classroom balance, supervision, and light custodial duties. In this role you will have the opportunity to connect with children, parents, and coworkers, ensuring positive and communicative interactions. The pay for this position is $20/hour

NAYA Family Center is looking for a passionate and dedicated Lead Preschool Teacher to support with the development and implementation of curriculum for preschool age children. This is a full-time position, starting salary is $25 hour.

NAYA Family Center is seeking a trauma informed, culturally aware community advocate to join our on-call team of Family Shelter Advocates. Pay is $28.33/hour with a $1.00 pay differential for hours worked between 7 pm and 7 am.

The Resident Services Coordinator position requires experience working with individuals who have experienced unstable housing at some point and understand or can easily learn about trauma informed care. We are looking for someone who possesses strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills and enjoys supporting youth and families, accessing resources and providing community-building programs and services. We are seeking an individual who enjoys meeting and getting to know residents and families through program activities. This position will involve spending time at various affordable housing properties in Portland. Pay for this position starts at $26–$27 per hour

The Foster Care Support Specialist works closely with youth, families, and caregivers, coordinating with tribal and state systems to ensure safety, stability, and connection to culture. This role combines case management, crisis response, and community collaboration to help youth thrive. The pay for this position ranges from $25-$28 an hour.