About the job
Position Overview
Salary: $15.00 hourly
Job Type: Part-time, 20 hours per week
Duration: 1 year contract, potential for permanent position
Reports to: Executive Director
Duty Station: Willamette National Forest, Springfield Interagency Office
Application window closes January 31, 2021
Examples of Specific Duties include, but not limited to:
• Coordinate with local communities and tribes to provide accurate and inclusive representation of human connections to the forest. The chosen candidate would have opportunities to network with other nature/outdoor ambassador groups to encourage diverse, equitable, and inclusive recreation opportunities in outdoor spaces.
• Facilitate Working Groups comprised of community leaders and content experts as appropriate for specific projects. This will initially include a working group for the Santiam Wagon Road project and include members dedicated to the restoration of this historic site
• Develop interpretive/conservation education and Forest Jr. Ranger programs for the Willamette National Forest and specific sites, including the Santiam Wagon Road
• Coordinate infographic information gathering to inform interpretive programs and panels
• Recruit and train forest interpretive volunteers
• Interact and engage with the public
• Assess and enter program statistics and other captured data
• Assist with other educational and interpretive programs as assigned, such as campground interpretive programs
• Work collaboratively with Cascade Volunteers and US Forest Service staff to accomplish events
In order to be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will have:
• A sincere and genuine interest in engaging with visitors of all ages and diverse backgrounds
• Experience delivering interpretive programs
• Knowledge of broad themes in ecology and environmental education preferred. Historic, archaeological, and Tribal historical knowledge also desired
• A commitment to the mission of Cascade Volunteers and the US Forest Service
• Self-motivated, detail-orientated with strong written, verbal and organizational skills
• Experience facilitating meetings and leading working groups
• The ability to work independently and/or with others
Working Conditions:
This position will be roughly 80% in an office environment at a computer and 20% serving in the field. Some weekend or evening shifts may be required.
Onboarding:
We will conduct reference checks as part of our recruitment process. We will conduct a criminal background check on final candidates as required for the position and access to the Forest Service network.
Questions and How to Apply:
For more information contact Alyssa Archer, Cascade Volunteers’ Executive Director, at 541-525-6746.
To apply: Email Cover letter and Resume to alyssa.archer@cascadevols.org. The cover letter should address your experience as it pertains to this opportunity. If you are selected for an interview, you will also be asked to provide 3 professional references.