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.