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Position Overview<\/p>\n
Salary: $15.00 hourly<\/p>\n
Job Type: Part-time, 20 hours per week<\/p>\n
Duration: 1 year contract, potential for permanent position<\/p>\n
Reports to: Executive Director<\/p>\n
Duty Station: Willamette National Forest, Springfield Interagency Office<\/p>\n
Application window closes January 31, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n Examples of Specific Duties include, but not limited to:<\/p>\n \u2022 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.<\/p>\n \u2022 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<\/p>\n \u2022 Develop interpretive\/conservation education and Forest Jr. Ranger programs for the Willamette National Forest and specific sites, including the Santiam Wagon Road<\/p>\n \u2022 Coordinate infographic information gathering to inform interpretive programs and panels<\/p>\n \u2022 Recruit and train forest interpretive volunteers<\/p>\n \u2022 Interact and engage with the public<\/p>\n \u2022 Assess and enter program statistics and other captured data<\/p>\n \u2022 Assist with other educational and interpretive programs as assigned, such as campground interpretive programs<\/p>\n \u2022 Work collaboratively with Cascade Volunteers and US Forest Service staff to accomplish events<\/p>\n In order to be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will have:<\/p>\n \u2022 A sincere and genuine interest in engaging with visitors of all ages and diverse backgrounds<\/p>\n \u2022 Experience delivering interpretive programs<\/p>\n \u2022 Knowledge of broad themes in ecology and environmental education preferred. Historic, archaeological, and Tribal historical knowledge also desired<\/p>\n \u2022 A commitment to the mission of Cascade Volunteers and the US Forest Service<\/p>\n \u2022 Self-motivated, detail-orientated with strong written, verbal and organizational skills<\/p>\n \u2022 Experience facilitating meetings and leading working groups<\/p>\n \u2022 The ability to work independently and\/or with others<\/p>\n Working Conditions:<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Onboarding:<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Questions and How to Apply:<\/p>\n For more information contact Alyssa Archer, Cascade Volunteers\u2019 Executive Director, at 541-525-6746.<\/p>\n