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Current Opportunities at The Environmental Center
WE ARE HIRING!
TWO POSITIONS AVAILABLE:
Communications Manager - Please submit applications by December 31, 2024
El/la Coordinador(a) del Programa de Educación Juvenil Bilingüe (YEPC siglas en inglés) - Las solicitudes deben presentarse antes del: 10 de enero de 2025 || The Bilingual Youth Education Program Coordinator (YEPC) - Please submit applications by Jan. 10, 2025
Please see the full job descriptions in English and Spanish below to learn more.
Local Environmental Jobs
The Oregon League of Conservation Voters (OLCV)- 2025 Legislative Fellowship
Oregon League of Conservation Voters is seeking a dynamic individual who is interested in developing leadership skills as a Legislative Fellow.
About OLCV: The Oregon League of Conservation Voters (OLCV) is the political voice of Oregon’s environmental community. OLCV is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that — along with its sister organizations the OLCV Education Fund (OLCV-EF) and the OLCV PAC– passes laws to protect our natural legacy, elects pro-environment candidates, and holds our elected officials accountable. OLCV is committed to creating a culture of justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organization and outward.
Bend-La Pine Schools- 6 Hour Active Transportation Coordinator – Temporary
The Active Transportation Coordinator (ATC) will be responsible for development, coordination, and implementation of the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program for Bend – La Pine Schools (BLS). This includes program development/planning, administration, marketing/outreach, education and training, event promotion, volunteer coordination, and program evaluation pursuit of grant funding. The ATC will be responsible for working with school district and city staff, parents, and community partners to create safe active transportation environments at and around both Bend and La Pine schools, act as the liaison for BLS and work within the transportation department to communicate walking routes to families, review and create safe walking routes, support Walking School Buses, and assist with developing a SRTS action plan.
Base Pay$37.06 – $40.93 / Hour
The full job posting is listed on the Bend-La Pine Schools Job page scroll down to find the exact listing.
WSP USA- Environmental Science Intern – Summer 2025
WSP USA hosts hundreds of interns across the United States to gain hands-on, meaningful work experience to enhance their education and professional aptitude. Our interns gain exposure to real projects while working side by side with senior staff. Through our Developing Professionals Network, interns gain mentorship, networking opportunities and lifelong career connections.
Our Earth & Environment Team is seeking an Environmental Science Intern – Summer 2025 to work out of our Portland, OR or Bend, OR office. This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2025 or later.
This 12-week internship will be part of the WSP Summer Internship Program that is scheduled to start on May 19th, 2025. The individual start date of the internship may be flexible.
Commute Options- Rogue Valley Safe Routes to School Coordinator
The Rogue Valley Safe Routes to School Coordinator will play a vital role in advancing the Commute Options mission to increase access to transportation options across Oregon. The Oregon SRTS program supports students and their families, including those from diverse and marginalized backgrounds, through access and knowledge on transportation options that provide affordable, safe, efficient, and equitable ways to get to and from school. This role will involve promoting and participating in Safe Routes to School (SRTS) programming throughout the Rogue Valley, including assisting established Safe Routes to School Programs and seeking out opportunities to build new programs.
Rate of Pay: Full Time, pay starting at $26/hour.
Work Location: Rogue Valley, OR – Hybrid remote and in field work.
Work Schedule: M-F, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (with flexibility)
This is a limited duration appointment that is currently funded through September 30, 2025.
Seed to Table – Associate Director
Based in Sisters, Oregon, Seed to Table seeks a collaborative, well-organized, hands-on Associate Director to advance our work building community through fresh produce. This is a full time, in-person position.
Salary range is $78-85k, depending on experience, plus benefits.
Due date to apply is Dec. 22, 2024. See the Seed to Table website at the link below for details.
CampFire Central Oregon – Multiple Positions
- Camp Fire Afterschool / No School Day Camp Program Staff – Three Rivers / La Pine
- Camp Fire Afterschool / No School Day Camp Program Staff – Bend
Thrive Central Oregon – Multiple Roles
Bilingual Community Outreach Advocate-
Thrive is currently looking to fill both our Community Outreach Advocate and Community Outreach Advocate- Billingual roles. Do you know someone that loves working with people, wants to assist in our community and be part of a collaborative team?
Community Outreach Advocate
The Community Outreach Advocate I is responsible to meet with individuals at designated locations to connect them to
requested services and community resources. The majority of our work is focused on permanent and affordable housing. Our
primary offices are in Bend and Redmond, with services provided over the phone and at drop-in sites across Central Oregon