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Current Opportunities at The Environmental Center
Home Energy Assesment Coordinator
We are hiring for a bilingual Home Energy Assessment (HEA) Coordinator! This role will help members of
our community, including Spanish speaking households, make their homes healthier, more
comfortable, and more resilient in the face of our changing climate, and to reduce energy
costs. Primary responsibilities will include conducting assessments in residents’ homes,
helping households access low to no-cost energy upgrades and zero-interest loans, and
documenting data and project paperwork to receive utility incentives. Some outreach and
marketing to drive program engagement will also be part of the job.
The Home Energy Assessment Program Coordinator’s scope of work requires fluency in English and Spanish.
Please submit applications by: March 16th
Spring 2026 Outdoor School Intern
The Spring 2026 Outdoor School Intern will work with The Environmental Center (TEC) team to advance our mission through facilitation of Outdoor School Day programs. The intern will gain knowledge and experience in the areas of natural history, youth education strategies, and group management. This position will facilitate environmental education lessons primarily with elementary school classes at various field sites in Central Oregon.
Local Environmental Jobs
Rooted Homes – Bilingual Outreach Coordinator
The Bilingual Outreach Coordinator will be part of the RootedHomes Homeownership Department. They will coordinate all outreach efforts directed at educating prospective homebuyers about RootedHomes’ homeownership program and upcoming housing opportunities. Primary responsibilities include attending outreach events such as resource fairs, community events, culturally specific events, community meetings and any opportunities to connect with buyers in Deschutes, Jefferson and Crook counties. Outreach coordinator will also be responsible for engaging with prospective homebuyers, coordinating and teaching information sessions and being the first point of contact for people interested in the program. This role is a relationship-based role that requires genuine, strong communication with prospective homebuyers. This role requires training in equity and housing justice in alignment with RootedHomes values and mission. This is a role where weekend and evening work will be required.
To Apply
For confidential consideration, please submit resume to karen.turner@expresspros.com
Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory – Summer Camps Specialist
Do you love nature and space? Join our summer camp team this summer! Our summer Camps specialists lead our Summer Nature and Summer Space Camps experiences for elementary and middle school age children. Our camps include activities such as planetarium programs, games, experiments, hikes, crafts, and more with the natural world in mind. We are looking to hire three seasonal summer positions averaging 30-35 hours/week at a rate of $19.57/hour. This position runs from June 8th until August 21st and is eligible for up to $200 end-of-summer bonus. Interested in starting earlier? We are also looking for a part-time Assistant Educator to assist with field trips this spring! If interested, please let us know in your application email.
High Desert Museum – Wildlife Summer Intern
We are seeking a qualified person interested in a career working with wildlife to support the Wildlife Team in caring for a diverse collection of animals and delivering seasonal summer programs to museum audiences. Wildlife Interns gain hands-on experience with the biology, husbandry, and handling of animals in human care while simultaneously learning to deliver engaging and effective interpretive programs with an emphasis on wildlife conservation. Interns may work with Museum staff and college/university advisors to ensure their experience meets requirements for any applicable college coursework, if necessary.
High Desert Museum – Accountant & Payroll Manager
The Accountant & Payroll Manager is responsible for processing accounts payable and credit card transactional data, daily deposits, semi-monthly payroll prep and processing, maintenance of employee data (base compensation, accruals, deductions, earnings etc.), initiating HR Actions, other accounting functions as necessary, and some administrative duties.
High Desert Museum – Strategic Energy Management (SEM) Intern
The Strategic Energy Management (SEM) Intern will play a vital active role in in supporting the museum’s involvement in the Energy Trust of Oregon’s Strategic Energy Management Program or SEM. The intern will spend 95% of their time working with the Chief of Facilities and Energy Trust of Oregon team on SEM related data entry, metrics, building analysis and reporting and 5% on general museum activities.
Oregon Desert Land Trust – Summer Intern
Position Summary: Oregon Desert Land Trust (ODLT) is
seeking two summer interns to support ranch and
preserve management, land health monitoring, hosting
guests and partners, represent ODLT to visitors, neighbors, and community members,
and support land conservation and restoration projects such as general caretaking,
facilities maintenance, fence /repair removal, invasive weed survey/control and stream
restoration. Internships will take place at our Trout Creek Ranch property in Fields,
Oregon – a small, rural community in southeast Oregon.
Upper Deschutes Watershed Council – Spring Education Intern
We are seeking a motivated intern to support our spring youth education activities. This paid internship ($19/hr) offers experience assisting with streamside learning activities, classroom programs, and the development of watershed education materials. Interns will work closely with the Education Director and Education & Outreach Coordinator to help deliver education programs, collaborate with partners, and engage youth through art, science, writing, and outdoor exploration. The position is approximately 10–15 hours per week with flexible scheduling. College credit available if applicable.
Application Deadline: March 6th, 2026
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and three references to Kolleen Miller: kmiller@restorethedeschutes.org
Upper Deschutes Watershed – Education and outreach coordinator
As the Education and Outreach Coordinator, approximately 70% of your job will be to coordinate and deliver watershed education, stewardship and outreach projects and programs for youth and adults. The other 30% of the job will be creating and delivering communication and fundraising messages in a variety of ways and completing administrative tasks as requested for our watershed council programs.