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Current Opportunities at The Environmental Center

Rethink Waste Program Coordinator

The Rethink Waste Program Coordinator (RWPC) supports the Rethink Waste Project (RWP), a core program of The Environmental Center (TEC). RWP envisions a community that understands the upstream and downstream impacts of using Earth's resources and makes responsible decisions about the consumption, use, and disposal of materials. Our goal is to help lead Deschutes County (and Central Oregon) in developing a sustainable relationship with materials, by preventing waste where possible, and recovering as much as possible of what’s left. The RWPC will advance this vision by organizing RWP events, managing or supporting low-waste logistics at select events, conducting education and engagement, coordinating reusables checkouts, and supporting innovative waste prevention initiatives.

Part-time position (24hr/week). $20.97 starting hourly wage. Expected start date early-mid September, 2024.

Please submit applications by Monday, August 12, 2024.

2024-2025 School Nutrition FoodCorps Member - Redmond

Apply today to be the 2024-2025 School Nutrition Coordinator for Redmond Schools! This position collaborates with The Environmental Center to deliver nutrition and garden education in Redmond. FoodCorps members work with schools, partner site organizations and local communities to promote nourishing school food environments.

Local Environmental Jobs

Department of Environmental Quality – Materials Management Specialist (Natural Resource Specialist 3)

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has an exciting, full-time opportunity available for a Materials Management Specialist (Natural Resource Specialist 3). This position will be located in Eastern Region out of Bend, Klamath Falls, Pendleton, or The Dalles, Oregon (finalist may choose work location).

Please consider joining an innovative team, and work to advance our agency’s mission to protect and improve Oregon’s environmental quality. There are 3 regions (Northwest, Western, and Eastern); this position is in Eastern Region. The Regions provide the following services: compliance inspection of regulated entities; enforcement of permit requirements and administrative rules; issuance of air, water, and solid waste permits; investigation of complaints; issuance of subsurface permits in counties; response to spills or other incidents with environmental impacts; direct contact and liaison with other governmental entities, industries, and the public; and technical assistance to regulated entities and the public.

Salary range: $4,993 – $7,641.

Application Deadline:

08/12/2024

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Commute Options – Program Assistant

The Program Assistant plays a vital role in advancing the Commute Options mission to increase access to transportation options across Oregon. This role involves assisting in the Safe Routes to School (SRTS), Oregon Friendly Driver (OFD), and Get There Rewards (GTR) programs. These programs support all community members, including those from diverse and marginalized backgrounds, in getting from here to there through access and knowledge on transportation options that provide affordable, safe, efficient, and equitable ways to access schools, jobs, services, and key destinations, improving communities across Oregon.

Full-Time position, pay starting at $24/hour.

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Camp Fire Central Oregon – Multiple Positions

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Your Garden Companion – Multiple Positions

We are looking for new and experienced individuals to round out the Your Garden Companion team. We are committed to the education and implementation of sustainable landscaping practices, with both field and administrative positions available to help us reach our goals. We hire employees with the hope of training them into leadership positions. See the link(s) below for current openings.

Landscape Crew Manager

Landscape Design or Architect Assistant

Landscape Steward Crew Leader

Landscape Steward Crew Member

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Think Wild – Education and Volunteer Manager

Think Wild is seeking an Education and Volunteer Manager to oversee our diverse range of wildlife and environmental educational programming in Central and parts of Eastern Oregon. From diverse volunteer programs to field trips, summer camps, in-school and after school initiatives, this position will work to provide accessible opportunities for students to engage in inquiry-based, hands-on learning experiences focused on native wildlife and ecosystems.

The position will be full-time, exempt (40 hrs/week) and based in Bend, Oregon. The incumbent must be able and willing to work evenings, weekends, and extended hours when needed. Occasional travel throughout Central and parts of Eastern Oregon is required. The range for this position is set at $50,000-$60,000 depending on experience and qualifications.

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Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory – Executive Director

This position is responsible for the oversight or direct supervision of all aspects of the operations of Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, including but not limited to organizational development, strategic planning, coordination and evaluation of programs, fiscal accountability, and fundraising capability. Through the authority of the Board of Directors, formulates and administers organizational policies, procedures, and protocols by performing the below-listed duties personally or through subordinate managers or staff.

This is a full-time position averaging 40 hours per week. This position qualifies for health insurance benefits, retirement, PTO accrual, and more. Salary: $100,000+, DOE.

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Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory – Summer Camp Specialist

Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory is seeking seasonal Summer Camp Specialists for our Summer Nature Camps and Summer Space Camps! Our summer camp program experiences are for elementary and middle school age children and include interactive activities such as planetarium programs, games, experiments, hikes, crafts, etc. with the natural world in mind. This position is a seasonal summer position averaging 30-35 hours/week at a rate of $19/hour and runs from June 10th until August 31st.

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