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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

Environmental Science Intern – Summer 2025- WSP USA

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.

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Rogue Valley Safe Routes to School Coordinator – Commute Options

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.

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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.

 

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Central Oregon Stewardship Foundation – Administrative Manager

The Central Oregon Forest Stewardship Foundation (Foundation) seeks a candidate for the Administrative Manager role who is passionate about the central Oregon land stewardship and non-profits, who has excitement for pioneering and innovative efforts, and who possesses strong organizational skills.

Compensation

$30-$40 hourly, dependent on experience

Term

Independent Contractor, 20 hours per week – December 9, 2024 – February 28, 2025 (Opportunity to extend)

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Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District – Natural Resource Specialist – Conservation Planner

The Natural Resource Specialist – Conservation Planner will work with private landowners to plan and apply several conservation practices to address resource concerns such as wildlife habitat, soil erosion, wildfire fuels reduction, renewable energy, and irrigation water sustainability.

The planner will be part of a bigger team that leverages USDA-NRCS Farm Bill Conservation Programs to implement planned projects.

Compensation

$52,000 to $58,000 salary/year dependent on Experience (with potential increase pending additional grant funding)

Recent Graduation- Entry Level applicants are encouraged to apply

Term

Full Time, at will, exempt, Position (40 hours per week) Monday-Friday

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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
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RootedHomes – Bilingual Homeownership Program Coordinator

The Homeownership Program Coordinator will be part of the RootedHomes Homeownership Department. They will support prospective homebuyers during all steps of the homebuying process with RootedHomes – from first point of contact to stewardship. Primary responsibilities include engaging with clients; providing accurate and organized documentation of the homeowner closing process during due diligence; formation and transition into the Homeowners Association; and stewardship through warranty claims and home resales. This role is a relationship-based role that requires genuine, strong communication with prospective homebuyers and RootedHomes homeowners. Having knowledge of the real estate closing transaction process will assist the organization in a smooth transition of its homebuyers.

To apply review the job description(this link opens in a new window)(this document-link opens in a new window) and submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@rootedhomes.org. Application Deadline: November 24th, 2024, 5PM PST

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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

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