Specific Job Listings: Seasonal & Permanent

Metro is hiring for Instructor I - Camp Counselors, temporary – Oregon Zoo

1/31/2019

Greetings,
Would you like to teach kids about the wild world of animals? The Oregon Zoo is committed to conserving the world's wildlife and habitats. Our education programs provide fun and exciting ways to share your commitment to this work and become part of a team of passionate and talented teachers. The zoo provides a wide variety of seasonal camps, classes and programs that promote conservation. We offer education programs throughout the year, but our busiest seasons are spring and summer. Apply now to join our team. Part-time and full-time seasonal temporary positions are available.

Please find details, requirements and how to apply in the attached job announcement.

Metro is hiring for Instructor II - Camp Specialists and Zoo Snooze Guides, temporary – Oregon Zoo

1/31/2019

Greetings,
Do you belong at the zoo? The Oregon Zoo is committed to conserving the world's wildlife and habitats. The zoo provides a wide variety of seasonal camps, classes and programs that promote conservation. Consider joining us as a temporary instructor. We have activities year-round, but our busiest time is in the summer. Apply now to join our team. Part-time and full-time seasonal positions are available.

Instructor II positions are available as Camp Specialist and Zoo Snooze Guides.

Please find details, requirements and how to apply in the attached job announcement.

Karen Painter
Human Resources assistant

Portland Parks is hiring YOUTH & ADULTS for summer work in NATURE

1/30/2019

Summer job opportunities, maybe your leaders want to apply?

Portland Parks and Recreations is Hiring
Youth & Adults
for summer work in Nature

Youth Conservation Crew (YCC) employment
YCC provides summer employment opportunities for a diverse population of Portland-area youth. Youth complete essential work in parks & natural areas while exploring careers in forestry, trails, habitat restoration, environmental education and other job paths possible within PP&R natural resources.

Adult Crew leaders lead the work of teens & inspire the next generation of conservation leaders through environmental career exposure, technical job skills, interpersonal skills, and community building. We are looking for crew leaders with a passion for nature, mentoring teens, equity, and a driver’s license.

Learn more:

Adult Crew Leader Application & job description – due March 1
Youth (14-18) Application & job description – due April 19
2018 Report
Watch the video

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Do you love working with kids in nature?
Portland Parks & Recreation is also hiring staff for:
Nature Day Camp
Nature Day Camp connects children to nature through experiential ecology, to model curiosity and wonder, and to be positive role models toward youth of all ages. We are looking for naturalists and camp coordinators. We hire staff who have an interest in children, ecology, teaching, and play. Our summer staff naturalists are trained for over 45 hours in risk management, youth development, dealing with challenging behaviors, communication skills, group facilitation, Leave No Trace principles, science and inquiry, stewardship, and the benefits of unstructured play. Learn more:

Employment webpage & application – application due March 31

Kelly Rosteck (she/her/hers)
Environmental Education l Land Stewardship Division
Portland Parks & Recreation
2909 SW 2nd Ave
Portland, Oregon 97202
503-823-3601
[email protected]
portlandparks.org

The City of Portland complies with all non‐discrimination Civil Rights laws including Civil Rights Title VI and ADA Title II. To help ensure equal access to City programs, services and activities, the City of Portland will reasonably modify policies / procedures and provide auxiliary aids/services to persons with disabilities. Call 503-858-9744, TTY 503-823-6868 or Oregon Relay Service 711 with requests, or visit http://bit.ly/13EWaCg

North Cascades Institute

1/30/2019

Still accepting applications!

North Cascades Institute is seeking a skilled youth educator and logistics manager to join our team as the Youth Leadership Coordinator. The Youth Leadership Coordinator will work to recruit a teens for our Youth Leadership Adventures program, plan trip itineraries, and manage trip logistics as well as mentor our staff, graduate students and interns throughout the summer season. This is a regular, full-time position located at our Environmental Learning Center in North Cascades National Park with a compensation package including medical/dental insurance and more. The position is 8 months with a 4 month furlough, which can be aligned with a seasonal position with our Mountain School program.

Website: https://ncascades.org/

Position is open until filled. Questions can be directed to Julie Stone at [email protected]

Free Webinar: Curiosity to Careers: Engaging People of Color in STEM with Dr. Dijanna Figueroa.

1/30/2019

We are excited to announce the first webinar in the NMEA 2019 Webinar Series:

Curiosity to Careers: Engaging People of Color in STEM with Dr. Dijanna Figueroa.
February 8 @ 4:00 pm PST/ 7:00 pm EST Register online for this free webinar: bit.ly/NMEAwebinar

Dijanna Figueroa has made a career of exploring the mysteries of the deep. She was featured in James Cameron’s documentary Aliens of the Deep, which follows Cameron and NASA scientists as they explore the some of the deepest parts of the ocean and learn about the unique life forms that inhabit those spaces. Recently, Figueroa has become an advocate for STEAM education—adding art and design to the science, technology, engineering, and math equation. She’s spent more than a decade teaching STEAM to grades K–8 in the greater Los Angeles area, formerly served as global director of the National Geographic Society’s Green STEAM program, and has advisory roles with many STEAM nonprofits. She was recently featured on MTV’s Women Crush Wednesdays STEM series. She leads a middle school science program that teaches students how to fly drones, scuba dive and build underwater robots. If that isn’t enough, Figueroa is the director the Lucas Scholars STEM program, a community based social justice and equity program designed to engage young people in science, engineering, design and art.

In this webinar we will explore

The stories of people of color in STEM
Developing and implementing strategies for engaging and retaining students of color in STEM
Using the power of curiosity, storytelling, and mentorship to teach science to diverse audiences

The Mount St. Helens Institute is hiring!

1/30/2019

Hello,

The Mount St. Helens Institute is currently hiring for a number of exciting positions:

Communication & Community Engagement Coordinator: full time, permanent; closes February 24th
Administration & Development Coordinator: full time, permanent; closes February 28th
Science Educators: full time, seasonal; closes February 17th
Lead and Assistant Guides: part time, seasonal; closes March 3rd

Visit our website for full position descriptions and application instructions: https://www.mshinstitute.org/about_us/employment.html

Thanks for helping us spread the word!

Sarah Philips
Volunteer & Community Engagement Manager

2019 Nature Educator Training at Tryon Creek!

1/30/2019

Have you ever wondered what it looks like when a child gets to see a 100 year old tree for the first time? What about the thrill of helping a student discover the role of a watershed? Do you yearn to finally catch a glimpse of an owl while 10 sets of eyes excitedly follow your finger in the hopes of finding them too? Are you a lifelong learner with a passion for spreading your knowledge, authentically welcoming diverse students, and committing to personal growth? If so, you might be a Nature Educator! Without you, thousands of students each year would miss out on the opportunity to experience the forest firsthand through educational hikes, activities, and community learning experiences.

Once again, Friends of Tryon Creek is offering a FREE comprehensive nature educator training to be held on Tuesdays from February 12th (half day) to March 5th at the Tryon Creek Nature Center (11321 SW Terwilliger Blvd, Portland, OR) from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. This training is designed to give you the tools you need to be a flexible and culturally responsive leader and educator in a variety of outdoor settings, with the intention of recruiting enthusiastic and passionate people to become a part of our family of naturalists, educators, leaders, and learners!

Since 1970, Friends of Tryon Creek (FOTC), in partnership with Oregon State Parks, has worked to nurture relationships with nature and connect people to Tryon Creek State Natural Area, Oregon’s only urban state natural area. Friends of Tryon Creek is committed to acknowledging social justice, identity, and power structures in past and present settings through diverse perspectives. For us, this means all programs employ an equity framework, incorporating diversity trainings and workshops throughout our extended community, including board, staff and volunteer base. We seek to support our whole community in their effort to reclaim, reconnect and build relationships with the natural world. Our commitment is built and sustained through authentic partnerships with communities of color, culturally-specific organizations, and other historically under-represented groups.

Our field trip program serves approximately 4,500 Kindergarten through 5th grade students each year, plus roughly 200 teachers and 700 volunteer chaperones from all across the Portland-Metro area. Friends of Tryon Creek recognizes the diversity of races, cultures, backgrounds, and experiences of our whole community must be represented in our volunteer base in order to welcome and inspire all visitors, so we strongly encourage people of color as well as folks who are LBGTQ, multilingual, first-generation, or from other traditionally marginalized communities to join us in our efforts to reclaim, reconnect, and build authentic relationships with nature.

That being said, we welcome all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels, asking only that you are ready to support us in our journey towards equitable opportunities for all, that you can pass a background check, and (ideally) are available to volunteer at least once a month (weekday mornings) during the field trip season, which runs throughout the school year, October through early June.

Register for our training today to join a robust community of like-minded volunteers who enjoy a variety of skill-building and social events throughout the year, building relationships that last a lifetime. We look forward to being a part of your journey as a vital connection between kids and the natural world, and thank you for your interest in this important mission!

Pre-registration is required – please contact FOTC Field Trip Coordinator Erin Cathcart: 503.636.4398 (ext. 105) or [email protected].

Metro is hiring for Urban Nature Overnights (UNO) Assistant Coordinator – Oregon Zoo

1/30/2019

Greetings,
Would you like to share your passion for the outdoors with young people in your community? Join Metro as our Urban Nature Overnights (UNO) Assistant Coordinator and spend the spring and summer exploring some of the region's most beautiful natural areas with kids who might otherwise not have the opportunity to camp out.

Please find details, requirements and how to apply in the attached job announcement.

Karen Painter
Human Resources assistant

Job Posting: unoassistantcoordinator_zoo_0119.docx

Growing Gardens in Hiring!

1/30/2019

Do you love teaching kids in gardens? Do you enjoy helping people grow their own food? Growing Gardens is hiring for positions in all of our programs: Youth Grow, Home Gardens and Lettuce Grow.

Youth Grow Educator at Faubion School (15hrs a week)
Faubion School Garden Coordinator (3-6 hours a week)
Home Gardens Manager (bilingual position - Spanish)
FoodCorps Service Member (full time for 2019-2020 school year)
Lettuce Grow program will also be hiring someone to assist with the garden program in correctional institutes - stay tuned.

Check out all of our position descriptions and see how to apply:

http://www.growing-gardens.org/get-involved/open_positions/

Feel free to reach out with any questions.

Best,
Anna