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AKS Engineering & Forestry, LLC —Vancouver, WA
- Master's degree
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Operational Environmental Compliance Project Manager (Hybrid)
Tetra Tech —Portland, OR
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Tetra Tech —Portland, OR
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- Clean driving record
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Langan Engineering & Environmental Services —Portland, OR
- Full-time
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- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Disability insurance
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Wildlife Repair/Exclusion Technician
Critter Control —Portland, OR
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- Full-time
- Mid-level
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- High school diploma or GED
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid holidays
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Environment America —Portland, OR
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- Continuing education credits
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Veterinary Pathologist, Assistant or Associate Professor
Oregon Health & Science University —Beaverton, OR
- Full-time
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- English
- Master's degree
Veterinary Neurologist
DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital —Portland, OR
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Individual Placement - Environmental Education Apprentice

Student Conservation Association, Inc -
Ridgefield, WA

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Job Details

Full-time | Apprenticeship

Qualifications

Computer operation
Research
Driver's License
Working with students
Relationship management
Working with families
Computer skills
Working with youth

Full Job Description

Position Summary

The Environmental Education Apprentice will work with Refuge staff on a variety of projects related to USFWS priorities of:

Knowing and relating to the community, both around refuge sites and in the greater Portland-Vancouver metro area

Connecting people to nature through stepping stones of engagement

Building partnerships

Being an asset in meeting the needs and desires of the community.

The apprentice will focus on assisting in the development and implementation of various refuge visitor services programs, which include (but are not limited to): Connecting with schools and other education-focused community groups to develop intentional programs and materials, lead students and educators on site, work with staff to reduce barriers to connection with the outdoors, and support communication with educators to provide recommendations to Refuge staff for future facility and program improvement. Additionally, the employee will have the chance to gain valuable biological field experience, such as survey and land management techniques, and plant and animal identification skills.

Location

Ridgefield, WA

Schedule

September 14, 2026 - June 11, 2027

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Lead field trips from local schools and other youth focused organizations
Develop new curriculum where needed and help enhance what is already established
Take educational and interpretive programming to community events and organizations that are family, youth and community focused
Provide in the classroom programs for 4th grade classes through the Every Kid Outdoors Initiative
Recruit, train and guide volunteers in educational programming
Support and develop relationships with community organizations that serve youth and families
Develop and enhance self-guided activities for refuge visitors
Support partners and other Service programs in educational and community engagement activities through participation and feedback
Help to plan and carry out community events
Enhance outreach for programming, including but not limited to developing fliers, updating websites, and directly communicating with community organizations
Assist staff in visioning and planning for year-round educational opportunities in the Community Nature Center

Marginal Duties

Support guided naturalist walk volunteers and help recruit for participants in communities that are not currently engaging with this program
Support customer service in the office through helping visitors in person and on the phone
Attend staff meetings and required training
Assist other staff in projects to gain a better understanding of how Service programs intersect and support each other
Connect with visitors in the Community Nature Center

Required Qualifications

Strong written and verbal communication skills
Organizational skills
Confidence initiating communication and taking leadership initiative to follow through on assignments
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse partners and affinity groups
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
A passion for connecting people with nature
Ability to creatively solve problems
Experience conducting research or a desire to learn
Previous community engagement or outreach experience (e.g., volunteering, canvassing, mutual aid, relationship-building, etc.)
A commitment to keeping our communities and partners safe by adhering to regional health and safety laws and best practices (i.e. COVID mandates, food safety, cold and flu season best practices, etc)
Personal transportation to and from work station (no public transportation currently)
Driver's license
Experience working with youth and families of varied ages, abilities, cultures and backgrounds
Comfortable with most basic computer programs and email management

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working intentionally and respectfully with a wide variety of communities with differing needs and lived experiences
Social media skills, including content creation
Experience leading field trips, developing educational materials and/or developing relationships with educators
Experience in event planning and outreach
Proficient in basic computer programs and email management

Hours

40 per week

Living Accommodations

No living accommodations provided. Candidates must be local to the Portland-Vancouver Metro Area. Independent access to transportation is required for this position. Public transportation fares can be reimbursed for on-duty travel. If transportation access presents a significant barrier, accommodations can be discussed (e.g., increased transportation allowance).

Compensation

A weekly stipend of $800 on a full-time schedule over 39 weeks
$500 Training/Work Travel reimbursable funding (Receipt required for reimbursement)

All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.

Personal Vehicle Information

Recommended

Additional Benefits

Defensive Drive Training
Interpretive Skills
Hands-on field work
Job shadowing with Refuge staff

Working Conditions

Work schedules and projects may change on short notice or be ambiguous.
Work settings require the ability to positively interact with people of varying perspectives.
Natural environments and regionally significant locations that require respect to the land and local peoples.
Exposure to natural and environmental hazards such as, poison ivy, oak, or sumac, tick and mosquito -borne illness, snakes, and potential for other wildlife encounters.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Student Conservation Association, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members and is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.

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