Contact Name: Alejandro Orizola
Company/Organization/Agency: Forest Park Conservancy
Address: 833 SW 11th Ave Suite 800, Portland, OR 97205 United States
Email Address: alejandro@forestparkconservancy.org
Contact Phone: (503) 223-5449
Job Title: Trails Technician
Job Description: The Forest Park Conservancy (FPC) is seeking to fill one Trails Technician position as part of its Green Jobs Workforce Program. The Green Jobs Workforce Program has a mission to create space, access, and pathways into the environmental and green infrastructure workforce for people of color.
The Green Jobs Workforce Program works in partnership with local community organizations and programs (Blueprint Foundation, Ecotrust, and Wisdom of the Elders through their Green Workforce Academy; and Love is King) and environmental conservation organizations (West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District; and Columbia Land Trust) to provide support for a 12-month full-time paid position.
FPC and its partners are committed to supporting the individuals during the program and after its completion, including flexibility in work schedule, transportation assistance, and connection to destination employers.
About the Green Jobs Workforce Program:
• Eligibility: The Program is available for people of color (18-26 years old).
• Status: At-will employment for a maximum term of 12 months.
• Salary: $17.00/hour.
• Start date: June 6, 2022
• Schedule: Full time (40 hrs/ week). Monday through Friday with occasional weekend hours.
• Program opportunities: Interns gain work experience working alongside FPC program managers; learn and work on projects with other local conservation organizations including Columbia Land Trust and West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District; and learn about leadership in environmental and social justice with Love is King’s Operation Roam.
• Work location: Interns’ workday will start at the following locations depending on placement when not working remotely as agreed upon with its direct supervisor:
o Forest Park Conservancy: 833 SW 11th Ave., Portland, OR 97205;
• Benefits: Technical skills, professional and personal development training; fieldwork and expedition gear (boots, shirts & rain gear); commuter assistance (public transit pass); paid time-off.
• Training opportunities: FPC will facilitate access to additional training such as first aid, CPR, plant identification, financial literacy, project management, computer skills, professional development, etc.
About the Trails Technician Positions Available
• Supervisor: Trails Manager
• Trail Maintenance and Repair (65% time allocation)
o Support FPC Trails manager in projects that could include tread work, brushing, raking, logouts, new trail construction, rock retaining wall construction and repair, turnpike, drainage, bridge, and split rail fence construction and trail decommissioning.
o Assist with tracking and recording inventory of tools and supplies
o Assist with data tracking by completing a daily report each day
o Maintain direct and consistent communication with the Trails Manager in order to assist with project preparation, event planning, and tool/equipment/office maintenance
• Working with Stewardship Manager to support outreach for volunteer events (15% time allocation)
• Grant research and prospecting (5% time allocation)
• Participate in career development, training, conferences, and team-building activities (5% time allocation)
Required Qualifications
• 18 to 26 years of age
• Ability to comfortably lift 50 lbs. and traverse uneven terrain for 7 continuous hours, 3-4 days per week often while in challenging weather conditions
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record (only for trail technician and conservation technician positions)
Application Process:
Send Application to: internships@forestparkconservancy.org, or by mail to 833 SW 11th Ave., Suite 800, Portland, OR 97205. Applications are due 5/16/22.
The application must include: 1) Letter of interest for each position you are applying for, 2) a resume, and/or 3) IF APPLICABLE, please include a note of reference from a Green Jobs Program Partner (Blueprint Foundation, Wisdom of the Elders and/or Ecotrust’s Green Workforce Academy, Love is King), and/or Green Jobs Program Alumni.
We will also have an information session on Thursday, May 12th, from 5:30-7 pm. The info session will be held in person at Mt. Scott Community Center. Click here for more details and to RSVP.
Job Start Date: 5/31/2022
Application Deadline: 5/16/2022
Additional Information: https://forestparkconservancy.org/join-the-green-jobs-workforce-program/