Conservation Programs Assistant

Umpqua SWCD is seeking a Conservation Programs Assistant. 

This is a temporary part-time employment opportunity.

This is a remote work opportunity except for when attending in-person events.  Based out of Reedsport, Oregon.

The Conservation Programs Assistant is a temporary part-time position, working primarily 16 hours per month (48-hours every 3-months). The position’s specific schedule is dependent upon outreach events, newsletter mailings, and other work as assigned by the District Manager/Conservation Planner.

Supervised by the District Manager/Conservation Planner, the Conservation Programs Assistant works independently as well as in a small team environment, and is well-organized, utilizes exemplary communication skills, works with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds and maintains a positive, professional attitude with fellow District employees, contractors, landowners, partners, and members of the public. Percentage of time for each component from the position are annual estimates. Day to day break down of tasks may vary.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TASKS

COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND OUTREACH (90%)

• Quarterly newsletter (16-hours every 3-months):
  • Preparation of the already written newsletter for mailing including picking up the newsletter from printer.
  • Folding, placing in envelopes, labeling, and placing postage on envelopes,
  • Delivering prepared newsletters to local U.S. Post Office for delivery to District residents.
• Outreach (Up to 24-hours throughout every 3-months):
  • Represent the District’s interests with other conservation districts, watershed councils, organizations, public officials, and urban and rural landowners at outreach events.
  • Tsalila Watershed Education Days (12+hours for 1-week each September):
  • Assist the District Manager/Conservation Planner at the Tsalila Outdoor Education Event each September.

OTHER (10%)

• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent.
WORK EXPERIENCE: Minimum 2-5 years professional experience involving:

• Stakeholder and community engagement;

VEHICLE USAGE:

Possess a valid Oregon Driver’s license, good driving record, appropriate insurance and a reliable vehicle for use on the job. All mileage is reimbursed at the State rate.

How to Apply

Email your completed job application to rhonda@umpquasoilandwater.com with the subject line “Conservation Programs Assistant”

Employment Application

 

Please see the job description for more details:

Job Description

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Umpqua Soil and Water District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. The District is an equal opportunity employer. This position will perform in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws for equal employment and other requirements of civil rights statutes.