Friends of the Columbia Gorge is hiring

Friends of the Columbia Gorge is seeking an Outdoor Programs and Communications Specialist.

Summary of Position

Building a large and diverse cross section of public support across the Pacific Northwest is critical to sustaining Friends’ efforts to preserve the Columbia Gorge for future generations. Friends’ Public Engagement team works to develop innovative and creative strategies and accompanying tools and tactics to effectively educate and engage the public in efforts to protect, preserve, and steward the Columbia Gorge. Friends’ outdoors activities (hikes, art walks, bike rides, etc.) programs and quarterly newsletter (estimated circulation: 7,000) are vital tools in building a coalition of enthusiastic Gorge stewards.

The Outdoor Programs & Communications Specialist works with Friends’ communications director—in cooperation with colleagues across Friends’ teams—to manage Friends’ outdoor activities and programs; edit and coordinate production of Friends’ quarterly newsletter, publications, and graphics; and develop effective strategies, tools, and techniques to educate the public on responsible recreation and everyday stewardship of the Columbia Gorge.

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