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CLEAN Climate Literacy Webinar Series
2020-02-06 15:30 - 16:30, 2020-02-11 15:00 - 16:00, 2020-02-18 15:30 - 16:30, 2020-02-24 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Webinar
Check out the range of topics, and share this information with your networks:
“Introduction to CLEAN” presented by Katie Boyd
Thursday 2/6/2020 @ 6:30pm ET / 5:30pm CT / 4:30pm MT / 3:30pm PT
Link to register and more details: https://cuboulder.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BCH_RsWnTtewWBEH1xULcw

“Teaching about Climate and Energy with CLEAN” presented by Karin Kirk
Tuesday 2/11/20120 @ 6pm ET / 5pm CT / 4pm MT / 3pm PT
Link to register and more details: https://cuboulder.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SVu71b82QVC12msrwXw9Mg

“CLEAN, NGSS, and 3-D Learning for Climate and Energy Education” presented by Cheryl Manning
Tuesday 2/18/2020 @ 6:30pm ET / 5:30pm CT / 4:30pm MT / 3:30pm PT
Link to register and more details: https://cuboulder.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zAYZ2OW5RZGbE33MhzVLcw

“It’s Us: Humans as Agents of Change within Earth’s Climate System” presented by Karin Kirk
Monday 2/24/2020 @ 6pm ET / 5pm CT / 4pm MT / 3pm PT
Link to register and more details: https://cuboulder.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-hqyR5nGRiuNrmzqBrwp1w

(NEW this school year!) “The UC Berkeley Understanding Global Change Project and CLEAN” presented by Jessica Bean
Wednesday 3/4/2020 @ 6pm ET / 5pm CT / 4pm MT / 3pm PT
Link to register and more details: https://cuboulder.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PtWUExJ4Ro60Z2ogqBmlEA

Please contact katie.boyd@colorado.edu with any questions.

Urban Nature Partners seeks new Board members and Advisors
2020-02-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Urban Nature Partners PDX, 2937 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR, 97232, United States
About Our Program
Urban Nature Partners PDX empowers youth from historically marginalized Portland communities through building long term mentoring relationships and providing access to meaningful outdoor experiences. Mentor-youth activities take place in easily accessible outdoor areas in and around Portland, are driven by the interests and abilities of each youth, and are relevant to a young person’s culture and background. Group events include their family members so everyone gets to enjoy all that our great urban greenspaces have to offer. For more information, go to: http://urban-nature-partners.org.

The UNP-PDX program was started in January 2014 by Founder and Director Kristin Bowling. 46 youth in 4th-9th grades have been enrolled with mentors since spring 2014, in 7 cohorts from Harrison Park, Cesar Chavez, and Harvey Scott Schools. 20 of those youth are currently enrolled and have been for between 2 months and 3 ½ years. Another annual recruitment is planned in Spring 2020, to expand the total number of enrolled youth as well as our neighborhood reach.

Board History
UNP-PDX was governed by an Administrative Committee for 3 years beginning in February 2016 as a consensus-based administrative support body. In February 2019, UNP-PDX received independent 501(c)(3) status, and transitioned to an official Board made up of 6 Directors.

Board Responsibilities
As a young, grassroots organization, UNP-PDX requires a “working Board” to complement the work of its small staff and volunteers. In addition to following bylaws and policies, UNP-PDX Board members agree to the following terms:

Commit to a 1-3 year term of volunteer service as a Director at an average of 10 hours per month (more or less depending on the flow of work in a member’s focus area throughout the year); report hours monthly in a timely fashion.
Attend the majority of quarterly or bi-monthly Board meetings, and schedule and attend work group meetings as needed with other Directors.

Provide professional expertise and guidance to the Program Director, Board Directors, and other UNP-PDX volunteers and interns per each member’s knowledge and skill base, and represent UNP-PDX professionally and proactively in the community.

Contribute a monthly donation in an amount that is meaningful to the committee member’s financial status. Help identify, publicize and attend at least one fundraising event per year, and help publicize and solicit individual donations and automatic giving program participation.

Build connections to program operations and people by attending at least one group outing per year and one mentor happy hour training per year.

In 2020, we are especially seeking the following characteristics in new Board members:

People of color, from immigrant backgrounds, Spanish speakers, and others who share similar demographics and life experiences with the youth and families we serve.
A member willing to serve as Board President as the Program Director steps out of that role.
Folks willing to put expertise in fundraising/finance, marketing, legal issues, social work/youth services, and community organizing to work for a grassroots organization!

In 2020, we expect to focus on the following work in addition to ongoing tasks:

Completing our initial Policy documents.
Advancing our equity work, as a part of the Mentoring Collaborative and as an individual organization.
Supporting program expansion to a new school or neighborhood, including hiring additional staff support.
Continuing to significantly increase our ratio of unrestricted funds raised.

Directors may also be asked to assist with the following:

Represent UNP-PDX at networking events and meetings; attend occasional trainings as available to enhance knowledge and skills.
Identify, nominate and train new members to perpetuate the Board.
Assist in recruiting new mentors, Advisory Committee members, and community partners.
Give feedback on the work of other Board members and the Program Director, and self-evaluate.

Committee Benefits
Serving on the UNP-PDX Board of Directors provides the following benefits:

The opportunity to make a significant contribution to the growth and success of a small, grassroots nonprofit.
College credit available as desired.
Opportunity to learn new knowledge and skills from fellow committee members; may shadow the Program Director or any member upon request.
References provided for any future employment or education opportunity.

Applicants to the Board of Directors of Urban Nature Partners must agree to the terms and responsibilities outlined above, as well as the Bylaws, and sign and abide by a Conflict of Interest form. Attendance at an informational meeting in January 2020 is strongly suggested.
To apply, please request an application from Founder/Director Kristin Bowling, Urban Nature Partners PDX, 2937 NE Glisan St., unit A, Portland, OR 97232, urbannaturepartnerspdx@gmail.com, 541-281-7162.

Marketing and Communications Coordinator with World Oregon
2020-02-07 | Online
WHAT THIS IS: A unique opportunity to combine your marketing and communication skills with an interest in global issues at Oregon’s premier international affairs organization. The role of Marketing and Communications Coordinator contributes to our organizational mission of “connecting Oregonians to the world.”
WHO YOU ARE: A GREAT communicator and project manager with strong marketing instincts and background. You are adept at writing compelling brand copy, implementing communication plans and strategies, marketing events, and forging strong media relationships with print, digital, radio and TV outlets. You know your way around websites and databases and have experience managing content across multiple social media platforms. You are an organized, highly motivated self-starter who works well in fast-paced, dynamic environment to capture the holistic impact of our programs. You can be flexible in your workday to help meet the needs of the overall organization. You are passionate about the larger world. You think the mission of WorldOregon is important for the larger community and you are excited to help tell that story in the community.
WHO WE ARE: Founded in 1950, WorldOregon, formerly known as the World Affairs Council of Oregon, is the oldest nonpartisan, nonprofit international affairs organization in Oregon that connects Oregonians to the world. WorldOregon has 12 employees, many volunteers, and three main areas of activity: Public Programs (3-6 public programs per month on global issues and ideas including the International Speakers Series); Global Classroom (K-12 education program and youth and teacher training; 10,000+ kids served annually); and the International Visitor & Training Program (organizes shortterm visits for over 500 adult and 50 youth emerging leaders from over 100 countries each year). Check our website at www.worldoregon.org.

Visit the full job posting here: https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/wacor/pages/101/attachments/original/1579302328/Marketing__Communications_Coordinator_Job_Description_for_Posting_-_January_2020_-_FINAL.pdf?1579302328

Community Watershed Stewardship Program (CWSP) Stewardship Grants
2020-02-07 08:00 - 16:00 | Portland Bureau of Environmental Services, 1120 SW 5th Avenue, Room 1000, Portland, OR, 97204, United States
The Community Watershed Stewardship Program (CWSP) is accepting pre-applications for Stewardship Grants, through Friday, February 7. CWSP provides stewardship grants of up to $12,000 each for projects that help Portlanders make improvements in their neighborhoods and communities while also improving watershed health.
Projects that can be funded include:

Neighborhood safety, health and livability
Youth leadership and skills development
Community gardens and green spaces
Art and education
Cleanup and restoration
Stormwater Management

Interested?
CWSP has scheduled two grant-writing workshops to answer your questions and help you write compelling applications. The workshops are free and open to everyone.

Saturday, January 11th, 2020

Location: 1300 NE 16th Ave.
Time: 2:00-3:00pm

Wednesday, January 15th, 2020

Location: TBD
Time: TBD
Bring your ideas and your questions! Light refreshments provided.
CWSP encourages applications for projects that involve the leadership and meaningful participation of people of color, immigrants, elders, youth, those with disabilities, low-income residents, and other underrepresented groups.
The deadline to submit pre-applications is 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 7, 2020. A grant review committee will then invite selected applicants to submit a full application due in April.
For help developing project ideas and putting together an application contact the CWSP Coordinators:
Allison Rose – Allison.Rose@portlandoregon.gov or 503-823-0034
Serina Fast Horse – Serina.FastHorse@portlandoregon.gov or 503-823-7917
For more information and application materials visit www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/CWSP.

Metro is seeking Camp Specialists and Zoo Snooze Guides
2020-02-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Online
Position summary
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.
Positions are available in the following program areas:
Camp Specialists
Camp Specialists assist in creating and implementing thematic lessons and presentations for a variety of audiences using zoo exhibits, hands-on activities, animal biofacts and discovery stations. Information is presented using techniques that appeal to multiple learning styles. Instructor II staff incorporate best practices in formal and non-formal education and model best practices in teaching/presentation techniques and group management. These staff members provide input and assist with program/presentation development, activity scheduling, classroom/program organization, program logistics, maintenance of teaching materials, requisition of supplies, and communication with education team leadership. Instructor II positions may lead a team of other instructors along with regular staff to ensure effective, efficient program implementation. Other duties include helping lead educational field trips off zoo grounds for program participants; mentoring other educators, youth and adult volunteers; and working as part of the team that assists with developing program activities and goals/learning objectives.
General work schedule (subject to change):
Monday through Friday, June 1–Sept. 1, full-day shifts, 7:15 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Some 1/2-day morning shifts and some late afternoon shifts are possible. Camps for older youth have an overnight or extended evening. Substituting is a possibility as well.
ZooSnooze Guides
ZooSnooze Guides implement existing program curriculum consisting of a variety of non- formal education activities. They work in a team to teach thematic programs for participants of all ages using zoo exhibits, hands-on activities, discovery stations and limited behind-the-scenes activities in the animal hospital and nutrition center. Activities are taught in a non-formal educational setting that keeps in mind the diverse learning styles of the learner. Our guides utilize best practices in teaching and non-formal techniques and child/group management. Guides may be asked to assist in the assessment of learner outcomes. These positions may mentor youth or adult volunteers.
General work schedule (subject to change):
Tuesday through Saturday evenings, overnights and some mornings. 10–25 hours per week possible in the spring, and 10–25 hours per month possible in the fall and winter. Actual hours will be dependent upon enrollment and program needs. Overnight staff are scheduled from a pool of instructors.
At the Oregon Zoo, we hire a workforce representative of the communities we serve, understanding that a diverse workforce strengthens our organization. We value diversity and support a positive and welcoming environment where all of our employees can thrive.
Full job description:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/oregonmetro/jobs/2665932/camp-specialists-and-zoo-snooze-guides-variable-hour-oregon-zoo?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Elevating Impact Summit: The Edge Effect
2020-02-07 08:30 - 16:30 | Gerding Theater at the Armory, 128 NW 11th Ave, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
In the overlapping space between two ecosystems, an abundance of nutrients and new life emerges. Inspired by this natural phenomenon, the Elevating Impact Summit looks to the peripheries of our practices for ingenuity and resilience.

On Friday February 7, explore social innovation across industries, collide with a community of changemakers, and discover how business tools are used to address social and environmental issues in brilliant new ways.

Introducing Featured Speaker Alexa Clay! Economic historian turned ethnographer, Alexa is an expert on innovation from unlikely places, who is carving space for misfit subcultures within the formal economy

Plus, cultivate your team of intrapreneurs at the Summit, and get access to a special workshop on The Intrapreneur’s Toolkit.

The Intrapreneur Experience includes discount Summit tickets and workshop passes for your team.

Purchase your tickets now or email Impact Entrepreneurs for more information.

Permaculture Design for Climate Resilience with Andrew Millison
2020-02-08 18:30 - 21:00 | People’s Food Coop, 3029 Southeast 21st Avenue,, Portland,, OR, 97202, United States
As the climate shifts around the globe, it is increasingly important for the permaculture designer to understand global trends and incorporate sound design to mitigate negative impacts. This talk focuses on looking at scientific projections of future scenarios from the lens of several climate classification systems, learning about analogue (similar) climates, and determining the major design essentials for resilience to future (and present) changes.
By analyzing the agro-ecologies of other global locales that match our region’s climate change projections, we are more well-equipped to assess and implement local strategies for food system adaptation and resilience.
About the Presenter:

Andrew Millison has been studying, teaching and practicing Permaculture since he took his first design course in 1996. He started teaching Permaculture at the college level in 2001, and has been an instructor at OSU in the Horticulture Department since 2009. He embedded himself within Oregon State University, and created the first Permaculture Massive Open Online Course with over 40,000 students. Working at a major state university, he has worked to promote the acceptance of permaculture into a mainstream academic institution.

THPRD Job Opening - Environmental Education Director - Bilingual, Spanish
2020-02-09 | Online
The Nature Center is currently looking for a part-time, year-round Environmental Education Director – Bilingual, Spanish. Please share this posting widely with your Latino or Spanish-speaking networks.
THPRD Job Opening – Environmental Education Director – Bilingual in Spanish Required
This position is responsible for the development and implementation of assigned community engagement and youth mentoring programs. Incumbents in this job classification work independently, within established guidelines, to develop, coordinate, supervise and instruct the day-to-day activities of assigned program area and provide lead direction to assigned part-time staff and volunteers.
El Director de Educación Ambiental es responsable del desarrollo e implementación de los programas de recreación asignados. Los titulares de esta clase de puestos trabajan de forma independiente, dentro de las guías establecidas, para desarrollar, coordinar, supervisar e instruir las actividades cotidianas del área asignada del programa y proporcionar orientación al personal de medio tiempo y voluntarios asignados.
Schedule: Part-time, may be scheduled 29 hours or less per week; year round. Variable schedule, typically Mondays – Fridays, may include some nights and weekends.
Salary: $16.71 – $21.40 per hour, appointments are typically made at the beginning of the pay scale.
Closes: Sunday, February 9, 2020

Zoo Ambassador Education Specialist (variable hour) – Oregon Zoo
2020-02-10
Are you passionate about education? Do you enjoy working with volunteers? The Oregon Zoo is seeking a candidate to serve its education program in the role of Zoo Ambassador Education Specialist.
The work environment provided by this position is flexible due to current construction projects. Going beyond the physical, the work environment is ideal for a problem solver who works well in a collaborative or independent context.
Zoo Ambassador Program staff and volunteers support the ZooQuest game, which encourages guests to take conservation actions to help wild animals and wild places. They will be volunteering at various ZooQuest stations around the zoo, each focusing on an action families can take, particularly in the area of wasted food.
One part-time seasonal position is available:

Approximately from May 1 through September 9
The selected candidate will work 32 hours per week. Weekend work is required. This exhibit is open 7 days a week.

At the Oregon Zoo, we hire a workforce representative of the communities we serve, understanding that a diverse workforce strengthens our organization. We value diversity and support a positive and welcoming environment where all of our employees can thrive.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Associates degree in field related to program area AND 2 years experience; OR
High school diploma or GED AND four (4) years of experience in a field related to the position; OR
Any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job.
Possession of a valid driver’s license with two years of driving experience and a clean driving record is preferred.

To apply: visit www.oregonmetro.gov/jobs for the complete job announcement and a link to our online hiring center. Metro is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

2020 Keeling Curve Prize
2020-02-10 | Online
Each year, we award hundreds of thousands of dollars in prize money to projects across the globe that are reducing greenhouse gas emissions or increasing uptake.
What we are looking for…

Capture & Utilization: From emerging carbon markets to reforestation, this category is for projects that directly sequester, and in many cases, use the captured carbon as a marketable product.
Energy: With growing global population and changing demographics, this category is for projects that promote low-cost and reliable energy as a strategy to replace and discourage the development of continued fossil fuel use.
Finance: As clean energy applications evolve, so must funding strategies. This category supports projects that work to increase and improve the flow of funding across all avenues of climate solutions.
Social & Cultural Pathways: This category is dedicated to the ‘human question.’ What about our cultural attitudes toward global warming need to change? Who is helping turn the tide and how?
Transport & Mobility: From charging stations to freight logistics, mobility is a broad topic with vast room for improvement. This category supports high-impact improvements from personal to industry-level applications.

NOAA Announces Fiscal Year 2020 Environmental Literacy Program Funding Opportunity
2020-02-11
The NOAA Office of Education has issued a competitive funding opportunity for projects designed to build environmental literacy of K-12 students and the public so they are knowledgeable of the ways in which their community can become more resilient to extreme weather and/or other environmental hazards, and become involved in achieving that resilience.
This funding opportunity is soliciting two types of projects through separate competitive priorities.

Priority 1 will support new projects ($250,000 – $500,000 per project) located in the Southern and Western Regions of the United States.
The Southern Region includes the following states and territories: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, Tennessee, Texas, and the United States Virgin Islands.
The Western Region includes the following states and territories: Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, California, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Northern Mariana Islands, Oregon, Utah, and Washington.
Priority 2 will support the evolution of projects funded under the 2015-2016 funding opportunities from this program. The list of awards that are eligible can be found here: https://go.usa.gov/xVGzr. Funding levels for this priority are $100,000 – $500,000 per project.
For both priorities, eligible applicants are:

institutions of higher education;
K-12 public and independent schools and school systems;
other nonprofits, including community-based organizations and informal education institutions, such as museums, zoos, and aquariums;
state and local government agencies; and
Indian tribal governments in the United States.

Please note: we do not anticipate issuing a solicitation for applications next year. Rather, applications to this funding opportunity may be funded with fiscal year 2020 and 2021 funds. We plan to issue a funding opportunity, including a priority to support new projects from the Eastern and Central regions, which comprise the remainder of the country, in fall 2021.
Deadlines
For Priority 1, pre-applications are required and will be used to determine which institutions are invited to submit full applications to this priority. The deadline for pre-applications is 11:59 pm EST on November 25, 2019 and the deadline for Priority 1 full applications is 11:59 pm EDT on March 26, 2020.
For Priority 2, only full applications are requested and the deadline for Priority 2 applications is 11:59 pm EST on February 11, 2020.
Informational Teleconferences
For Priority 1, two informational teleconferences with the program officers will occur – one on Thursday, October 17, 2019 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm EDT and the other on Monday, October 21, 2019 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm EDT. An informational teleconference for Priority 2 with the program officers will occur on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm EDT. Interested applicants may obtain the phone number and related teleconference information by visiting http://www.noaa.gov/office-education/elp/grants/apply. Whenever possible, individuals from the same institution should try to join the teleconference from the same phone line to maximize our ability to host as many interested institutions as possible.
Additional Information
Read the full funding announcement (NOAA-SEC-OED-2020-2006190 ) in Grants.gov for additional requirements.

We posted announcements on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. We’d appreciate your help with sharing information about this funding opportunity.

Spring Nature Educator Training at Tryon Creek
2020-02-11 09:00 - 15:30, 2020-02-18 09:00 - 15:30 | Tyron Creek Nature Center, 11321 SW Terwilliger Blvd,, Portland, 97219
Friends of Tyron Creek is offering a FREE comprehensive nature educator training to be held on Tuesdays from February 11th (half day) though March 3rd 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 4,200 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 that 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, and strive to create safe spaces for 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.
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 October through May.
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!
Registration required – contact Erin Cathcart, Field Trip Program Coordinator at 503 636 4398 or erin@tryonfriends.org with your name and a brief description of why you would like to participate in this year’s Nature Educator Training.

Oregon Farm to School and School Garden Conference
2020-02-12 08:00 - 2020-02-13 17:00 | Oregon Garden, 879 W Main St, Silverton, OR, 97381, United States
Registration closes Monday January 27th!
Join us to connect with other farm to school and school garden stakeholders!
This will be a two day conference with workshops, speakers, resources and networking opportunities.
Wednesday February 12th will focus on farm and garden based education.
Thursday February 13th will focus on incorporating local food into school meals.
You may register for one day or both days.
Our goals are to support members of Oregon’s farm to school and school garden community (that’s you!) in their work to provide farm and garden-based education and incorporate healthy, local food into school meals.
The purpose of the Conference is to support members of Oregon’s farm to school and school garden community in their work to provide farm and garden-based education and incorporate healthy, local food into school meals for students grades PreK-12.

Our audience is food service directors and staff, farmers/producers, distributors, enrichment instructors, OSU Extension staff and volunteers, classroom teachers, school administrators, government agency staff, non-profit staff, and parents and community volunteers and others working to support Oregon’s farm to school and school garden programs.

Bicultural/bilingual Spanish Program Assistant
2020-02-15 | Online
Hours: 10 per week, occasional weekend and evening work required
Pay: $13.25 per hour
Spanish fluency and bicultural American/Latin American heritage highly recommended
Open until filled; projected start date in late February 2020
Urban Nature Partners PDX is a growing nonprofit entering its 7th year that matches youth in 4th through 8th grades from historically marginalized Portland neighborhoods with mentors to spend regular time outdoors in urban greenspaces. Since spring 2014, we have served 46 youth and their families from three diverse, low-income areas of Portland, and have developed numerous partnerships with other Portland environmental and educational organizations to leverage meaningful and culturally appropriate opportunities for our youth and families. We are the only Portland based nonprofit providing long-term, relationship based, non- curricular, youth focused outdoor opportunities for young people in this age group.
This position will serve as a second part-time Program Assistant to the Director, working collaboratively with a small team of staff, a working board and advisors, and volunteer youth mentors to plan and execute programming and provide support and empowerment to youth and families, especially those from Latinx communities.
Education and experience in late elementary/middle school education and/or social services with a focus on diverse youth are especially sought in a candidate. Students and parents returning to the workplace are encouraged to apply; additional hours may be available in this position beginning fall 2020.
Responsibilities may include:

Help recruit, interview, match, train, and onboard a new cohort of mentors and youth in spring 2020 with an emphasis on Spanish speakers and immigrants from Mexico and Central America
Serve as an advisor to the board to ensure UNP’s cultural responsiveness to Latinx youth and families continues to grow
Professionally represent UNP, building relationships with program partners with a special emphasis on those led by and/or serving Latinx communities, staffing public outreach events, and assisting with publicity materials and social media accounts/campaigns
Interact with youth, mentors, and families at group events based on long term relationship building; assist in planning and execution of outings; and help facilitate successful and appropriate summer camp opportunities for youth with partner organizations
Provide ongoing check ins, support, and training to youth, families, and mentors; collaboratively problem solve with other team members
Track volunteer hours, event attendance, demographics, and surveys of youth, families, and mentors; assist in program improvement based on analysis and feedback
Purchase gear and materials for youth and events with UNP funds
Assist staff and board members with other administrative, fundraising, and planning tasks as assigned and qualified

Please visit our website at urban-nature-partners.org and our Facebook page at facebook.com/urbannaturepartnerspdx for more information. Interested parties may also view our 5-year Strategic Plan and speak with current and former staff, board members, and mentors.
To apply, please email or deliver an introduction/statement of interest along with a current resume or description of work and educational experience to:
Director Kristin Bowling
Urban Nature Partners PDX
2937 NE Glisan St., unit A
Portland, OR 97232
urbannaturepartnerspdx@gmail.com
541-281-7162

The World Forestry Center is Hiring!
2020-02-18 | Online
World Forestry Center is moving in new, exciting directions. Building on its extraordinary facilities and 54-year history of engaging forestry professionals and the general public, the nonprofit is poised to accelerate and amplify its impact, both locally and around the world. From reimagining how its Discovery Museum can engage with the widest array of visitors to expanding the use of its meeting and convening centers to drive innovative forestry problemsolving, the current and growing World Forestry Center team offers an opportunity to play a pivotal role in the next era for the organization.
Position currently open: Executive Assistant (Full Time)
A successful Executive Assistant candidate should find this opportunity invigorating and be able to not only assist the Executive Director with organizational and administrative matters, but also serve as his liaison to other staff, donors, board members, and partners. Attention to detail, disciplined execution, an ability to multi-task and prioritize, and a level-headed, diplomatic demeanor will be essential for success. In addition, the Executive Assistant candidate will be trusted with confidential and sensitive information and therefore must be able to perform these duties with the highest integrity, professionalism, ethics, and discretion.
View job description here.

Urban Nature Overnights Summer Program Coordinator
2020-02-18 | Online
The Oregon Zoo’s Urban Nature Overnights (UNO) program is an outdoor recreation and youth development program that provides an opportunity for youth (ages 8 to 11) from historically underrepresented groups to camp overnight at local parks, including Oxbow Regional Park, Eagle Creek in the Columbia River Gorge, and Wildwood Recreation Area.
The UNO program has been around for 20 years, and we are looking for an UNO Program Summer Coordinator to bring passion, experience, and their own perspective and ideas to the program. We hope you’ll consider joining our collaborative team to create a great program for young people this summer!
This is part-time, variable-hour position expected to work 20 hours per week from April through mid-June; 30 to 40 hours per week from mid-June through August; and 5 to 10 hours per week through mid-September. Variable-hour staff cannot work more than 1,040 hours in a 12-month period.
The UNO Summer Program Coordinator is expected to stay overnight during all overnights and will typically work a Monday through Friday schedule during the summer, and weekends in the spring. Overtime pay will be applied to any shifts over eight hours (including all overnight shifts).
View full job description here.

Program Director at SOLVE
2020-02-18
Our mission is simple: to bring Oregonians together to improve our environment and build a legacy of stewardship.
In 2019, SOLVE turned 50 and we have a lot to celebrate. A half-century of bringing people together, from all walks of life and every corner of the state. Of getting people out and answering the call. Cleaning up our beaches, parks, neighborhoods and natural spaces. Reaching out, digging in and picking up. By restoring vitality, planting new beginnings and keeping invaders at bay. Developing diverse relationships. By partnering, collaborating and engaging. Honoring the pioneers of our past and building on their legacy. Together. With an unstoppable force of volunteers, 30,000 strong and 100 percent committed. We are individuals, businesses, neighbors, families and friends. These are our communities. Our unique places. Our rivers and streams, lakes and mountains, land and sea. Our pride and joy. It’s in our nature to protect it for generations to come. Together, we are taking care of Oregon.

AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXCEL: SOLVE is seeking a highly motivated, strategic Program Director with a proven track record of successfully managing large-scale, statewide environmental programs to join our dedicated, high functioning team. Leading the program activities of the organization, the ideal candidate will excel in both internal management and external engagement. They will thrive in a small shop and contribute to a collaborative, productive and harmonious work environment. The Program Director has the primary responsibility for developing and implementing strategies to engage nearly 33,000 volunteers in environmental stewardship across Oregon. Ideal candidates will be creative, autonomous, motivating, forward-thinking and have a solid background in program and team management.

TITLE: Program Director
REPORTS TO: Chief Executive Officer
SUPERVISES: Program Manager, Program Coordinator, and Program Assistant
SALARY: $65,000 based on experience
BENEFITS: Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vacation
COMMITMENT: Full-time (40 hours per week). Flexible schedule. Some nights/weekends as needed
TO APPLY: Submit your cover letter and resume in one PDF attachment via email to Kris Carico at kris@solveoregon.org. No phone calls please.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Program Oversight (50%)

Ensure program success and alignment with mission, vision, goals and strategies
Work with Program Staff to establish and meet program goals and measurable outcomes
Work with Program Staff to assure accurate and reportable data tracking
Coordinate, manage and track programs as relates to:

Property owner/manager relations and permissions
Event coordinator relations, activities and trainings
Site plans
Sponsor relations and involvement
Outreach and media relations
Placement and coordination of volunteers at project sites
Support delivery and distribution of supplies
Arrange for services needed at program sites
Provide advanced data management

Maintain and analyze data through the Salesforce CRM

Staff Management (30%)

Motivate and manage a team of five mission-focused and dedicated staff
Mentor and engage staff to produce high-quality environmental programs
Oversee and support efforts of all program staff to ensure that programs are in alignment with strategic plan

Financial Management (10%)

Create and monitor statewide program budgets
Track and approve expenses to ensure budget goals are met

Team Collaboration (10%)

Support the CEO in maintaining relationships with statewide partners
Participate in fundraising activities, including grant writing and contract negotiations, as needed
Identify and cultivate prospective donors among SOLVE Program contacts and solicit in-kind donations for SOLVE Programs
Work with Development Staff to deliver necessary supporting materials for funding and proof-of-performance reports
Attend and present status reports to Board members at Executive Committee, Board and Program Committee meetings.
Attend internal Leadership Team meetings

QUALITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum four years progressive experience managing a successful program team
Nonprofit experience
Big picture thinker with experience creating and managing programs that engage volunteers appeal to funders
Solid record of achieving revenue goals and building a pipeline of financially beneficial relationships
Self-starter exhibiting sound judgement, decision-making and creative problem-solving acumen
Ability to juggle multiple priorities and achieve ambitious goals in a fast-paced small shop
Proven track record developing and executing successful environmental stewardship programs, corporate proposals, annual campaigns, events and multi-year funding proposals
Capacity to engage authentically with the public and connect the dots between the state’s environmental needs and SOLVE’s mission
Excellent written and verbal communicator with the ability to professionally represent the organization in diverse public settings and facilitate productive internal and external communications
Knowledge of research and targeted marketing strategies to reach a variety of constituents
Experience managing staff and contractors, and working respectfully with volunteers
Natural collaborator with the innate ability to know when to lead and when to support
Comfortable operating independently and as part of a team in a casual yet dynamic work environment

Successful candidates will:

Possess personal qualities of integrity, credibility and resourcefulness to SOLVE’s mission
Exhibit commitment to racial, ethnic and cultural equity
Enthusiastically embrace working in a collaborative environment with many moving parts
Understand the geography of Oregon and engage in its preservation
Be willing to volunteer, participate and engage in the work of SOLVE
Be able to lift 30 pounds
Have a valid Oregon Driver’s License

Climate Change, Culture Exchange
2020-02-18 15:00 | Portland State University
Ever since the Industrial Revolution in 1760, the carbon dioxide level has increased dramatically in an unprecedented fashion. From global temperature rise and warming oceans to shrinking ice sheets and sea level rising, we see how Earth is changing itself to accommodate for the increasing destruction of the environment (cite). However, from the beginning of time, our ancestors have been very kind to Earth resulting in a variety of indigenous sustainability practices. Join us for an open discussion about climate change and how it affects our home and people as well as share ways in which your communities have sustained Earth.
We strive to make our events inclusive and accessible. In order to ensure that reasonable accommodations are provided in time, please make your requests as soon as possible to piaaa@pdx.edu or (503) 725-9390.
Location: Pacific Islander, Asian and Asian American Student Center (SMSU 235)

SAGE Panel on our Current Political Climate and Political Discourse
2020-02-18 15:30 - 17:30 | Portland State University
Join us for a panel featuring Jack Miller, a political science professor at Portland State University, and Rebecca Tweed, a top political strategist with over a decade of experience on state and local campaigns. Together they will examine the current political climate and discuss ways of promoting a healthy political discourse. They will seek to explain how political polarization breeds distrust, disengagement, and a retreat into opposing political echo chambers, and they will explore ideas for changing the way we practice and talk about politics from across the political divide.
From their different vantage points, Miller and Tweed will elaborate on their ideas about reducing polarization and moving our communities in a direction of a healthy interaction and engagement. They share a commitment to helping Americans with different ideologies learn to work together on common concerns and shared goals, even as they may disagree about what solutions to employ. The event concludes with audience questions and a brief discussion about how political divisiveness affects us personally, how we may have more in common than we think, and what each of us can do to promote a healthier political discourse.

Columbia Springs Hiring for Education Team
2020-02-19
Do you remember the first time you saw a banana slug? Did you spend your childhood, outside, exploring moss-covered forests or turning over rocks in the stream to see what lives underneath? Join our fun and passionate education team and guide the next generation of nature explorers!

Columbia Springs is hiring for two positions on our education team!
Education Program Assistant
and
Environmental Educator

Webinar: Welcome and Unwelcome Surprises on the Path to Carbon-Neutrality
2020-02-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
For many colleges and universities, the commitment to carbon-neutrality was initially a pledge based upon a leap of faith that was judged too important to delay until a clear path was understood. Now we have more than a decade of effort behind us, which includes some pleasant surprises and some setbacks, and many lessons learned along the way. This presentation will take a candid look at what we have learned that will enable us to make course corrections and attain our commitment to carbon-neutrality.

Wendell Brase, Associate Chancellor – Sustainability, University of California, Irvine
Wendell Brase is the University of California, Irvine’s first Associate Chancellor for Sustainability. In this role, he leads efforts by UC Irvine and assists other campuses throughout the UC system to implement UC’s Carbon Neutrality Initiative. Brase co-chairs the University of California’s Global Climate Leadership Council.
For 25 years, he provided leadership for an award-winning sustainability program in his role as Vice Chancellor for Administrative and Business Services. UC Irvine received California’s highest environmental award, the Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Award, in 2008 and again in 2013; has earned numerous accolades for sustainability, including a 2009 Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Leadership Achievement Award and their 2014 Climate Leadership Award; has been on Sierra magazine’s Top 10 list of greenest campuses for the past ten years, coming in at No. 1 in 2014, 2015, 2018, and first in the U.S. in 2019; and in 2018, UCI was recognized by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education with a STARS Platinum rating for its sustainability operations, academics, and research. The campus currently has 18 LEED Platinum and 10 LEED Gold buildings, among the most of any campus in the U.S.

Bridging the Generational Gap on Climate Change
2020-02-19 16:30 - 18:30 | Mirabella Portland, 3550 SW Bond Ave, Portland, OR, 97239, United States
Join us for an intergenerational conversation on climate choices: how we should meet the challenges of a warming planet?
Together, guests will share how climate change affects them, their families and friends. We will then consider various options to address this challenge, using actions and drawbacks as examples to illustrate what each option entails. Next, we’ll aim to identify areas of common ground and issues that still must be worked through. Our goal is to assist people in deliberating and weighing options for action against the things people hold valuable. As an outcome, guests will have an opportunity to share specific actions that they can personally take to address this challenge. SAGE is also interested in identifying specific project ideas for our Legacy Fellows, including projects well-suited for intergenerational action.

GlobalPDX Development Drinks - February 19th
2020-02-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Migration Brewing, 2828 NE Glisan St., Portland, OR, United States
Development Drinks is a monthly gathering hosted by GlobalPDX, for people interested in international development. This social event is meant to be a chance to connect with others and to learn about the work of GlobalPDX members. Join us this month as we become acquainted with our U.S. Department of State Diplomat in Residence, Micaela Schweitzer-Bluhm.

WorldOregon presents Gen. H. R. McMaster
2020-02-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 SW Broadway, Portland, Oregon, 97210, United States
Renowned as a pre-eminent “warrior-thinker,” H.R. McMaster, a three-star general heralded for his leadership in Afghanistan and Iraq, and a respected historian offers informative, in-depth, and refreshingly candid analysis of the key issues and players shaping the geopolitical landscape. Decoding the evolving nature of global security and the opportunities and risks of new technologies, McMaster shares sharp insights and cutting-edge information on how both nations and organizations can protect themselves in today’s ever-changing security landscape.

Social Justice in STEM
2020-02-21 15:00 - 16:00 | Portland State University
What are some harmful yet pervasive ideas that uphold oppression through false notions of nonpartisanship in the sciences/STEM? Can scientists be activists? What place does social justice have in science? What does it mean as scientists, to perform science that is mindful of the environment and all the communities that our discoveries and technologies may affect? What does it mean as scientists to show up for and empower underrepresented groups in STEM? What are we doing now? What can we do better?
Join us for a talk by scientist Nora Jameson from Women in Science PDX and the Free Radicals

Senior Manager, Strategic Communications and Partnerships
2020-02-25 - 2020-03-06
BACKGROUND & SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
Forth is a nonprofit 501(c)(6) trade association with a closely related 501(c)(3) charity, the Forth Mobility Fund. Forth works to advance electric, smart, and shared transportation in the Pacific Northwest and beyond through innovation and industry development; demonstration and pilot projects; policy advocacy; and consumer engagement. Forth also operates the nation’s first brand-neutral electric mobility showcase, as well as a range of other projects. Learn more on our website and check out our introductory video.
Our continued growth and increasingly nationwide scope of work has created an opening for a Senior Manager of Strategic Communications and Partnerships to oversee Forth’s “industry development” team. This team’s focus is on elevating our voice as a leader in the “new mobility” space and strengthening partnerships with members, sponsors and funders. The primary role of the Senior Manager will be to provide management and strategic direction to the team’s programs and contribute to membership and sponsorship goals. This position also serves as a member of Forth’s organizational leadership team.
We seek candidates who are focused, organized, enthusiastic about new mobility, and who have demonstrated supervisory experience and passion for building strong teams. Forth is a growing, dynamic organization; the successful candidate will be expected to wear many hats, work independently, and play an active role in the organization’s development.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Team Management (~50%). The Senior Manager is responsible for managing a small but growing team of staff responsible for strengthening Forth’s “industry network” through marketing and communications, membership recruitment, events, and business development.

Provide guidance and direction for direct reports ensuring projects are completed on time and efficiently managed
Lead a team of Managers, Associates, and contractors to support their initiatives and milestones; create an inspiring team environment
Manage performance evaluation and improvement process, including goal setting, annual reviews, and continuing personal development
Serve as an active member of Forth’s organizational leadership team

Fundraising and Membership Recruitment (~30%). Forth has an expanding membership of over 175 companies and organizations, a number of events that require soliciting sponsors, and many funding partners. This position will provide direction to Forth’s membership, sponsorship and business development strategies.

Direct and oversee Forth’s membership recruitment strategy and process; recruit members
Identify sponsor prospects, develop solicitation strategies and close sponsorship agreements for Forth’s major events (Roadmap, tradeshows, member programming)
Work with development team to strategize partnerships with members, sponsors and funders
Communicate any updates or feedback from clients or partners to Forth’s Leadership Team as needed

Organizational Marketing and Communications (~20%). Forth is increasingly recognized for its deep expertise in brand-neutral marketing of electric, shared, and connected mobility to consumers, and its innovative projects that deploy new technologies and new business models “on the ground.” This person will oversee the implementation of a communications strategy and program designed to promote Forth’s projects and opinion leadership.

Oversee the development and implementation of communications strategies, campaigns, and products to support organizational goals
Ensure policies and procedures are in place to promote efficient collaboration between the communications team and other Forth staff
Ensure that Forth consistently tells a clear story about its mission, vision and value

QUALIFICATIONS
Required:

A passion for Forth’s mission and values and a desire to deepen your understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion
Bachelor’s degree and 5-7 years of experience in fundraising, membership, marketing, communications or related field
An entrepreneurial approach proven through successful business development or sales experience; ability to work independently and maintain “big picture” perspective
Demonstrated strength in team management; passion for supporting and developing staff
Strong ability to motivate team members and assess performance
Excellent cross-cultural communications skills, both written and verbal
Willingness and ability to travel, occasionally overnight; valid driver’s license and passport
An ability to take the work seriously, without taking yourself too seriously

Desirable:

Experience working for a non-profit organization with a mission-driven staff and board
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple conflicting projects and meeting deadlines while maintaining a healthy work-life balance
Experience working with at least one of these key stakeholders: electric utilities, local governments, or major transportation companies
Advanced degree in a relevant field

COMPENSATION
Starting salary range is $60,000 to $75,000 commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits include four weeks paid vacation annually, fully paid health, dental and vision insurance for employee and all dependents and an employer retirement contribution after six months (no match required.) We also provide access to electric vehicles for business use.
TO APPLY
To ensure full consideration, please apply by March 6 by submitting your resume and cover letter through our HiringThing site. We will continue accepting applications after this date, but cannot ensure all will be reviewed. All candidates will be notified once we have made a hiring decision.
Forth values a diverse workforce. Women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQI(+) community are strongly encouraged to apply. Forth believes an equitable and inclusive work environment and a diverse, empowered team are key to achieving our mission. We’re looking for candidates who can expand our culture, challenge business as usual, and bring their whole selves to work. We strive to provide those candidates with an equitable and accessible recruitment process. If we can offer accommodations for you in the recruitment process or you have feedback on how to make our recruitment more accessible, please contact Associate Director Gina Avalos at GinaA@forthmobility.org.
