conservation

The Freshwater Trust, a non-profit leader in stream and river restoration, is seeking an experienced professional to join its Ecosystem Services team as Site Recruitment Manager. This full-time position will be responsible for securing project sites for implementation of restoration projects, particularly projects that will generate environmental credits for use in water quality trading programs. The Site Recruitment Manager will report to the Ecosystem Services Manager.

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Environmental Education Manager
Oregon Zoo
$85,577-$121,556 annually.
Open until filled. Resume review will begin on July 28, 2011

The Environmental Education Manager is responsible for providing vision and direction for merging Metro’s waste reduction, outdoor and zoo education staffs to create a regional environmental education program. Open until filled. Resume review will begin on July 28, 2011.

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

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Stewardship Coordinator Job Opening
STEWARDSHIP COORDINATOR
COLUMBIA LAND TRUST
Posted: July 1, 2010
Deadline: July 16, 2010

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SUSTAINABILITY CAMPAIGN INTERN: Interested intern candidates have the opportunity to work with a consortium whose members include Google, Intel, Microsoft, and the World Wildlife Fund this summer in Portland, Oregon. These organizations and other Fortune 500 companies will be developing and launching “Power Down for the Planet” in the fall of 2010 — and you have the chance to be a part of creating it. Join the movement and help us build a campaign that brings college and university students from around the world together to help reduce the CO2 emissions created from computing.

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Live and work in beautiful NE Oregon’s Grande Ronde River Valley! Union Soil and Water Conservation District is accepting applications for a Natural Resources Conservationist. Requirements: Bachelors degree in Ag or Natural Resources Sciences; 3 years experience in landowner technical assistance, conservation project management, technical and grant writing, and community outreach. Closing date: May 21. Full application package at: USWCD, 10507 N McAlister Rd, #7, La Grande, OR 97850 or 541-963-1313 or unionswcd@hotmail.com

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A coalition of organizations including The Nature Conservancy, The Trust for Public Land, Defenders of Wildlife, Trout Unlimited and Oregon Recreation and Park Association has launched a statewide initiative for the November 2010 ballot to reauthorize Oregon's statewide conservation funding. The campaign will be filing its signatures with the Secretary of State before July 2, 2010 to qualify for the November ballot.

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