Program Associate
Columbia Riverkeeper, is one of the Northwest’s leading river conservation groups working to protect clean water, salmon and fight global warming. We are looking for a ¾ time Program Associate in our Hood River, OR headquarters with possibility of expanding into a full-time position. This multi-faceted position will work closely with the Executive Director to assist in on-going habitat protection and pollution prevention projects and office management tasks. Applicant should have a real passion and experience with environmental protection, solid verbal and written communication skills, computer proficiency, and a proven record of working independently.
Duties include:
Communication with volunteers and the public; project research and writing; editing reports and grants; office administrative work.Applicant should have:
Good communication skills – verbal and written
Experience making presentations
History of effectively working independently with quick turn-arounds and looming deadlines
Strong proof-reading skills
Good computer skills – Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe
Flexibility in hours and in tasks
Ability to work with limited supervision
Proven history of effective multi-tasking
Good social skills – a positive people person
Enjoy working with diverse groups of peoplePay: $15 an hour plus health care stipend. Applicant must live in the Columbia Gorge.
Application process: Submit your resume electronically in Word and include contacts for two references to crk@gorge.net . Name the file in the following format “[insert your name].programassociate” ie. “janesmith.programassociate.”
In the subject line of your email write “[INSERT YOUR NAME] Program Associate Application.”
Deadline: August 4, 2008
Jack Danger
Program Administator
Columbia Riverkeeper
Office 541-387-3030
Columbia Riverkeeper
724 Oak Street
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 387-3030
Fax (541) 387-3029
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