ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATOR (NATURAL RESOURCE SPECIALIST 1)
Oregon Forest Resources Institute, Silverton, Oregon
Closes: Friday, June 5, 2015

Job Code: OFRI15-0003
Salary: $2,916.00 – $3,333.00 Monthly

There is one permanent full-time position available with the Oregon Forest Resources Institute in the Rediscovery Forest program located at the Oregon Garden in Silverton. This announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates for this position and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

The Oregon Forest Resources Institute (OFRI) advances public understanding of Oregon’s forests, forest practices and forest products and encourages sound forest management through forestry educational programs for students, teachers, forest landowners and the general public.

The Environmental Educator position promotes public awareness and understanding of forest ecology and forest management in Oregon. This position prepares and provides education to school-age children and the general public about forestland stewardship and the benefits and importance of sustainably managed forests.

During the school year, September through May, the Environmental Educator coordinates and delivers OFRI’s forestry education programs that provide meaningful field experiences, primarily for K-8 students and teachers who visit the Rediscovery Forest at the Oregon Garden in Silverton.

During the summer months, June through August, the educator delivers educational and interpretive programs at the Rediscovery Forest that help advance the public’s knowledge of forests, forest management and forest products. Additionally, the educator may assist the Senior Program Manager and the Director of K-12 Education in the delivery of professional development for educators who are seeking to infuse forestry education into their curriculum.

Complete job description and application instructions are available at:
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/oregon/default.cfm

For specific questions regarding this position, please contact Kathy Storm, Business Operations Manager, at (971) 673-2953.