The Audubon Society of Portland’s Backyard Habitat Certification Program is hiring a Program Assistant! The full position description is available here.
The Backyard Habitat Certification Program is a collaborative effort between Audubon Society of Portland and Columbia Land Trust that has been operating since 2009. The Program provides technical assistance to small lot, private property owners to restore native wildlife habitat. The objective of the program is to move properties through three levels of advanced habitat restoration certification. The Program focuses on the removal of aggressive weeds, naturescaping and planting with native plants, stormwater management, pesticide reduction, and wildlife stewardship. The program also includes specific initiatives to engage underserved communities.
The Program Assistant will be an integral member of the Backyard Habitat Certification Program team that will provide essential administrative and database support. The position will be employed by Audubon Society of Portland but will support the needs of, and represent, both Portland Audubon and Columbia Land Trust in implementing the program and will spend time working out of both the Portland Audubon and Columbia Land Trust offices. This is an exciting position for somebody interested in being an essential part of an innovative program to transform urban landscapes, engage diverse communities in conservation and become a part of two of the most effective conservation organizations in the region.
Please email your cover letter, resume, and completed employment application* to jobs@audubonportland.org with subject line: BHCP Program Assistant. The application can be found here.
CLOSING DATE: Friday, April 28, 2017