Park Attendant, Education Technician

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This is a temporary position that may last up to 6 months.

Position Title: Park Attendant, Education Technician

Location: Estacada, Oregon. (With travel to Timothy Lake, Mt. Hood National Forest. Madras, Oregon.)

Department: Parks and Recreation, RC# 172

Duration: Seasonal. 4-5 months.

Pay: $21 - $23 per hour

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 15, 2025 or until filled.

Passionate about teaching? Traveling? And the outdoors? All trails lead to this dream job as a seasonal Education Technician in Oregon's beautiful Pacific Northwest. Present programs, coordinate family and self-guided activities, schedule guest speakers, organize special events and assist with park maintenance and operations in Portland General Electric's campgrounds.

Position Purpose:

To support the implementation of the Interpretation and Education Strategies for the Clackamas River and Pelton Round Butte Hydroelectric Projects by developing and delivering interpretive and educational opportunities.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare and present park-themed interpretive programs and family-friendly, hands-on educational opportunities. (25%)
• Support various parks by organizing special events and providing self-guided educational opportunities. (15%)
• Provide visitor services such as explaining rules, answering questions, and providing information about the parks and surrounding areas. (10%)
• Support educational opportunities by scheduling guest speakers, developing and distributing marketing, and contributing interpretive content for internal and external media. (5%)
• Complete other tasks as assigned-may include assisting with park operations, administrative support, data collection and/or minor maintenance tasks. (45%)

Communications:

• Ability to communicate and coordinate activities with immediate supervisor, team members, volunteers and resource specialists.

• Ability to craft and present engaging, thematic educational opportunities that help connect visitors to the parks' natural, cultural and recreational resources.
• Ability to communicate park rules and information to park visitors.

Challenges:

• Effectively collaborate and maintain good working relationships with internal and external partners.

• Effectively navigate and facilitate conversations and constructively articulate perspectives involving controversial issues in a public setting.
• Effectively remain organized traveling to various park sites on a weekly basis-consistently managing time, resources and communications.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience Required:

• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to speak well with groups of varying ages and backgrounds.
• Coursework in the natural sciences, history, education, interpretation or related fields.
• Enthusiasm and passion for sharing knowledge with others.

• Knowledge and experience in using computers and related applications / technologies.
• Valid driver's license and demonstration of good driving habits.

Education and Experience:

Requires high school diploma or successful completion of General Education Development (GED) test. Qualified candidates should have knowledge and experience in park interpretation, educational programming, event planning, marketing and communications, visitor services and other park-related administrative and operational duties. Knowledge of Oregon natural, cultural and recreational resources and/or hydropower desirable.

*This position is a talent pipeline posting with a focus on our future needs rather than necessarily being an immediate hire. By applying to this position, you are expressing interest in future positions at PGE. All applications will be reviewed on a timely basis, and you may be asked to apply to a specific job posting when we have immediate needs.

*This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorships.

Compensation Range:

Actual total compensation is commensurate with experience, skills, and education

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