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. Bunk-style housing available at Timothy Lake, near Mt. Hood.

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.

Physical/Mental Abilities and Processes:

• Self-starter; ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to stand or hike for long periods of time and work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Ability to think and respond quickly, accurately and thoughtfully when faced with unexpected questions and unanticipated situations.
• Must be able to adapt to a varied weekly schedule and reporting locations as well as be able to work during prime visitation – evening, weekends and occasionally holidays.

PGE is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. PGE will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.