Each paddle season - late May through the middle of September - TRK hires a number of summer staff to work at our river rental locations in Tigard and Hillsboro. In the fall and winter, legal intern positions will be posted. Additional roles will be posted as they come open.
Tualatin Riverkeepers is committed to creating a diverse work environment and we’re proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.
Tualatin Riverkeepers is searching for a Communication and Marketing Coordinator. The position is part-time (20 to 24 hours/ week), with flexible hours, and leads all communication and marketing efforts, as well as our annual Green Heron fundraiser.
The Communication and Marketing Coordinator works closely with the Executive Director to lead the organization’s communication and marketing work, including social media strategy and posts, newsletters, and marketing to prospective business partners and sponsors.
Specific responsibilities include:
· With support from fellow staff members, serve as the lead in coordinating our annual October Green Heron fundraiser.
· Research and send marketing materials to business partners related to group paddle trips, restoration work, and event sponsorships.
· Produce TRK’s annual electronic newsletter.
· Plan and coordinate social media posts.
· Respond to phone and email inquiries concerning TRK activities - events, volunteer opportunities, and watershed-related questions.
· Assist with office-related tasks such as mailings and ordering supplies.
Required Qualifications:
· Attention to detail and strong writing skills
· Social media work
· Passion for our conservation mission
· Ability to work with community members from diverse backgrounds
Preferred Qualifications:
· Associate degree
· Graphic design experience
· Understanding of Tualatin River watershed
Salary and Benefits:
· $23.50 - $25.00/ hour; 20-24 hours per week
· 50% paid health insurance
· Up to a 3% 401k match
· Paid holidays and vacation
To Apply: Email a resume and a cover letter detailing your qualifications to info@tualatinriverkeepers.org. In the subject line, please include ‘Communication and Marketing Coordinator’ followed by your last name.
Position open until filled; for strongest consideration, please submit materials by June 6.
River Rental Staff
Position Description
River Rentals Staff will rent canoes and kayaks to the public on a reservation basis. This is a physically demanding position that includes lifting of canoes and kayaks weighing 30 - 90 lbs, and frequent standing and movement in and around the water, throughout the shift. Rentals staff serve as the Tualatin Riverkeepers ambassadors, helping participants to access, learn about, and love the river, through safe and supported water recreation. This position requires competency with our online reservation system, after training. During busy or chaotic times, the ability to stay calm, track details, and ensure safety is essential. Work is outdoors in the summer, and thus occasionally in extreme heat.
Staff will be scheduled for approximately 20-25 hours per week, generally on weekends, at Cook Park in Tigard. Occasional work will be available on holidays and weekdays outside the regular rental hours (8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday-Sunday). This would include setting up for groups, assisting with their launch, and accompanying them on the river. A pre-hiring background check is required, since some of our participant groups include minors. We are an equal-opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, or in any other way unrelated to the job qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience paddling canoes / kayaks on relatively flat water, or willing to learn prior to first scheduled shift
Ability to lift and maneuver canoes and kayaks (50 lbs or more) to and from trailers, racks, and docks
Familiarity with paddling (canoe/kayak) gear, including fitting life vests (PFDs)
Enjoy working with a diverse public, with diverse paddling competency
Excellent communication and organization; timely and reliable attendance
Sense of humor, resiliency, and calmness under pressure
Experience with online payments program, or willingness and aptitude to learn
Commitment to the Tualatin Riverkeepers mission (above)
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to speak and understand written and spoken Spanish
Knowledge of river ecology, or willingness to learn
Self-motivation, creativity, adaptability, and resourcefulness
Seasonal Position, late-May through early-September (mostly weekends)
Job Type: seasonal, part-time, non-exempt, 20-30 hours per week, as scheduled
Compensation Rate: $16 to $17/hour, depending on experience
To Apply: Email a resume, cover letter addressing your qualifications, and a reference from an employer or educator to info@tualatinriverkeepers.org. Please put your last name and “River Experiences Associate” in the subject line of the email.
