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.
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.
