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JOB DESCRIPTION Title: Operations Coordinator Reports to: Executive Director Supervises: N/A Work Schedule: 5 weekdays, 40 hours/week Work Location: 833 SW 11th Ave, Suite 800, Portland OR 97205 FSLA Status: Permanent/Exempt (includes occasional weekends and evenings) THE ORGANIZATION Forest Park Conservancy (FPC) protects and fosters the ecological health of Forest Park, maintains and enhances the park’s extensive …
It is with sadness that I write to say farewell and thank you for two wonderful years of dedicated teamwork, great times, and fantastic accomplishments in Forest Park. In April, I will be leaving FPC and starting a new job in the Adirondack State Park in New York. While I …
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Title:Trails Manager Reports to: Executive Director Supervises:Seasonal Employees, Interns and Volunteers Work Schedule: Full Time/Exempt (includes some weekends and evenings) THE ORGANIZATION The Forest Park Conservancy (FPC) restores and protects Forest Park, Portland’s 5200-acre urban forest. FPC maintains trails and removes invasive plants in the park. We also lead educational …
Get ready for prime trail season in Forest Park! This an amazing place to discover nature and outdoor recreation located so close to downtown Portland requires maintenance throughout the year. With 80 miles of trails to explore in Forest Park, keeping the trails enjoyable and safe is always our top …
With dryer forests due to climate change and the Linnton neighborhood’s proximity to the industrial area, there is an increased risk of fire that could start in the Linnton community and spread through the north Tualatin Hills including Forest Park. The Forest Park Conservancy is teaming up with neighborhood leaders …
Fall is such a magical time of year in Portland. With the smoke and heat behind us, we can finally head outdoors again. The weather is perfect, crisp and sunny. Nature reminds us with brilliant gold and red leaves that this time is beautiful yet fleeting. I savor every minute, …
We are pleased to share that FPC received Sustainability at Work Silver Certification through the City of Portland’s Office of Sustainability! We are proud that our office environment reflects our values and will strive to continually reduce our impact on the environment while we work to restore Forest Park. Protecting …
What a year it’s been for Forest Park and the Forest Park Conservancy. More than 1,500 volunteers turned out in all kinds of weather to take care of our beloved urban forest. And more than 1,200 people made financial contributions to support our work. Simply put, without you, Forest Park would not …
Canopy Weeds Field Assistant – Positions Open Title: Canopy Weeds Field Assistant Reports to: Program Manager Work Schedule:5 days/week, 40 hours/week.8am – 4:30pm Work day begins at 2960 NW Upshur Street in Portland, OR THE ORGANIZATION The Forest Park Conservancy (FPC) restores and protects Forest Park, Portland’s 5200-acre urban forest. FPC maintains …
I grew up in Toronto, Canada back in the 1970s. My grandfather was a geologist and an arctic explorer who appreciated the value of immersing oneself in the wild beauty of nature. Wanting to “toughen up” my sister and me, he signed us up at age 12 and 11 to …
