Field Conservation & GIS Intern

$20 - $20/Yr

Mac's List - Portland, OR

Part-time - Intern

Portland, OR

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District is looking for two uniquely talented and experienced individuals to join our team. We're hiring one Field Conservation Intern and one GIS & Field Conservation Intern for the 2025 field season. Both internships are part-time. The positions are located in Portland, Oregon, with a pay rate of $20.38 per hour. The work hours average 20 hours per week, spread over 2-3 days. The application deadline is Friday, January 13th, 2025 by 5:00pm (PST).

Responsibilities

• Work outdoors under a range of conditions and terrain with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Hand-pull weeds and work with and apply herbicides using hand-operated sprayers alongside licensed District staff members after receiving training and obtaining a trainee license.
• For GIS & Field Conservation Intern: Import, create, and edit both spatial and attribute data in ArcGIS and create readable maps.

Requirements

• Experienced with plant identification, proficient in recognizing and naming common plants of the Pacific Northwest.
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Excel and Word software or similar.
• Ability to work outdoors under various conditions.
• Willingness to work outside in inclement weather and on rough terrain.
• For GIS & Field Conservation Intern: Proficient in ArcGIS mapping software.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous participation in an environmental workforce development program.
• Active enrollment in a vocational/trade or associates degree program related to natural sciences or resource management.
• Personal and professional commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Experience collecting field data and maintaining field notes.
• Proven ability to maintain positive, cooperative relationships with others.