North Santiam Watershed Council

May 10th North Santiam Watershed Council Meeting

Liz Redon — Wed, 09 May 2012 17:13:58 +0000

7:00 to 9:00 pm Stayton Community Center (400 W Virginia St)

Agenda includes presentation by Chuck Knoll, Linn County, on the Mad Creek project design. Meetings are open to anyone with an interest in the North Santiam River and the activities of the North Santiam Watershed Council. Feel free to join us and participate in the conversation.

April 21st – Earth Day Ivy Pull at Niagara County Park

Liz Redon — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:29:43 +0000

April 21st, 9 am to noon

In celebration of Earth Day, Marion County is sponsoring in partnership with the North Santiam Watershed Council an ivy pull at Niagara County Park to continue ivy control efforts started in Fall 2011.

Participants should wear weather-appropriate clothing and bring gloves and clippers if they have them. Other tools will be provided. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Directions from Salem:
Niagara County Park is located approximately 40 miles from Salem on Santiam Highway, seven miles east of Mill City.

Carpool from Salem:
Help the earth even more and join the carpool leaving from the parking lot at WinCo on Lancaster Boulevard S. The carpool will leave the lot at 8:00 a.m.
Please RSVP for this event at volunteer@co.marion.or.us or call 503-588-7990.

April 12th North Santiam Watershed Council Meeting

Liz Redon — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 18:45:01 +0000

7:00 to 9:00 pm Stayton Community Center (400 W Virginia St)

Agenda includes presentation by Josh Kling with Western Rivers on the Gray Property Acquisition Project located downstream of Stayton. Meetings are open to anyone with an interest in the North Santiam River and the activities of the North Santiam Watershed Council. Feel free to join us and participate in the conversation.

March 8th North Santiam Watershed Council Meeting

Liz Redon — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 18:31:22 +0000

7:00 to 9:00 pm Stayton Community Center (400 W Virginia St)

Agenda includes presentation by PGE on their Cascade Crossing proposed transmission project (http://www.portlandgeneral.com/our_company/generation_transmission/cascade_crossing/default.aspx). Meetings are open to anyone with an interest in the North Santiam River and the activities of the North Santiam Watershed Council. Feel free to join us and participate in the conversation.

RFQ- Watershed Community Outreach Services Contract

Liz Redon — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:27:39 +0000

Download pdf of RFQ

Summary

The North Santiam Watershed Council (NSWC) is soliciting qualifications for a Watershed Community Outreach Services Contract.

Background

The NSWC is a locally-driven, non-governmental, non-regulatory community based organization that facilitates stewardship and restoration projects based on scientific analysis to improve water health; and develop partnerships to plan, fund and implement those projects. As a Watershed Council defined by Oregon Revised Statute 541.350, the NSWC implements work that meets the Oregon Plan for Salmon and Watersheds. The NSWC is local volunteers that share an interest in improving the health of the watershed in partnership with willing landowners and provides a place to work together in a non-regulatory setting to achieve the healthy water and land we all rely on.

Scope of Services

*Category*	*Description*
Meeting Coordination	Attend Monthly Steering/General Member Meeting and record meeting minutes Draft and distribute meeting announcement/e-mail newsletter to membership, stakeholders and media Schedule meeting presentations
Community Outreach & Marketing	Develop and provide presentations at community meetings Write and distribute letters to landowners to recruit participation, and follow up with phone calls Engage media community to increase visibility Attend meetings throughout North Santiam to outreach to communities (e.g. City Councils, other organizations, etc.) Photo document projects Develop and distribute outreach materials describing watershed council work, e.g. projects reports Develop displays and coordinate posting throughout watershed (e.g. kiosks) Develop and maintain website and expand into other social marketing venues
Workshops	Assist with designing and preparing for workshops and community meetings
Stewardship	Coordinate with partners to provide volunteer event opportunities, e.g. clean-ups, plantings and weed pulls Assist with managing landowner volunteers participating in stream restoration projects
Resource and Membership Development	Fundraising/grant writing Recruit volunteer participation in watershed council activities Recruit membership Track volunteer participation

Minimum Qualifications

■ Degree in education, natural or social science or other relevant subject area preferred

■ As a contractor must have access to own computer, relevant software and digital camera to complete work described

■ Ability to work independently with limited oversight and guidance

■ Experience developing and delivering education and outreach programs

■ Experience working with volunteers, including active recruitment and training

■ Experience with and interest in working with diverse stakeholders and agencies

■ Experience or familiarity with issues related to watershed management

■ Computer proficiency including experience with Microsoft word, excel and PowerPoint; website development and maintenance; and social marketing

■ Valid Oregon driver’s license, reliable personal transportation, and ability to attend evening and weekend activities

■ Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and hiking on uneven terrain

■ Familiarity with fundraising including grant writing and management

■ Well-organized with excellent communications skills, including oral and writing

Compensation

Contract duration will be from April 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013. Time commitment for the contract is expected to be approximately 20 hours per week. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and education. There is opportunity to expand this contract through grant writing.

This is an independent contractor position; therefore, contractor shall be responsible for all applicable federal or state taxes and shall not be eligible for social security contributions, worker’s compensation, unemployment insurance, Public Employees Retirement System or any additional benefits as a result of this contract.

Qualification Submission

Please submit cover letter, resume and 3 references in the form of email attachments to council@nsantiamwatershed.org by 5 pm February 27^th using the subject line “Community Outreach Qualifications”.

Questions

Contact Liz Redon at 503-930-8202, liz_redon@msn.com.