Oregon Parks And Recreation Department

Curious about the future of Oregon’s trails? Join Oregon Parks and Recreation Department staff Jessica Horning, Ian Caldwell, and Jodi Bellefeuille on Dec. 5 from 3:20–4:20 p.m. at the 2024 Oregon Outdoor Recreation Summit. Dive into trail use trends, discover how trails boost our economy and health, and discuss the challenges faced by users and land managers. This interactive session is your chance to shape the next Oregon Trails Plan and refine evaluation criteria for the Recreational Trails Program and ATV grants. Don’t just follow the path—help define it. Register today. https://lnkd.in/gkNYJDHf

The Veterans and War Memorials Grant Program is now accepting applications for constructing or restoring memorials located on public property across Oregon. Applications must be submitted by January 31, 2025. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/4hYpudv

Are you passionate about the outdoors? Do you thrive in a hands-on role where every day brings something new? Whether it’s cleaning, fixing trails, greeting visitors, or interpreting nature, this is your time to make an impact. We're hiring a Park Ranger 1 at Luckiamute State Natural Area! This permanent position offers the chance to: - Maintain and enhance stunning park landscapes - Provide memorable experiences for visitors - Build skills in park maintenance and resource management Click the link below and apply before Dec. 4, 2024. https://bit.ly/3CD6bGr

Looking to work in one of Oregon’s beautiful State Parks? Join us in creating special memories for visitors in our amazing 1,800-acre forested playground! If you love the outdoors and helping people enjoy a variety of recreational activities, this opportunity is for you. You’ll collaborate with local communities and volunteers to ensure everyone has a fantastic experience. If you’re passionate about great customer service and being part of a friendly ranger team, we’d love to have you as a permanent Park Ranger 1 at L.L. Stub Stewart State Park. Help us celebrate and support Oregon’s treasured State Parks! Click the link below to apply before December 8, 2024. https://bit.ly/3AO8o0X

The Oregon Heritage Commission released the 2024 Oregon Heritage Vitality Study Report, which identified the top issues impacting the operational vitality of Oregon’s heritage organizations and proposed six primary recommendations to support the health of the heritage sector comprehensively. The study was a partnership between the Oregon Heritage Commission and the University of Oregon’s Institute for Policy Research and Engagement. It was shepherded by an advisory group representing statewide technical support organizations and agencies. A total of 264 organizational representatives responded to a detailed survey, ten heritage sector representatives were interviewed, and nearly sixty organizations were represented in six workshops across Oregon. A huge thank you to all who participated! A big thank you to the Advisory Group, which included representatives from the Cultural Advocacy Coalition of Oregon, Oregon Cultural Trust, Oregon Heritage Commission, Oregon Historical Society, Oregon Museums Association, Restore Oregon, and Oregon Heritage staff. View the 2024 Oregon Heritage Vitality Study Full Report here: https://lnkd.in/g9tNgiFh

The whales are coming back and we’re ready to welcome volunteers for another unforgettable season! Winter Whale Watch Week begins December 27. If you’d like to join the Oregon Whale Watch team and help educate the public about these gentle giants of the sea, please sign up by following the link below. You’ll learn from researchers and OPRD interpretive rangers how to locate and identify common marine mammals of the Oregon coast. Volunteer registration ends November 22. https://lnkd.in/gMUTnx_s Image description: Whale Crossing sign posted on a fence overlooking the Pacific Ocean at Boiler Bay State Scenic Viewpoint.

We are hiring a Central Operations Resource Program Manager!! To view the full job posting and to apply, please click here: https://bit.ly/3CazhN9 Are you an experienced compliance or regulatory professional with a talent for stakeholder engagement and a steady hand in high-pressure situations? Join our team and help shape impactful initiatives across local, state, and federal lines. If this sounds like you, come join our team as the Central Operations Resource Program Manager and support one of Oregon’s greatest resources – State Parks! What you will do: With a shared leadership approach, you will lead and manage the Central Operations Resource Program, ensuring consistent statewide practices across sections including Ocean Shores Forestry, Natural Resources, Cultural Resources, Historic Resources, Facilities, Fleet, and Volunteer Services. Application deadline: 11/24/2024

The Oregon State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) has released Oregon Women’s Labor History: A Historic Context Statement 1903-1990. The document, which can be found at www.oregonheritage.org , is the initial product of a larger effort to prepare and submit a Multiple Property Documentation Form (MPDF) for listing in the National Register of Historic Places to encourage future National Register nominations for properties related to women’s history. Image description: Vintage black and white photo of women standing in a row. The text reads Oregon Women's Labor History, A Historic Context Statement: 1903-1990, Oregon State Historic Preservation Office, Prepared by Northwest Vernacular, Inc. and SJM Cultural Resources

Are you passionate about working outdoors, leading teams, and preserving Oregon's natural beauty? If you’re ready to apply your skills in leadership, maintenance, and customer service, join our team as a Park Ranger 2 at Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area and help support one of Oregon’s greatest resources — state parks. Click on the links below to learn more about this opportunity and to apply. Learn more about the unit where you’d work: https://bit.ly/3NpRBEl. The application deadline is Oct. 22, 2024. Apply today to be considered: https://bit.ly/48qBu37.

We are excited to share that the Black Historic Resources in Oregon, 1788-2002 Multiple Property Submission and an update to the Hannah and Eliza Gorman House designation in Corvallis are the newest of Oregon’s entries in the National Register of Historic Places. This Multiple Property Document (MPD), provides an expansive history of African Americans in Oregon beginning with the first known Black person to have set foot on Oregon’s land and ending with the removal of race-related language from Oregon’s constitution. It provides information and structure for individuals interested in listing properties significant in Black history in the National Register. This project is the result of several years of outreach and documentation through a partnership with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and Oregon Black Pioneers. SHPO received funding through an Underrepresented Communities Grant from the National Park Service and Oregon Cultural Trust funds. The University of Oregon’s Museum of Natural and Cultural History joined the project to coordinate and collaborate with Oregon Black Pioneers and Moreland Resource Consulting LLC to draft the complex document. Additional authors include Kimberly S. Moreland, Christopher Ruiz, Ann Craig, Ishalom Keren, Jessica Engeman, Milo Reed, and Erik Hovmiller. View the Black Historic Resources in Oregon, 1788-2002, Multiple Property Document (MPD) here: https://bit.ly/3TY8F7R For information about this document or if you would like to learn more about how to use this document, please contact Caitlyn Abrahms at [email protected].