Join our team! We have a variety of ways for people to become involved in the work that we do, from employment or volunteer opportunities to participating as a citizen scientist.

Employment Opportunities

Program Manager – Position description

The Willamette Valley Fire Collaboration (WVFC) Program is hiring a Program Manager to oversee the WVFC team in carrying out cultural and prescribed burning activities in Oregon’s Willamette Valley and surrounding areas. The position will lead and expand a four-person team consisting of a Fire Manager, Fire Project Manager, and Operations and Outreach Coordinator who work collectively to uplift Indigenous voices, values, and priorities in cultural and prescribed fire. The position will require experience working with Tribes and Indigenous communities, working independently and on teams, self-motivation, positive attitude and mindset, creativity, and problem-solving skills.

Fire Manager – Position description

The Willamette Valley Fire Collaboration (WVFC) Program is hiring a Fire Manager to lead cultural and prescribed fire initiatives in Oregon’s Willamette Valley and surrounding areas. The position will work closely with a four-person team consisting of the Program Manager, Project Manager, and Operations and Outreach Coordinator who work collectively to uplift Indigenous voices, values, and priorities in cultural and prescribed fire. The Fire Manager will supervise the Fire Project Manager. This position will require a working knowledge of prescribed fire, working independently and on teams, self-motivation, positive attitude and mindset, creativity, and problem-solving skills.

No positions currently available.

No positions currently available.

No positions currently available.

No positions currently available.

No positions currently available.

Citizen Science

The Puget Sound Shorebird Count is a citizen science survey conducted every winter. We conduct trainings in October and November. If you are interested in participating in this project, contact us and we will make sure you receive all project announcements.

Volunteers receive instruction from a citizen science bird survey that is part of our assessment of avian responses to estuary restoration.

Volunteer Opportunities

We can often use help from individuals who have specialized professional skills in areas like photography, writing, and photo and video editing.

If you believe in our mission and would be interested in volunteering your time, we would love to hear from you. Please contact us for more information.

Ecostudies Institute does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, partners, volunteers, and vendors.