[OR_Archaeology] Position Announcement

[John Pouley]

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT 
August 15, 2012

CATHLAPOTLE PLANKHOUSE COORDINATOR
FRIENDS OF THE RIDGEFIELD NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 
 
The Friends of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) seek a 
cultural and native history interpreter/educator to serve as
Coordinator 
for the Cathlapotle Plankhouse.   The Friends is an independent
nonprofit 
group whose mission is to support, protect and enhance the Ridgefield
NWR 
and its wildlife habitat and to broaden public awareness and
participation 
in its environmental, cultural and educational opportunities. The 
Cathlapotle Plankhouse is a heritage tourism and educational field trip

destination that hosts programs designed to connect people with the
nature 
and history of the Lower Columbia River.  

Requirements: The preferred candidate will have a Master’s degree, or
at 
minimum a Bachelor’s Degree plus at least one year of related
experience 
in Anthropology, Archaeology, Museum Studies, Cultural/Public History
or 
related fields. Excellent interpersonal, presentation, writing,
cultural 
and historical interpretation skills are a must, as are proficiency in

computer office applications, database, graphics and website
management. 
The position requires the ability to work independently with limited 
supervision as well as to work as part of a team, and the ability to 
multitask and work to deadlines. Sufficient mobility is necessary to
guide 
walks and tours through unimproved areas of the Refuge. Frequent
weekend 
work is required, but work schedule is flexible. The chosen candidate
will 
be subject to a background check. 

Duties: The duties of the Plankhouse Coordinator will include:
developing 
cultural interpretive and educational materials, programs and scripts;

guiding school groups, tour groups and visitors to the Plankhouse and 
Refuge; recruiting, training, and coordinating volunteers; planning and

staffing events; producing and distributing email and print
information, 
electronic newsletters and reports; assisting in grant writing and
grant 
project management; assisting the staff of the Ridgefield National 
Wildlife Refuge on Plankhouse-related activities; and other duties as 
assigned.

This is a full-time, project-based, grant-supported contract position.
As 
a contract position, no tax withholding, insurance or other benefits
are 
offered. Extension of the contract is dependent upon availability of 
future funding. The Friends is committed to EEO principles.
Compensation 
will be based on qualifications, but is expected to be in the range of

$32K to $40K annual salary, depending upon experience level. 

Applicants should submit a letter of interest and a resume detailing 
education, experience and skills-based qualifications to: 
plankhouse at gmail.com or three printed copies by mail to: Friends 
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, P.O. Box 1022, Ridgefield, WA
98642. 
Closing date for applications is September 6, 2012. Position begins no

later than November 1, 2012. Questions may be emailed to 
plankhouse at gmail.com. 



Thanks!

Virginia Parks
Cultural Resources Team, Region 1
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
20555 SW Gerda Lane
Sherwood, OR 97140
virginia_parks at fws.gov 
503-625-4377
503-625-4887 fax