PCEF Backyard Habitat Specialist – Hybrid Work

Paycom - ATS; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vacation 2 weeks

Sick time

Holidays

401(k) match

Professional development

Store discount

Job summary

Bird Alliance of Oregon seeks a PCEF Project Specialist to lead the Backyard Habitat Certification Program work across Portland’s Eastside. The role bridges urban conservation with community equity, coordinating workshops, plant giveaways, and up to $50,000 in landscaping services and $56,000 in native plants annually.

The Habitat Technician duties include site visits, data entry, and report writing, supporting climate-resilient habitat for residents and neighborhoods.

Qualifications

• Experience in landscape design or maintenance.
• Experience with environmental education, restoration, or conservation.
• Experience developing and administering culturally and community-responsive outreach.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deepen partnerships with native plant nurseries and landscape professionals.
• Coordinate outreach strategies and community engagement activities.
• Lead stipend distributions for landscaping services and plant materials.
• Monitor project progress and assist with grant reporting and data management.
• Conduct site visits and produce written site reports with recommendations.

Skills

Landscape design

Environmental education

Community outreach

Equity-based outreach

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Bird Alliance of Oregon seeks a PCEF Project Specialist to lead the Backyard Habitat Certification Program work across Portland’s Eastside. The role bridges urban conservation with community equity, coordinating workshops, plant giveaways, and up to $50,000 in landscaping services and $56,000 in native plants annually.

The Habitat Technician duties include site visits, data entry, and report writing, supporting climate-resilient habitat for residents and neighborhoods.