Current Listing

Submitted By: lindsay.mcintosh@trailkeepersoforegon.org – Click to email about this post

Trailkeepers of Oregon is hiring a North Coast Stewardship Coordinator!

Location: Lincoln City to Seaside, OR (negotiable)
Status: Salaried, full-time (exempt)
Total Rewards $42,500 starting salary | $512.50/month Health Reimbursement Account | Compensation: Fixed and Variable Reimbursements for Personal Vehicle & Home Office Use | Retirement benefit, employer matching after 1 year | Unlimited Paid Time-off Policy

TKO is seeking an individual to grow and develop a diverse volunteer base on the northern Oregon Coast. We seek a candidate who can promote trail stewardship in the region, working with land managers and leading volunteers in protecting and enhancing northern Oregon Coast trails and visitor experiences. The North Coast Stewardship Coordinator will continue a high quality trail maintenance and stewardship program in the region. This position is based on a flexible workspace/schedule, allowing work from home and reporting directly to the field. While the position will assist in projects statewide from time to time, trail stewardship activities will focus primarily from Seaside to Lincoln City and some trail systems within the Coast Range.

Total compensation at TKO, beyond salary, includes generous paid time off, employer contributions to a Health Reimbursement Account, matching funds for retirement after a year, and more.

Studies show that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every qualification listed in a job description. TKO values lived experience and we are dedicated to embracing diversity, committed to building a team that represents our communities’ backgrounds. If this role sounds exciting, we want to hear from you!

Essential Functions
-Coordinate and lead volunteers in trail stewardship and outreach through activities that are safe, fun and welcoming for all participants.
-Recruit, guide, and train volunteer crew leaders to build capacity for volunteer service in maintaining the Oregon Coast Trail, filling Oregon Coast Trail gaps, and other trail system projects.
-Support the TKO leadership staff and land manager partners in assessing and prioritizing current trail development and maintenance needs appropriate for volunteer service.

General Responsibilities:
Lead Regular Stewardship Events – 70%
-Lead and coordinate trail stewardship and engagement events 2-4 times per week.
-Support TKO interns, seasonal staff and volunteer leaders on trail projects, maintenance priorities and ambassador stations.
-Lead Trailkeepers University trainings 1-2 times per month with the goal of developing and supporting crew leaders and lead ambassadors.
-Host multi-day trips and volunteer vacation program offerings 3-4 times per year.
-Ensure effective maintenance and management of tools and related equipment/supplies.
-Work with TKO staff and land managers to identify, scope and work plan potential projects including: development of sustainable trail layout, structure design, and maintenance plans.
-Join TKO staff in other regions on strategic stewardship projects and training events.

Community Outreach Activities – 20%
-Recruit community members with stewardship events, crew leadership opportunities, and other projects.
-Coordinate in-person and virtual events that encourage TKO members, volunteers, leaders, and the hiking community to engage in TKO programs.
-Conduct volunteer recruitment efforts with local businesses, trail clubs, and other organizations.
-Coordinate outreach with partners and land managers – hosting tabling and presentations at special events in the local and regional area.

Administrative – 10%
-Meet regularly with TKO staff leadership – mainly virtual meetings, in-person from time to time.
-Maintain event registration by posting events and monitoring volunteer sign ups.
-Generate storytelling content for event promotion, volunteer training materials, and fundraising.
Generate, maintain, and report on project and volunteer data to TKO and other partners.

To learn more and to apply, please visit:
trailkeepersoforegon.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Stewardship-Coordinator-North-Coast-Job-Posting-2024-1.pdf

Thank you!

Submitted By: jwmerc@gmail.com – Click to email about this post

Hi folks! I hope you’re enjoying this reasonably stable weather pattern – we’ll be back up to deliver various goods from the JW Merc portfolio to your home-or-office address on TUESDAY MAY 7TH – (note – this is not a “pop-up” – rather a DELIVERY trip – Jeff brings the orders to you).
Real Vermont maple syrup (dark/robust grade) quarts in GLASS jar are $32 each. Real Vermont maple syrup quarts in WHITE JUG are $28. 3.5 oz canned west-coast caught Albacore tuna from St Jude (four varieties – no salt, regular, olive oil, dill) are two-for-$15 – or five-for-$35. Holy Kakow OG chocolate sauce are two-for-$15. Quarts of raw Willamette Valley Wildflower honey are $28. Quarts of raw Oregon Meadowfoam honey are $29. Quarts of raw Oregon Blackberry honey are $29. Pints of unheated “really raw” Oregon Blackberry honey (naturally crystallized) are $18 each – two-for-$34 – or you can take THREE for $48. Full gallons of the same unheated “really raw” Oregon Blackberry honey are $100 each. Raw honey “sampler” packs from OSO (Clary Sage, Blackberry, Meadowfoam) are $29 each – two for $55 – or four for $100.
Cash or your good check preferred (other options exist). Orders must be placed in advance – deliveries will take place in the afternoon hours. Questions? Contact Jeff via text to his cell: 208-424-0042 – or via e-mail: jwmerc@gmail.com – or by instant message through the JW Merc Facebook page.

Submitted By: wstone1991@gmail.com – Click to email about this post

The Break-in Part 2

In the gripping continuation of “The Tides of Manzanita, the stakes are higher than ever as the story of courage, betrayal, and cunning unfolds under the harsh lights of City Hall.

As the episode opens, the atmosphere is tense, the air thick with the scent of impending confrontation. Ruby and Shirley, caught red-handed in their attempt to copy the suppressed investigation report, stand frozen as the door burst open, revealing their silhouetted captors and a seized Victoria. In a moment of quick thinking, Shirley deftly powers down the computer and slips the thumb drive into her pocket.

The harsh glare of the overhead lights slowly reveals the identities of the imposing figures. Councilor Jed, with a voice booming in the confined space, demands an explanation. “What in the name of Neahkahnie are you doing here?” he thunders, his suspicion palpable in the charged air.

Shirley, scrambling for a plausible excuse, stammers, “I… I lost an earring and came to get it. I know it rolled somewhere.”

Jed’s skepticism is immediate and cutting. “Lies! Did you lose it at the City Manager’s desk? Wouldn’t it be easier to search with the lights on?” He steps closer, his hand extended menacingly. “Give me what you were using to hack that computer.”

As tension mounts, the second figure holding Victoria steps forward. Stalked by this observer in Nehalem and The Cove, the mystery of the observer is revealed as the light evaporates the shadow around the face, unveiling their identity as the City Manager himself. The manager’s voice rises almost to an uncontrollable scream, “Get away from that desk, now! YOU ARE THIEVES!”

Shirley and Ruby, taken aback, realize they are facing the very owner of the password “Powerful1.” The City Manager’s presence adds a chilling new dimension to the confrontation.

The enraged manager continued, “How dare you hack my computer. You are no better than that mayor intruding on my turf with questions. Well, I took care of the mayor – got shoved out the door by the council and me in no time. Nothing happens in Manzanita without our say so. Right councilor?

Jed, seizing control of the situation, lays out their grim options: “We’ve got two choices. We can call the police, have you arrested, and I can ruin your lives. You’ll never live in Manzanita again. Or you can hand over what you took, and we can come to an understanding. You will exit city employment and neither you or I will discuss this in the future. You will sing the city’s praises and there will be no other retribution against you. One wrong word and you’ll end up no better off than the mayor.”

Shirley, thinks to herself, “I can’t afford to live here now,” then weighs their limited options. She reluctantly pulls out a thumb drive and hands over their prize. The City Manager snatches it in dramatic fashion and defiantly says, “Nobody needs to read the report about me, the mayor and any other personnel issues—you got that? It doesn’t matter how many dollars the town spends on it. I’d spend twice the money to keep it hidden. We don’t need any publicity about it. The whole thing will eventually go away!” Jed nods in agreement, his thoughts elsewhere, “We have bigger fish to fry than a buried report on a former mayor.”

As they are escorted out of City Hall, the mood among Victoria, Ruby, and Shirley is somber. Yet, as they regroup a block away, the tension breaks with a surprising revelation from Shirley. “What do you mean it’s not meant to be?” she responded to Victoria’s resigned comment. With a sly grin, she pulls another thumb drive from her pocket. “I switched the thumb drives. Here is the report. I hope they enjoy my son’s hip-hop/rap.”

Laughter breaks out among the trio, a moment of lightness as they walk away from the dark halls of power, knowing they have outsmarted their opponents. The report is free from its captivity, a secret victory in the dead of night. Victoria takes the thumb drive from Shirley and says, “I’ve got plans for this report.”

The episode closes with the women continuing their walk into the night, their laughter a testament to their resilience and cleverness. What happens next in “The Tides of Manzanita” remains to be seen. Tune in next week to find out how the town reacts when Victoria unveils the truth, and the real impact of their daring break-in begins to ripple through the foundations of Manzanita.

Submitted By: Colleen.schwindt@gmail.com – Click to email about this post

Worldwide Labyrinth Walk for Peace
Saturday, May 4, 2024 1:00-3:00
St. Catherine’s Community Labyrinth
36335 N. Hwy. 101, Nehalem, OR 97131

Submitted By: knappgj@yahoo.com – Click to email about this post

This is your last week to see the NCRD April show, “This Is Where We Live”. It is truly one of the best shows NCRD has had. Twenty three local artists have brought in 58 art works ranging from traditional oil and watercolor to tapestry and ceramic with many stops in between.

The Gallery at NCRD is located at 36155 Ninth St. in Nehalem. It is open weekdays from 8 am to 5 pm. Admission is free.