Environmental AmeriCorps Member

Looking for direct experience with environmental organizations in Portland, OR? Join Confluence Environmental Center’s AmeriCorps program and address critical environmental needs in low-income communities through habitat restoration, conservation, community engagement, watershed health, education, volunteer coordination, land stewardship, and community gardening.

Confluence partners with community-based organizations, public schools, and government agencies to create full time, 9-month service positions that encourage leadership development and environmental stewardship. Project partners include Portland Public Schools, Portland Community College, Mt. Hood Community College, Cottonwood School of Civics and Science, and the Housing Authority of Clackamas County. 

Benefits include:

• $15,200 living allowance (approx. $1,688 monthly, before taxes)
• $5,176 Education Award
• Loan Forbearance
• Health Insurance
• Child Care Reimbursement Option
• Professional development and networking opportunities
• $50 Training Fund
• Trimet passes available

Dates: September 22nd, 2026 – June 30th, 2027

How to Apply: Visit our website at www.confluencecenter.org/apply-now to view open opportunities and apply directly to the project supervisor listed on each position description. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis unless otherwise noted, but we recommend applying early!

About Confluence AmeriCorps program: The Confluence AmeriCorps Program advances environmental equity through innovative partnerships with local organizations in the Portland metropolitan area. We offer life-changing service opportunities that engage AmeriCorps Volunteers at the intersection of environmentalism and social justice while promoting individual leadership and development. This position is a dynamic combination of serving with a Project Partner on a dedicated project (80%) and engaging in professional and leadership development opportunities alongside a member cohort (20%).  www.confluencecenter.org 

Equity & inclusion: Confluence does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, ability, sexual orientation, expression, pregnancy, parents/guardians with children, or veteran status. Confluence is committed to a diverse workplace, and to supporting our members and staff with ongoing equity trainings and career development opportunities. Confluence, like many environmental programs, has historically been a predominantly white space, and in an effort to decolonize dominant structures of oppression, we strongly encourage people of color to apply. 

Confluence provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees. Applicants with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation and/or alternative formats at any point in the employment process.