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Landscape professional/educators needed for additional workshops throughout the Portland Metro Region. This is a contract, not a staff position.
Description of work:
- Present Sustainable Landscape Workshops. (Workshops could include, but are not limited to: Naturescaping, Site Planning, Site Planning Feedback, Rain Gardens, Native Plants, Simple Drip Irrigation etc.)
- Additional activities may include: Outreach events, tours, field trips and mini-workshops.
- In consultation with program partners, evaluate program components (such as workshops, outreach events, follow-up educational activities and community projects) to determine whether goals of the District and its partners are being met.
- Work is not guaranteed – will be on an "as needed" basis.
- Workshops are held evenings and weekends.
- Mileage for travel is billable at federal GSA rates. Other expenses not reimbursed. Some program materials may be provided by EMSWCD.
The unit price for this Contract is as follows:
Workshops and Presentations
Naturescaping Basics: $325.00
Rain Gardens 101: $250.00 (3hr workshop) - $300.00 (4hr workshop)
Site Planning I: $300.00
Site Planning II: $150.00
Presentations at events: $50/hr (actual presentation + 0.5hr for set up & break down)
Other workshops preauthorized by SUL Program Supervisor
Outreach events (information table): $30/hr (Time at actual event plus ½ hr. set up and ½ hr. break down)
Team Meetings: $30/hr
Other Tasks deemed appropriate and pre-authorized by SUL Supervisor: $30/hr
Qualifications required:
- Firm must have an up-to-date business license.
- Firms must maintain General Liability and Automobile Liability Insurance at levels consistent with EMSWCD requirements.
- Presenter(s) must have Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture, landscape design, landscape construction or equivalent education/experience.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of practical techniques for low-impact gardening, water conservation, homeowner surface water management, water pollution reduction and landscaping with local native plant species.
- Knowledge of watershed dynamics, urban water quality issues, native vegetation and ecosystems, invasive species, erosion prevention and sediment control is desirable.
- Demonstrated abilities in workshop facilitation, public presentations, written and oral communication and interpersonal skills necessary to interact with diverse groups and individuals.
- Skilled in the use of computers and software programs to present workshop materials, produce reports and promotional materials and correspond with team members and the public.
Selection process:
In addition to consideration of qualifications and references, an "audition" may be required to verify presentation skills and fit with the organization's needs.
Submission Instructions:
This opportunity closed August 17, 2012