Jobs in and Around Corvallis/Albany

 ​Call for Participatory Action Research Fellowships in the Experienced Activist and Graduate Student categories.
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MAY 15, 2021
The Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) is pleased to announce a call for the 2021-2020 Participatory Action Research Fellowships in the Experienced Activist and Graduate Student categories.
UUSC’s Participatory Action Research Fellowships are designed to strengthen and promote the role of participatory action research as a powerful tool to advance human rights and social justice. Through this fellowship program, UUSC provides two year-long grants, one to an activist with significant experience and one to a graduate student or recent graduate, to work collaboratively with our research team. 
The fellowships seek applicants who are committed to community-led research practices that advance systemic change and the protection of human rights. Fellows are expected to conduct participatory research projects focused in one of UUSC’s programmatic areas (Climate Forced Displacement, Migrant Justice, Disaster Justice), in collaboration with UUSC’s partners and their research team. Successful applicants will be chosen based on their previous research and activism experience, their understanding of participatory methods, and the alignment of their proposal with UUSC and their partners’ human rights priorities. 
In 2021, the Fellowships are focused broadly on the future of migration, disaster, and climate activism in a post-pandemic world. UUSC invites individuals committed to advancing equity and dismantling oppressive systems to apply for the Participatory Action Research Fellowships in the categories of experienced activist or graduate student. The Fellowships are open to candidates from anywhere in the United States. 
 
About the Fellowship
  • Experimented Activist research fellow will receive an annual stipend of $30,000 USD 
  • Graduate research fellow will receive an annual stipend of $20,000 USD  
Fellows will meet UUSC staff and partners to identify research opportunities and needs, collaborate on and/or manage a PAR project with UUSC and at least one of its partners. Share research findings and develop research products with UUSC and partners no later than a year after the fellowships’ start date.
Eligible Candidates
Experienced Activist: Applicants to the Experienced Activist Research Fellowship are expected to have at least 10 years of experience as grassroots or base building activists. Applications for the Experienced Activist Research Fellowship will be assessed based on the following criteria: 
  • Creativity and community impact potential of the project proposal; 
  • Applicant’s vision for the role of participatory-action research methodologies in the advancement of human rights and justice today; 
  • Relevance of participatory-action research methods to tackle proposed project; 
  • Alignment of proposal with UUSC’s programmatic priorities; and 
  • Pertinence of the proposal for the priorities of UUSC’s current partners (learn more about our partners here). 
Graduate Student: Applicants to the Graduate Research Fellowship are graduate students or recent graduates (graduated up to two years before July 31, 2021). Applications for the Graduate Research Fellowship will be assessed based on the following criteria: 
  • Alignment of applicant’s skills and interests with UUSC’s programmatic priorities;  
  • Applicant’s vision for the role of participatory-action research methods in the advancement of human rights and justice today; 
  • Demonstrated experience conducting impactful participatory-action research with community-based organizations; and
  •  Potential of applicant’s background to contribute to the work UUSC’s current partners (learn more about our partners here). 
 
To Apply
To be considered, interested individuals must submit their application to par-fellows@uusc.org by May 15, 2021, indicating if they are applying to the Experienced Activist or the Graduate Student category.  
 
Applications for the Experienced Activist Research Fellowship category must include the following documents: 
  • Proposal outlining the project to be conducted during the fellowship, special emphasis should be given to the description of the problem that will be tackled, potential contributions, and anticipated outputs for the project (2 pages max)
  • Cover letter (2 pages max) 
  • Resume (2 pages max) 
  • Names and contact information for 2 references. 
Applications for the Graduate Research Fellowship category must include the following documents: 
  • Personal statement outlining the applicant’s interests, experiences, and skills; the contributions that the applicant expects to make to UUSC and their partners during the fellowship; and how the fellowship could help advancing the applicant’s career (2 pages max)
  • Cover letter (2 pages max) 
  • Resume (2 pages max) 
  • Names and contact information for 2 references. 
 Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed during May 2021 and successful applicants will be notified by June 1, 2021 and must plan to start their fellowship by July 1st, 2021, the earliest and September 1st, 2021, the latest. 
Read more: https://www.uusc.org/par
 

Disability Equity Center

Posted 3/27/21
Open Position: Executive Director
Job Site: Corvallis
Disability Equity Center seeks an Executive Director to build a non-profit grassroots organization for social justice leadership. This full-time, paid position will work closely with Corvallis area community, local healthcare providers and social services, area school districts, and Oregon State University. Responsibilities include budgeting, fundraising, strategic planning, and oversight of daily operations such as DEC activities and supervision of volunteers. High adaptability, visionary thinking, disability pride, and a demonstrable deep commitment to social justice and disability equity are required. Previous experience in building non-profit organizations, social media skills, and multi-lingual candidates are preferred.

Applications: Submit a resume, cover letter, and three references to Abby Mulcahy (amulcah@gmail.com) before March 30, 2021 for full consideration. Send questions to: corvallisdisabilityjustice@gmail.com.
More information at tinyurl.com/DEC2021ED

OSU: Outdoor School

Posted 3/27/21
Open Position: Finance,Budget, and Contracts Coordinator
Job Site: Corvallis
​Oregon State University (OSU) invites applications for the Outdoor School program Finance, Budget, and Contracts Coordinator within the Division of Extension and Engagement (Division). This position is located in Corvallis, Oregon and reports to the Director of Outdoor School.
The OSU Extension Service engages the people of Oregon with research-based knowledge and educational programming that strengthens communities and economies, sustains natural resources, and promotes healthy families and individuals. The Outdoor School program resides within the OSU Extension Service and advances the Extension Service’s vision, mission, and goals by guiding and supporting school districts and education service districts in providing equitable, culturally responsive and interdisciplinary outdoor school programs for Oregon’s youth. The long-term goal of the OSU Outdoor School program is to make placed-based programs part of the Oregon school system, and to build upon youth’s skills in hands-on science and their abilities to be effective environmental stewards and community leaders. OSU Outdoor School program funding is available for all 5th or 6th graders in the state of Oregon. Read more about our program at the OSU Outdoor School program’s website: http://outdoorschool.oregonstate.edu.
You can find all the details of this job and how to apply at: ​https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/99559