Greetings ECOLOG Community! My name is Zachary Simon-Adler, I recently graduated from Pacific University in Forest Grove, OR with a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies Sustainable Design Emphasis. Like many young adults/ recent college graduates I'm finding it extremely difficult and frustrating to gain employment, much less employment in the environmental field! I'm looking to work in Portland, OR, and would only consider relocating if I was offered full time, salaried employment. I'd like to be in a position where I can make a positive and significant impact on the world. My experiences and knowledge is varied, but a career in the environmental sector working in the field/ outdoors is my goal, specifically in:
- Food Production/ processing (Sustainable farming, greenhouse growing, etc) - Restoration Ecology (designing/ drafting restoration plans to eradicate or control invasive species, increase biodiversity, bring back natives species) - Natural Resource Management (water in particular, utilizing GIS/ GPS, etc) - Permaculture Design (I'm Permaculture certified and much of my education focused on permaculture, both ecological and social) If anyone has any leads be it a professional working in any of these particular areas that they could refer me to or any organizations/ companies in Portland whose focus lines up with any of areas, please feel free to get in touch with me via the listserve or at this email address: [email protected] I look forward to hearing from you soon! -- Zachary Simon-Adler *Environmental Scientist*
