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Environmental Education Adult Crew Leader Positions - Portland Parks & Recreation

Tue, May 12, 2026 – Wed, Aug 12, 2026

Portland Parks & Recreation is hiring Adult Crew Leaders to mentor and supervise teens in conservation projects across Portland's parks and natural areas. This part-time, casual position offers professional development, networking, and growth opportunities in environmental education and natural area maintenance. Positions start May to June 2026. Ideal candidates have experience leading youth in outdoor settings, ecological restoration, and environmental education. Join to gain leadership experience and contribute to community conservation efforts.

Youth Conservation Crew (YCC) Adult Crew Leader Positions

Tue, May 12, 2026 – Wed, Aug 12, 2026

Portland Parks & Recreation is hiring Adult Crew Leaders for the Youth Conservation Crew (YCC) to mentor and lead teenage youth (ages 14-18) in conservation projects across Portland parks and natural areas. Crew leaders will gain professional development, networking, and growth opportunities while leading ecological restoration, trail building, habitat restoration, and community gardening projects. Positions are part-time casual jobs starting between May 12 and June 1, 2026, with pay ranging from $22 to $24 per hour. This is an excellent opportunity for adults interested in environmental education, leadership, and outdoor conservation work.

2026 Indigenous Media Conference

Wed, Jul 22, 2026 – Fri, Jul 24, 2026

The Indigenous Journalists Association’s 2026 Indigenous Media Conference is a professional gathering for journalists focused on Indigenous media. Taking place in Portland, the conference offers opportunities for networking, professional development sessions, and discussions on Indigenous journalism from July 22 to July 24, 2026. The main venue is the Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront, with an opening reception at The Redd on Salmon Street.

Friends of Mt. Tabor Park Weed Warriors Volunteer Event

Sat, Jul 25, 2026

Join the Friends of Mt. Tabor Park Weed Warriors on the last Saturday of each month from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm to remove invasive plants, plant natives, and help maintain the park. This event offers a chance for professionals to network while contributing to urban park restoration.

HONK! PDX 2026

Sat, Jul 25, 2026

An event featuring performances and potentially networking opportunities for professionals in music, arts, and event management industries.

AI-Driven Autoscaling: Adding Pods Before the Spike, Not After

Tue, Jul 28, 2026

If you run services on Kubernetes, you've met the Horizontal Pod Autoscaler and its one big idea: watch CPU, add pods when it climbs, drop them when it falls. But CPU is rarely the thing that's hurting you. This talk covers replacing threshold rules with an autoscaler that learns from real traffic history, resulting in latency reduction, cost savings, and fewer oscillations. Speaker Shalini Sudarsan, a DevOps Engineering Leader at KinderCare Learning Companies, will share insights on treating scaling as a prediction problem, the challenging parts of implementing a learned scaler, and practical ideas for smarter autoscaling.

Points Travel Festival Portland 2026

Sat, Aug 1, 2026

Join us for the 3rd annual Points Travel Festival Portland, a professional conference focused on aviation enthusiasts and points & miles buying groups. Network with fellow travel rewards professionals, attend conference sessions, and enjoy multiple networking receptions. The event takes place at Hyatt Regency Portland at the Oregon Convention Center.

North Portland Sunday Parkways 2026

Sun, Aug 2, 2026

Celebrate open streets and community connection at the North Portland Sunday Parkways event presented by Kaiser Permanente on August 2, 2026 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Sneaker Week PDX 2026

Mon, Aug 3, 2026 – Sat, Aug 8, 2026

A sneaker industry and creative fan fest focusing on sneakers and sneaker culture, featuring industry events, art, design, music, and networking opportunities for professionals in the sneaker and creative industries.

Phi Alpha Delta 66th Biennial Convention & Leadership Conference 2026

Wed, Aug 5, 2026 – Sun, Aug 9, 2026

Join the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity for their 66th Biennial Convention & Leadership Conference taking place from August 5 to August 9, 2026. This event will be held at the Hilton Portland Downtown in Portland, Oregon. It is a professional event focused on law fraternity leadership, networking, and career advancement. Registration is expected to open in summer 2026. Stay tuned for more details and announcements by joining the PADCon2026 Interest List.

MADE Bike Show 2026

Fri, Aug 21, 2026 – Sun, Aug 23, 2026

A multi-day trade and consumer bike show held in South Waterfront's Zidell Yards, offering professionals in the biking industry opportunities for networking, industry learning, and business development.

Leadership Portland 2026-2027 Cohort Program

Mon, Aug 31, 2026 – Tue, Sep 1, 2026

Leadership Portland is the Chamber’s flagship civic engagement program designed to help professionals better understand the institutions and critical issues shaping Portland. Through monthly program days and a two-day retreat, participants engage in briefings, panels, discussions, and site visits on topics such as government, public safety, education, housing, and more. This program offers unique networking, career growth, and community impact opportunities for Portland business and civic leaders.

SW Portland Neighborhood Bike Fair

Thu, Sep 3, 2026

Join the free SW Portland Neighborhood Bike Fair at the Multnomah Arts Center on September 3, 2026 from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm. This community event hosted by the Portland Bureau of Transportation features all-ages activities.

Downtown Portland Sunday Parkways 2026

Sun, Sep 13, 2026

Celebrate open streets and community connection at the Downtown Portland Sunday Parkways event presented by Kaiser Permanente on September 13, 2026 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Digital Summit Portland 2026

Tue, Sep 15, 2026 – Thu, Sep 17, 2026

Annual conference for marketing, creative, and business professionals focusing on generative AI, marketing innovation, and brand strategy. This event offers high-level networking opportunities and strategic learning about AI's impact on business in Portland and the Pacific Northwest.

2026 Trees & Utilities Conference

Tue, Sep 22, 2026 – Thu, Sep 24, 2026

The Trees & Utilities Conference brings together utility vegetation managers and urban forestry professionals to learn about the latest in utility vegetation management. Topics include community programs, urban forestry, professional development, environmental stewardship, DEI, safety, and industry trends. The event provides a platform for networking and knowledge sharing among industry leaders and professionals.