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About

Mt Adams

Institute

Mt. Adams Institute provides programs that strengthen the connection between people and the natural world through education, service, career development & research.

VetsWork

VetsWork is an eleven month career development internship program for military veterans in the natural resources management, public lands, and environment sector.

Sense of Place

Sense of Place features speakers with unique knowledge of the Columbia River Gorge. These stories deepen our understanding and connection to nature and each other.

Land Stewards

Land Stewards is a career development program for young adults, ages 21-30, interested in learning more about public lands and natural resources management.

Summer Camp

Our Summer Camp is a place-based outdoor science education opportunity for youth curious about exploring and understanding the natural world.

Lodging

Join us at Base Camp, our facility in Trout Lake, Washington, adjacent to the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.

 

Latest News

Sense of Place Pop-Up: Bingen Centennial Gameshow!

Join us Saturday, September 14th, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM at The Bingen Theater to learn about the historic feuds, present-day heroes, and paranormal encounters that make this place special.

The Watershed Rock Opera

To Celebrate 15 years of Sense of Place we present… “THE GREATEST ROCK OPERA EVER PRODUCED ABOUT A WATERSHED*”Β 

Coming to Hood River, Oregon in April of 2025.

2024 VetsWork: Valentin Pulido

I grew up in South Florida where I took to marketing and media production at a very young age. I...

2024 Land Stewards: David Dzwonar

I grew up in Indianapolis a very active kid - playing sports and spending most of my time outside...

2024 VetsWork: Joshua Leventhal

I grew up in Salem, Oregon, with my brother, mother, and stepfather. I lived in Salem until I...

Questions?

If you have questions about our opportunities, please contact us.

Thank you.

 

On Instagram
πŸŽ‰ Get Ready, Bingen! πŸŽ‰After a fun-filled day at the Huckleberry Festival join us in kicking off MAI Sense Of Place Season 15 by celebrating the Bingen Centennial! But there’s a twist! Instead of cake and candles, we're celebrating with a gameshow! Get ready for a night of storytelling, trivia, and surprises that will make you see Bingen in a whole new light. 🌟 Audience members will have the chance to play trivia, win prizes, and discover Bingen's past, present, and future from the people who know it best - locals!

πŸ—“ Saturday, September 14th πŸ“ The Bingen Theater
⏰ Doors at 6 PM | Show at 7 PM

Grab your tickets now (only $5!) and secure your spot for an unforgettable evening of learning about the historic feuds, present-day heroes, and paranormal encounters that make this place special. 

🎟 Tickets: givebutter.com/Bingen

(And don't worry, if the ticket price is a challenge, we've got you covered. Just email Krista at administrator@bingenwashington.org with subject line: GAMESHOW TICKETS to receive tickets at no charge.)

Mark your calendars, gather your crew, and get ready to celebrate 100 years of Bingen with us! 🎊

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We are hiring a Program Coordinator! This position will manage two MAI programs: Land Stewards and a new pilot program. These are career development internship programs for young adults and veterans interested in learning more about public lands and natural resources management. The Program Coordinator will be responsible for: developing position descriptions, recruiting and placing AmeriCorps Interns with partnering sites, and supporting Interns and site supervisors (partners) throughout the internship.  The Coordinator will also conduct in-person site visits with each Intern around OR and WA.

To read the full position description and application process, please visit the link in our bio. 

Application Deadline: August 30, 2024
Salary: $50,113
Benefits: medical, retirement plan, paid time off, and more.
We are hiring an Outreach Coordinator!! The Outreach Coordinator is responsible for capturing the mission of the organization and communicating it to the community, through multimedia. This position will involve outreach, marketing, website and social media management, and will support the Sense of Place program. To read the full position description and application process, please visit our webpage:
mtadamsinstitute.org/employment or visit the link in our bio. 

Application Deadline: June 21, 2024
Salary: $50,113
Benefits: medical, retirement plan, paid time off, and more.