2010 State of the Salmon Conference – Volunteer Positions

Position Summary
The State of the Salmon Conference will take place May 4-7, 2010 at the Hilton Hotel in downtown Portland, Oregon. Volunteers will assist conference staff with a variety of tasks to ensure a professional and enjoyable experience for all conference participants. This part-time, temporary position is unpaid. Learn more at: www.stateofthesalmon.org.

Volunteer Tasks Include:

• Assistance with conference set-up
• Assistance with registration for conference and reception
• Coordination of conference equipment
• Timekeeping
• Meeting room set-up
• Organization of Poster Session
• Running microphones
• Note taking
• General assistance/go-fering, as needed

Qualifications
Interested individuals should be:

• Available for at least two (2) volunteer shifts during the conference
• Reliable, communicative and able to multi-task and take direction
• Interested in the ecological interactions between wild and hatchery salmon
• Able to go-with-the-flow and have a great sense of humor
• Available May 4-7th, 2010 in Portland, Oregon

Time Commitment
Attendance at pre-conference volunteer training and completion of at least two (2) 4-hour shifts during the conference.

Wild Salmon Center Will Provide

• Waived conference registration
• Breakfast and lunch during the conference
• The opportunity to meet and greet renowned salmon scientists
• A professional, rewarding and memorable experience
• An official conference name tag, customized with your name
• Our ever-lasting appreciation

Additional Information
Please note that we can not cover volunteer travel/lodging expenses, but we may be able to assist you with finding a friendly couch on which to sleep. Volunteers reports to the Conference Manager and Volunteer Coordinator.