[Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2022-03-25

Fri Mar 25 10:22:26 PDT 2022

Oregon Heritage News 2022-03-25

In this Issue:

  *   Oregon Heritage is hiring - Come work with the outreach team! Apply by April 3
  *   April 13 deadline approaches for Oregon Historic Cemetery Grant and Oregon Museum Grant
  *   NAO Webinar, April 13 - April 13: Put the "Success" in Succession Planning
  *   AASLH offers Free Resource for Interpreting Women's History
  *   Oregon Trail Video Game Refocuses on Native Americans
  *   Nominate Your Favorite Historic Restaurant
  *   AAM releases Toolkit for Strategic Foresight
  *   Get to Know Hispanic Travelers, March 29
  *   Attend an Oregon State Parks Disability Listening Session

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Oregon Heritage is hiring - Come work with the outreach team! Apply by April 3

Application Deadline:
04/03/2022
Agency:
Parks and Recreation Department
Salary Range:
$4,552 - $6,964
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Technical Resources Coordinator

Job Description:
Do you have experience working with nonprofits and diverse populations and a desire to learn new skills? Are you proficient with training and document design too?

If this sounds like you, come join our team as a Technical Resource Coordinator and support one of Oregon's greatest resources - State Parks!

This position falls under the classification Program Analyst 2.

Our Mission
OPRD's mission is to provide and protect outstanding natural, scenic, cultural, historic and recreational sites for the enjoyment and education of present and future generations.

Our Operating Principles
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) believes Operating Principles are core values that, if mutually accepted and supported by all employees, will create a connected, respectful, and trusting work environment. Our Operating Principles are: Accountability, Commitment, Empathy, Empowerment, Fun, Integrity, Respect, & Well-being.

What you will do:
As a Technical Resources Coordinator, you will promote and facilitate access to Oregon Heritage services and programs as part of the Outreach Bureau. You will directly coordinate the MentorCoprs program and support the Oregon Main Street Network.
In this role, you will assist the Outreach Bureau to plan, coordinate, conduct, and promote public education activities including trainings, workshops, and conferences as well as coordinate a communication plan and produce publications, news releases, listserv and website content.

Minimum Qualifications:
(a) Five (5) years of experience coordinating or administering a program
OR
(b) A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Community Development, History, Historic Preservation, Museum Studies, or a related field; AND Two (2) years of experience coordinating or administering a program.

The State of Oregon requires all executive branch employees to complete their COVID-19 vaccination series or have an approved exception to the requirement due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief. Successful candidates for this position must submit vaccination documentation or be approved for an exception prior to their first day of employment. Failure to provide proof of full documentation or receipt of an approved exception will lead to withdrawal of the job offer. For more information, visit our policy listed here<https://www.oregon.gov/das/HR/Documents/50.000.03-COVID-19-Vaccination-Requirements.pdf>.

What we are looking for (Desired Attributes):

  *   Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communications skills.
  *   Demonstrated experience working with small organizations, advisory boards, public agencies, nonprofits, and a wide variety of groups.
  *   Demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse cultural, education, and professional backgrounds and commitment and ability to incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion in our work.
  *   Demonstrated ability and desire to learn new skills while doing the work.
  *   Demonstrated experience in document design using InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
  *   Demonstrated positive interest in the Main Street approach, collecting institutions (museums, archives, libraries), and other heritage efforts.
  *   Experience in accessing technical resources and services at the national, state, and local level.
  *   Demonstrated ability to deliver effective training and presentations to individuals and groups.
  *   Demonstrated ability to work with small organizations with respect and without judgement.

For more information and application instructions visit here<https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Salem--OPRD--Central-Office/Technical-Resources-Coordinator_REQ-89405>.

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April 13 deadline approaches for Oregon Historic Cemetery Grant and Oregon Museum Grant

Oregon Historic Cemetery Grant
Historic Cemetery Grants provide funding in the following categories: Protection and Security, Restoration and Preservation, Education and Training, Research and Interpretation in support of cemeteries listed with the Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries. Guidelines and application instructions.<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/Grants.aspx#six>

Check out these Oregon Heritage Exchange Blog post on previous cemetery grant projects:

  *   Iron Fences Repair & Maintenance Plan at Salem Pioneer Cemetery<https://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/2019/01/30/iron-fences-repair-maintenance-plan-at-salem-pioneer-cemetery/>
  *   Brochure Highlights Linkville Cemetery History<https://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/2014/02/21/brochure-highlights-linkville-cemetery-history/>
  *   Organizing the Soul of a City<https://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/2015/07/07/organizing-the-soul-of-a-city/>
  *   Legacy and Memory - Community History in Portland and Willamette Valley Cemeteries<https://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/2018/01/02/legacy-and-memory-community-history-in-portland-and-willamette-valley-cemeteries/>

Oregon Museum Grant
The Oregon Museum Grant supports Oregon, public and nonprofit, museums in projects for the collection and management of heritage collections, for heritage-related tourism, and heritage education and interpretations. Guidelines and application instructions<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/Grants.aspx#eight>.

Check out these Oregon Heritage Exchange Blog post on previous museum grant projects:

  *   Oregon Archaeology Highlight: Native American Ethnographic Basketry Digitization Project<https://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/2020/10/22/oregon-archaeology-highlight-native-american-ethnographic-basketry-digitization-project/>
  *   A New and Improved Home<https://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/2020/04/09/a-new-and-improved-home/>
  *   Historic Objects Don't Rehouse Themselves<https://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/2020/02/05/historic-objects-dont-rehouse-themselves/>
  *   Interpreting "Interpretive"<https://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/2019/04/03/interpreting-interpretive/>

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NAO Webinar, April 13 - April 13: Put the "Success" in Succession Planning

April 13: Put the "Success" in Succession Planning
Topic: Leadership Development

Nonprofit organizations experience change on a regular basis; however, the departure of the Executive Leader can send a shudder through the system if it is not well-planned and guided by the Board of Directors. This session will cover important considerations and components for a succession plan through a DEIA lens, such as: general survey of the current social-cultural context; focus on organizational vision, mission, and values; stakeholder impact (board, staff, customers, partners, funders); principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility; realistic timeline with key board decision points.

Register here.<https://nonprofitoregon.org/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D4382%26reset%3D1>

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AASLH offers Free Resource for Interpreting Women's History

March is Women's History Month and AALSH offers its latest Technical Leaflet free to the field to help you research and interpret the lives and contributions of women at your site. Technical Leaflet #296, written by Heather Huyck, offers exercises and ideas for rediscovering women's stories with your site's objects and landscapes, as well as a rubric for assessing your site's interpretation and making plans for improvement. Get your free resource here<https://458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Flearn.aaslh.org%2Fproducts%2Ftechnical-leaflet-296-interpreting-the-histories-of-american-women/1/0100017fb30ab97a-b6b93e10-a865-4f1c-88c6-22dbff43b44b-000000/InouFV1jJNNu6wb0gxRgeUA90F8=263>

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Oregon Trail Video Game Refocuses on Native Americans

An update of the classic '80s video game Oregon Trail places a greater focus on the lives of the Native Americans you meet on the trail westward. Developed in the early 1970s to help teach Minnesota 8th graders about pioneer history and eventually selling more than 65 million copies for personal computers, Oregon Trail is undergoing dramatic changes. Read more<https://458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fwww.npr.org%2F2022%2F03%2F21%2F1087806591%2Fa-twist-on-a-classic-video-game-gives-native-americans-better-representation/1/0100017fb30ab97a-b6b93e10-a865-4f1c-88c6-22dbff43b44b-000000/uMicKciS5FAWeMI0eRwtN2YvhXk=263>.

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Nominate Your Favorite Historic Restaurant

The National Trust for Historic Preservation is partnering with American Express to once again offering the Backing Historic Small Restaurants Grant Program<http://us.e-activist.com/page/email/click/10028/1205597?email=DheinyePr9pVzTNxl0rcdsS5Hda7Kfnj&campid=X%2BI2NXledwyZkArzVWMSmA==> to aid restaurant recovery amid ongoing challenges related to the pandemic.

The mission: award $40,000 grants to 25 historic small restaurants across the country to improve, upgrade, and preserve their exterior physical spaces and online businesses so they can better serve their customers, financially recover, and grow their businesses.

Today, they are asking for your help to find cozy cafes, delicious dives, and other beloved restaurants that have stood the test of time and continue to contribute to their neighborhood's unique history. The focus is on independent small restaurants that have been in business for more than 25 years, operate in historic buildings or neighborhoods, and have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic.

They are accepting nominations from restaurant enthusiasts as well as formal grant applications from restaurant owners. To learn more, register<http://us.e-activist.com/page/email/click/10028/1205598?email=DheinyePr9pVzTNxl0rcdsS5Hda7Kfnj&campid=X%2BI2NXledwyZkArzVWMSmA==> for an online information session on Wednesday, March 23, at 3:00 PM ET to learn more about the program, application criteria, and timeline.

Grant applications and public nominations will be accepted until 11:59 PM ET on April 4, 2022.

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AAM releases Toolkit for Strategic Foresight

Elizabeth Merritt, writer of the American Alliance of Museum's (AAM) Center for the Future of Museums blog has published The AAM Toolkit for Strategic Foresight as a comprehensive and creative set of tools for cultural organizations to harness strategic foresight.

More information here<https://www.aam-us.org/2022/03/16/introducing-your-do-it-yourself-toolkit-for-strategic-foresight/>.

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Get to Know Hispanic Travelers, March 29

Did you know the Hispanic domestic travel market accounted for 13% of all U.S. leisure travel and $113.9 billion in visitor spending in 2019?

Join Travel Oregon, Travel Southern Oregon, and MMGY Global for the first of a two-part series next Tuesday, March 29 from 10-11:30 a.m. to dive deeper into the most recent Vistas Latinas study from MMGY Global<https://t.e2ma.net/click/tazbti/x162xs/hpm6jhc>.

This comprehensive report reveals and reaffirms the importance Hispanic travelers place on representation in travel marketing and the power of travel to connect with family and culture.

Following the presentation of the report findings, a panel will be held with Vicki Allen of MMGY Global, Danny Guerrero of The Culturist Group, and Steven Paganelli of TripAdvisor. Together, they will share insights and provide tips to welcome Hispanic travelers to your region and identify how to meet the diverse needs of its communities.

Learn more about the webinar, meet the panelists, and register <https://t.e2ma.net/click/tazbti/x162xs/xhn6jhc> here<https://t.e2ma.net/click/tazbti/x162xs/dao6jhc>.

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Attend an Oregon State Parks Disability Listening Session

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) and Ashley Schahfer, owner of Empowering Access, are hosting a series of workshops focused on removing physical access barriers at Oregon's state parks for our disabled community.

Participant feedback will help OPRD develop the new Oregon Accessibility Design Standards. By participating you will be helping OPRD identify and address barriers to recreation in features such as trails, picnic areas, water access, and campgrounds. The workshops will help identify barriers to access, set priorities, and brainstorm solutions tailored to the needs and desires of members of the disabled community.

Who is invited to participate: People with disabilities who experience barriers to accessing and enjoying public lands. Insights from this community is essential to the success of this project, which is designed to listen to and value the lived experiences of the disabled community and work together to develop solutions. If you are not disabled but would like to help, you are invited to forward this information to your network and any individuals who might be interested.

To attend you will need to register through the links below or visit OPRD's Accessibility Standards and Design Guidelines<https://t.e2ma.net/click/tazbti/x162xs/9up6jhc> web page. Please use the registration forms to indicate if you need accommodations or translation services.

  *   April 13, 6-8 p.m.<https://t.e2ma.net/click/tazbti/x162xs/pnq6jhc>
  *   May 4, 6-8 p.m.<https://t.e2ma.net/click/tazbti/x162xs/5fr6jhc>
  *   May 31, 6-8 p.m.<https://t.e2ma.net/click/tazbti/x162xs/l8r6jhc>

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Oregon Heritage News is a service of Oregon Heritage, a division of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. The news editor can be contacted at heritage.info at oregon.gov<mailto:heritage.info at oregon.gov>.

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