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Benton County Fairgrounds Landscape Internship Opportunity

The Benton County Fairgrounds is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic intern to join our team! This internship is intended to provide hands-on work experience in the design and development of landscaping for the fairgrounds 29-acre facility. The Benton County Fairgrounds hosts more than 1,100 rentals each year, in addition to organizing the annual Benton […]

Hiring: Benton County Climate Action Intern

Are you interested in climate change policies and sustainability? Benton County is hiring a Climate Action Intern! This is a funded, part-time internship that will begin in September and run approximately through December. There is a lot of County momentum and initiatives addressing carbon reduction, resource efficiency, and climate adaptation. They are looking for a […]

2040 Thriving Communities: REPORT OUT

Some Oregon State groups participated in listening sessions regarding Benton County 2040, and now it is time to share from results from those responses. The Benton County 2040 Thriving Communities Council is hosting five events in May to share nearly 9,000 responses from more than 3,400 people over the past few months. The 2040 Council’s […]

Benton County Looking to Hire Sustainability Coordinator

Looking to become a Benton County Team Member? Well, here’s your chance! Benton County is currently accepting applications for their Sustainability Coordinator position. The position is a great opportunity to help work with Benton County’s newly expanded role within community sustainability and resilience. It is a full-time, permanent position.  Duties include planning, coordinating, and implementing sustainable practices within the Benton […]