Position Dates:  September 1, 2012- July 15, 2013
Hours:  40 hours/week
Monthly stipend:  $1125 monthly living stipend (before taxes) plus a $5500 educational award at end of service

The Thurston Conservation District is a voluntary, non-regulatory organization designed to assist landowners in managing the natural resources on their property. Along with technical assistance, the district has a variety of landowner and youth education programs, restoration projects and other services. The district is very active in the community and in partnership outreach and implementation projects. The district serves residents of Thurston County. Learn more about what we do by visiting, www.thurstoncd.com

 

The Environmental Stewardship and Outreach Coordinator will take on a unique role within the community by bridging the gap between landowners and education in all fields of natural resources management. This position is designed to inspire community connectedness: through volunteering that fosters a sense of environmental stewardship in youth and adults using a variety of specific outreach programs, and building and strengthening relationships between Thurston Conservation District, community organizations, and individual private landowners. The Coordinator will work to: coordinate the South Puget Sound Regional Envirothon competition; provide community outreach and education for the Clear Choices for Clean Water program; monitor and evaluate the success of restoration projects implemented by TCD; and implement the outreach plan for salmon recovery developed by the Lead Entity for Salmon Recovery, in addition to providing additional community education through a variety of other outreach events. The coordinator will also be responsible for organizing community support and volunteers for various restoration projects and outreach events.

 

Qualifications:

  • Must be between the ages of 21 and 25 (by October 1, 2012)
  • Must be willing to submit to a background check to work with children and volunteers
  • Must have a valid Driver’s License and safe driving record
  • Must be eligible to apply for AmeriCorps service (www.americorps.gov)

Preferred experience & skills include:

  • Applicant must have a high school diploma/GED with an AA. A BA/BS is desired.
  • Applicant must be will to work with cooperatively with staff, partners, volunteers and in diverse communities.
  • Knowledge of environmental education and stewardship is desired.
  • The applicant must be able to educate adults and youth on diverse subject matters; relay technical information to the community; be eager to learn new material and represent TCD at meetings; have excellent oral and written communication skills; possess basic computer and word processing skills; be proficient in MS Publisher and Excel or similar; have the ability to perform light field work in all weather conditions and be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds; be able to work in a team-oriented atmosphere and be self-directed; and possess excellent time and task management skills.

 

To apply please submit a resume and cover letter to swooten@thurstoncd.com stating why you are interested in the position and how you are the perfect candidate.  An AmeriCorps application is also required and must be completed through the AmeriCorps website (please visit www.americorps.gov).

Applications are due by August 8th, 2012. 

Questions?  Please contact Sarah Wooten at swooten@thurstoncd.com or 360-754-3588, ext. 136