Veterans Conservation Corps Crew Internship

The Snohomish Conservation District works cooperatively with a diverse community of landowners to encourage conservation and responsible use of natural resources through actions that promote clean water, healthy habitat, and a viable agricultural community.

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Job Description:

This position will work on a 4-person field crew under the supervision of the Snohomish Conservation District’s (SCD) Community Conservation Team. The crew will work with landowners on stormwater resource concerns within urban and residential areas of Snohomish County and Camano Island, and in rural areas doing restoration planting and maintenance. Work will include rain garden construction, rain barrel system construction, planting, brush cutting, and other outdoor work.

Job Details:

  • Work week is Monday-Thursday, 7am-5pm
  • Pay is in the form of a $2,000 monthly stipend
  • Two consecutive 4-month terms
    • Term 1: March 1st – June 30th
    • Term 2: July 1st – October 31st
    • Currently accepting applications for Term 1. Crew members in good standing at the completion of Term 1 may elect to stay on for Term 2
  • All safety equipment (gloves, hard hats, eye protection, ear protection, etc.) is provided

Paid Trainings:

In addition to full on-the-job training, this position includes several formal trainings and certifications to aid in skills development and job training.

Requirements:

  • Must be a United States military veteran to be eligible for this position
  • Must have dependable transportation to and from the Snohomish Conservation District office
  • Must be able to work Monday-Thursday, 7am-5pm

Apply:

All applicants must pass a background check. To apply to this job, send a resume and cover letter explaining your interest in this position to:

Kim Pham Veterans Conservation Corps Internship Coordinator kim@dva.wa.gov

Questions?

To learn more about the Veterans Conservation Corps, contact:

Kim Pham Veterans Conservation Corps Internship Coordinator kim@dva.wa.gov

For more information about the job requirements, contact:

Taylor Pesce at 425-377-7020 or tpesce@snohomishcd.org.