[job] Field Assistants
[job] Recology CleanScapes
Recology is a leader in the resource recovery industry. They provide services throughout California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington, including collection, transfer, disposal, landfill management, composting, and recycling. They are also the largest employee-owned company in our industry and our success has stemmed from the dedication of our employees, the service we provide to our customers, and our genuine concern for a sustainable environment.
For more information: http://chc.tbe.taleo.net/chc03/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=RECOLOGY&cws=1&rid=446
[job] UW Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability Office
UW Sustainability (UWS) is a central source for information and resources regarding sustainability practices and programs at the University of Washington. UWS promotes the University’s mission to excel in environmental education and guide investments that ensure a sustainable future. Through its programs, events and tools, UWS fosters sustainability-minded relationships and involvement within the UW community and beyond.
For information, visit: http://green.wa.edu
We are hiring for a part-time student program assistant position with hours ranging from 15-19 hours per week. Our office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. We are located in Gerberding Hall Room B40.
Responsibilities:
• Assist with maintenance, update, and data entry for databases and spreadsheets.
• Perform routine clerical tasks such as reception, filing, on-campus deliveries, typing, word processing, answering phones, assisting with mailings, assisting in setup of meeting rooms and audio-visual equipment, and other office functions as needed.
• Manage the office supply inventory, coordinate office supplies ordering, maintain office space and break out rooms.
• Respond to office inquiries and support the office with communications to university staff, students and faculty members about office activities and resources.
• Assist web site updates such as the events calendar and news stories (http://green.washington.edu).
• Assist staff with various campus sustainability activities, such as the Green Office Certification program.
• Assist with special projects.
• Support with scheduling meetings.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.
[job] Waterfront Space
Intermittent Job Opportunity: Working with Friends in the new Waterfront Space
Friends of Waterfront Seattle is seeking fun and engaging folks to work with us at Waterfront Space, a new event venue and project showroom dedicated to the Waterfront Seattle project.
As the City of Seattle replaces the failing infrastructure of the seawall and the viaduct, the community is seizing an amazing opportunity to reimagine how our city is connected to its wonderful waterfront by creating a new destination park to serve all of Seattle with dedicated cycle tracks, pedestrian promenades, lush native plantings, open park spaces, fun and innovative programming. We are looking for part-time candidates interested in a low hour commitment to be Guides at Waterfront Space and we will give priority to candidates who are available on weekends.
Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume to jordan@friendsofwaterfrontseattle.org with the title “Waterfront Space Guide” in the subject line.
About Friends: Friends of Waterfront Seattle is the nonprofit organization established to ensure Waterfront Seattle’s success as a beloved destination park, all along the nearly two-mile stretch of our beautiful and unique central shoreline.
[job] Two Positions Open at Snohomish Conservation District
Please see attached job descriptions for an
* Outreach Assistant
* Youth Educator
1) Outreach Assistant
TERMS:
1-year contract, part-time hourly (not to exceed 30 hrs/week), with benefits. Opportunity for extension, pending available funding. Salary: $14-$22 per hour, depending on experience
Start date: April 15, 2015
Deadline to apply: March 11, 2015 at 4:00pm
Snohomish Conservation District announces a position opening for an Outreach Assistant in their Lake Stevens, Washington office. The Outreach Assistant supports an active and on-going education and outreach program that reaches farm and rural landowners, engages the public at events, and produces quality publications and products. The assistant primarily works with District staff to implement existing programs and help develop new outreach materials and strategies. The programs are geared towards landowners (urban, rural, agricultural, etc.) who reside within the boundaries of the Snohomish Conservation District, which includes most of Snohomish County and Camano Island. This position will assist with promoting District programs, organizing and helping to facilitate events, developing content and media, and supporting other projects as needed.
2) Education Educator
TERMS:
Permanent, part-time, with benefits. $20-25/hr, DOE
Varied hours: Avg. 30hrs/week during Sept-June, 0-10 hrs/week during July-August Start Date of April 15, 2015 Application Due Date: March 11, 2015
The person selected will: be an inspiring and respectful mentor; provide high quality instruction in environmental education to youth; coordinate meaningful outdoor activities; develop a classroom climate that provides for student motivation, welfare, and control; develop curriculum to meet and exceed standards; complete course assessment activities, documentation and reporting; and promote partnerships and stewardship opportunities among school districts, educators, partners, and jurisdictions. Supervised by Information and Education Coordinator and Community Engagement Manager
OutreachAssistant2015FINAL (2).pdf
YouthEd2015Final (1).pdf
[job] The Campus Sustainability Fund (CSF)
The Campus Sustainability Fund (CSF) is looking for two students to fill the brand new Creative Assistant and Development Assistant positions. T
he Creative Assistant will facilitate design, implementation and production of various branding and communication endeavors for the CSF in the 2014-2015 school year, including but not limited to stickers, letterhead, banners, etc. T
he Development Assistant will help the CSF broaden its revenue base and increase its ability to fund projects by researching grant opportunities and completing at least one grant application on behalf of the fund during their employment.
Job descriptions and links to the applications can be found at http://f2.washington.edu/csf/news/we-are-hiring.
Questions about the positions should be directed to csfcoord@uw.edu. Thanks!
[job] Equity & Environment Program Manager
Attention Graduates!
The City of Seattle is launching a new Equity & Environment Initiative to advance racial and environmental equity in our community. The Office of Sustainability & Environment has created a new position, Equity & Environment Program Manager, to work with City departments and offices and community partners to move the needle on equity in Seattle’s environmental work.
We are looking for someone who combines strong management, policy, and stakeholder engagement skills with experience working on racial equity and/or environmental justice.
If you or someone you know matches this description, please encourage them to visit http://ow.ly/I6CMF to learn more and apply.
The posting is scheduled to close 2/17/15.
[job] A Year With Green Corps
Winter Application Deadline: Feb. 10th
Click here to learn more about Green Corps’ paid environmental organizing fellowship.
Green Corps is looking for college graduates who are ready to take on the biggest environmental challenges of our day.
In Green Corps’ yearlong paid program, you’ll get intensive training in the skills you need to make a difference in the world. You’ll get hands-on experience fighting to solve urgent environmental problems — global warming, deforestation, water pollution, factory farming and many others — with groups like Sierra Club and Food & Water Watch. And when you graduate from Green Corps, we’ll help you find a career with one of the nation’s leading environmental and social change groups.
For more information, read on or visit http://www.greencorps.org.
[job] Washington Conservation Corps
Job title: Snohomish County Marine Resources Program Assistant
Start: April 1, 2015. Full-time position (40 hours per week) through September 17, 2015 with the possibility of an additional 1 year term.
Primary duties include assisting SWM staff with project planning and implementation, targeted public education, and volunteer outreach, recruiting and coordination. The successful candidate will work in collaboration with the Marine Resources Steward, Marine Resources Committee members, Communication Specialists, Salmon Recovery staff, project partners, citizens and student volunteers. The position requires a combination of office and field work.
For more information about the Washington Conservation Corps Individual Placement (IP) Program, visit: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/wcc/memberpositions.html
For other information, contact Kathleen Herrmann, Marine Resources Steward at 425-388-6414 or kathleen.herrmann@snoco.org .
[job] 2015 Education Outside Corps Member
Are you a natural leader? Are you passionate about school gardens, science education, the environment, elementary-aged kids, and public service?
Education Outside Corps is looking for recent college graduates who share these passions to join our growing Corps for Education Outside—the nation’s first science-and-sustainability service corps.
The 2015 Education Outside Corps member application is now live.
More information can be found here: https://www.educationoutside.org/corps