*Job* Grants Assistant — The Bullitt Foundation

*Job* Grants Assistant — The Bullitt Foundation


[job]: Program Naturalist, Nature Vision

Nature Vision is a non-profit environmental education organization founded in 2003 based in Woodinville, WA. Our mission is to foster citizen appreciation and stewardship of our environment through integration of school, community, and nature education.  Nature Vision (NV) serves ~43,000 participants annually. In 2010, the NV team received the Michael Mercer Water Conservation Educator Awardwith partners for our work on the Sammamish Watershed Festival.  NV was also honored with the 2007-2008 Environmental Education Association of Washington’s (EEAW) Award for Organizational Excellence. 

Position description

Duties include but are not limited to: 

·         Presenting environmental education and outreach programs to schools and other groups in classrooms and outdoor settings from the Nature Vision menu of programs.  Training is provided. 

·         Prep and clean-up of materials for presentations.

·         Driving to presentation sites driving across King and Snohomish County to reach schools and other sites registered for programs.

·         Special projects as assigned.

Start Date:  September 2013

Hours: Part-time, 7-20 hours/week, varies according to registration and availability   

Salary: $15-$16/hour                                                                          

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and experience in Environmental Education, Interpretation, Science Education, Environmental Science or a related field.  Applicant must have a combination of education and experience which demonstrates the ability to work in the field and in classrooms with groups of students.  Must be a US Citizen and able to read, speak, and write the English language clearly. Must pass a WA State Patrol criminal records check.

Special Requirements: Must possess a valid Washington State Drivers’ License and own vehicle to drive to field sites. Mileage is reimbursed at federal rate.  May need to occasionally lift objects up to 50 lbs.

To Apply:  Please email cover letter and resume to Ginny Ballard, Executive Director, gsanchez@naturevision.org

Ginny Sanchez Ballard

Executive Director

Nature Vision

Brightwater Center

22509 State Route 9 Southeast

Woodinville, WA 98072

Mobile (206) 554-1407 | Office (425) 836-2697


[job]: IslandWood Homewaters program (Americorps)

AmeriCorps Service position available at IslandWood’s Homewaters location in Seattle

This fulltime, 10 ½ month opportunity begins on September 1, 2013 and runs thru July 15, 2014.

About IslandWood’s Homewaters program
IslandWood’s Homewaters Program is based in Seattle.  It primarily provides outdoor environmental education programs to Seattle Public Schools in their schoolyard or nearby park. Homewaters works in close collaboration with the district to provide programs that tie directly to the science units being taught in the schools. Through guided, hands-on field investigations, Homewaters helps students to discover the interdependence of people and nature in the heart of their city. The three outreach programs currently provided by Homewaters are funded by grants and provided free of charge to the schools.

About the service position
The AmeriCorps Service Member will be serving in close collaboration with the Homewaters Program Coordinator & Lead Educator to support, deliver, and assess Homewater’s programs.  A majority of the Service Members time will be focused on supporting and teaching the creek-based Land and Water Field Study program and helping to implement new pre and post lessons for the program.  The Service Member will spearhead recruiting, scheduling and support of program volunteers and will assist with their training. The service member will also be collating assessment data to determine program outcomes and improve program quality.

Qualifications required for this position:
•       Detail-oriented, organized, flexible
•       High-level teaching / communication skills
•       Knowledge of best practices in environmental and sustainability education
•       Comfort with and interested in gaining more experience in the formal education system
•       Experience communicating with classroom teachers
•       Experience with upper elementary grade students through middle school students in field and project-based programming
•       Driver’s license and regular access to a vehicle to visit schools and sites throughout the Greater Seattle Area
•       Lift kits of 20-30 pounds
•       Walk on uneven outdoor terrain

Please click on the link below to visit the Washington State Service Corps website for information about the AmeriCorps program requirements, benefits,  and to apply for the service position

How to Apply to AmeriCorps:
http://www.nationalserviceresources.org/videos/applying-serve-using-my-americorps

2013-14 IslandWood Homewaters Educator
https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=51044&fromSearch=true


[job]: IslandWood Brightwater Educator (Americorps)

About IslandWood’s Brightwater program
IslandWood’s programs at Brightwater consist of school day programs, community and family programs, summer programs, and adult and teacher workshops.  IslandWood offers three different school day programs (for 3rd-8th graders);  Community and family programs and Summer day programs.  IslandWood delivers professional development workshops for teachers, as well, supporting their in-class curriculum and helping to extend the learning to the natural world.  IslandWood’s programs at the Brightwater Center are a partnership between IslandWood (an environmental education nonprofit) and King County (the owners of the building, the facilities, and the wastewater treatment plant).

About the service position
The AmeriCorps Service Member will collaborate with the Brightwater Program staff to implement our second year of IslandWood school programs at the Brightwater Center in Woodinville.  The Americorps Service Member’s primary responsibility is to teach elementary and middle school day programs at the Brightwater Center and ensure their ongoing quality.  The member will be responsible for the material management, follow-up with teachers and classrooms, and assist with training of new IslandWood Educators.  In addition to serving with the school day programs, the member will be the primary contact person for all community events at the Brightwater Center (ranging from 2-hour programs for small groups, to 4-hour events that attract up to 75 people).  This will also include marketing, program planning, logistics, and implementation.  The member will further spearhead the recruitment and training of volunteers for delivery of these community programs as needed.  In the summer, the Americorps member will focus on leading summer day programs for students from K-6th grade.

Qualifications required for this position:
•        Detail-oriented, organized, flexible
•        High-level teaching / communication skills
•        Knowledge of best practices in environmental and sustainability education
•        Comfort with and interested in gaining more experience in the formal education system
•        Experience with upper elementary grade students through middle school students in field and project-based programming
•        Experience with community events and summer camps
•        Driver’s license and regular access to a vehicle to visit schools and sites throughout the Greater Seattle Area
•        Be prepared to lift kits of 20-25 pounds
•        Walk on uneven outdoor terrain

Please click on the link below to visit the Washington State Service Corps website for information about the AmeriCorps program requirements, benefits,  and to apply for the service position

How to Apply to AmeriCorps:
http://www.nationalserviceresources.org/videos/applying-serve-using-my-americorps

2013-14 IslandWood Brightwater Educator
https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=51042&fromSearch=true


*Job* Seattle Children’s Hospital is hiring for their Transportation Department

*Job* Seattle Children’s Hospital is hiring for their Transportation Department


[job]: Cascadia Consulting Project Assistant

Project Assistant

Cascadia Consulting Group, Inc.

www.cascadiaconsulting.com

Founded in 1993, Cascadia Consulting Group provides sustainability and environmental consulting services to governments, utilities, businesses, and non-profit organizations. Our mission is to make a real, positive difference – for our clients and the environment – by delivering quality, objectivity, and results. We are dedicated to pioneering a sustainable future by helping clients minimize waste, reduce their environmental footprint, and devise enduring solutions to better manage scarce natural resources.

With offices in Seattle and San Jose, our staff specializes in recycling and materials management, climate change mitigation and adaptation, energy efficiency, sustainability, and natural resource planning. We provide clients with a range of services from research and analysis, to facilitation and strategic planning, to education and outreach, to program design, management and evaluation.

Cascadia hires individuals who value a collaborative, fast-paced work environment, who can think creatively and communicate effectively, and who will work hard to get the job done well. Consulting is about taking initiative, problem solving, and serving clients, so we seek staff with those skills.

Cascadia is currently hiring a Full Time Project Assistant for the Seattle, Washington office. For this entry-level consulting position we are seeking a dynamic, “people-person”, who is able to work across all of our practice areas, with a particular focus supporting programs about energy efficiency and stormwater management.

Primary Job Responsibilities

· Assist with delivery of resource conservation programs, providing customer support, managing customer and contractor interactions using a customized IT platform

· Assist with data collection, program analysis, and reporting

· Answer programmatic questions, explain the benefits of resource conservation, and support technical experts

· Assist with developing and presenting at trainings and orientations, help schedule and coordinate meetings and other support activities

· Conduct social media posts building support for resource conservation programs

· Assist with research, writing and producing memos, proposals, and reports.

Other duties may include:

· Conduct out-of-office field work, conducting surveys and/or waste or recycling sorting. (some travel required)

· Assist with office and administrative support functions.

Qualified candidates will possess the following:

· An undergraduate degree in the liberal arts, sciences, or business

· Excellent writing skills

· Strong interpersonal, verbal communication and outreach skills, including a high level of comfort making cold calls

· The demonstrated ability to take initiative and proactively solve problems

· Strong critical thinking and research skills

· Excellent attention to detail complemented by strong organizational skills

· The ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and thrive in a flexible, fast-paced environment

· Experience using Microsoft Office programs

· Initiative, energy, creativity, and a sense of humor

Other highly desired qualifications include:

· Knowledge of waste education and recycling, natural yard care, climate change, energy efficiency, water conservation, green building, and/or hazardous waste management

· Advanced skill in Microsoft Excel

· Prior work experience

· Demonstrated customer service skills and experience

This is a full time environmental consulting position. Expected annual salary range is in the $30s, depending on experience and qualifications. Benefits include health insurance, 401K, transportation assistance, and generous vacation. Some evening and weekend work is required. For the right candidate, this position has opportunities for growth and progressively increasing project responsibility.

To apply, please send resume and cover letter to jobs@cascadiaconsulting.com and indicate

Project Assistant – Seattle – [Your Name] in the subject line. Applications accepted until

5pm (Pacific), Friday, June 21, 2013.


[job]: 3 paid positions at UW Farm for summer 2013

Hi UW Community, 

The UW Farm is proud to present 3 paid positions for this upcoming summer! We are looking for 2 farmer positions based at the Center for Urban Horticulture and 1 position based at the Botany Greenhouse. All positions will collaborate together to keep the farm blossoming throughout the summer. 
Full position descriptions and application can be found online at: https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/uwfarm/203939
We will be reviewing applications starting on Friday May 31st. We will hold interviews starting the following week until all positions are filled. 
Thank you so much and we hope to see you around the farm! 

Makin’ It Happen: *job* EcoReps Coordinator Job (for students)

Makin’ It Happen: *job* EcoReps Coordinator Job (for students)


*job* Center Director for Seward Park Audobon Center

*job* Center Director for Seward Park Audobon Center


*job* Student Position with UW Recycling and UW Garbology

cepmakinithappen:

UW Recycling and the UW Garbology Project are hiring a student assistant to work with office and project staff to develop outreach materials and programs.  This position is an ideal part-time job for an advanced undergraduate with an interest in sustainability and waste diversion.  Work hours are flexible, and the position carries up to 150 hours of funded work from summer 2013 through fall quarter 2013.
 
The Outreach and Communications Coordinator will work with UW Recycling and the UW Garbology Project (UWGP) to develop marketing and communications materials and strategies to educate and engage the UW community in waste reduction efforts.  A primary focus will be disseminating information relevant to the recently funded CSF project, The Denny Project: The Future of Waste at UW, where we studied the impact select waste diversion programs implemented in Denny Hall had on overall waste composition generated in the building.

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