[job] Editorial Assistant

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The Encyclopedia of Puget Sound at the University of Washington is seeking a part-time (~8 hours/week) Editorial Assistant. The position is available now, through December 2014 and possibly beyond. Special consideration will be given to individuals with science writing experience. 
Duties will include:
  • Updating the website’s Recent Papers section 
  • Posting to social media 
  • Preparing summaries or abstracts of existing reports 
  • Assisting staff and editorial board with research and reporting
  • Assisting Web Designer with gathering supplemental materials like photos and videos
  • Loading documents and other media to the website
  • Other duties to be assigned
Pay rate is commensurate with experience and education. Interested? Please send an email and resume to Jeff Rice, Managing Editor, at jeffrice@uw.edu. The Encyclopedia of Puget Sound (eopugetsound.org) is a publication of the University of Washington Puget Sound Institute focusing on the science of Puget Sound recovery. 

[job] Volunteer Habitat Restoration Coordinator

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The Volunteer Habitat Restoration Coordinator is responsible for the planning and implementation of habitat improvement projects and building relationships with program partners (agencies, businesses, community organizations, schools) and volunteers. The Volunteer Habitat Restoration Coordinator also manages programmatic operations, works with local community members, manages and leads volunteer habitat restoration events, and creates and delivers environmental education field lessons.

Qualifications

  • Experience carrying out habitat restoration projects and managing volunteers
  • Excellent public speaking and communication skills
  • Strong leadership skills, including the ability to build partnerships, communicate with government officials and the general public, and facilitate meetings
  • Ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously with tight timelines
  • Self-motivated, energetic, strategic thinker
  •  Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team
  •  Experience working with diverse groups from children to adults with various backgrounds
  • Proven ability to deliver engaging environmental education lessons to youth grades K-12
  • Train volunteers and interns in ecological restoration theory and practice
  • Bachelor’s degree in environmental field
  • Preferred experience includes a background in natural resource management and a minimum of two years of experience developing and implementing on the ground habitat projects
This is a part-time temporary position through 2014. Hourly rate DOE.
To Apply

Please submit resume and letter of interest outlining your qualifications to hiring@cedarriver.org by September 22, 2014. Early applications encouraged.

For further information: http://www.cedarriver.org/job-openings/job-openings#volunteer-habitat-restoration-intern

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[job]: Youth Services Program Coordinator, InterIM WILD program (Seattle, WA)

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[job]: Friends of the Cedar River Watershed Volunteer Habitat Restoration Coordinator

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Volunteer Habitat Restoration Coordinator

About Us

Friends of the Cedar River Watershed (FCRW) is an award-winning 501©3 organization dedicated to the protection and restoration of the greater Lake Washington/Cedar River/Sammamish Watershed. The watershed is home to more than 83 species of fish and wildlife and 14 species of concern such as sockeye salmon and the endangered Chinook salmon. It is also home to 22% of Washington’s human population. The watershed is our home. Its future is ours.

Our roots are in the water. The 143 square miles of the protected upper watershed provide clean drinking water to over one million King County residents. It is unique—one of only six protected municipal watersheds in the country and the only one owned by the people who depend on it. FCRW began in 1996 with the charter to support the construction of the Cedar River Watershed Education Center, and since then has evolved to promote stewardship and education about the importance of restoring the Lake Washington/Cedar River/Sammamish Watershed.

Through innovative collaborations with municipalities, schools, individuals, and businesses, we link local citizens to environmental stewardship efforts including volunteer habitat restoration events, salmon recovery efforts, and conservation and education programs in order to preserve these finite resources for future generations.

Job Summary

The Volunteer Habitat Restoration Coordinator is responsible for the planning and implementation of habitat improvement projects and building relationships with program partners (agencies, businesses, community organizations, schools) and volunteers. The Volunteer Habitat Restoration Coordinator also manages programmatic operations, works with local community members, manages and leads volunteer habitat restoration events, and creates and delivers environmental education field lessons.

Position Responsibilities

  • ·         Implement habitat restoration projects throughout the greater Lake Washington/Cedar River/Sammamish Watershed
  • ·         Professionally serve as program and organizational liaison to city, county, and private project partners
  • ·         Coordinate annual restoration event calendar, written and verbal communications, and program logistics
  • ·         Enthusiastically recruit and retain volunteers
  • ·         Staff volunteer events and manage on-site timelines, educational presentations, and tours
  • ·         Maintain and develop strong partnerships with business partners and sponsors
  • ·         Track project outcomes and report statistics to project partners
  • ·         Manage volunteer tracking system in cooperation with FCRW staff
  • ·         Contribute to newsletter and blog articles

 

Qualifications

  • ·         Experience carrying out habitat restoration projects and managing volunteers
  • ·         Excellent public speaking and communication skills
  • ·         Strong leadership skills, including the ability to build partnerships, communicate with government officials and the general public, and facilitate meetings
  • ·         Ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously with tight timelines
  • ·         Self-motivated, energetic, strategic thinker
  • ·         Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team
  • ·         Experience working with diverse groups from children to adults with various backgrounds
  • ·         Proven ability to deliver engaging environmental education lessons to youth grades K-12
  • ·         Train volunteers and interns in ecological restoration theory and practice
  • ·         Bachelor’s degree in environmental field
  • ·         Preferred experience includes a background in natural resource management and a minimum of two years of experience developing and implementing on the ground habitat projects

Compensation

This is a part-time temporary position through 2014. Hourly rate DOE.

 

To Apply:

Please submit resume and letter of interest outlining your qualifications for this position to hiring@cedarriver.org by September 22. Early applications encouraged.

 

Amy Kaeser

Restoration Programs Manager

Friends of the Cedar River Watershed

Tel  206.297.8141  |Fax  206.297.8142 

www.cedarriver.org

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[student job]: EcoReps coordinator, UW Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability Office

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The Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability Office is hiring for a student coordinator to manage UW’s EcoReps program. To apply please visit HuskyJobs and search for listing # 82630: http://careers.washington.edu/HuskyJobs
Position Description:
The EcoReps coordinator will work in partnership with the ESS Sustainability Programs Supervisor to organize and expand the University-wide EcoReps program. The program is a student peer to peer sustainability education network with the goal of decreasing the University’s environmental impact in alignment with the UW Environmental Policy statement and the Climate Action Plan. The EcoReps coordinator will gain hands on experience in project management, program development, networking, communications, marketing, and development of educational materials with guidance/mentoring from the Program Supervisor.

Internship Goals: 
1. Expand the current EcoReps network 
2. Generate creative activities and events for EcoReps to participate in and engage a broader student base
3. Continue developing relationships with campus departments that support students, such as Residence Halls, Student Life, Greek Community, etc.

 
Pay:
$12-14 depending on experience

[job][Americorps]: Danny Woo Garden Volunteer Coordinator

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Dear friends and partners,

It may have been a while since some of us have talked or some of us may not have met yet! In such case, I am the Garden Coordinator with InterIm CDA at the Danny Woo Community Garden. I am sending information about anAmericorps. position opening at the Danny Woo Garden far and wide and would truly appreciate your willingness to pass along this information as well.
We have an opportunity in the Danny Woo Community Garden to hire an Apple Corps/ Americorps Volunteer Coordinator. This position will both help oversee garden volunteer activities as well as teach children and youth in our children’s garden program. The position description is attached below.
We are hoping to find someone that:
  • has 1 full season of gardening or farming experience
  • has taught or worked with children for 1 year or more
  • has familiarity with and interest in social justice
  • Applicants who have knowledge of the International District and/ or the ability to speak Cantonese, Mandarin, or Korean are encouraged to apply
This request has an unfortunately urgent timeline because one of our Apple Corps members set to serve for the upcoming year has dropped out and there is now a time crunch due to the Americorps. hiring deadline. We are re-posting the position to the Americorps. website which should become live byFriday 8/22. We hope to review applications by the end of next week (Thursday 8/28). 
To apply, go to the website listed below and use the search near the righthand side of the page. Enter ‘environement’ or ‘children and youth’ into the interests section along with ‘washington’ in the location section to find the position posting. It is titled Apple Corps Danny Woo Garden Volunteer Coordinator. Information on how to apply will be posted there.
Please note that this is not a staff position. Americorps. is a community service program. Participants receive a $1,125 monthly living stipend along with a $5,000 education award upon completion. They would of course also be able to work with the amazing people at InterIm CDA, meet inspiring gardeners, and glean some veggies.
If there is any confusion about the application process on the Americorps. website, feel free to contact me directly. I will be out of the office Friday–Sunday, August 22-24.
Thank you!
Rachel Duthler

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Rachel Duthler: Danny Woo Community Garden Coordinator

InterIm Community Development Association

D: 206.624.1802 x 28  F: 206.624.5859

310 Maynard Avenue S, Seattle WA 98104
www.interimicda.org 

[job]: Washington Conservation Corps

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Environmental career opportunities abound
Washington Conservation Corps to fill 288 positions at Department of Ecology
 
OLYMPIA – The Washington Conservation Corps, a part of the Washington Department of Ecology, has opened 288 jobs that help protect and restore the environment.
 
Working in partnership with AmeriCorps, the WCC provides annual member positions for 18 – 25 years old and no age restrictions for Gulf War Era II veterans, reservists and dependents.*  
 
Those selected to become a WCC/AmeriCorps member will gain valuable, hands-on experience working with the environment. Project work includes restoration planting, invasive species removal, trail building, and more. The most recent project supported by members is the Carlton Complex wildfire, the largest and most devastating wildfire in Washington’s history.
 
From re-building boardwalks and trails, to disaster response for wildfires and landslides, the positions provide paid, career-transferable training and leadership opportunities.
 
In addition to paid career training, members receive an AmeriCorps Education Award of $5,645 (scholarship) upon successful completion of one year of service (1,700 hours). Basic medical benefits are provided and educational loan forbearance is available. Apply Online atwww.ecy.wa.gov/wcc and read a recent WCC success story atECOconnect blog.

[job]: Army Corps of Engineers Regulatory Branch Project Manager

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Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: NONE

The Seattle District Regulatory Branch is seeking five candidates for GS 7/9/11 Project Manager vacancies.  Project managers maintain a robust workload of permit processing, compliance, and enforcement actions. The district covers the state of Washington providing a range of Section 404 and Section 10 actions in urban, suburban and rural environments. Seattle District offers project managers plenty of hands-on experience implementing the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) responsibilities, as well as coordinating with a variety of Indian tribes as part of our tribal trust responsibility. The district office is based in a new LEED certified building located a short distance from downtown Seattle.

The interdisciplinary positions (0401, 0408, 0470) will be filled under the Merit Promotion Plan (GS-9/11) or the Department of the Army Recent Graduates program (GS-7 target GS-11).  Please forward the Pathways Recent Graduate announcement to any interested and qualified recent graduates. Recent graduates must have completed a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university within the last two years.

Recent Graduates (Pathways) apply here: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/376835000 recent graduate WTHF141760051176089PR

Merit Promotion Plan apply here: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/375996600 merit promotion 9/11 WTHF141760111168915

The vacancy announcements close Monday August 18, 2014. PCS is not offered. Interested candidates are welcome to contact me by email or the phone number listed below. Thank you.

Matthew J. Bennett, Chief
North Puget Sound Section
Corps of Engineers Regulatory Branch
206.764.3428
matthew.j.bennett@usace.army.mil

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: NONE

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: NONE

[job]: Nature Vision Program Naturalist

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Nature Vision Program Naturalist Position Announcement

Nature Vision is a non-profit environmental education organization founded in 2003 based in Woodinville, WA. Our mission is to foster appreciation and stewardship of our environment through integration of school and community for a sustainable future.  Nature Vision serves over 45,000 students annually.  In 2010, the Nature Vision team received the Michael Mercer Water Conservation Educator Awardwith partners for our work on the Sammamish Watershed Festival.  Nature Vision 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 parts of Snohomish County to reach schools and other sites registered for programs.
  • Special projects as assigned.

Start Date:  September 2014

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

Salary: $15-$16/hour to start                                                                        

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

Special Requirements:Must possess a valid Washington State Drivers’ License and own insured 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 by August 25, 2014.