[job]: UW Carlson Leadership & Public Service Center: Student Engagement Coordinator

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Dear UW Colleagues:

The Carlson Leadership & Public Service Center is pleased to announce an opening for a 50% time Student Engagement Coordinator. The Carlson Leadership & Public Service Center develops service-Learning, community-based participatory research, and leadership opportunities for UW students that sustain reciprocal partnerships, deepen learning, advance civic engagement, and contribute to our greater community. The Carlson Center is one of nine programs in the Center for Experiential Learning and Diversity that provide opportunities for UW undergraduates to extend their learning beyond the classroom. 

The half-time Student Engagement Coordinator will be an integral member of the Carlson Center team. This position will advise students regarding opportunities to engage in service events and co-curricular volunteer work. This position will have primary responsibility for developing and implementing large scale events that engage students, faculty, staff and alumni in service and provide venues for celebrating engagement and leadership. In addition, this position will be responsible for strategically planning and implementing the Carlson Center’s communications strategy in order to recruit and engage students in service opportunities. Specific Responsibilities include:

  • ·         Recruit and advise students regarding one-day and episodic service opportunities
  • ·         Partner with other campus units to serve as a resource for students interested in co-curricular service opportunities
  • ·         Coordination of university-wide Days of Service including the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
  • ·         Coordination and support for the Spring Celebration of Service and Leadership, a collaborative event that provides a venue for students to celebrate their service and leadership activities while demonstrating what they have learned
  • ·         Development and implementation of a comprehensive communications strategy for the Carlson Center and all Carlson Center led initiatives
  • ·         This position is located within the Center for Experiential Learning and Diversity and participates in center activities such as events, meetings and other opportunities

 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Baccalaureate degree in Social Sciences or related field from an accredited institution is required. 
• 2 years of professional experience 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, particularly the ability to work with multiple constituencies
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, follow through on independent projects, and balance multiple priorities with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with university students, Carlson Center partners (such as United Way of King County), and university faculty and staff
• Commitment to Carlson Leadership & Public Service Center’s values and fundamental mission to engage undergraduates in understanding, building and improving our communities
• Demonstrated ability to use basic and some advanced functions of Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook), the internet and web-based forms

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except where there are legal requirements such as license/certification/registration.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience. 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

To learn more about and apply for this position, please visit UW Hires and Search for Requisition Number 104154. The position will close on January 31, 2014.

Questions, please contact Rachel Vaughn, Director, Carlson Leadership & Public Service Center,rvaughn@uw.edu or (206) 685-2705

The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. 

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at206-543-6450 / 206-543-6452 (tty) or dso@uw.edu.

 

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| Rachel Vaughn | University of Washington | Undergraduate Academic Affairs

| Center for Experiential Learning and Diversity | exp.washington.edu

| Director, Carlson Leadership & Public Service Center | exp.washington.edu/carlson/

| Campus Champion, Jumpstart | exp.washington.edu/jumpstart/

[job]/[student position] CSF Outreach Coordinator

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[job]/[student position] CSF Outreach Coordinator

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The Outreach Coordinator will  play a lead role in  raising the profile of the CSF within the campus community.  The CSF  Outreach Coordinator will gain hands on experience in networking, communications, marketing, development of educational materials and small project development and management.  This position will report to the CSF Coordinator.

[part-time job]: Naturalist: City of Seattle

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[seattle.gov job page]: search job number: 2013-00761

 Job Responsibilities:

·         Build and maintain strategic partnerships with community agencies to expand environmental education opportunities to under-served populations in the City.

·         Develop opportunities to reach and engage urban families and their communities to increase environmental leadership skills

·         Develop culturally inclusive environmental education material including scripts, curriculum, handouts and slide programs. 

·         Lead and evaluate program support staff, volunteers and interns involved in program implementation and delivery. 

·         Write, edit, coordinate and distribute program promotional materials including brochures, fliers and posters.

·         Maintain records of program activities and prepares a variety of reports as requested including program budgets and evaluations. 

 Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires a minimum of two years of experience applying specialized knowledge of educational program development, teaching experience in natural science, multicultural history, environmental justice, or outdoor skills in an environmental learning center, garden, park or other educational setting and a baccalaureate degree in natural sciences, natural resource management, education, or related field (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background to perform the work of the naturalist).

Desired Qualifications:

  • Creativity, flexibility, and ability to work both independently and in a team setting
  • Cultural competency and the ability to work with and relate to diverse groups
  • Strong commitment to working with under-served/under-resourced communities in providing environmental education
  • Ability to maintain safety of program participants and demonstrate good judgment
  • Ability to take direction and feedback in a constructive manner.
  • Ability to work in a “partnership” setting as well as work independently
  • Bilingual in Spanish, Tagalog, East African languages, or Chinese is preferable
  • Ability to make connections between the urban and natural environment and make current critical environmental  issues relevant to diverse audiences

[part-time job]: Seattle Tilth Garden Hotline Educator

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Job Announcement:

Garden Hotline Educator
Description:

The Garden Hotline, managed by Seattle Tilth, is seeking a part-time (16 hours/ week) horticulture and resource conservation educator. Garden Hotline educators provide residents in Seattle and King County with information on plant care and selection, insect, animal and plant pests, IPM alternatives to pesticide use, weed management, urban food growing, soil building, soil biology, composting of yard debris and food scraps, use of compost and mulch, grass-cycling, natural lawn care, outdoor water conservation and home storm water management. Educators reach out to the public in Seattle and King County through educational workshops and presentations, garden tours, tabling at events, and other activities. Garden Hotline educators also provide service hours for phone, email and walk-in queries by residents Monday through Saturday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and may assist in the other educational activities of Seattle Tilth.

 

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of Pacific Northwest gardening techniques, plants, pests and their management using sustainable practices, as well as 2-4 years experience working with the public in some capacity to educate them about the topics mentioned in the above paragraph. Other requirements include knowledge of backyard composting and soil building techniques, strong verbal and written communication skills, a friendly, polite and patient personality, willingness to work as part of a team, knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, and excellent research skills. An Associates’ or Bachelors’ degree in horticulture or a related field is desired, but not required. Candidates who meet the above qualifications and also speak fluently in Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Somali, or other foreign language are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

Hours: 16 hours per week; Availability to work on Saturday required.

 

Compensation

Salary: $15.00 – $18.00 DOE. Benefits for this position are paid sick leave and 401k plan.

 

To apply:

Please submit a resume and letter of interest as one document outlining 1) your horticultural experience, 2) any experience using and delivering the identified conservation messages, especially as an educator or customer service provider, and 3) why you are interested in this position.

 

Send all materials to kimpitre@seattletilth.org with “Garden Hotline Educator” as the subject or mail to Kim Pitre, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N, Suite 100, Seattle, WA 98103.

 

Applications will be reviewed as received.

Seattle Tilth is an equal opportunity employer. People of color encouraged to apply.       

[paid internship]: Dive Internship with Tulalip Tribes Shellfish Dpt

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Dive Internship with Tulalip Tribes Shellfish Department

The Tulalip Tribes of Washington is seeking several individuals to assist our dive team in conducting sub-tidal geoduck clam population studies and associated clam research. These divers will be expected to work with and assist Tulalip Tribes Shellfish Program biologists and technicians. Candidates interested in this position should be SCUBA certified, have an ability to work between 20 and 80 feet of sea water (fsw) for 45 to 65 minutes per dive and have a basic understanding of geoduck population assessment methods. This position will be offered as an on-call position for up to three days per week at a maximum of 24 hours. Compensation for work has been set at a rate of $16.72 per hour. Dive equipment, transportation and schedules will be designed around the selected individual as well as Tulalip Shellfish Program staff’s additional fishery related duties.

Prior to the positions being offered a check-out dive will be required to better assess skills associated with diving. In short, a candidate will need to confidently and under control descend to 70 or 80 fsw, identify enumerate and record geoduck clams along with associated fauna and flora and ascend back to the surface. Prospective applicants should be able to swim 250 feet in full SCUBA gear, be familiar with boats, and be available for a standard eight hour work day or an extended effort such as 7:00 am until 6:30 pm.

Education: Candidates will need a minimum of two years of college level science and be currently pursuing a degree in Biology, Environmental Studies, Fisheries or a related field. It is expected that all candidates will be SCUBA certified to PADI Advanced Open Water and be able to dive in cold and moderate current conditions. To be considered, please supply the following to the contact listed below through electronic communications:

Paragraph describing previous dive experience

List of dive qualifications

Contact information

Contact:

Maxim Lundquist – Tulalip Shellfish Biologist mlundquist@tulaliptribes-nsn.gov (360) 716-4612

[job]: Program Naturalist, Nature Vision

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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]: UW Recycling and UW Garbology Project

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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.
Responsibilities:
  • Research and write content for newsletters, articles, press releases and other relevant campus media
  • Manage and update social media content and post regularly to UWGP and UW Recycling Facebook pages
  • Assist with preparation for relevant campus events such as First-Year Orientation and the Sustainability Summit
  • Assist with creative concept planning for educational campaigns and videos.
  • Design posters, flyers, brochures, and other promotional materials related to the Denny Project
  • Design qualitative survey gauging the effectiveness of the programs implemented during the Denny Project
  • Take photos and manage photo library relevant to the Denny Project
  • Build resource library and make connections with key campus partners and stakeholders interested in waste reduction initiatives

To apply for this position, login to Husky Jobs: https://www.huskyjobs.washington.edu

Position Number: 70531

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The NSCC Sustainability Office is offering a part-time, temporary position to manage the coordination and construction of the Licton Springs Community P-Patch on the NSCC campus.

Deadline in November 15, 2012

Responsibilities include

  • Liaison for the City of Seattle Department of Neighborhoods and other various community based groups, including NSCC administration,   
  • Coordinate, and chair, the monthly meeting for the Licton Springs Community P-Patch Steering Committee
  • Organize outreach efforts to promote and secure community support and involvement, 
  • and much more! Check out the flyer here

To apply, email a letter of interest and resume to Janet Hoppe-Leonard at janet.hoppe-leonard@seattlecolleges.edu

To learn more information, you can also talk to Megan Horst from PoE. Email her at horstm@uw.edu