Conservation Education Specialist

Organization

King Conservation District

Job Type

Job Duration

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Contact Name

Zoe Nelson

Contact Email

zoe.nelson@kingcd.org

Contact Phone

425-766-6969

Location

Renton, WA
United States

Serve as an AmeriCorps Individual Placement for Washington Service Corps’ (WSC) Environmental Stewardship Program at King Conservation District (KCD)! Support KCD’s high school education programs by leading & organizing recruitment & planning for the Washington State Regional Envirothon Competition. Provide meaningful opportunities for communities to get involved in KCD programs through supporting education and outreach activities.

Summary

SUMMARY: 

The Conservation Education Specialist will connect King County community members to natural resource stewardship opportunities offered by King Conservation District. This position will support and facilitate educational events on the topics of freshwater & marine shorelines, healthy farms, forests, soils, & water. Educational events include in-person trainings for community members, webinars, videos, K-12 field trainings, and the NW Regional Envirothon Competition, including team trainings for high school students.

Visit KCD's website to learn more about this position. 

 

TO APPLY:

To qualify for this position, you must apply both to KCD and also via the AmeriCorps online system. You must complete BOTH steps below to get selected for an interview:

  1. Apply using the WSC online application portal.
  2. Submit a cover letter addressing the bulleted list below, and a resume to zoe.nelson@kingcd.org by June 23rd, 2023. 
  • Why are you interested in this position?
  • Describe what you see as your strengths or skills in environmental conservation & tell us what skills you are interested in gaining/refining?
  • Please describe any additional relevant experience, skills, education, &/or interests that make you stand out as an applicant for this position.

Compensation Information

SALARY & BENEFITS

New this year – living stipends have increased for Washington Service Corps members while serving with KCD. Members will receive $3,352.38 per month ($35,199/year pre-tax) in addition to a $6,895 education award upon completion of a successful 1700-hour term. Other benefits include basic health insurance, student loan forbearance, SNAP (food stamps), and professional training opportunities.