Environmental Education Coordinator

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Organization

Mason Conservation District

Job Posted

July 17, 2023

Job status

Job Type

Job Duration

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Contact Name

Jen Thurman-Williams

Contact Email

jentw@masoncd.org

Contact Phone

3604279436

Deadline to Apply

Location

Shelton, WA
United States
Do you enjoy teaching and getting people excited about the environment? Do you like learning about forestry, farming and shellfish? Join us at Mason Conservation District in the beautiful PNW!

Summary

Service Start Date: September 16, 2023
End Date: July 31, 2024

Mason Conservation Districts AmeriCorps member will create a cohesive approach to improving the quality of life for our community through a comprehensive education program; native plant promotion; volunteer taskforce development; and use of sustainable farming practices. The AmeriCorps member will serve youth and adults providing hands-on activities, classroom instruction, service project opportunities and other outreach activities. The AmeriCorps Environmental Education Coordinator will:

  • Research, develop, and implement hands-on K-12 Field Investigations
  • Coordinate Small Farm Management Workshops
  • Pollinator Habitat Enhancement Program Development
  • Coordinate the Manure Exchange Program
  • Coordinate Native Plant Promotion Event
  • Develop Education Resources
  • Develop Volunteer Opportunities, Volunteer Outreach, Recruitment, and Recognition
  • Coordinate volunteer natural resource training for local at risk youth
  • Assist with Community Gardens and Food Security Programs

Visit our website to learn more:

https://www.masoncd.org/employment-opportunities

Apply through AmeriCorps:

https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=73078&fromSearch=true

Compensation Information

Members will receive the following for their service: 
1. Living stipend of $1,571.62 per month provided by WSC (before taxes) 
2. Training and experience 
3. Subsidized childcare provided by GAP Solutions Inc. (if qualified) 
4. Health Insurance (member only and only if no other health insurance coverage) 
5. Student loan forbearance (on qualifying loans) 
6. $6,495 Education Award provided by National Service Trust (upon successful completion of service term commitment and 1,700 hours of service)​