Education & Restoration AmeriCorps Technician

Washington Service Corps and project host site, Palouse Conservation District (PCD), are actively seeking two AmeriCorps Members to serve as Education and Restoration Technicians who will serve directly with our Resource Conservation Department to deliver opportunities that promote riparian restoration and help implement conservation practices with local volunteer groups and students.

The three main goals of this position are to:

• Improve water quality by achieving increased survival of riparian buffers;
• To coordinate volunteer participation at watershed restoration projects;
• To educate and raise community awareness on the importance of stewardship behaviors and conservation practices that influence water quality and the impacts of pollution.

This position will increase the community impact of the district by supporting the direct implementation of conservation practices, recruiting and managing volunteers for restoration projects, delivering environmental education lessons, and contributing to outreach initiatives.

Additionally, members will serve with the Education and Outreach Departmental staff in the classroom and informal education settings, and outreach or community events.

The member will serve alongside PCD's staff in office, field, and classroom settings.

PCD staff will be available to mentor and train the member on technical aspects of water quality monitoring, riparian restoration, environmental education, and science communication strategies to engage the public. Field equipment will be provided to the member by PCD.

The member will need to be able to serve in varying weather conditions (rain, snow, heat) for extended periods of time, over uneven terrain, and lift up to 40 pounds.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply early to be considered.

Interested applicants must apply through the AmeriCorps portal.

Click the links to find out more about Washington Service Corps or Palouse Conservation District. 

This position is located in Pullman, Washington.

This position is anticipated to start September 2023.

Conservation districts are local government entities that engage people with voluntary actions that keep our air, water, soil, habitats, and farmland healthy for all.

Palouse Conservation District's mission is to foster the voluntary conservation of natural resources by providing the tools, education, technical expertise, and financial assistance to support our local community.