Organization
Job Posted
August 23, 2023
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Job Type
Job Duration
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Remote
No
Website
Contact Name
Shannon Richardson
Contact Email
director.sswc@gmail.com
Contact Phone
Location
United States
Summary
The Watershed Education Program Coordinator will serve with the South Santiam Watershed Council to provide outdoor experiential learning opportunities throughout the watershed. The position will play a vital role in coordinating both Outdoor School and Salmon Watch for local students. In addition, they will work with student groups, and develop one or more Youth Watershed Councils to conduct service learning projects, discuss watershed issues and opportunities, and coordinate small-scale restoration projects. The goals of this program are to address local watershed issues, increase community care for and understanding of watershed function, generate community involvement and support for watershed council activities, and to make real, tangible improvements to watershed health and contributions to local students and their families.
Background
The South Santiam Watershed Council is a community organization with a goal of protecting and enhancing the watershed for all who live, work and play here. Projects to improve watershed health include fish passage barrier removal, planting native vegetation, adding large wood and other structures to waterways, and monitoring watershed conditions. Key partners for these efforts include the U.S. Forest Service; the Sweet Home, Scio, and Lebanon school districts; the Calapooia Watershed Council, and many other entities and individuals throughout our service area.
The Council is deepening its commitment to understanding the ways that restoration and conservation work has historically centered dominant culture. Experience in, and openness to, exploring concepts of equity, diversity, inclusion and justice to propel this area of work is essential. All program areas are expected to support, integrate, and enhance these efforts across all areas of our work.
You can find the full announcement, including directions on how to apply here or on our website.
Compensation Information
This is a part-time position with a variable schedule and hours that vary throughout the year. Some work will occur on weekends and evenings, and some times of the year will require full-time hours. Starting wage rate will be approximately $27.25/hr. Any hours worked over 40 in a week will be compensated at a rate of 1.5 times base wage. A stipend for purchasing healthcare is provided at a rate of 20% of an employees’ wages. Employees may choose to enroll in a simple IRA through Fidelity Investments, and the council will match 3% of contributions. Part-time employees accrue Vacation and Sick Leave based on their monthly hours worked. Funding is secured through June 2025. Funding beyond this time is dependent on securing additional grants. Additional grant applications are currently in development, and the Watershed Education Coordinator is expected to sustain the position over time through grant writing and other forms of fundraising.