What are the responsibilities and job description for the 25-26 Thurston Conservation District Water Quality Educator position at AmeriCorps?
This is an AmeriCorps/Washington Service Corps national service position. It is contingent on funding and open until filled. Thurston Conservation District strives to conserve and sustain our local natural resources. Located in southern Puget Sound, Thurston County has more than 90 miles of coastline and three major river basins that support native salmon populations. We partner with rural and urban communities and a variety of government agencies. South Sound GREEN focuses on connecting communities and schools for watershed protection. Through this program we aim to inspire a sense of place among youth and adults in their watershed. The member will support our work by assisting with service-learning projects and community action. This position spends a lot of time outdoors in dynamic fresh and saltwater environments. We expect to begin rolling review of applications in late-April and interview top candidates in May. Monthly stipend amount: $2,438.
Member Duties : The Water Quality educator will support South Sound GREEN’s work to empower students and adults to connect with their watershed and create positive change through service. They will deliver lessons on conservation topics in classrooms and in the field; support a network of over 50 volunteers; create communication pieces for monthly newsletters and social media; evaluate participating students’ knowledge of key concepts of water quality and related environmental issues.
Program Benefits : Monthly stipend amount: $2,438 , Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible , Training , Stipend , Health Coverage .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Environment .
Environment .
Skills :
Computers/Technology , Education , Teaching/Tutoring , Youth Development , Team Work , Environment .
Computers/Technology , Education , Teaching/Tutoring , Youth Development , Team Work , Environment .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
25-26 Thurston Conservation District Water Quality Educator
Program Start/End Date
09/02/2025 - 07/15/2026
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99
Program Locations
WASHINGTON
Accepting Applications
From 04/07/2025 To 08/31/2025
Contact
Stephanie Bishop
2918 Ferguson St SW
Tumwater WA 98512
360-999-0170
wscip@esd.wa.gov
https://southsoundgreen.org/
Listing ID
55088
Salary : $2,438
