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MCD, Environmental Education Coordinator

Surrounded by the Olympic National Forest and the Puget Sound, Mason County is rich in natural resources. Famous for our oysters, clams, Christmas trees, and timber exports, residents of this area depend on the management of our local resources. It is vital to promote the sustainable use, conservation and restoration of the natural resources in our community. The Mason Conservation District works with individuals, landowners, tribes, government agencies and local businesses to promote the sustainable use, conservation and protection of natural resources in Mason County. The AmeriCorps member will engage youth and adults through a variety of educational activities including playing a critical supporting role in coordination and implementation of our environmental education events, the promotion of sustainable farming practices and native plants through workshops and planting projects. The AmeriCorps member will also develop landowner outreach and communication materials. Conservation districts have an ongoing mission to provide technical assistance to help landowners solve natural resource problems and to provide environmental education for the community. The AmeriCorps member will work with Mason Conservation District staff in an environmental education capacity to encourage behavioral change that improves water quality and stewardship in the County. This position is contingent on funding.

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Member Duties : Through a comprehensive education program; native plant promotion; volunteer taskforce development; and use of sustainable farming practices, our AmeriCorps member will create a cohesive approach to improving the quality of life for our community. Tasks will include: *Kids With Conservation Knowledge (KWICK) Youth Education Program *Research and develop hands-on K-12 Field Investigations *Pollinator Habitat Enhancement Program Development *Coordinate the Manure Exchange Program (MCDMEP) *Coordinate Small Farm Management Workshops *Coordinate Native Plant Promotion Event *Develop Education Resources *Assist with Shore Friendly Mason Program *Develop Volunteer Opportunities, Volunteer Outreach, Recruitment, and Recognition *Coordinate volunteer natural resource training for local at risk youth training corps *Elementary School Garden Parent Volunteer coordination for three gardens

Program Benefits : Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Training , Health Coverage , Education award upon successful completion of service .

Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas :
Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development , Entrepreneur/Business , Children/Youth , Education , Environment .

Skills :
Environment , Computers/Technology , Teaching/Tutoring , Leadership , Public Speaking , Education , General Skills , Communications , Writing/Editing , Team Work , Community Organization .

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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National

Program
MCD, Environmental Education Coordinator

Program Start/End Date
09/16/2017 - 07/31/2018

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99

Program Locations	WASHINGTON Seattle/Tacoma/Bremerton

Accepting Applications
From 05/09/2017 To 07/15/2017

Contact	Jen Thurman-Williams
450 W Business Park Rd
Shelton WA 98584
3604279436x113
wscip@esd.wa.gov
www.masoncd.org

Listing ID	73485


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