Clark County WA

AmeriCorps Outreach and Education Coordinator

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Job Description

Posting number: 2026-PCD PC&PS

Department: Pierce Conservation District

Job classification: EXEMPT

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Community Services, Natural Resources, Communications

Summary

Do you have experience as a program manager working on green stormwater, habitat, landscape, environmental, or similar projects? Are you looking for an organization that offers you the opportunity to work directly with the community? Do you believe in bringing nature-based function back to our urban areas? PCD is looking for you! Come work for a small, mission-based, non-regulatory agency that appreciates your talents and offers competitive benefits.

AmeriCorps Outreach and Education Coordinator

Nature & Purpose of the Position

Pierce Conservation District is seeking an Outreach and Education Coordinator to help support one of the most diverse and rapidly growing networks of volunteers in the Puget Sound region and bolster the outreach efforts of District. This position will help the District continue to reach new audiences through outreach content development, assisting with educational workshops, developing and delivering lessons and field trip programs, conducting outreach at community events, and assisting with special projects such as Salmon in the Schools and Envirothon.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for engaging people in conservation efforts, care about equitably delivering services to broad audiences, and have a desire to learn and practice the skills needed to pursue a successful career in communications.

About Pierce Conservation District

Pierce Conservation District is government that works. We work strategically and passionately to conserve and restore the natural resources of Pierce County. Our work improves both rural and urban communities to benefit the health and well-being of our citizens. We work in five core program areas: Water Quality Improvement, Farm Assistance, Habitat Restoration, Urban Agriculture, and Environmental Education. The District works for clean water, healthy soil, salmon recovery, and local food access for all. When you join the Pierce Conservation District staff, you join a team of talented and committed people who are mission-driven and care deeply about improving our environment and our community.

Examples of duties

Primary Job Responsibilities

The Outreach and Education Coordinator reports to the Communications and Community Engagement Manager and the Environmental Education Program Manager, and is responsible for the following:

  • Assist and coordinate school visits and field trips with the Environmental Education team at PCD.
  • Provide educational components and collect stories, photos, and videos from habitat restoration work parties.
  • Assist with planning and execution of major community events.
  • Assist the Salmon in the Schools program.
  • Represent the District at general outreach events.

Secondary Job Responsibilities

  • Contribute to general District outreach materials such as website blog, outreach mailers, and social media posting.
  • Assist the Communications Team with video projects as needed and publish workshop recordings on the website.
  • Provide assistance at smaller-scale virtual and in-person events and workshops, such as school field trips and farm tours.
  • Assist with other projects according to need or interest.

Professional Development

  • Research and attend trainings to further personal professional development.
  • Participate in PCD’s AmeriCorps Leadership Development seminar program.
  • Attend meetings as a representation of the District and network with the environmental community.
  • Other tasks assigned based on Member’s interest.

Qualifications

We’re seeking candidates who excel in relationship-building, collaboration, and staying organized. You should have:

  • Knowledge of water quality, ecosystems, and environmental education concepts.
  • Ability to communicate with wide variety of audiences.
  • Experience conducting social media campaigns, or a desire to learn about communication campaigns.
  • Familiarity with or desire to learn communication software programs such as: Canva, Adobe products, and Customer Relationship Management systems.
  • A track record of developing and maintaining strong working relationships with or among a diverse group of volunteers.
  • Detail-oriented, excellent organization, time management, and task prioritization abilities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Office 365 suite of software programs.
  • Flexible schedule and ability to serve evenings and weekends.
  • Commitment to and passion for locally led conservation and community improvement.

Desired Skills

  • Knowledge of the Pierce County area and the communities within.
  • Experience with graphic design, social media, and/or video editing.
  • Being a natural conversationalist who likes talking to people.
  • Experience conducting outreach to diverse communities.
  • A good eye for design and/or ability to write engagingly for the public.
  • Experience with Cultural Competency in education.

Supplemental information

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Office and outdoor environment, occasional travel to a variety of locations to conduct work and may be exposed to typical hazards encountered at such work sites. This is a full-time position consisting of 40 hours/week. The position will require some work on Saturdays or after regularly scheduled work hours.

Licenses, Certificates & Other Requirements

Valid Washington State driver's license at the time of appointment with maintenance thereafter or evidence of equivalent mobility.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Monthly stipend of $2,438 before deductions and withholdings
  • Education award upon completion of service that can be used for future schooling or to pay off existing qualified student loan debt (upon successful completion of the service term, subject to federal tax)
  • Workers compensation coverage
  • Assistance with childcare costs
  • Forbearance (temporarily postponing paying off a loan) of qualified student loans during the service term
  • Payment of interest on qualified student loans that accrued during the service term (paid after successful completion of service term)
  • Serving in a full-time AmeriCorps position qualifies as "employment" towards the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
  • Paid ORCA card
  • Access to fresh fruits and vegetables during the growing season
  • Leadership, project management, and natural resource training

To Apply

Apply via our website at piercecd.org/jobs

Contact

Gracie DeMeo, Communications & Community Engagement Manager

gracied@piercecd.org| 253-325-3772

Clark County WA

About Clark County WA

With its great natural beauty, Clark County, Washington, always has attracted people and settlements. Framed by the scenic Cascade Range to the east and the majestic Columbia River to the south and west, the area is a picturesque place to work, play and live.

Named for Captain William Clark of Lewis and Clark Expedition frame, our county is one of the fastest growing regions in Washington state and the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area. Today, more than 440,000 people call Clark County home.

Clark County government is one of the county's largest employers, providing a wide range of challenging positions for about 1,570 people. You can learn about current job openings, the application process, job descriptions, pay schedule and employee benefits on the Clark County Human Resources website at https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources.

The mission of Clark County government is to enhance the quality of life in our diverse community by providing services with integrity, openness and accountability.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
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Headquarters
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Year Founded
1844
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