Position Summary: 

The Education and Outreach Specialist is responsible for understanding and promoting the organization, role, mission and goals of the District and its programs, and for maintaining relationships and partnerships with other agencies. Essential to this responsibility is being familiar with local conservation issues, resource concerns, and conservation needs. The Education and Outreach Specialist is responsible for identifying conservation education needs and opportunities and assisting in operating the coordination and implementation of District grants and programs. It is the responsibility of the Education and Outreach Specialist to assist in ensuring that grant provisions are met including completion of scope of work and all supporting legal requirements, tracking grants (tasks and financial), writing reports, and keeping District Director and Board of Supervisors informed of grant/program status. 

The Education and Outreach Specialist assists in providing collaboration and supervision of AmeriCorps Member(s), volunteers, and student interns to increase community awareness of local natural resource conservation needs and to help encourage a conservation ethic within the community. The Education and Outreach Specialist ensures education and outreach programs include enhanced community engagement (K-12, college, and general community), increased public input into the District’s planning processes, increased awareness of the District’s programs (including availability of technical and financial assistance), and increased conservation practice implementation.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resources, Environmental Sciences or Studies, Education, Marketing, Communications or a related field. Qualifying experience may substitute year-for-year for the education requirement.

One (1) year experience administering educational programming in formal or informal settings with youth and/or adults.

Experience designing and developing print and/or online outreach material.

Valid, unrestricted driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Natural Resources, Environmental Sciences or Studies, Education, Marketing, Communications or a related field.

A certificate in Environmental Education.

Curriculum development adhering to Washington State Science and Learning Standards (WSSLS).

Professional knowledge of policies and practices of Conservation Districts.