Education & Outreach Assistant

Position Summary

The Education and Outreach Assistant’s primary purpose is to assist Program Leads, the Director and the Board of Supervisors in the development and implementation of education and outreach initiatives that promote the role, mission, and goals of the District and its programs. The position will assist with planning, organizing, and coordinating educational lessons for youth, landowners, and the general public and other education programs and projects; planning, organizing, and coordinating public events; recruiting and managing volunteers; developing effective communication and marketing materials; and assisting other staff in carrying out miscellaneous grant or contract-related tasks as part of the District’s annual plan of work. The successful candidate will be familiar with local conservation issues, resource concerns, and conservation needs, increasing community awareness of local natural resource conservation needs, to help encourage a conservation ethic within the community.

Position Details

FTE: Full Time (40 hours/week)

Compensation: $19.03 – $24.73/hour (DOE)

Position Type: Project (benefit eligible)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resources, Environmental Sciences or Studies, Education, Marketing, Communications or a related field; OR a technical degree (AS/AA) and 1-year related experience. Qualifying experience may substitute year-for-year for the education requirement.
• Knowledge and experience with natural resource education and outreach.
• Good understanding of local conservation issues, resource concerns, and conservation needs within Palouse Conservation District boundaries.
• Experience designing and developing print and/or online outreach material.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, Publisher, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year experience administering educational programming in formal or informal settings with youth and/or adults.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience with Smartsheet.
• Professional knowledge of policies and practices of Conservation Districts.
• Highly motivated and organized.

Please be prepared to submit a letter of interest and a resume by Sunday, August 11, 2024. Applications that do not include both a letter of interest and resume will not be considered. Palouse Conservation District is an equal opportunity employer.

Position Description

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Palouse Conservation District offers benefits for regular and project employees that include:

• Medical/dental/vision, basic life and long-term disability insurance through the Washington State Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) 
       o    100% of the premium cost for the employee is covered by PCD
       o    35% of the premium cost for spouse and dependents is covered by PCD
• Retirement through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)
       o    Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) 
       o    Optional participation in the Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP)
• Annual LifeFlight Membership that covers employee and dependents
• Medical Flexible Spending and Pre-Tax Dependent Care Assistance Programs
• 12 days paid annual and sick leave per year
• 12 paid holidays
• WSU Tuition Waiver that covers up to 6 credits per fall/spring semester