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Environmental Education and Watershed Coordinator
This is a combined position with The Watershed Project and SPAWNERS, with significant overlap in job duties. 60% of this job is with The Watershed Project, mostly for Environmental Education and Public Education activities, 40% is devoted to SPAWNERS watershed coordination including mostly administration, public outreach, and field work. The Watershed Project is the fiscal sponsor for SPAWNERS, however SPAWNERS works independently. The Watershed Project will be the main contracting entity for this position.
About The Watershed Project
The Watershed Project (TWP) is a nonprofit organization based in Richmond, California whose mission is to inspire Bay Area communities to understand, appreciate and protect our local watersheds. Along with our many community and local group partners through educating, community organizing, restoring creeks, shorelines, and native plant communities, and implementing vital green infrastructure projects, TWP is committed to building environmental resiliency and equity in the San Francisco Bay Area.
About SPAWNERS
SPAWNERS (San Pablo Watershed Neighbors Education and Restoration Society) is a grassroots volunteer group whose mission is to protect the San Pablo Creek Watershed and inspire community appreciation and stewardship through advocacy, education, and habitat restoration. SPAWNERS leads community activities including trash cleanups, invasive plant removal, water quality and creek health monitoring, students workshops, and special events such as nature walks, public talks, and Earth Day celebrations.
Position Overview
The primary responsibilities of the Environmental Education and Watershed Coordinator are to lead the Environmental Education portion of this position to advance both TWP and SPAWNERS’ missions by educating community members of all ages through K-12 programming and community events. Additionally, this position will lead the implementation of SPAWNERS annual work plan and to further its mission in the San Pablo Creek Watershed. Under the direction of the Education Manager and in collaboration with the Lead Educator, this position advances watershed education through in-class lessons, outdoor field trips, community events, and teacher trainings. The ideal candidate is experienced in outdoor education and with K-12 students.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Public Education:
Administrative
Field Work
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess some of the following knowledge, skills, and experience:
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
Work activities are split between office work at The Watershed Project headquarters, located on the Richmond Field Station (a satellite campus of UC Berkeley on the bay in Richmond), remote work on administrative tasks, and field work at project sites in the communities we serve.
The Watershed Project is an equal opportunity employer that strives to recruit a diverse workforce and provide an equitable and inclusive workplace for all. We strongly encourage people with a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences to apply and thrive within our growing team. We seek qualified and passionate individuals regardless of age, ancestry, color, creed, cultural background, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, marital status, military obligations, national origin, parental status, physical ability, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or veteran status.
Compensation
This is a full-time, Salary Non-Exempt position with a salary of $52,000 per year. This position is split 60% with The Watershed Project and 40% with SPAWNERS. The Watershed Project offers an excellent benefits package which includes medical, dental, vacation, sick leave and 403(b) retirement plan.
To Apply
Please email a resume and cover letter, describing your interest and experience relevant to this position, to jobs@thewatershedproject.org and include “Environmental Education and Watershed Coordinator” in the subject line. Applications received by Wednesday, July 10 will be prioritized for review, although we will keep the position open until filled. We hope our new team members will start in August, but this timeline is flexible based on mutual availability. Please return to this page for up-to-date information.
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