ITEP's Tribes and Climate Change Program is pleased to release two request for proposal (RFP) opportunities related to the report, The Estimated Unmet Need of Coastal Tribes in the Lower 48 States Facing Relocation Due to Climate Impacts. One RFP is for a multi-media outreach project, and the second RFP is for coastal Tribal climatic impacts analyses.
Several Seasonal Positions on the Education, Volunteer, and Restoration teams
Organization: Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust
The Educators equip and inspire youth to be curious, compassionate stewards of nature by teaching classroom lessons, field study trips, restoration projects, and high school internship programs.
The Volunteer Specialist plays an important role engaging the people who live, work, and play in the Greenway landscape in stewardship activities to deepen connections with the natural world and improve habitat for salmon and other wildlife. Depending on the season, they lead a mix of tree planting, tree potting and invasive weed removal events
The Restoration Crew implements ecological restoration projects that focus on riparian restoration to improve habitat for threatened Chinook salmon, community restoration projects that focus on restoring open spaces in neighborhoods with less access to healthy green spaces, and supports agency efforts to minimize the impacts of noxious weeds on public and private lands.
Job Type: Full-Time, Temporary
Location: 1980 NW Sammamish Rd, Issaquah, WA 98027
Salary: $23-25 per hour
Closing Date: Priority will be given to applications received by January 5th (Restoration Crew positions) or January 15th (Volunteer and Education positions).
E3 Washington Board of Directors Opportunities (unpaid)
Would you like to help lead statewide environmental and sustainability education efforts in Washington, grow your network of collaborators, and build leadership experiences on your resume? Consider submitting your application to serve on the E3 Washington board of directors by emailing your resume and statement of interest to the contact information below. Board members guide the direction and activities of the organization, and serve on 2 of our committees, such as the conference, catalyst, communications, and convenings committees. Board members meet once monthly for 1.5 hours and participate in committee meetings as needed throughout the year. All board members support the conference committee and annual conference planning. The three-year term of service will begin in March 2024. E3 Washington strongly encourages individuals with a variety of lived and career experiences to apply. We are especially interested in growing board participation from young professionals and individuals living in tribal, rural, central, and eastern communities in Washington.
Contact: Info@e3Washington.org with the subject line: Board of Directors Application
No Deadline.
Community Program Internship
Organization: Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (NSEA).
The Community Program Internship is designed to support NSEA’s Program Team by facilitating environmental stewardship opportunities throughout Whatcom County for students and the larger community. Programming occurs on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Ideal candidates will be available two weekdays (Wed-Fri) and Saturday, specifically prioritizing Wednesdays and Fridays due to event needs.
Job Type: Full-time, temporary
Location: 3057 E Bakerview Rd Bellingham, WA 98226
Salary: 17.28/hr with a maximum of 30 hours per week, this is a temporary position which runs 2/5/25-6/7/25
Closing Date: The deadline to apply is 1/3/25
Program Instructor
Organization: North Cascades Institute
This position supports education programs at the Environmental Learning Center from February through early December. Program instructors facilitate the Institute’s 5th grade overnight outdoor school program - Mountain School - in the Spring and Fall. Summers are spent delivering a variety of adult, youth, and family programs based in and around the Learning Center. A successful candidate may hail from a variety of professional backgrounds but loves teaching, being outdoors, and is inspired to work with children. There are multiple positions available.
Job Type: Seasonal, full-time (eligible for overtime)
Location: Diablo, WA
Salary: $17-$18/hour
Closing Date: Review of applications will begin immediately (anticipated start date February 12, 2025).
Urban Programs Educator
Organization: IslandWood
Location: Remote, specific work location varies depending on school/program (Only candidates within the Greater Seattle area will be considered. No out of state candidates)
Salary: $23.18/hour (Part-time/Seasonal, Hourly/Non-Exempt)
Deadline: Applicants reviewed on a rolling basis
IslandWood’s Urban School Programs engage students in their home environments and dig deep into how built and natural systems work in tandem. Our programs seek to cultivate understanding of the complexity of urban systems to give learners the tools to generate solutions that lead to resilient, healthy, and thriving communities. Urban School Program Educators teach set curricula to 3rd-6th grade students in King and Snohomish Counties. Urban School Program Educators may engage in partner teaching, collaborating, and problem solving to ensure that school groups receive a high-quality, grade-appropriate program that attends to their learning needs.