Position Overview:
AmeriCorps Term Dates: October 3, 2016 – September 15, 2017

Age Restrictions: Applicants must be 18 to 25 years old at time of hire*

Compensation: Washington State minimum wage ($9.47/hour) plus AmeriCorps Education Award ($5,775 after successful completion of term)

This AmeriCorps position is located at Washington State Department of Ecology’s Lacey Headquarters, supporting the following groups on environmental and sustainability topics:

Washington Conservation Corps
Shorelands & Environmental Assistance Program
Communications
Food Bank Garden Subcommittee
Sustainability Team
Facilities
Desirable Skills:
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Self-motivated and independent, with the ability to collaborate with many different teams of people
Specific Tasks:
Assist with Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) Outreach

Publish monthly newsletter for the WCC program
Create blogs, articles, brochures, posters, and other outreach materials
Assist with WCC conference preparation and coordination
Assist with WCC social media (Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Instagram, etc)
Attend recruitment events
Assist with Shorelands & Environmental Assistance Communications

Create blogs and content for social media
Take photos and video to support program projects and initiatives
Create infographics, videos, and podcasts
Develop and publish semi-annual Coastal Currents newsletter
Manage Department of Ecology’s Food Bank Garden

Organize weekly volunteer sessions to weed and maintain the garden and weekend work parties for larger projects
Facilitate Food Bank Garden Sub-committee
Organize Earth Day Plant Sale to benefit the Food Bank Garden
Plan and implement special garden projects
Budget and manage proceeds from fundraisers, order garden supplies, and equipment
Track volunteer participation for use in outreach
Support Department of Ecology’s Sustainability Team activities

Participate in Ecology’s Waste Reduction and Recycling Committee, including helping with waste audits

Special Application Instructions:
Priority consideration will be given to applications received by 5:00pm on August 10. While reviewers may consider additional applications after this date, preference is given to those received on or before August 10. To be considered for this position, applications must:

Complete the WCC Application at https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/wccapp/ (select IP-LACEY/DEPT OF ECOLOGY SUSTAINABILITY & WCC as your location preference)
Email a résumé and cover letter to Laura.Schlabach@ecy.wa.gov and Jessica.Payne@ecy.wa.gov
*WCC Age restrictions are based on legislative mandate, limited exceptions may be made for Gulf War era II veterans, reservists, and dependents, and participants with a sensory or mental disability.