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Washington Invasive Species Council Intern

Salary: $17.67 – $21.26 Hourly
Location: Thurston County – Olympia, WA
Job Type: Internship
Job Number: 2024-RCO-007
Department: Recreation and Conservation Office
Opening Date: 05/21/2024
Closing Date: 06/11/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Category: Environmental Services / Recreation / Internship
 
 
 
 
 

Description

Administrative Intern (Administrative Intern 3)
**This is a non-permanent role expected to last 120 hours or between three (3) – six (6) months. This role will also have the option of working in-office or remotely.**
 
 The Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) is a small state agency located in Olympia, Washington that plans for and provides funding to: create and maintain opportunities for recreation; protect the best of the state’s wild lands, farms, and forests; and recover salmon.
 
 RCO strives to maintain a workplace that is respectful, inclusive and family-friendly where all team members feel safe to bring their true selves to work.  We believe in a culture where everyone continually improves and has the opportunity to lead.

At RCO We Envision:
A state that has abundant outdoor recreation spaces, healthy habitats, and working farms and forests that support people, fish, and wildlife.

We Are Looking For:
We are seeking a motivated and passionate intern to join our team at the Washington Invasive Species Council (WISC), hosted by RCO. Established in 2006 by the Legislature, our council plays a pivotal role in providing policy-level direction and fostering communication among agencies and organizations dedicated to combating invasive species. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to contribute to crucial goals while gaining valuable experience in public outreach and engagement related to invasive species. Responsibilities include updating information on our mobile app and website, assisting in content development for public awareness materials, and engaging with natural resource professionals to showcase your achievements. If you are a current student eager to make a difference in invasive species prevention and education, we encourage you to apply and be part of our dynamic team. 

 

 

Duties

The Work You Will Enjoy Doing Includes:

  • Learn about council’s priority species and selection process.
  • Research priority species and other species of concern for content updates.
  • Gain knowledge in taxonomy, biology, and Washington status of priority species.
  • Assist in updating invasive species info on mobile app by interacting with the software developers and communicating changes.
  • Make corresponding changes on the council’s website when possible.
  • Aid in content development for public awareness materials.
  • Participate in outreach campaigns and develop related materials.
  • Engage in professional development through interaction with natural resource professionals; culminating in a capstone presentation or project.
  • Other duties as needed.

 

 

Qualifications

What You Need To Qualify: 

  • Currently enrolled in an educational (such as associate’s, bachelor’s, or graduate) program in biological, environmental, or physical science, education, communications, or closely related field. 
  • Ability to synthesize and convey complex scientific content to a wide array of audiences, ranging from K-8 to adult reading level. Knowledge of proper grammatical construction; sentence and paragraph development. 
  • Ability to follow directions; comprehend complex directives and regulations; work with others; conduct research; speak effectively.
What We Desire: 
  • Familiarity with invasive species or noxious weeds and knowledge of impacts, prevention tactics, management, and lead organizations. 
  • Experience and comfort working in interorganizational roles, working directly with staff of tribal governments, state and local government agencies, non-governmental organizations and associations, and academic institutions. 
  • Experience developing and deploying social media content and using social media platforms such as Facebook, and Instagram. 
  • Advanced writing skills with the ability to communicate scientific or legal information into understandable, concise descriptions. 
  • Familiarity with WordPress websites and website content development. 
  • Excellent time management and prioritization skills; ability to work proactively and independently. 
  • Ability to use standard office equipment, including Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe. 
  • Basic organizational knowledge of mission and goals of individual member agencies of the Washington Invasive Species Council and its overall statewide invasive species strategy.
Things To Consider Before Applying:
  • RCO is head-quartered in Olympia, WA on the state’s capital campus. RCO will consider candidates that can successfully do this job from another location (in-state) with occasional travel to Olympia for meetings and other functions.
  • RCO may hire only those who are legally authorized to work in the United States.

 

 

Supplemental Information

Please provide the following documents to be considered; failure to do so may result in you not being considered for the position:
 

  • A letter of interest, (no more than 2 pages) explaining how you have prepared yourself for this position.
  • A current resume or CV, detailing experience, and education; and 
  • A current list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact information 
NOTE:  By submitting these materials, you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed.  A resume will not substitute for completing the “duties summary” section of the application.  Please do not refer to resume for detail, or your application may be disqualified. 

Opportunity for All: 
The Recreation and Conservation Office celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, marital status, families with children (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as an individual with the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with disabilities or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Union Inclusion:
This position is included in a bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
 
You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our organization.

Contact us:
If you have questions about this opportunity, please contact Leslie Frank at Leslie.Frank@rco.wa.gov
 
For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact George Deguzman by email at jobs@des.wa.gov. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.

 

 

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