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  • Seasonal Position
  • Dates: 10 weeks (June 15, 2026-August 23, 2026)

  • Schedule: *Monday-Friday (40-hours per week), *Requires availability for occasional evening and weekend shifts.

  • Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis through May 8, 2026

Stipend and Benefits: In return for their service, AmeriCorps VISTA members receive a modest bi-weekly living allowance of $957.46 and have the option of receiving an AmeriCorps Education Award ($1,565.08) or post-service stipend ($345.80) after completing their service. Summer Associates are entitled to 3 service days of leave (plus 2 emergency leave days which would need to be made up by serving extra hours prior to end of service) in addition to receiving all holidays as observed by HCSEG. All leave must be approved by a supervisor.

Position Duties: Environmental Education Fellows will assist with Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group’s youth education programs focused on watershed health, salmon recovery, sustainable agriculture, and ecosystem stewardship. HCSEG’s summer programs, including Explore the Fjord and Farm Stewards, are offered on a sliding scale and serve students from low-income, rural communities and attending Title I schools. The goal of these programs is to open students’ eyes to future careers in the environmental field with family-sustaining salaries and to prepare the next generation of stewards for the environmental questions they will one day inherit. Fellows will coordinate and educate students in the field and support program outreach. Fellows will lead public interpretation of HCSEG sites to encourage community support for HCSEG programs. Opportunities to assist with other HCSEG programs will be provided with the goal that fellows translate their experiences into hands-on learning opportunities for youth.

Typical Duties:

  • Follow established safety and field operations policy and procedures.
  • Assist with youth education programs on watershed health, salmon recovery,
  • sustainable agriculture, and ecosystem stewardship.
  • Coordinate and educate students during field-based learning experiences.
  • Lead public interpretation of HCSEG sites to engage and educate the community.
  • Support program outreach and help promote HCSEG summer programs.
  • Translate hands-on environmental experiences into educational opportunities for youth.
  • Attend community and outreach events 
  • Occasional opportunities to assist the farm, U-Pick gardens, and restoration efforts.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Student in environmental science, forestry, or ecology programs.
  • Ability to traverse through dense vegetation, uneven terrain, and steep slopes, often
    completely off trail, during summer temperatures.
  • Familiarity with Pacific Northwest native species and common invasive species.
  • Strong self-motivated individual, capable of meeting established expectations, and
    managing time and effort to complete tasks.
  • Local to Kitsap, Mason, or Pierce counties and able to serve in person every day.

Desired Skills:

  • Strong time management abilities.
  • Positive attitude.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a shifting team.
  • Creative problem-solving and adaptability.
 

TO APPLY:

Deadline for applications is May 8, 2026.

Please apply by creating a profile and applying to the position here:

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If you have any questions about this position or require an accommodation to apply or participate in the hiring process, please contact Heather Hamilton, Farm Manager, heather@pnwsalmoncenter.org, 360.275.3575 ext. 114.