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This is an AmeriCorps/Washington Service Corps national service position. It is contingent on funding and open until filled. The Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group is a nonprofit organization at the Salmon Center in Belfair, WA. We deepen the connection between land, people, and salmon. This happens through restoration, education, and research. We are located on a re-purposed family farm on the tip of the Hood Canal. Our campus includes 38 acres of organic produce gardens, farm animals, and a classroom. We also access the trail system throughout the restored Union River Estuary Preserve. The member will support our work by increasing our educational offerings in classrooms, field trips, and more. They will share the importance of healthy salmon populations and native species in our watershed. We expect to begin rolling review of applications and interviews in late April – early May. Positions may have staggered start dates in September and October. Monthly stipend amount: $2,438.

Member Duties: The Environmental Educator will increase our impacts on students, visitors to the Salmon Center, and the community. They will deliver our classroom-based program Salmon in the Classroom including classroom presentations and coordinating end of program release events; provide interpretation at the Salmon Center and other locations; assist with the coordination and implementation of the Students in the Watershed program; collaborate with staff and other members to deliver summer camp programs; attend community outreach events; support on-site events.

Program Benefits: Training, Stipend, Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Monthly stipend amount: $2,438, Health Coverage

Terms: Car recommended

Service Areas: Environment

Skills: Communications, Youth Development, Team Work, Computers/Technology, Conflict Resolution, Leadership, Environment, Education, First Aid, Teaching/Tutoring, Public Speaking