The Native Plant Salvage Foundation supports WSU Thurston County Extension’s Native Plant Salvage Project/Water Resources Program in protecting water resources and fish and wildlife habitat in South Puget Sound. NPSF builds community capacity through extensive volunteer-based activities and field-based and classroom trainings for youth, community members, and specialized professional audiences. Over 500 volunteers participate each year in carrying out a variety of activities, including: recovering native plants from development sites; installing plants in educational demonstration landscapes, rain gardens, local trails/parks, and habitat restoration projects; providing technical assistance to homeowners; and providing online, classroom, and field education to citizens of all ages about the role of native plants in protecting groundwater, reducing the impacts from stormwater, and providing wildlife habitat. Audiences include K-12 and local college students; urban, suburban and rural landowners; residents of marine and freshwater shorelines; specialized professionals (e.g. realtors, landscapers) and highly motivated volunteers seeking to make a difference in their community. Our organization has successfully mentored 18 previous AmeriCorps members who have gone on to successful careers in ecology, environmental education, sustainable horticulture, agriculture, planning, field biology, parks, and planning, working with government agencies, local and international NGOs, land trusts, and private businesses. We seek an enthusiastic individual eager to serve in an often-fast-paced environment carrying out a variety of projects to provide hands-on education to people of all ages and backgrounds. See complete position description at www.nativeplantsalvage.org. Position contingent on funding.