August 28, 2025
The Chehalis Basin Collaborative for Salmon Habitat solicits interest from consultants with meeting minute preparation experience.
Services will be provided to complete a portion of Task 1.2 for the Chehalis Basin Collaborative for Salmon Habitat: “Maintain a set of complete records.”
Tasks of this contract will include: attend virtual and in-person meetings of the Chehalis Basin Lead Entity’s steering group, the Habitat Work Group; take notes during the meeting (3 hours per month, 10 meetings pers year); and prepare a written meeting summary (approximately 3 hours per meeting).
Meetings occur on the first Monday of every month, unless there is a holiday Monday, from 9:00am-12:00pm. Meetings will be held in person at least every other month near Oakville, WA. The consultant may participate in meetings online or type up minutes based on a Zoom recording, though in-person participation is encouraged. Travel will be reimbursed at the current federal IRS milage rate.
Term of contract: November, 2025 – June 30, 2026
Open until filled.
More information about the Chehalis Basin Collaborative for Salmon Habitat can be found on this website: www.chehalisleadentity.org. Information on the state’s Lead Entity program can be found: https://www.rco.wa.gov/salmon_recovery/lead_entities.shtml
To apply, please submit your:
*Cover Letter
*Resume
*Hourly rate
*3 references
to kharma@chehalistribe.org. Address letters to Attn: Kirsten Harma, Watershed Coordinator, c/o Grays Harbor County, 100 W. Broadway Suite 31, Montesano, WA 98563.
The selection of consultants for this project will include an evaluation of the following factors:
- Writing skills
- Listening and comprehension skills
- Aptitude in Microsoft Word/ typing
- Record of completing tasks on time and on budget
- (Desired) Environmental science knowledge
- (Desired) Experience with salmon habitat restoration
- (Desired) Interest in supporting Chehalis Basin salmon recovery
Personal Service Contracts are negotiated with our fiscal sponsor, Grays Harbor County and successful consultants must meet county requirements for holding insurance coverage, taxes, etc.