25-26 USFWS Grays Harbor NWR Environmental Ed. Coordinator

The USFWS Grays Harbor NWR Environmental Education Coordinator position at AmeriCorps involves coordinating the Shorebird Education Program for 3rd and 4th graders in Grays Harbor County, WA. Responsibilities include planning sessions, collaborating with teachers, recruiting volunteers, and staffing events. This full-time role requires travel to school sites and offers a monthly stipend of $2,438, health coverage, and training. The position is not remote and has specific location requirements.
This is an AmeriCorps/Washington Service Corps national service position. It is contingent on funding and open until filled. The US Fish and Wildlife Service administers the system of national wildlife refuges. We aim to develop an ethic of stewardship by providing access to federal land that is preserved for conservation. In rural, low-income Grays Harbor County, youth need support to lead active, healthy lives outdoors. We aim to reconnect them to the benefits of nature generations before them had. The Shorebird Education Program at Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge serves 3rd and 4th grade classes over the course of a year. The member coordinates the program and collaborates with schools and teachers. Office space at another site and a government vehicle are provided. A valid driver’s license is required. Member will need to complete defensive driving training within the first month of service (provided by site). This position aligns with the school year. We expect to begin rolling review of applications and interviews in early May. Monthly stipend amount: $2,438.

Member Duties : The Environmental Education Coordinator will help the USFWS achieve our goal of connecting our community-especially youth-to their natural environment through the Shorebird Education Program. They will plan and deliver our shorebird focused program over a series of seven sessions; collaborate with teachers in school presentations; recruit classrooms to participate in the program; travel to school sites across the region; recruit, train, and coordinate volunteers; plan and staff special events.

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

Terms :
Car recommended , Uniforms provided and required .

Service Areas :
Environment .

Skills :
Environment , Education , Team Work , Teaching/Tutoring .

SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

25-26 USFWS Grays Harbor NWR Environmental Ed. Coordinator

Program Start/End Date

09/02/2025 - 07/15/2026

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99

Program Locations

WASHINGTON

Languages

Spanish

Accepting Applications

From 04/07/2025 To 08/31/2025

Contact

Julia Pinnix

100 Brown Farm Rd NE

Olympia WA 98516

360 753-9467

wscip@esd.wa.gov

https://www.fws.gov/refuge/grays-harbor

Listing ID

104113