Climate-Resilient Architect: Water Systems & Youth Education

Luxium Solutions; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

MADF seeks a WCCN Architect to support climate-resilient agriculture, water conservation, and community education across Pierce County. These roles will lead the design and installation of drip irrigation and rainwater harvesting systems, support youth curriculum, and deliver hands‑on training for BIPOC farmers and at‑risk youth.

Architects will be promoting climate justice, food sovereignty, and long‑term community resilience.

Qualifications

• Commitment to climate justice and environmental equity.
• Ability to perform hands-on outdoor work.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Interest in agriculture, sustainability, or environmental justice.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, maintain drip irrigation and rainwater harvesting systems
• Document implementation steps and support development of replicable toolkits
• Deliver hands-on workshops for BIPOC farmers and youth on sustainable water management, climate-resilient farming, and drought mitigation
• Support curriculum design for the Rising Roots youth program
• Create accessible training materials and demonstrations
• Track system performance and water-use reduction
• Conduct feedback sessions with farmers/youth
• Develop "how-to" guides, success stories, and best-practice documentation
• Participate in community events, farm tours, and outreach
• Work collaboratively with partners such as Pierce Conservation District, Tilth Alliance, and WSU Extension
• Strengthen peer-to-peer learning among youth and farmers

Job description

MADF seeks a WCCN Architect to support climate-resilient agriculture, water conservation, and community education across Pierce County. These roles will lead the design and installation of drip irrigation and rainwater harvesting systems, support youth curriculum, and deliver hands‑on training for BIPOC farmers and at‑risk youth.

Architects will be promoting climate justice, food sovereignty, and long‑term community resilience.