English as a Second Language, Forestry Engagement Coordinator

Society of American Foresters.; Olympia (WA); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State Department of Natural Resources is seeking an ESL Engagement Coordinator within the Forest Resilience Division.

The role focuses on developing a statewide engagement program to reach non-English speaking landowners and communities across WA State.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in forestry, natural resources, environmental science, or closely related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of professional work experience in forestry or related natural resources fields.
• Fluency in Spanish (speaking, writing, reading).
• Experience with silvicultural and forest management practices in the western United States.
• Experience using forestry tools such as measuring and hand tools.
• Experience communicating technical information to diverse audiences, including landowners.
• Proficiency with computer applications: Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint.
• Experience with GIS, including ArcGIS Pro, Survey 123, and Field Maps.

Responsibilities

• Develop statewide community engagement program and translate materials into target languages.
• Outreach to forest landowners and organizations; identify barriers and opportunities to access services.
• Provide guidance and educational outreach to Service Forestry Program staff and agency personnel.
• Educate landowners in their primary language, with interpreter support when needed.
• Represent the department in public events and coordinate with partners to build lasting relationships.

Skills

Spanish fluency

Public speaking

Organization/system

Diversity equity inclusion

Education

BS in forestry/natural resources/environmental science

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

Survey 123

Field Maps

Microsoft Office/SharePoint

Job description

English as a Second Language (ESL) Engagement Coordinator, Environmental Planner 3 (EP3)

Full-time, Project, Represented position (WFSE)
Anticipated Project employment is December 2026 - September 2028

Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
Salary: $5,779.00 - $7,774.00 Monthly

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 10/6/26. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our Forest Resilience Division as an English as a Second Language (ESL) Engagement Coordinator to develop strategic planning roadmaps and build new long-lasting business partnerships and supportive connections with forest landowners across the State whose primary language is not English.

The goal is to provide landowners with access to all the programs, services, and assistance available to small forest landowners in Washington State. Initially, this position will focus on the development of a statewide community engagement program, which will be done through extensive outreach efforts with communities and organizations that currently work in this environment. Using engagement surveys and other tools, this position will identify underserved landowners, barriers to accessing services, and methods, strategies, and partnerships to effectively engage the community. This position will create translated educational materials and tools and establish new opportunities to educate in person at public events, providing outreach to landowners and communities in WA State. The ESL Engagement Coordinator also provides guidance, consultation, and educational expertise to the Service Forestry Program staff engaged in this work, as well as agency staff in various divisions or regions as needed. The ESL Engagement Coordinator also works directly with landowners in their primary language, typically Spanish, but others may be provided via interpreter services, providing forestry management expertise during site visits and educating them about available programs and services.

Required Qualifications:

You must meet all the Required Qualifications and Competencies to be considered for this position. There are multiple pathways to meet qualifications, such as education, volunteer work, life skills, and experience. Please clearly communicate in your application material that your skills align with the position and qualifications.

• Bachelor of Science degree in forestry, natural resources, environmental science, fish and wildlife biology, wildlife management, or closely related field;OR an equivalent combination of education plus experience.Education must meet requirements for American Tree Farm Inspector.
• Three (3) years of professional work experience in forestry, forest management, natural resources planning or management, forest ecology, silviculture, environmental science, fire science, landscape ecology, wildlife management, or a closely related field relying on the required position knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors.
• Fluency in Spanish, including the ability to speak, write, and read.
• Experience in typical silvicultural and forest management practices in the western United States, including forest road design and construction, timber management planning, silviculture techniques, reforestation methods, and timber harvest boundaries
• Experience using forestry tools such as measuring and hand tools.
• Experience providing technical assistance, education, and educational materials to professional and non-professional audiences, especially forest landowners.
• Experience responding to and interacting in a positive, responsive, cooperative, and collaborative manner while interacting with the public and other professionals (both inter-organizational and interdisciplinary).
• Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.
• Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including ArcGIS Pro, Survey 123, Field Maps, and other mapping tools to document work and convey information to non-technical audiences.

Required Competencies:

• Consistently delivers assistance and services to landowners through respectful, culturally specific, and responsive communication capabilities in Spanish.
• Experience using effective oral and written communications to convey messages clearly and persuasively. Excellent public speaking skills.
• Intrinsically motivated to achieve program-specific desired outcomes while managing competing deadlines and priorities.
• Strong understanding and ability to organize efficiently, including developing or using systems for tracking the important aspects of numerous complex projects.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.

Desired Qualifications:

These qualifications are not required. However, it can help you stand out as a candidate and should be highlighted in your application material.

• Graduate degree in forestry, natural resources, environmental science, fish and wildlife biology, wildlife management, or closely related field.
• Experience developing outreach and communication tools to reach the public.
• Experience with Forest Stewardship Plan and forest management plan development.
• Current knowledge of Forest Practices rules; Forest Practices Board Manual guidance; and DNR Forest Practices policies, procedures, and practices.
• Experience working with small forest landowners, particularly providing technical or financial assistance.
• Experience in forest management practices in the Pacific Northwest.