ESL Engagement Coordinator — Forest Lands (EP3)

State-of-Washington-Dept.-of-Natural-Resource; Olympia (WA); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Partial telework

Job summary

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources seeks an ESL Engagement Coordinator to develop statewide bilingual outreach for forest landowners, primarily Spanish-speaking. You will build strategic roadmaps, translate materials, and establish partnerships to broaden access to programs and services.

The role, based in Olympia, is a full-time project through Sep 2028, with partial telework and relocation assistance possible. You’ll support forest resilience and environmental justice goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in forestry or related field.
• Fluency in Spanish with strong reading/writing skills.
• Experience providing technical assistance and education to landowners.
• Proficient with GIS and mapping tools (ArcGIS Pro, Survey 123, Field Maps).
• Strong teamwork, communication, and public speaking abilities.
• Ability to translate materials and conduct outreach in diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Develop statewide ESL engagement program connecting to Forest Action plans.
• Create translated educational materials and conduct in-person outreach.
• Provide ESL consultation and guidance to staff and partners.
• Coordinate with One Stop Shop and external partners for program delivery.
• Deliver information to public and DNR staff, documenting activities.

Skills

Fluency in Spanish

Public speaking

Oral and written communication

Microsoft Office

Cross-cultural communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor of Science in forestry or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

Survey 123

Field Maps

SharePoint

Job description

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources seeks an ESL Engagement Coordinator to develop statewide bilingual outreach for forest landowners, primarily Spanish-speaking. You will build strategic roadmaps, translate materials, and establish partnerships to broaden access to programs and services.

The role, based in Olympia, is a full-time project through Sep 2028, with partial telework and relocation assistance possible. You’ll support forest resilience and environmental justice goals.