King CD Snohomish Basin Partnership Coordinator Position

All original content is; Washington; On-site; USD 70,130 - 85,714; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and holidays

Medical and dental insurance

Training support

Retirement plan participation

Job summary

A conservation organization in Washington is seeking a Program Coordinator to manage a significant grant focused on riparian conservation efforts. The coordinator will ensure program implementation and effective communication with partners. Required skills include project coordination and grant management. This full-time position offers a salary starting at $77,922.65, with a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, medical, and retirement plan participation.

Qualifications

• Experience in coordinating multi-partner programs.
• Ability to manage grant-related activities and ensure compliance.
• Knowledge of conservation program implementation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the implementation of a comprehensive pilot maintenance program.
• Manage communication among partners and administrative activities.
• Oversee Consultant contracts for riparian coordination tools.

Skills

Advanced communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Program coordination

Grant management

Job description

Position Description

This position will serve as a key element of the implementation of a nearly $3 million dollar grant awarded to KCD and several key partners in the WRIA 7 watershed. The coordinator will support conservation program components focused on the Snohomish Basin Riparian Collaborative and the Snoqualmie Watershed that will implement new riparian buffer plantings and establish new program elements identified in the grant. The main responsibilities of this position will directly support seven funded partners and indirectly support numerous landowners, other partner organizations and the ecological health of the watershed. This position is the culmination of several partnership effects including the Snoqualmie Fish Farm Flood effort, the Snohomish-Stillaguamish Local Integrating Organization, and the Snoqualmie Watershed Forum- WRIA 7. The work plan for this position comes directly from the Climate Resilient Riparian grant application submitted in January 2025. The core elements include:

• Coordinating the implementation of a comprehensive pilot maintenance program (30%).
• Coordinating the Riparian Program Advisory Committee and Snohomish Basin wide Committee (25%).
• Ensuring efficient communication among partners; including but not limited to administrative activities like processing grant reimbursements, ensuring timely reporting and metric tracking (25%).
• Coordinating two Consultant contracts. The first to create a riparian coordination tool and the second to coordinate the implementation of a Community Based Social Marketing Campaign (20%).

Work is usually varied with complexity and involves routinely applying advanced principles and concepts in day-to-day work. Actions are typically short and mid‑term and focused on what and how. Helps leadership to plan program goals and objectives. Work is also reliant on good communication and interpersonal skills.

Compensation

Full‑Time, Salary Position:
These positions will start at the hiring Grade of 26, Step 1, currently at $$77,922.65. After passing a successful 6‑month probation, candidates will automatically move to step 2 within the salary band. Funding is secured through June 2029, with the expectation to continue.

Benefits:
KCD offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid vacation and holidays, medical and dental, a nominal life insurance policy with the option to increase coverage at an employee’s expense, support for training, and participation in the State of Washington Retirement System (PERS).

Application Information

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please apply by emailing [e-mail] with the following materials:

1. A resume.
2. A cover letter, describing as specially as you can how your experience, skills, and values are a fit with King Conservation District’s goals and mission as described in this announcement.
3. A brief personal equity statement, describing your skills and experience engaging with issues involving diversity, racial equity and inclusion in organizations. This statement should not exceed 300 words.

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