Water Quality & River Restoration AmeriCorps Coordinator

JVC Northwest; Spokane (WA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Spokane Riverkeeper is seeking a Community Water Quality & Restoration Coordinator to lead riparian restoration and water-quality monitoring near Hangman Creek. You will train volunteers, coordinate with tribal partners, and help turn field data into actionable improvements for native fish and clean water.

Join a team focused on ecology, restoration, and environmental justice, working outdoors in diverse Spokane-area settings and engaging with community members and landowners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Ability to lift 30–50 lbs and work outdoors in various conditions.
• Experience or willingness to work with volunteers and communities.
• Comfort with scientific note-taking, reporting, and basic GIS/data entry.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on riparian restoration projects and plant willows in the Hangman Creek basin.
• Train and engage volunteers; supervise field activities and safety protocols.
• Collect water-quality data and support data entry and dashboard updates.

Skills

Fieldwork

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Scientific writing

Excel basics

GIS basics

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

GIS

Job description

Spokane Riverkeeper is seeking a Community Water Quality & Restoration Coordinator to lead riparian restoration and water-quality monitoring near Hangman Creek. You will train volunteers, coordinate with tribal partners, and help turn field data into actionable improvements for native fish and clean water.

Join a team focused on ecology, restoration, and environmental justice, working outdoors in diverse Spokane-area settings and engaging with community members and landowners.