Watershed Outreach & Education Assistant - Part-Time

Washington State University; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Washington State University Kitsap Extension in Bremerton seeks a part-time Program Assistant to support Watershed Stewardship programs and education outreach. The position is up to 16 hours per week, with varying hours including some weekends and evenings for events.

The assistant will coordinate the Stream Steward, Salmon Docent, and Kitsap Beach Naturalist Programs, follow Extension policies, and help with volunteer trainings and event logistics.

Qualifications

• Passion for learning about the natural world and sharing it with others.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Comfortable working with spreadsheets and databases.
• Flexible with daily changes in tasks and weekly work schedule.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once.
• Ability to work in collaboration with team members to accomplish tasks.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Strong communication skills via telephone, email, writing, and in-person.
• Confidence in managing groups of volunteers and trainees.
• Advanced computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Zoom) and ability to operate standard office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Stream Steward, Salmon Docent, and Kitsap Beach Naturalist Programs.
• Assist with coordination and program scheduling for outreach events.
• Follow WSU Extension policies and guidelines.
• Support volunteer trainings and manage volunteer groups.

Skills

Learning passion

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Spreadsheets & databases

Flexible schedule

Multi-project management

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Communication skills

Volunteer management

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

PowerPoint

Zoom

Education

AA/AS in education, sciences, environmental studies or natural resources

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

PowerPoint

Zoom

Job description

Washington State University Kitsap Extension in Bremerton seeks a part-time Program Assistant to support Watershed Stewardship programs and education outreach. The position is up to 16 hours per week, with varying hours including some weekends and evenings for events.

The assistant will coordinate the Stream Steward, Salmon Docent, and Kitsap Beach Naturalist Programs, follow Extension policies, and help with volunteer trainings and event logistics.