Land Stewardship Education Coordinator
About The Position
Throughout the Sustainability Pathways undergraduate fellowship program there is emphasis on peer-to-peer learning, project and community-based learning, and development of the cohort learning community. To support cohort growth, development, and engagement, this Coordinator position is being hired to support student and cohort health, program operations, enhance career preparedness, coordinate the high school Youth Corps in partnership with the Methow Valley School District, and advance land stewardship projects on properties acquired by Western in 2025. This position will also contribute to an essential community engagement and communications role in sharing Sustainability Pathways stories with the public, program partners, and local youth by developing and providing program media that communicates the goals of the programs, identifies opportunities to participate, and gathers input on program development. It will also support coordination of weekly sustainability service field trips highlighting areas such as food systems and ecological restoration with community partners. Finally, this position will support key operational aspects of the program, including scheduling, events, housing, transportation, and equipment maintenance.
Requirements
- Excellent communication skills (oral, written, facilitation, & presentation)
- Strong interest in developing and applying leadership skills while supporting leadership development in students
- Highly organized and prepared to manage dynamic responsibilities
- Strong situational awareness and attention to detail
- Ability to work collaboratively and support organizational partnerships
- Growth mindset and readiness to work independently at times and as a team as well
- Demonstrated risk management experience and current first aid certification(s)
- Ability to carry up to 30lbs, walk long distances on varied terrain, and work in a variety of field conditions and weather for up to 8 hours at a time (with breaks)
- Skills and knowledge related to environmental science, restoration, wildlife biology, and botany
- Project management experience
Nice To Haves
- Completed a summer practicum for the Climate Leadership Certificate or Sustainability Pathways programs
- Be a WWU alumna or local resident with exceptional place-based and sustainability education experience
- Master’s Degree in related field
- Teaching experience in field settings with high school and post-secondary audiences
Benefits
- Benefits Overview for Classified Positions [https://hr.wwu.edu/files/2022-01/Benefits%20-%20Classified%20Staff%20%281%29.pdf]
- Note: This position is not eligible for benefits.
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