Jobs, in order: 1. Salmon Safe education and outreach intern 2. Washington Tilth Producers office/program assistant 3. Food and fitness in Delridge schools *** Stewardship Partners is seeking an Education and Outreach Intern to promote Salmon-Safe certified farms at local farmers markets, festivals and other events throughout the summer months. Description below. Larry Nussbaum Stewardship Partners www.stewardshippartners.org 206-292-9875 ************************************************* STEWARDSHIP PARTNERS EDUCATION AND OUTREACH INTERN Who We Are: Stewardship Partners is a 501(c)(3) non-profit conservation organization that helps private landowners restore and preserve the natural landscapes of Washington State. Our projects restore fish and wildlife habitat, improve water quality, protect open space, and "green up" the built environment while maintaining working landscapes of farms, forestland, and livable communities throughout the State. We work with agricultural landowners to implement environmental practices and conduct habitat restoration projects while promoting a sustainable farming economy. Internship Overview: Salmon-Safe certification is an emerging regional eco-label to recognize agricultural practices that protect water quality, biodiversity, and habitat for fish and wildlife, particularly Northwest native salmon. Stewardship Partners collaborates with the Oregon-based program to certify and promote Puget Sound farmers committed to environmental practices. We are seeking a self-motivated, highly organized, outgoing, creative and enthusiastic intern to assist in educating the public about the Salmon-Safe program in support of Salmon-Safe certified farms. The intern will be responsible for scheduling, setting-up, and staffing an information booth; organizing volunteers; developing educational materials; writing website and newsletter content; compiling and mailing information packets to prospective Salmon-Safe farms; and providing general program support as needed. The candidate will be exposed to habitat restoration and conservation issues, sustainable agriculture, environmental certification and marketing, issues related to local/natural food systems, and non-profit management. Duties and Responsibilities * Schedule, set up and staff Salmon-Safe information booth at farmers markets, festivals, and other relevant events. * Create and organize Salmon-Safe display materials. * Recruit and manage additional volunteers to assist with staffing information booth. * Assist with organizing website content including writing briefs of Salmon-Safe certified farms and overview of habitat restoration projects. * Maintain and update informational materials including news articles, photo archive, etc. * Provide administrative support for the Salmon-Safe program (including filing, photocopying, and mailing information packets). Minimum Requirements: * General background in environmental studies or related field with basic knowledge of salmon related issues and personal /professional interest in sustainable agriculture. * Strong communication skills (verbal and written), outgoing, positive attitude, attention to detail, and a desire to work both individually and within a team environment. * Willingness to work evenings and weekends. * Creative design skills helpful Dates: May through November, 2010 (20 hrs/week)- (dates are negotiable) Closing Date: open until filled. To Apply For This Position: Email a letter of interest and resume to kk@stewardshippartners.org. ***
Office and Program Assistant
Tilth Producers of Washington Seattle office
$13-$15 per hour; 30 hours per week
General Purpose:
The Office and Program Assistant will help maintain the Tilth Producers office, manage Tilth Producers membership and provide general administrative and program support to the Managing Director.
Responsibilities:
Pick up, process and distribute mail; respond to telephone, email and written inquiries; schedule meetings; prepare mailings; write letters; create informational or statistical reports; maintain product inventories; run errands.
Maintain an accurate database of memberships, oversee new and renewing memberships and respond to member inquiries.
Assist with logistics for special events; make phone calls regarding program details; create posters, brochures and signage; update Tilth Producers display boards; represent Tilth Producers at tabling events; research and write articles and list serve messages; and help develop a speakers bureau.
For the Annual Conference November 11-14, 2010: coordinate registration; prepare mailings; track submissions and payments; source borrowed equipment; assist with the trade show and silent auction; prepare conference packets and badges; staff the registration desk.
Monitor and update web and social marketing sites; oversee display advertising for the website, maintain an archive of Tilth press occurrences and electronic resources such as photos and articles; create website pages.
Minimum Requirements:
Education: High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
Experience: Three years of administrative experience
Minimum Qualifications:
- Demonstrated organizational, administrative and project management skills
- Ability to prioritize, organize and handle multiple tasks with minimal supervision
- Excellent computer skills, including databases, Word, Excel, In Design, Publisher
- Excellent communication skills, including writing and telephone
- Desktop publishing and graphics skills
- Experience with web and social marketing site maintenance
- Experience working with teams or groups to accomplish goals
- Reliability, accuracy and ability to meet deadlines
Desired Qualifications:
- Familiarity with Northwest organic and sustainable agricultural communities and issues
- Valid driver’s license and car
- CiviCRM, Drupal experience a plus
- Spanish language skills a plus
Download full job description HERE.
If interested, please submit a resume and cover letter to: nancy@tilthproducers.org by April 23rd.
Start date early May.
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See attached and at this URL for more information about this great new position based in schools in the Delridge neighborhood of Seattle and White Center—funded by the Kellogg Foundation.
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