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- ABOUT EARTHCORPS EarthCorps (EC) is a Seattle-based nonprofit organization with a mission of developing leaders to strengthen community and restore the health of our environment. EC's Corps Program is an intensive year-long training program that unites young adults (ages 18-25) from across the United States to learn skills in community building, habitat restoration, and leadership. EC program participants are part of a group of emerging environmental leaders committed to teamwork, service, and personal growth. As an organization we are working toward a world where ALL people and nature thrive together.
ABOUT BRIDGING CULTURAL GAPS
The primary project of the Specialist throughout the year is to support a partnership with Bridging Cultural Gaps (BCG). Cultivating confidence in BIPOC and empowering them to prosper and contribute successfully to their own quality of life and communities they live in. They support youth through programs exploring coding, college prep, public speaking, navigating peer pressure and more. BCG is currently expanding their environmental programming and this specialist role would be key in that expansion.
TRAINING POSITION SUMMARY
The Specialist role is a 50/50 split between work at EarthCorps and work with Bridging Cultural Gaps. This training position offers a mix of office work, hands-on habitat restoration work, outreach, and community volunteer event leadership. Office tasks include using online tools to attract and track community volunteers, designing outreach materials and implementing outreach plans, and targeted recruitment for community volunteer events. Field work includes onsite leadership of volunteers of all ages, youth engagement, invasive plant removal, native plant installation, maintaining tools and equipment, and completing additional non-volunteer field projects on an occasional basis. This training position is supervised by EarthCorps, but works closely with the BCG Program Manager, who will be their and day to day tasks with BCG. This training position is offered through a new state initiative called the Washington Climate Corps Network. There will be required events and trainings as part of this exciting new opportunity. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Time in this position will be split approximately 50% Bridging Cultural Gaps project work and volunteer management, 40% EarthCorps project work and volunteer management, and 10% training and education.
Bridging Cultural Gaps Project Support (50%)
- Outreach, recruitment, and planning for Bridging Cultural Gaps youth events.
- Coordination of BCG youth in attending EarthCorps, BCG, and other community volunteer projects as needed – ie transportation, event reminders, sharing out event details and expectations
- Leading BCG youth during community volunteer projects. Sharing expectations, providing motivation, teaching and coaching youth.
- Foster a coach/mentor relationship with Bridging Cultural Gaps youth.
- Foster and maintain high quality coordination with the Bridging Cultural Gaps Program Manager.
- Prepare oral and written reports, including photos of volunteer events, work project summaries, equipment use and maintenance logs, and incident reports.
EarthCorps Project Support 40%
- Outreach, recruitment, and planning for EarthCorps community volunteer events.
- Coordination and collaboration with EarthCorps team of Volunteer Specialists, working together to deliver quality community engagement events and projects.
- Maintain tools and equipment on a regular basis.
- Prepare oral and written reports, including photos of volunteer events, work project summaries, equipment use and maintenance logs, and incident reports
Workshops and Trainings (10%)
- Attend EarthCorps organized orientations, retreats, and professional development trainings to gain skills to apply in the Specailist role.
- Attend Washington Climate Corps Network workshops and events as scheduled.
Other Outreach & Communication Support:
- Strive for professional, clear, timely, and open communication amongst EarthCorps and BCG partners.
- Work with the Bridging Cultural Gaps Program Manager to ensure clear, timely, and consistent communication.
- Work with the EarthCorps Senior Partnerships Volunteer Manager and EarthCorps Program Director to meet personal and program goals, maintain consistent messaging about the organization, volunteer program, and crew program.
Habitat restoration and community volunteer work are physically demanding. Each year new members consistently underestimate the physical and mental requirements. The Specialist must both have the capacity to perform restoration tasks in challenging physical situations and ability to motivate others. Service regularly involves:
- Long days of repetitively shoveling, digging, and swinging heavy tools.
- Heavy lifting up to 50 lbs. and bending.
- Working in the outdoors in all weather conditions, including heat/cold/rain.
Please consider the nature of the work prior to applying and let us know if you have any specific questions or concerns.
TERMS OF SERVICE:
- STATUS: Temporary, exempt
- PERIOD OF SERVICE: January 9 to November 22, 2024
- TYPICAL HOURS OF SERVICE: 7:30 a.m. – 5:00p.m. Tues-Saturday, alternating Tuesdays off, some evenings, overnights, and weekends are required.
- RATE OF PAY: $3,330/mo before taxes; $340 per month housing stipend.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Capacity to take initiative, stay motivated in an office setting, and work independently.
- Lived experience and experience working within the Black community.
- Capacity to delegate, manage time, multitask, stay organized, and be responsive.
- Commitment and ability to serve for the full AmeriCorps term
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Passion for and understanding of Bridging Cultural Gaps and EarthCorps missions and goals.
- Interest in youth empowerment, social and environmental justice issues.
- Experience leading youth and adults in outdoor activities.
- Experience in community outreach or organizing.
- Effective cross-cultural communication including sensitivity to and awareness of cultural differences and a commitment to working in an inclusive environment.
- Experience leading and facilitating in a team setting.
- Proficient writer, editor, and communicator.
- Ability to bring positivity, humor, and optimism to challenging situations.
- Ability to be flexible and navigate ambiguity
- Ability to commit to self-care in a highly social office and program environment.
- Experience in a customer service setting.
- Valid driver’s license and comfort driving 12 passenger vans and large trucks.
BENEFITS:
- Education & Training
- Days off & holidays permissible as designated by EarthCorps (12 PTO days, as standard)
- Medical Insurance
- Subsidized ORCA Pass for bus transportation.
- Boots, pants, t-shirt, rain gear, and safety equipment provided.
COVID-19 Considerations EarthCorps we are requires staff and corps members be fully COVID-19 vaccinated. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination must be provided before or on the initial start of employment. If you believe that you are entitled to a medical or religious exemption to our vaccination requirement, please contact Human Resources to start the evaluation process.
EarthCorps does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, political affiliation, or religion.