Education & Outreach Assistant

Position Summary

The Education and Outreach Assistant’s primary purpose is to assist Program Leads, the Director and the Board of Supervisors in the development and implementation of education and outreach initiatives that promote the role, mission, and goals of the District and its programs. The position will assist with planning, organizing, and coordinating educational lessons for youth, landowners, and the general public and other education programs and projects; planning, organizing, and coordinating public events; recruiting and managing volunteers; developing effective communication and marketing materials; and assisting other staff in carrying out miscellaneous grant or contract-related tasks as part of the District’s annual plan of work. The successful candidate will be familiar with local conservation issues, resource concerns, and conservation needs, increasing community awareness of local natural resource conservation needs, to help encourage a conservation ethic within the community.

 

Position Details

FTE: Full Time (40 hours/week)

Compensation: Grade 5 | $19.58 - $25.46/hour (depending on experience)

Position Type: Project (benefit eligible)

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Required Qualifications​

• A technical degree (AS/AA) in Natural Resources, Environmental Sciences or Studies, Education, Marketing, Communications or a related field and 1-year related experience. Qualifying experience may substitute year-for-year for the education requirement.

• Knowledge and experience with natural resource education and outreach.

• Good understanding of local conservation issues, resource concerns, and conservation needs within Palouse Conservation District boundaries.

• Experience designing and developing print and/or online outreach material.

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

• Experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, Publisher, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license.

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Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience administering educational programming in formal or informal settings with youth and/or adults.

• Experience working with volunteers.

• Experience with Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite.

• Experience with event facilitation.

• Experience with K-12 curriculum development aligned to Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

• Experience with Smartsheet.

• Professional knowledge of policies and practices of Conservation Districts.

• Highly motivated and organized.

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Application Instructions

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Applications received by June 15, 2026, will receive first consideration. The position will remain open until filled, and applications received after this date may be reviewed as needed until the position is filled. Applications that do not include both a letter of interest and resume will not be considered. Palouse Conservation District is an equal opportunity employer.

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Position Description
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