The Snohomish Conservation District (SCD) seeks an enthusiastic and motivated individual to
join our Habitat Restoration and Floodplain Management team as the Restoration Project
Assistant. One of 45 Conservation Districts in Washington, the Snohomish Conservation
District is a leader among peers with robust agricultural resilience, habitat restoration, urban
stormwater, farm planning, youth education, and community engagement programs. We take
the mission of the District to heart - “work cooperatively with others to promote and
encourage conservation and responsible use of natural resources” - as we implement
successful and innovative approaches to getting real work done on the ground. We operate
with a diverse staff ranging from engineers, natural resource professionals, restoration
specialists, two field crews, outreach specialists, and administrative staff.

The Restoration Project Assistant will support the implementation of restoration and
conservation practices. With service in the office and the field, the Restoration Project
Assistant will have a diverse set of duties that require a high level of motivation, versatility,
and independence. Support to the Habitat Restoration and Floodplain Management Team
includes becoming experienced in freshwater riparian habitat project planning,
implementation, project site maintenance, vegetation monitoring, and recruiting and leading
community volunteers. The Restoration Project assistant will also be responsible for assisting
with the SCD Annual Native Plant Sale and helping manage the SCD Native Plant Nursery.

Other opportunities within the District include assisting with Green Storm Water
Infrastructure (GSI) projects (eg. rain garden construction and management), assisting with
beaver management device installation, supporting multi-benefit agricultural resilience
project planning and stakeholder engagement, participating in youth education in the
classroom, supporting regional forestry initiatives, and supporting SCD staff at outreach
events. The individual holding this position serves independently and as part of a team of
District staff and other AmeriCorps members.

• Assist regional forestry initiatives as needed and as interested
• Assist with youth education and community outreach events as needed

.

Qualifications
• Applicants must be between the age of 18-25 on their first day of service (age

restrictions are based on legislative mandate, and do not apply to those who have served
or are serving in the military or those with a mental or sensory disability).

• Per legislative mandate, priority will be given to Washington state residents.

• Applicants must be eligible for AmeriCorps, and able to submit documentation of one

• Snohomish Conservation District is seeking a motivated person who can serve effectively

o Knowledge of Northwest native and invasive plants
o Experience with habitat restoration field projects
o Familiarity with salmon ecology, wetland science, ecology, GIS, Green Stormwater

Infrastructure, or similar fields

Schedule
This is an 11-month AmeriCorps position starting Oct. 3, 2022, and ending Sept. 8, 2023.
Members are expected to serve 40 hours over four or five days each week.

WCC AmeriCorps member benefits
Members will receive a living stipend every two weeks based on current and projected
Washington state minimum wage, and are eligible for the AmeriCorps Education Award
($6,495) upon successful completion of term. Health insurance, AmeriCorps Member
Assistance Program, and qualified loan forbearance is free and available to all members. In
addition, all WCC members gather twice a year for professionally-taught, career-transferable
trainings. Read more about training opportunities and a full list of benefits on the WCC
website.

Application process
1. Submit online application accessible on WCC website (select this IP position on

application).
Note: The WCC online application prompts candidates to add references. Returning WCC
members are expected to include their prior WCC supervisor and coordinator as references.

2. Email resume and cover letter to:

Thomas Bulthuis
Habitat Restoration Project Manager
tbulthuis@snohomishcd.org

About WCC and AmeriCorps
Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) is an AmeriCorps program that creates future leaders
through community involvement and mentorship. The program supports more than 350
members and experienced staff statewide who restore critical habitat, build trails, lead
volunteers, educate youth, and respond to local and national disasters. Learn more on the WCC
website.
AmeriCorps, a federal agency, brings people together to tackle the country’s most pressing
challenges, through national service and volunteering. AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps
Seniors volunteers serve with organizations dedicated to the improvement of communities.
AmeriCorps helps make service to others a cornerstone of our national culture. Learn more at
AmeriCorps.gov.