What are the responsibilities and job description for the 26-27 Pierce Conservation District Gleaning Specialist position at AmeriCorps?
This is an AmeriCorps/Washington Service Corps national service position. It is contingent on funding and open until filled. Pierce Conservation District is a government that works. We conserve and restore the natural resources of both urban and rural Pierce County. Harvest Pierce County is the Urban Agriculture wing of Pierce Conservation District. We aim to make sure our community has a thriving, just, and healthy food system. Connecting people through gardening, gleaning, and education is critical to our work. The member will support our Gleaning program and assist a team stewarding the health of fruit trees throughout the county. They will also help us reduce food waste through community education. We expect to begin rolling review of application and interviews in mid August. Monthly stipend amount: $2,438.
Member Duties : The Gleaning Specialist supports Pierce Conservation District’s work by increasing the education and training of environmental stewards within the urban landscape. They will plan and manage volunteer fruit tree and farm gleaning events; recruit and train volunteers; conduct outreach to underrepresented communities; provide logistical support for workshops; create new and update existing promotional materials.
Program Benefits : Training , Monthly stipend amount: $2,438 , Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage , Childcare assistance if eligible , Stipend .
Terms :
Car recommended .
Car recommended .
Service Areas :
Environment .
Environment .
Skills :
Environment , Team Work .
Environment , Team Work .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
26-27 Pierce Conservation District Gleaning Specialist
Program Start/End Date
10/01/2026 - 08/15/2027
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99
Program Locations
WASHINGTON Seattle/Tacoma/Bremerton
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From 07/16/2026 To 02/01/2027
Contact
Devon Kerr
308 W Stewart
Puyallup WA 98371
253-290-8232
wscip@esd.wa.gov
www.piercecd.org
Listing ID
72477
Benefits:
Job Training, Professional Development, Sick LeaveSalary : $2,438