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Sound Water Stewards of Island County is a non-profit organization with over 350 members living and volunteering in Island County. SWS members are trained volunteers working in and around Island County for a healthy, sustainable Puget Sound environment through education, community outreach, stewardship, and citizen science.
Formerly known as Island County Beach Watchers, this organization was in operation for
more than 25 years before becoming an independent, non-profit in 2016.
Duties include:
Maintain and oversee outreach and member communications on both islands
Collaboratively lead efforts to sustain and grow the organization (including grants)
Supervise paid staff and contractors
Build and maintain relationships with: Island County, regional and state agencies, organizations, schools, and businesses and with the public
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Ability to work with people of diverse ages, backgrounds, experiences, interests, and abilities
Ability to lead and support volunteer efforts
Strong background in environmental work
Experience in leadership roles in community based volunteer organizations
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Proficient with web-based communications, social media, and computer software
Residence in or very near to Island County
Valid WA State Driver's License and have a vehicle to use for work travel
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in an appropriate field
Three years successful experience in managing people and environmental projects
Evidence of successful budget management, personnel management,
web-based technical proficiency, and grant writing experience
Experience working with government agencies and bureaucracies
Experience working with a Board
Application Procedure:
Interested candidates should submit (in electronic format): 1) a cover letter outlining interest in the position, 2) a resume, 3) three references (names and contact information: phone, mailing address, and email) who can speak to specific job responsibility skills and history, and 4) a funded grant application written by the candidate (redacted as appropriate). Screening of candidates will begin as soon as possible and will continue until the position is filled.
For more information and to submit an application:
Sound Water Stewards of Island County
www.soundwaterstewards.org
board@soundwaterstewards.org
PO Box 1225
Coupeville, WA 98239
Sound Water Stewards are trained volunteers working in and around Island County for a healthy, sustainable Puget Sound environment through education, community outreach, stewardship, and citizen science. SWS is a non-profit supported by contributions, community partnerships, and grants from Lighthouse Environmental Programs and Puget Sound Energy. SWS does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, sex, religion, creed, political belief, national origin, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, height, weight, marital or familial status, or disability.
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