Employment

The EcoArts team is looking to build their environmental T.A. roster, with a part-time Teaching Artist! If you're a local artist, passionate about the environment and serving your community, please reach out to our EcoArts Program Coordinator, Jackie. Artists of all disciplines are encouraged to apply.

DNDA is recruiting for an Urban Forest Restoration Intern to join our Nature team. The intern supports the work of the Nature team to advance the restoration of the West Duwamish Greenbelt and Longfellow Creek watershed by conducting and leading volunteer-based forest restoration efforts. This position reports to the Restoration Program Coordinator. 

Position Status

The internship will run from July to December 2022 (precise start and end dates are negotiable). The candidate should be available for the following work schedule:

• Tuesdays 9:00am-2:00pm
• Wednesdays 9:00am-2:00pm
• Saturdays 9:00am-2:00pm

This schedule is designed to have interns lead weekly forest restoration volunteer events, and have an additional weekday to conduct field work and complete office-related tasks.

Pay Rate: $17.27 per hour

 Duties and Responsibilities

• Efficiently complete forest stewardship activities (invasive removal, native planting, and mulching) during scheduled work days, either individually or with other staff
• Supervise, motivate, educate, train and inspire volunteers to efficiently complete forest stewardship activities (invasive removal, native planting, and mulching) during habitat restoration work parties.
• Ensure a safe and healthy working environment that complies with current COVID-19 public health guidance and organization policies
• Manage volunteer and program data (Salesforce and Microsoft excel data entry).

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to work with a wide range of volunteers, community groups, partners and staff.
• Basic knowledge of Pacific Northwest ecology and/or willingness to learn.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills-must feel comfortable speaking in front of groups.
• Physically able to work long days in adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. (tools, plants, trees, etc.) and walk in uneven terrain.
• Good driving record and current driver’s license.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain.

Complete Job Description

To Apply

Please submit resume and cover letter to DNDA Restoration Program Coordinator Ben Antonius at ben@dnda.org. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Please note that the selected candidate must submit to a background check and provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

DNDA believes that the most marginalized people in our society — including people of color, people from working-class backgrounds, women and LGBTQ people – must be centered in the work we do. We strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

DNDA is an equal opportunity employer. No applicant will be discriminated against because of race, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, age, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, or sensory, mental or physical disability.