{"id":25899,"date":"2026-04-20T12:26:34","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T19:26:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/kitsap\/?p=25899"},"modified":"2026-04-20T12:32:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T19:32:02","slug":"wsu-kitsap-is-hiring-a-water-stewardship-program-assistant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/kitsap\/2026\/04\/20\/wsu-kitsap-is-hiring-a-water-stewardship-program-assistant\/","title":{"rendered":"WSU Kitsap is Hiring a Water Stewardship Program Assistant!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Water Stewardship Program Assistant Job Description<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a part-time, paid position for up to 16 hours per week. Work hours and times vary depending on seasonal programming and events. Some weekends and evenings will be required for educational outreach events and volunteer trainings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Assistant reports to Watershed Stewardship Program Coordinator and will primarily help with the coordination of the Stream Steward, Salmon Docent, and Kitsap Beach Naturalist Programs. Assistant must follow WSU Extension policies and guidelines. For more information about the Watershed Stewardship programs, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/kitsap\/nrs\/water-stewards\/\">https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/kitsap\/nrs\/water-stewards\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Minimum Educational Requirement<\/strong>: A.A. or A.S. degree in education, sciences, environmental studies or natural resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Required Qualifications: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Passion for learning about the natural world and sharing it with others<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Self-motivated and able to work independently<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comfortable working with spreadsheets and databases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flexible with daily changes in tasks and weekly work schedule<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ability to manage multiple projects at once &nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ability to work in collaboration with team members to accomplish tasks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Willingness to learn and develop new skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong communication skills via telephone, email, writing, and in-person<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confidence in managing groups of volunteers and trainees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advanced computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Zoom) and ability to operate standard office equipment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Desired Qualifications:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Social media, marketing, and\/or graphic design experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interest and experience in photography, videography and\/or development of infographics or story maps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Event planning experience, with a focus on educational workshops or field trips<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Familiarity with Kitsap County natural resources and the regional organizations and agencies that manage them<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experience with maintaining records, files and statistical information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Overview of Program Assistant Responsibilities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Administrative Tasks:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Work with Coordinator to organize continuing education classes and events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recruit and communicate with volunteers about event logistics (i.e. Water Festival, Salmon Tours, Salmon in the Classroom, stewardship events etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare training and promotional materials for each program training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide information and program assistance to program participants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research, assemble and write content about local opportunities and environmental issues for monthly e-newsletter and social media content<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitor program activities in relation to program goals, keeping track of volunteers at events and public contacts made at events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use spreadsheet and data software to develop and maintain records<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain records for mid-year and end-of-year reporting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regularly update volunteer database with volunteer hours and information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Serve as primary contact with program participants and volunteers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assist Program Coordinator wherever needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Volunteer Training Tasks:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Coordinate arrangement for program activities, such as meetings spaces, field trip locations, and other logistics that may arise<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Attend trainings and assist with set-up and take-down, attendee sign-in, refreshments, taking photos and presenter timekeeping<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Track volunteer sign-ups and communicate logistics with sign-ups regularly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Assist with curriculum, planning, execution, evaluation &amp; reporting for trainings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare and print meeting agendas, handouts, and sign-up sheets for trainings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage training wrap-up tasks including compile evaluation information, follow-up with presenters, scan and record sign-in sheets, update new volunteer info<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Compensation<\/strong>: This position is hired as a Program Assistant = $20.09 &#8211; $26.74 per hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In accordance with <a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/RCW\/default.aspx?cite=49.58.110\">RCW 49.58.110<\/a>, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate\u2019s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Application Process<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Applications will be taken through <strong>May 8<sup>th<\/sup>, 2026<\/strong>. Interviews are expected to be held the following week via Zoom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To be considered, please send a resume and cover letter to jess.sappington@wsu.edu, following these guidelines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Email subject line: \u201cWater Stewardship Assistant Position\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Application materials should be submitted as pdf versions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Application materials should be named as follows:<ul><li>\u201cResume_Last Name\u201d<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cCover Letter_Last Name\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" wsu-font-size--medium\"><em>Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity\/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Water Stewardship Program Assistant Job Description This is a part-time, paid position for up to 16 hours per week. Work hours and times vary depending on seasonal programming and events. 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