[geogu-l] City of Bellevue, WA --Environmental Internships

[Richard Roth]

TRACKS Internship: Volunteer Coordinator - NeighborWoods and Stewardship

Volunteers celebrate a planting.Days: Vary  Hours: 10-20 per week Season:
Year-round  

Job site: City Hall/ Additional sites throughout the city


Length of commitment:  Minimum 2-3 month commitment 

Work environment: Outdoors/Indoors    

State Patrol check required prior to employment

 

Overview:

NeighborWoods is a new program to facilitate tree planting throughout
Bellevue. Working hand in hand with the city, volunteers will suggest
locations where new trees are needed, and assist with planting and
maintaining them. A qualified coordinator is needed to promote the
NeighborWoods program, recruit interested parties, work with Bellevue
Natural Resources to plan tree installments, facilitate plantings and
maintenance, and report progress. This community-driven program depends on
the active participation and commitment of the participants to take
ownership of their "NeighborWoods."  

 

Primary Responsibilities:

Under the direction of Parks and Natural Resources staff, educate citizens
about the NeighborWoods Program at Neighborhood Enhancement Project meetings
and through other community venues; coordinate volunteer efforts and manage
planting projects; and identify other regional stewardship projects and
reach out to community volunteers to garner involvement.

 

Other Opportunities Include: 

Seeking private funding and in-kind donations.

Developing NeighborWoods to include tree plantings on a greater range of
properties.

Coordinating volunteers and programs in other reaches of the City's TRACKS
initiative.  More information about the City's TRACKS initiative can be
found at: www.bellevuewa.gov/tracks.htm

 

Desired Qualifications:

Applicants should have a strong desire to work in a related field.

Ability to multi-task.

Ability to communicate and work well with others.

Strong work ethic and ability to deal with the physical challenges of the
TRACKS Program.

Ability to learn new tasks and information.

 

Other Benefits:

Preparation for future employment.

Education about the community and government organizations.

Sense of responsibility.

School credit where applicable.

 

To Apply:
All applicants must complete the documents below:

Resume or CV (cover letter optional)

Volunteer Application
<http://www.bellevuewa.gov/pdf/Parks/mac8255_volunteer_application.pdf>   

State Patrol Disclosure Statement
<http://bellevuewa.gov/pdf/Parks/wsp_form_2007.pdf>   

Waiver of Liability
<http://www.bellevuewa.gov/word/Parks/volunteer_participant_waiver_form.doc>


 

Selection Procedures:

This position is opened until filled. Mail or email paperwork to
Pandersson at bellevuewa.gov or

Attn: TRACKS, Bellevue Parks and Community Services, PO Box 90012, Bellevue,
WA 98009



It is the policy of Bellevue Parks & Community Services to provide volunteer
opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age,
marital status, sexual preference, and/or disability.

 

 

TRACKS Internship: Summer Program Assistant

 

PictureDays: Vary/ Including a number of overnight leadership opportunities


Hours: 10-20 per week   Season: Summer Age: Must be 18 or older        

Job site: City Hall/ Additional sites around the State

Length of commitment:  Minimum 2-3 month commitment 

Work environment: Outdoors/Indoors    

State Patrol check required prior to employment

 

Overview:

Experience the beauty of the outdoors while helping in your community.

Does canoeing the Mercer Slough, backpacking the Cascades, and testing your
limits on a ropes course sound fun? Are you seeking communication and
program development skills? If so, this internship opportunity is for you.
We are currently seeking a student intern with strong outdoor skills to help
to fulfill our mission to help residents of all ages experience the joys of
nature. Under the direction of TRACKS staff, you will teach essential
outdoor skills and help organize a wide variety of summer events and
outreach programs.  More information about the City's TRACKS initiative can
be found at: www.bellevuewa.gov/tracks.htm

 

Primary Responsibilities:

Under the direction of staff, organize programs and aid in the facilitation
of a wide variety of events.  Instruct participants in outdoors skills
including camping techniques, wilderness safety, and conservation.

 

Other Opportunities Include:  

Participating in community outreach and marketing

 

Desired Qualifications:

Applicants should have a strong desire to work in a related field.

Must have current Washington State drives license.

Ability to multi-task.

Ability to communicate and work well with others.

Strong work ethic and ability to deal with the physical challenges of the
TRACKS Program.

Ability to learn new tasks and information.

 

Other Benefits:

Preparation for future employment.

Education about the community and government organizations.

Sense of responsibility.

School credit where applicable.

 

To Apply:
All applicants must complete the documents below:

Resume or CV (cover letter optional)

 <http://www.bellevuewa.gov/pdf/Parks/mac8255_volunteer_application.pdf>
Volunteer Application  

 <http://bellevuewa.gov/pdf/Parks/wsp_form_2007.pdf> State Patrol Disclosure
Statement  

 
<http://www.bellevuewa.gov/word/Parks/volunteer_participant_waiver_form.doc>
Waiver of Liability  

 

Selection Procedures:

This position is opened until filled. Mail or email paperwork to:
Pandersson at bellevuewa.gov or

Attn: TRACKS  Bellevue Parks & Community Services,  PO Box 90012,  Bellevue,
WA 98009



 

It is the policy of the Bellevue Parks & Community Services to provide
volunteer opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin,
gender, age, marital status, sexual preference and/or disability.

 

 

 

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