Washtenaw County Conservation District
Location
Ann Arbor, MI | United States
Job description
Conservation District Seasonal Staff
Term: March - September 2024
Wage: $17.50/hour - $20/hour
Posted: January 2024
The Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD) is a local government agency that assists
residents and landowners with the conservation, management, and wise use of natural
resources. We assist Washtenaw County residents through countywide resource assessments,
conservation resource distributions, conservation education, and one-on-one technical
assistance.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The WCCD Seasonal Staff position provides a professional development opportunity to work
within the fields of natural resources conservation through involvement with a variety of the
WCCD residential programs and events. The position will assist the WCCD staff, primarily the
Residential programs team led by the Resource Specialist and Community Forester, with
coordinating and facilitating events, performing field work, and community engagement.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
1. Support Conservation Resources Sales & Distributions
Assist in coordination, preparation, and operations of the annual plant sale
distribution events, Spring Tree Sale: April 24-27, Native Plant Expo: May 30 – June
1, Fall Tree & Native Plant Sale: Sept 19-20.
Assist in ongoing resource sale distributions & office order fulfillment, including
the Rain Barrel distribution on March 25.
2. Community Education and Engagement
Promote and represent the WCCD at our events and partner events, such as Rain
Garden/Native Plant Swaps.
Assist with planning, preparation, coordinating and clean-up of events.
Design promotional materials and video editing.
Provide technical support for Zoom webinars & attendee moderation.
3. Conservation Tool & Equipment Coordination
Manage tool Lending Library loans’ from the office, including educating residents
on tool use, cleaning, and rental procedures.
Supporting maintenance of tools & equipment.
4. Field Experience and Career Networking
Represent WCCD at township and partner organization meetings.
Assist various WCCD staff with farm and natural areas site visits.
5. Website Content Creation & Marketing
Support the creation of new website content and migration of existing content to a
new website platform.
6. General Duties
Attend and participate in regular staff meetings.
Complete other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Desired experience in one or all the following: event coordination, GIS mapping, webinar
coordination, video editing, website management, and public speaking.
2. Valid driver’s license
3. Reliable personal transportation for required occasional travel to event and field locations
around the county.
DESIRED ABILITIES & SKILLS:
1. Strong social and interpersonal skills.
2. Very strong communication skills: both written and verbal.
3. Entrepreneurial ethic: ability to learn quickly and problem solve creatively.
4. Able to complete work on time independently and as part of a team
5. Excellent organizational and time management skills.
6. Able to work with discipline within a hybrid remote working environment.
7. Excellent computer skills are required. Computer workstation will be provided, including
a laptop with Microsoft operating system & software. Experience with any of the following
is helpful, but not required:
a. Applications: ArcGIS, Excel, Asana Task management, Zoom webinars, Canva,
Adobe Premiere Pro (video editing)
b. Platforms: Weebly, Drupal, Shopify, myTurn.com
8. Able to work cooperatively with district personnel and other agencies.
9. Able to work efficiently outdoors in varying conditions and rough terrain; must be able to
lift 20 lbs. (occasional)
SALARY, BENEFITS, WORK HOURS, LOCATION
This position will be based at the Washtenaw County Conservation District office located in
Washtenaw County Service Building at 705 N. Zeeb Rd, #201, Ann Arbor 48103, MI. Most work
time will be at the main WCCD office with the possibility for some remote (home) office work
and field work.
The position is a non-exempt, temporary, part-time position (estimated four 8-hour days per
week). Hourly compensation at $17.50/hour - $20/hour, based on experience. Typical work
hours will be Monday-Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm. Some evening and weekend work is required.
The position will begin in mid-March and terminate at the end of September 2024.
ABOUT THE WCCD
The WCCD is a local government agency and has played a significant role in assisting residents
and landowners with access to trees, plants, and conservation tools in Washtenaw County since
1948. Our mission is to assist residents with the conservation, management, and wise use of
natural resources in Washtenaw County. Since 1951 the WCCD has distributed over 7.1 million
trees, shrubs, and native plants for various conservation purposes.
TO APPLY
Please submit a cover letter, resume, two professional references by email to Resource
Specialist, Doug Reith, [email protected] by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, February 19th.
Please combine all application materials into one PDF file for review and state “Application –
WCCD Seasonal Staff” in the email subject line. Contact us at the above email address with any
questions related to the position.
To obtain further information about the Washtenaw County Conservation District visit our
website at:
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.50 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 per week
Benefits:
Schedule:
Ability to Relocate:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ann Arbor, MI 48103
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