Community Environmental Program Coordinator (PPM-I)

Job Description:

Community Environmental Program Coordinator (PPM-I)

Description

Summary

Join our dedicated Volunteer Program , under the Community Investments & Engagement Section and help connect people to parks through supporting our programming in community restoration with people of all ages, youth career pathway development and school collaboration. We are seeking a creative and thoughtful team - player to serve as our Community Environmental Program Coordinator (Project/Program Manager I), contributing to smooth, efficient and effective work on our team.

In addition to the current opening, this recruitment may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates to fill future Project/Program Manager I career service and term-limited temporary openings within the Parks Division or throughout the Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP) over the next six months.

About the Role:
The Community Environmental Program Coordinator (PPM-I) supports our programming both in parks and behind the scenes. The work is highly varied in tasks as the role both supports park programs and events with administrative and logistical coordination that helps the entire program run smoothly and deliver great service to the King County community. It also provides a valuable opportunity to build the skills and experience needed for higher level project and program management roles.

This position follows a hybrid work model, blending remote and in-person work.

About the Team:
The Community Investments & Engagement (CIE) Section connects King County Parks to the communities we serve through equitable investments, inclusive programs, and meaningful engagement. We oversee a wide range of initiatives designed to strengthen community relationships and ensure that County resources are distributed fairly and transparently.

The Volunteer Program under CIE works to provide meaningful opportunities to connect people of all ages to our parks through hands-on service learning, environmental education opportunities and teen career pathway development programming, which includes:

• Community Restoration Volunteer Opportunities: build engaged and connected communities, learning and caring for our Parks through environmental service-learning projects.
• Youth Conservation Corps: build pathways for a new general of park and environmental leaders through a paid summer internship program and alumni opportunities exploring environmental challenges and solutions while building job skills.
• School Collaboration: co-created programming, working closely with school staff to meet student needs and learning objectives to explore environmental learning, restoration and careers.

Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice:
King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Community Restoration Project Manager, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity .

Apply now for a rewarding career at the King County Parks Division of the King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities. Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits , and growth opportunities.

Job Duties

What You Will Be Doing :

• Support environmental service-learning projects with volunteers of all ages by serving as a second staff member alongside the Community Restoration Project Manager or other Parks staff for an average of six projects per month. Help maintain safe staff-to-volunteer ratios and assist with event preparation activities, including noxious weed removal, plant staging, and tool organization.
• Manage incoming program inquiries and serve as an initial point of contact for community members, teens and organizations. Provide information and connect participants to relevant programs and opportunities.
• Provide administrative support across all program areas, including Community Restoration, Youth Conservation Corps, and school partnership projects. .
• Develop and distribute quarterly e-news that highlight the full scope of program activities, accomplishments, and opportunities for engagement.
• Manage the volunteer registration portal (Golden), including maintaining accurate event information, tracking and reporting participation metrics, and troubleshooting user/system issues that arise.
• Coordinate program-wide logistical needs, including SWAG development and ordering, tool maintenance and sharpening, cleaning and repairing event materials, inventory management, purchasing, and organization. Identify/implement process improvements to enhance program efficiency/effectiveness.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Qualifications You Bring :

• Familiarity with outdoor environmental service-learning programming and willingness to work outdoors year-round in a variety of weather conditions. Enthusiasm for the full scope of program work and a commitment to expanding knowledge and expertise around environment learning and stewardship.
• Foundational knowledge of equity and social justice principles/concepts with an understanding of how equity can be incorporated/centered into decisions and actions. Commitment to ongoing learning/growth in equitable practices/actions.
• Ability to use basic quantitative skills to support programming process improvements and contribute to the delivery of high-quality service-learning programs.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills to respond to participant inquiries and support outreach, and public information events.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills/abilities to support program logistics, operations, and continuous improvements.
• Experience/skills collecting, managing, and using data with computers and other tools to support event tracking, reporting, and evaluation of program outcomes.
• Skill/ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while also managing responsibilities and completing tasks independently.

Physical Requirements :

• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to perform repetitive weight bearing tasks.
• Ability to stoop, stand, sit or walk throughout the day.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical.

Competencies You Bring :

Action Oriented: Ability to take on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
Optimizes Work Processes: Ability to decern the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
Customer Focus: Ability to build strong customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions.
Communicates Effectively: Ability to develop and deliver multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Racially Just: Ability to identify and replace racists systems and structures with anti-racists and pro-equity approaches.
Nimble Learning: Ability to actively learn through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.

It Would Be Great if You Also Bring :

• Experience working with youth or teens in outdoor settings, including supporting or leading environmental service-learning activities.
• Bi or multilingual

Basic knowledge in the following areas:

• Environmental restoration practices and plant identification.
• Non-motorized tool maintenance (sharpening shovels, hand-tillers, loppers and pruners).
• Online event registration systems or databases and collection of metrics.

Supplemental Information

Workplace Exposures: Work includes indoor and outdoor settings with exposure to drafts, pollen, inclement weather, and uneven surfaces.

Work Location : The team works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. The primary reporting locations are King Street Center in Seattle and Sunset District Maintenance Shop in SeaTac.

Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

Work Schedule : This full-time position works a 40-hour work week . Typical work hours are approximately 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

The Community Environmental Program Coordinator works a split 9/80 schedule consisting of eight 9-hour days and one 8-hour day during each two-week pay period. The schedule generally runs Tuesday through every other Saturday and provides a three-day weekend every other week.

This position requires work on every other Saturday and may occasionally require evening hours. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible.

Union Representation : This position is represented by PROTEC 17.

Application and Selection Process :

To apply, submit a complete application with thorough responses to the Supplemental Questions.

Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role.

Resume and Cover Letter are not required and will not be reviewed if submitted.

Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Crystal Yost at [email protected] .

Discover More About the Parks Division: Visit our website and check us out at Facebook , Twitter , Instagram and Flickr .

Discover More About DNRP: Visit our website , explore an interactive map of our recent accomplishments and check us out at Facebook , X , LinkedIn , TikTok , Instagram , YouTube and Keeping King County Green News .

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To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12paid holidays each year plus twopersonal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental,family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page .

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.

Closing Date/Time: 6/22/2026 3:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$41.75 - $52.92 Hourly