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DATE:1/31/22
STATUS:Temporary, Full Time
HOURLY RATE:$19.00
TITLE:SEASONAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM ASSISTANT - Rain Gardener and Outreach Assistant
GRADE:NA
LOCATION:705 N. Zeeb Rd.
UNION AFFILIATION:Seasonal
 
JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of a higher classified employee, assists with rain garden maintenance, public education, and outreach efforts. Program work supports continued efforts to reduce stormwater runoff and protect the waterways within Washtenaw County.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Essential Duties:

Maintenance of Public Rain Gardens (80%)
  • Assist in managing the maintenance of public rain garden sites. Regularly monitor sites, coordinate with volunteer stewards and maintain public rain gardens. Work will include assessing plant health, training new stewards, communicating with stewards, removing invasive species, mulching, planting, seeding and other maintenance related tasks.
  • Report and log data to record work completed, outstanding projects and costs related to maintenance.
Public Outreach (20%)
  • Assist with public outreach related to water quality, native plants, rain gardens, community updates and program events.
  • Create social media posts (2/month), review website user navigation and content updates, revise educational materials, create graphical layouts, and assist in other communications related projects.
  • Assist with public events like Huron River Day and the Native Plant Expo. Speak in front of local civic groups about rain gardens.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS
Skill in:

Interest is required in the areas of environmental management, environmental education, resource ecology or related fields. Proven ability to communicate and deal effectively with people both individually and in groups.
This class description intends to identify the major duties and requirements of the job and should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related duties other than those outlined above and may be required to obtain specific job-related knowledge for successful job performance.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Duties require sufficient mobility to work in normal office and field settings, including ability to make field site inspections, and use standard office equipment including a computer, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen and hearing and speech sufficient to communicate in person or over the telephone. Be able to lift 20 lbs and be able to do gardening work for at least 3 hours at a time. Must be able and licensed to drive and comfortable driving a truck.
These requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.
EDUCATION
A degree in environmental science, conservation ecology, natural resource management or a related field is preferred but not required.
EXPERIENCE
At least one year of related work is required. Experience in marketing and/or public outreach work is preferred, but not required.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to attend work at various locations within Washtenaw County on time. Some evening and weekend work will be required.
The starting pay is between $19 and $22.50/hour and the work week is up to 37.5 hours. The position will begin mid-March and last through mid-December.

FILING DEADLINE: 2/15/22

CONTROL NUMBER: 2201-2000-0000-0000

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