Nursery help needed at Munro's Nursery in Kenmore
Must have plant background. General nursery work including sales & planting.
Hours: Full time
Pay Range: $12.50/hour
Contact Jerry Munro at 425-488-1141
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Environmental Educator - $14.50/hr
Seattle Tilth Position Description
Environmental Educator, The Garden Hotline
Application Deadline: June 9th, 2009
Desired Start Date: July 1st, 2009
Hours: Part-Time. Two days a week or more;
including weekends.
Wages: $14.50 per hour
Benefits: Generous ETO, Health Plan,
Non-matched 403(b)
Founded in 1978, Seattle Tilth is a nationally recognized non-profit organization
dedicated to cultivating a sustainable community, one garden at a time. We do this by
providing more than 300 unique educational programs each year that teach urban
and suburban dwellers to improve water and soil quality, reduce pesticide usage, and
limit their contribution to the waste stream by growing organic food, composting,
building their soil and supporting local food systems.
The Garden Hotline is an important part of the City of Seattle's Natural Soil Building
Program. The Hotline offers free information to Seattle and King County residents on
backyard composting and natural soil building techniques, resource conservation,
pesticide reduction and natural gardening practices. The City of Seattle and King
County promote the Hotline extensively to raise awareness about the educational and
problem solving service.
Some of the tasks include:
• Provide requested information to residents by phone, mail, email, or in person during
designated business hours.
• Provide information on NSB programs and resources to program managers and staff
of suburban cities and the Local Hazardous Waste Management Program (LHWMP)
in King County by phone, mail or email.
• Keep up to date on current activities of: Green Gardening Program; Pacific
Northwest pest management resources; Seattle Public Utilities; LHWMP; and
innovative information on appropriate gardening strategies.
• Help create various support materials for the program as needed including flyers,
articles, resource guides and training materials.
• Help create and present educational classes/workshops to support Natural Soil
Building Programs.
• Help maintain and update an inventory of guides, factsheets, and frequently asked
questions.
• Attend Tilth Staff meetings and Natural Soil Building team meetings as requested.
• Other duties as assigned
Desired Qualifications for the Environmental Educator
• Extensive knowledge of Pacific Northwest gardening techniques, plants, pests and
their management using sustainable practices.
• Degree in Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Entomology, or related fields.
• Experience in garden design, landscape maintenance, and/or nursery work.
• Familiarity with local and national gardening resources and how to access them.
• Knowledge of backyard composting and soil building techniques.
• Program management skills and experience desired.
• Spanish language skills a plus.
• Ability to create curriculum and training materials to support program.
• Experience teaching formally or informally in the classroom, in the workplace or at
workshops.
• Excellent research skills.
• Strong writing and editing skills. (Short writing sample will be requested from finalists.)
• Experience using Microsoft Office, FileMaker Pro, and Adobe computer programs.
Experience with graphics programs a plus.
• Ability to work in a small indoor office, with lots of activity.
• Friendly, polite, and patient phone manner.
To Apply:
Submit a cover letter, resume and three professional references immediately. Only
completed applications will be considered.
Laura Matter, Program Lead
Seattle Tilth/NSB
4649 Sunnyside Ave N Room 120
Seattle WA 98103
Questions may be directed to Laura Matter at lauramatter@seattletilth.org
For more information about Seattle Tilth, see www.seattletilth.org.
Seattle Tilth is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Environmental Educator, The Garden Hotline
Application Deadline: June 9th, 2009
Desired Start Date: July 1st, 2009
Hours: Part-Time. Two days a week or more;
including weekends.
Wages: $14.50 per hour
Benefits: Generous ETO, Health Plan,
Non-matched 403(b)
Founded in 1978, Seattle Tilth is a nationally recognized non-profit organization
dedicated to cultivating a sustainable community, one garden at a time. We do this by
providing more than 300 unique educational programs each year that teach urban
and suburban dwellers to improve water and soil quality, reduce pesticide usage, and
limit their contribution to the waste stream by growing organic food, composting,
building their soil and supporting local food systems.
The Garden Hotline is an important part of the City of Seattle's Natural Soil Building
Program. The Hotline offers free information to Seattle and King County residents on
backyard composting and natural soil building techniques, resource conservation,
pesticide reduction and natural gardening practices. The City of Seattle and King
County promote the Hotline extensively to raise awareness about the educational and
problem solving service.
Some of the tasks include:
• Provide requested information to residents by phone, mail, email, or in person during
designated business hours.
• Provide information on NSB programs and resources to program managers and staff
of suburban cities and the Local Hazardous Waste Management Program (LHWMP)
in King County by phone, mail or email.
• Keep up to date on current activities of: Green Gardening Program; Pacific
Northwest pest management resources; Seattle Public Utilities; LHWMP; and
innovative information on appropriate gardening strategies.
• Help create various support materials for the program as needed including flyers,
articles, resource guides and training materials.
• Help create and present educational classes/workshops to support Natural Soil
Building Programs.
• Help maintain and update an inventory of guides, factsheets, and frequently asked
questions.
• Attend Tilth Staff meetings and Natural Soil Building team meetings as requested.
• Other duties as assigned
Desired Qualifications for the Environmental Educator
• Extensive knowledge of Pacific Northwest gardening techniques, plants, pests and
their management using sustainable practices.
• Degree in Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Entomology, or related fields.
• Experience in garden design, landscape maintenance, and/or nursery work.
• Familiarity with local and national gardening resources and how to access them.
• Knowledge of backyard composting and soil building techniques.
• Program management skills and experience desired.
• Spanish language skills a plus.
• Ability to create curriculum and training materials to support program.
• Experience teaching formally or informally in the classroom, in the workplace or at
workshops.
• Excellent research skills.
• Strong writing and editing skills. (Short writing sample will be requested from finalists.)
• Experience using Microsoft Office, FileMaker Pro, and Adobe computer programs.
Experience with graphics programs a plus.
• Ability to work in a small indoor office, with lots of activity.
• Friendly, polite, and patient phone manner.
To Apply:
Submit a cover letter, resume and three professional references immediately. Only
completed applications will be considered.
Laura Matter, Program Lead
Seattle Tilth/NSB
4649 Sunnyside Ave N Room 120
Seattle WA 98103
Questions may be directed to Laura Matter at lauramatter@seattletilth.org
For more information about Seattle Tilth, see www.seattletilth.org.
Seattle Tilth is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Horticulture Volunteer at the ZOO
Horticultural Volunteer Opportunity
Purpose:
To provide hands-on experience and learning opportunities to students Horticulture programs.
General Description:
The Woodland Park Zoo’s horticulture program follows the tenets of Integrated Pest Management and Plant Health Care while meeting aesthetic and exhibit specific goals. Hands-on horticultural experiences and opportunities will be provided through three educational venues at the Woodland Park Zoo; the Rose Garden, the interior exhibits, and general Zoo grounds. Equal time and weight will be given to each venue as the student progresses through this program.
Venue specifics:
Rose Garden-The Rose Garden has been managed naturally since 2007 and is maintained to a high visual aesthetic standard. Students will learn natural landscape management techniques actively caring for this 2.5 acre garden comprised of over 5,000 roses; perennial, shrub, and tree beds; turf; two water features; two landscape structures; and several Natural Yard Care demonstration gardens.
Interior exhibits-The Zoo’s interior exhibits include the entire Tropical Rain Forest building and several other interior animal spaces and are supported out of 4,000 square feet of greenhouse space. The orchid collection and Silverspot butterfly programs are also primary programs. Students will learn greenhouse and interior plantscape management techniques actively caring for the plants both in the greenhouses and in the exhibits.
General Zoo grounds-The Zoo grounds occupy 92 acres comprised of 5 specific biomes and the surrounding general landscape. Management of the existing landscapes and installation of landscape improvements are the primary tasks. Students will learn landscape management and installation techniques actively participating in landscape maintenance and installation projects.
Process:
-Each student will be required to meet with Zoo staff to develop their volunteer opportunity including educational goals and time commitment subject to Zoo and educational institution approval.
-Each student will be required to take the ½ day Woodland Park Zoo orientation program before beginning the program.
-Each student will be required to fill out Woodland Park Zoo volunteer paperwork including the background check form.
-Each student will be required to track volunteer hours.
-Each student will be required to fill out a volunteer program evaluation sheet specific to the Woodland Park Zoo.
Pre-requisites:
Edmonds
-HORT 102 Hort Plant Science
-HORT 109 Soils and Plant Nutrition
-HORT 110 Pest Management Principles
-HORT 117 Pruning
*variations to pre-requisites may be considered subject to advisors review and approval.
SSCC
-LHO 140 Intro into Arboriculture
-LHO 155 Pruning
-LHO 210 Plant Problem Diagnostics
*variations to pre-requisites may be considered subject to advisors review and approval.
LWTC
-HORT 111 Botany
-HORT 121 Soils
-HORT 122 Pruning
-HORT 123 Pest Management
*variations to pre-requisites may be considered subject to advisors review and approval.
http://www.zoo.org/involved/volunteer/volunteer.html
We welcome your inquiries about our programs and hope you consider applying for a volunteer position! For questions not answered here, please call the Volunteer Department at 206.548.2450.
Purpose:
To provide hands-on experience and learning opportunities to students Horticulture programs.
General Description:
The Woodland Park Zoo’s horticulture program follows the tenets of Integrated Pest Management and Plant Health Care while meeting aesthetic and exhibit specific goals. Hands-on horticultural experiences and opportunities will be provided through three educational venues at the Woodland Park Zoo; the Rose Garden, the interior exhibits, and general Zoo grounds. Equal time and weight will be given to each venue as the student progresses through this program.
Venue specifics:
Rose Garden-The Rose Garden has been managed naturally since 2007 and is maintained to a high visual aesthetic standard. Students will learn natural landscape management techniques actively caring for this 2.5 acre garden comprised of over 5,000 roses; perennial, shrub, and tree beds; turf; two water features; two landscape structures; and several Natural Yard Care demonstration gardens.
Interior exhibits-The Zoo’s interior exhibits include the entire Tropical Rain Forest building and several other interior animal spaces and are supported out of 4,000 square feet of greenhouse space. The orchid collection and Silverspot butterfly programs are also primary programs. Students will learn greenhouse and interior plantscape management techniques actively caring for the plants both in the greenhouses and in the exhibits.
General Zoo grounds-The Zoo grounds occupy 92 acres comprised of 5 specific biomes and the surrounding general landscape. Management of the existing landscapes and installation of landscape improvements are the primary tasks. Students will learn landscape management and installation techniques actively participating in landscape maintenance and installation projects.
Process:
-Each student will be required to meet with Zoo staff to develop their volunteer opportunity including educational goals and time commitment subject to Zoo and educational institution approval.
-Each student will be required to take the ½ day Woodland Park Zoo orientation program before beginning the program.
-Each student will be required to fill out Woodland Park Zoo volunteer paperwork including the background check form.
-Each student will be required to track volunteer hours.
-Each student will be required to fill out a volunteer program evaluation sheet specific to the Woodland Park Zoo.
Pre-requisites:
Edmonds
-HORT 102 Hort Plant Science
-HORT 109 Soils and Plant Nutrition
-HORT 110 Pest Management Principles
-HORT 117 Pruning
*variations to pre-requisites may be considered subject to advisors review and approval.
SSCC
-LHO 140 Intro into Arboriculture
-LHO 155 Pruning
-LHO 210 Plant Problem Diagnostics
*variations to pre-requisites may be considered subject to advisors review and approval.
LWTC
-HORT 111 Botany
-HORT 121 Soils
-HORT 122 Pruning
-HORT 123 Pest Management
*variations to pre-requisites may be considered subject to advisors review and approval.
http://www.zoo.org/involved/volunteer/volunteer.html
We welcome your inquiries about our programs and hope you consider applying for a volunteer position! For questions not answered here, please call the Volunteer Department at 206.548.2450.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Seattle Audubon's - Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunity in Seattle Audubon’s native plant and wildlife-friendly garden
Are you interested in native plants and gardening for wildlife? Come volunteer in Seattle Audubon’s native plant garden! Seattle Audubon’s office and Nature Shop are located on a small urban lot in Wedgwood (NE Seattle), and our wildlife friendly garden serves as an example of ways to garden for birds and other wildlife in the city. Bring your horticultural knowledge and ideas and help direct how the garden is used for education, enjoyment and as a model for urban wildlife space. Garden work parties take place approximately once per month, usually on Saturday mornings.
Please contact Jen Mullen, Volunteer Coordinator, at jenm@seattleaudubon.org or call 206.523.8243 x 12, for more information about this volunteer opportunity.
Volunteer Opportunity in Seattle Audubon's Nature Shop
Are you looking for a way to help the environment? Are you interested in birds and wildlife in the city? Volunteer in Seattle Audubon’s Nature Shop!
The Nature Shop sells binoculars, books, bird feeders, birdseed and hundreds of other bird and nature related products. Nature Shop volunteers provide sales assistance, register people for Seattle Audubon Classes and Field Trips, and provide phone and walk-in assistance to Seattle Audubon members and the public regarding bird- and nature-related issues.
No experience is necessary; we will teach you everything you need to know! This is a great opportunity to learn more about birds, provide a vital service, and work with like-minded individuals to protect and preserve birds and the natural environment! Current volunteers include retired teachers, doctors, and social workers, students, working professionals, and more.
3.5 hour shifts are available mornings and afternoons Monday through Saturday. Volunteer each week, once per month, or occasionally, as your schedule permits.
Please contact Jen Mullen, Volunteer Coordinator, at jenm@seattleaudubon.org or call 206.523.8243 x 12, for more information about this volunteer opportunity.
Are you interested in native plants and gardening for wildlife? Come volunteer in Seattle Audubon’s native plant garden! Seattle Audubon’s office and Nature Shop are located on a small urban lot in Wedgwood (NE Seattle), and our wildlife friendly garden serves as an example of ways to garden for birds and other wildlife in the city. Bring your horticultural knowledge and ideas and help direct how the garden is used for education, enjoyment and as a model for urban wildlife space. Garden work parties take place approximately once per month, usually on Saturday mornings.
Please contact Jen Mullen, Volunteer Coordinator, at jenm@seattleaudubon.org or call 206.523.8243 x 12, for more information about this volunteer opportunity.
Volunteer Opportunity in Seattle Audubon's Nature Shop
Are you looking for a way to help the environment? Are you interested in birds and wildlife in the city? Volunteer in Seattle Audubon’s Nature Shop!
The Nature Shop sells binoculars, books, bird feeders, birdseed and hundreds of other bird and nature related products. Nature Shop volunteers provide sales assistance, register people for Seattle Audubon Classes and Field Trips, and provide phone and walk-in assistance to Seattle Audubon members and the public regarding bird- and nature-related issues.
No experience is necessary; we will teach you everything you need to know! This is a great opportunity to learn more about birds, provide a vital service, and work with like-minded individuals to protect and preserve birds and the natural environment! Current volunteers include retired teachers, doctors, and social workers, students, working professionals, and more.
3.5 hour shifts are available mornings and afternoons Monday through Saturday. Volunteer each week, once per month, or occasionally, as your schedule permits.
Please contact Jen Mullen, Volunteer Coordinator, at jenm@seattleaudubon.org or call 206.523.8243 x 12, for more information about this volunteer opportunity.
landscape Maint. - $10.50/hr
Cascade Restorations Partners LLC
Work Schedule: m-f 7-3:30
Hours per Week: 30-40
*Wage/Salary: $10.50
*Job Description:
This is a labor intensive landscape maintenance position that includes the following tasks: pruning, planting, weeding, mowing, transplanting, propagating, planting and harvesting crops, digging, and weedeating. We practice good land stewardship and organic gardening.
*Qualifications Required:
Drivers license, background check, able to lift 45lbs, hard working, self motivated, ability to follow directions
Qualifications Preferred:
Ability to operate farm equipment, some plant knowledge, some organic gardening knowledge
*Application Instructions:
Please fax or email resume to 425-222-7230 or joe@storybookpartners.com resume should include: D.O.B, work history, 2 work references, and 2 personal references
Contact Information:
Joe Ayers
523 se redmond fall city rd
Redmond, WA 98053
Map to Address Above:
Online Map
Phone: 425 445 6355
Fax: 425 222 7230
Email: joe@storybookpartners.com
Work Schedule: m-f 7-3:30
Hours per Week: 30-40
*Wage/Salary: $10.50
*Job Description:
This is a labor intensive landscape maintenance position that includes the following tasks: pruning, planting, weeding, mowing, transplanting, propagating, planting and harvesting crops, digging, and weedeating. We practice good land stewardship and organic gardening.
*Qualifications Required:
Drivers license, background check, able to lift 45lbs, hard working, self motivated, ability to follow directions
Qualifications Preferred:
Ability to operate farm equipment, some plant knowledge, some organic gardening knowledge
*Application Instructions:
Please fax or email resume to 425-222-7230 or joe@storybookpartners.com resume should include: D.O.B, work history, 2 work references, and 2 personal references
Contact Information:
Joe Ayers
523 se redmond fall city rd
Redmond, WA 98053
Map to Address Above:
Online Map
Phone: 425 445 6355
Fax: 425 222 7230
Email: joe@storybookpartners.com
Organic Program Inspector - $$2,855 - $3,726/mo
WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
ORGANIC PROGRAM INSPECTOR(Environmental Specialist 2)
Opens: May 1, 2009
Closes: May 22, 2009
Salary: $2,855.00 - $3,726.00 per month (range 43)
Location: Eastern Washington
Agency
The Department of Agriculture serves the people of Washington by supporting the agricultural community and promoting consumer and environmental protection. WSDA’s mission is to serve the people of Washington by supporting the agricultural community and promoting consumer and environmental protection.
WSDA’s Organic Food Program is seeking one (1) permanent full-time employee to inspect organic food producers, processors and handlers. The position will be designated as Environmental Specialist 2. Information regarding this position is as follows:
Location
There is one permanent full-time position in Spokane, Washington. Inspection territory includes: Stevens, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Whitman, Lincoln, Asotin, Garfield, Adams, Ferry, Benton, Franklin and Columbia counties. This position will operate from a home-based office anywhere between Tri-Cities and Spokane and will be dependant upon the applicants geographic location and qualifications.
Duties
Inspect organic food producers, processors and handlers for compliance with National Organic Standards. Inspections involve an examination and evaluation of soil management, crop rotation, seeds, pest management, and records. Inspectors evaluate Organic Crop, Livestock and Handling System Plans and write reports that describe compliance with organic standards. Violations of organic standards are documented through reports, samples, photos, and audits of records. Inspections of farmers markets and retail stores that sell organic food products are also conducted. Inspectors also collect samples of organic food products for analysis of possible contaminants. Inspectors evaluate materials and labels to determine compliance with organic standards, make field observations of soil and crop conditions, review organic system plans to ensure the integrity of organic food products, and conduct audits of production and sales records.
REQUIREMENTS
Desirable Qualifications -- Environmental Specialist 2
A Bachelor's degree involving major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences, environmental planning or other allied field and one year of professional level experience in environmental analysis or control, or environmental planning.
Additional qualifying experience will substitute, year for year, for education.
OR
One year of experience as an Environmental Specialist 1.
OR
A Master's degree in one of the above fields.
Applicant must possess a current Washington driver’s license.
Desirable Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree involving major study in agriculture or other closely allied field, and one or more years of professional-level experience in commercial food production and handling. (Additional qualifying experience will substitute, year for year, for education.)
Knowledge and experience conducting organic inspection or equivalent inspection work is desired.
Note
Resumes and/or applications will be scored using a rating guide, and the top 20 highest scores may be considered for an interview in front of a panel.
Who May Apply
This recruitment is open to anyone who meets the required qualifications, and has the same or similar qualifications as listed under the desirable qualifications.
How to Apply
Send a completed state application (www.dop.wa.gov/Pages/forms.aspx) and resume to:
Linda Pentt, HR Consultant
P.O. Box 42560
Olympia, WA 98504-2560 or e-mail hr@agr.wa.gov or fax to (360) 902-1821
The State of Washington actively supports diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants who need assistance in the application process or who need this announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 902-1979 or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf at 800-833-6388
ORGANIC PROGRAM INSPECTOR(Environmental Specialist 2)
Opens: May 1, 2009
Closes: May 22, 2009
Salary: $2,855.00 - $3,726.00 per month (range 43)
Location: Eastern Washington
Agency
The Department of Agriculture serves the people of Washington by supporting the agricultural community and promoting consumer and environmental protection. WSDA’s mission is to serve the people of Washington by supporting the agricultural community and promoting consumer and environmental protection.
WSDA’s Organic Food Program is seeking one (1) permanent full-time employee to inspect organic food producers, processors and handlers. The position will be designated as Environmental Specialist 2. Information regarding this position is as follows:
Location
There is one permanent full-time position in Spokane, Washington. Inspection territory includes: Stevens, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Whitman, Lincoln, Asotin, Garfield, Adams, Ferry, Benton, Franklin and Columbia counties. This position will operate from a home-based office anywhere between Tri-Cities and Spokane and will be dependant upon the applicants geographic location and qualifications.
Duties
Inspect organic food producers, processors and handlers for compliance with National Organic Standards. Inspections involve an examination and evaluation of soil management, crop rotation, seeds, pest management, and records. Inspectors evaluate Organic Crop, Livestock and Handling System Plans and write reports that describe compliance with organic standards. Violations of organic standards are documented through reports, samples, photos, and audits of records. Inspections of farmers markets and retail stores that sell organic food products are also conducted. Inspectors also collect samples of organic food products for analysis of possible contaminants. Inspectors evaluate materials and labels to determine compliance with organic standards, make field observations of soil and crop conditions, review organic system plans to ensure the integrity of organic food products, and conduct audits of production and sales records.
REQUIREMENTS
Desirable Qualifications -- Environmental Specialist 2
A Bachelor's degree involving major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences, environmental planning or other allied field and one year of professional level experience in environmental analysis or control, or environmental planning.
Additional qualifying experience will substitute, year for year, for education.
OR
One year of experience as an Environmental Specialist 1.
OR
A Master's degree in one of the above fields.
Applicant must possess a current Washington driver’s license.
Desirable Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree involving major study in agriculture or other closely allied field, and one or more years of professional-level experience in commercial food production and handling. (Additional qualifying experience will substitute, year for year, for education.)
Knowledge and experience conducting organic inspection or equivalent inspection work is desired.
Note
Resumes and/or applications will be scored using a rating guide, and the top 20 highest scores may be considered for an interview in front of a panel.
Who May Apply
This recruitment is open to anyone who meets the required qualifications, and has the same or similar qualifications as listed under the desirable qualifications.
How to Apply
Send a completed state application (www.dop.wa.gov/Pages/forms.aspx) and resume to:
Linda Pentt, HR Consultant
P.O. Box 42560
Olympia, WA 98504-2560 or e-mail hr@agr.wa.gov or fax to (360) 902-1821
The State of Washington actively supports diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants who need assistance in the application process or who need this announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 902-1979 or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf at 800-833-6388
Summer Intern - Unpaid (potential for future employment)
Coalition of Organic Land Care Professionals: "Promoting professionalism in
ecologically sustainable environmental horticulture since 2003."
ecologically sustainable environmental horticulture since 2003."
The Coalition of Organic Land Care Professionals (a Seattle area trade industry non-profit
organization) is seeking five summer interns to take leadership roles with minimal
supervision in the following areas:
• Recruit and coordinate membership and volunteers, organize activities, and create
volunteer recognition events.
• Initiate and organize fundraising activities; identify grants available and write grant
requests.
• Orchestrate public outreach, public education and public relations.
• Work collaboratively with the Society of Urban Land Care, the Ecological Landscape
Association, Seattle Tilth, the Washington Toxics Coalition, and WSU Extension to
bring a science based curriculum to professional development in the Seattle area,
and to provide a program for recognition and promotion of professional
achievement.
• Form partnerships with other agencies and non-profits which have common areas of
mission, such as the Green Gardening Program, Seattle Audubon, the Puget
Soundkeeper Alliance, the Cascade Land Conservancy, and the Environmental
Horticulture and Urban Forestry educational programs at local colleges.
• Participate in setting budget priorities for limited resources of time and funds.
• Participate in re-imagining the purpose, function, scope, and public image of the
non-profit.
• Organize calendar of events for 2009-2010, and preparation for events.
Suitable candidates for internship should be interested in working collaboratively
as well as having substantial creative freedom to take individual initiative.
as well as having substantial creative freedom to take individual initiative.
These summer internships are unpaid positions, but a serious commitment and achievement of
results will be rewarded in appreciation, recognition, the development of professional
contacts, and letters of reference. Successful grant writing activities could lead to the
creation of a longer term, paid, part-time position.
results will be rewarded in appreciation, recognition, the development of professional
contacts, and letters of reference. Successful grant writing activities could lead to the
creation of a longer term, paid, part-time position.
Interested individuals should contact:
Michael J. Swassing (Vice President)
(206)841-5954
Mission Statement: The Coalition of Organic Landscapers (COOL) is a collection of
professional landscapers committed to organic and sustainable garden care and design.
COOL is comprised of arborists, designers, educators, horticulturists, gardeners, and other
landscape professionals who provide garden care and consultation. COOL is dedicated to not
only improving the gardening practices of its members, but also to educating other
landscapers and the general public about organic and sustainable gardening.
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