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.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
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.
Friday, April 3, 2009
Landscaper, on call - $20.50/hr
Washington State Convention & Trade Center
*Wage/Salary: 20.50 per hour
*Job Description:
This position is responsible for transplanting, soil preparation, pruning, fertilizing and spraying of trees, shrubs, plant beds and interior foliage as well as use and care of landscaping equipment and maintaining and repairing irrigation systems.
*Qualifications Required:
Requires 4 years experience in commercial landscaping and minimum of an AA in Horticulture or equivalent combination of training and experience. Must be available flexible hours.
*Application Instructions:
Visit www.wsctc.com for additional information or to download an application package. Applications are also available at the Convention Center's Service Entrance, 9th & Pike, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m. Application must be completed for consideration. Jobline: 206-694-5039. EOE.
Contact Information:
Elena Adilia
800 Convention Place
Seattle, WA 98101
Map to Address Above:
Online Map
Phone: 2066945038
Fax: 2066945005
Email: eadilia@wsctc.com
Website: www.wsctc.com
*Wage/Salary: 20.50 per hour
*Job Description:
This position is responsible for transplanting, soil preparation, pruning, fertilizing and spraying of trees, shrubs, plant beds and interior foliage as well as use and care of landscaping equipment and maintaining and repairing irrigation systems.
*Qualifications Required:
Requires 4 years experience in commercial landscaping and minimum of an AA in Horticulture or equivalent combination of training and experience. Must be available flexible hours.
*Application Instructions:
Visit www.wsctc.com for additional information or to download an application package. Applications are also available at the Convention Center's Service Entrance, 9th & Pike, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m. Application must be completed for consideration. Jobline: 206-694-5039. EOE.
Contact Information:
Elena Adilia
800 Convention Place
Seattle, WA 98101
Map to Address Above:
Online Map
Phone: 2066945038
Fax: 2066945005
Email: eadilia@wsctc.com
Website: www.wsctc.com
Landscaping - $12-15/hr
Landscape Design/Install Co. Currently Hiring
Ashdon-McGrath Landscaping is a dynamic & creative landscaping company. We are a small outfit that caters to unique garden needs.
Our expertise ranges from re-designing someone’s property and installing new trees, shrubs, & plants, to full size estate landscaping projects. We often work with stone, creating flagstone patios, garden walls, & water features.
In the fall we are often asked to prune ornamental trees & shrubs, we are ISA trained in pruning techniques. Our staff are friendly and supportive & always willing to teach new skills. We are looking for individuals who want a job with lots of variety & opportunity.
Though we have lots of work to be done, we try to be flexible with your schedule. Currently we do not offer benefits but are goal is to have them available within a year or so. All applicants should be motivated, punctual, have reliable transportation and be in good physical condition. Related experience is a plus and willingness to work outside rain or shine is a must. We are hiring for these positions:
CREW MEMBERS - Applicants for this position should enjoy working outside, be able to follow detailed instructions. Experience in the industry is a plus. Must have cell phone & transportation.
Pay rate depends on experience, $12 - $15 / HR
Please respond with a resume to:david@ashdonmcgrath.com. Thank you!
Ashdon-McGrath Landscaping is a dynamic & creative landscaping company. We are a small outfit that caters to unique garden needs.
Our expertise ranges from re-designing someone’s property and installing new trees, shrubs, & plants, to full size estate landscaping projects. We often work with stone, creating flagstone patios, garden walls, & water features.
In the fall we are often asked to prune ornamental trees & shrubs, we are ISA trained in pruning techniques. Our staff are friendly and supportive & always willing to teach new skills. We are looking for individuals who want a job with lots of variety & opportunity.
Though we have lots of work to be done, we try to be flexible with your schedule. Currently we do not offer benefits but are goal is to have them available within a year or so. All applicants should be motivated, punctual, have reliable transportation and be in good physical condition. Related experience is a plus and willingness to work outside rain or shine is a must. We are hiring for these positions:
CREW MEMBERS - Applicants for this position should enjoy working outside, be able to follow detailed instructions. Experience in the industry is a plus. Must have cell phone & transportation.
Pay rate depends on experience, $12 - $15 / HR
Please respond with a resume to:david@ashdonmcgrath.com. Thank you!
Internship, Miller Garden -$10/hr
One Year Internship
In one the Pacific Northwest’s premium gardens
A one-year internship is available at the Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden. The position is available starting early summer with some flexibility to accommodate applicants’ schedules. The work is focused on garden maintenance and it is essential that candidates be prepared for rigorous physical labor. Tasks include watering, pruning, potting and some propagation. There will also be an opportunity to learn the plant accession data base.
The Miller Garden is a three-acre garden with an exceptional collection of woody and herbaceous plants. The facilities include a small greenhouse, an alpine house, cold frames, lath house and a small nursery to support garden operations. We are open to the public by appointment only.
We are a very small staff so it is imperative that candidates have a positive attitude and an excellent work ethic. Horticulture or related education is preferred. Priority is given to applicants currently in school or recently graduated.
The position will last one year from the start date and is funded for 20 hours per week with a wage of $10.00 per hour. Some weekend work is required. The E. C. Miller Botanical Garden is an equal opportunity employer.
Applications will be taken until 4-30-09. Interviews will begin in early May.
Please send resume with cover letter and references to:
Greg Graves
Head Gardener
Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden
PO Box 77377
Seattle, WA 98177
T 306-362-8612, F 206-362-4136
e-mail: gregg@millergarden.org
Check out our web-sites at ….
www:millergarden.org & www:greatplantpicks.org
In one the Pacific Northwest’s premium gardens
A one-year internship is available at the Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden. The position is available starting early summer with some flexibility to accommodate applicants’ schedules. The work is focused on garden maintenance and it is essential that candidates be prepared for rigorous physical labor. Tasks include watering, pruning, potting and some propagation. There will also be an opportunity to learn the plant accession data base.
The Miller Garden is a three-acre garden with an exceptional collection of woody and herbaceous plants. The facilities include a small greenhouse, an alpine house, cold frames, lath house and a small nursery to support garden operations. We are open to the public by appointment only.
We are a very small staff so it is imperative that candidates have a positive attitude and an excellent work ethic. Horticulture or related education is preferred. Priority is given to applicants currently in school or recently graduated.
The position will last one year from the start date and is funded for 20 hours per week with a wage of $10.00 per hour. Some weekend work is required. The E. C. Miller Botanical Garden is an equal opportunity employer.
Applications will be taken until 4-30-09. Interviews will begin in early May.
Please send resume with cover letter and references to:
Greg Graves
Head Gardener
Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden
PO Box 77377
Seattle, WA 98177
T 306-362-8612, F 206-362-4136
e-mail: gregg@millergarden.org
Check out our web-sites at ….
www:millergarden.org & www:greatplantpicks.org
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