Community Environmental Program Coordinator (PPM-I)

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. 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; it 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 an opportunity to build 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. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice and expect the Community Restoration Project Manager to actively apply these principles in all aspects of 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 generation 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. Job Duties 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 and implement process improvements to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness. Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills 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 environmental learning and stewardship. Foundational knowledge of equity and social justice principles and an understanding of how equity can be incorporated and centered into decisions and actions. Commitment to ongoing learning and growth in equitable practices. 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 communication skills to respond to participant inquiries and support outreach, and public information events. Analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills to support program logistics, operations, and continuous improvements. Experience with collecting, managing, and using data with computers and other tools to support event tracking, reporting, and evaluation of program outcomes. 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 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 discern 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. 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, running Tuesday through every other Saturday and providing 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 and is overtime eligible. 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. 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. Union Representation This position is represented by PROTEC 17. Equal Employment Opportunity King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. 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