PCEI Community Steward

overview

the community steward serves to build community involvement by planning and facilitating events and activities related to environmental learning and stewardship with supervision and direction from the project manager and collaboration with all pcei staff. The member will coordinate volunteer involvement on ongoing projects at the palouse nature center and at local restoration project sites.

• excellent verbal, written & graphic communication abilities
• experience organizing/coordinating groups/projects
• experience leading/teaching people of various ages
• demonstrated time management and problem-solving abilities
• demonstrated computer skills
• experience doing physical labor outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain
• able to lift at least 50 lbs
• experience with hand tools & small machines
• knowledge of ecology, conservation, restoration, horticulture, land management, adult learning, education curriculum & instruction, or related fields

• must be u.s. Citizen, national or lawful permanent resident
• valid driver’s license & good driving record
• must possess high school diploma/equivalent
• must commit to the full term of service
• must successfully pass fingerprint criminal history background check

this program is available to all, without discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, religion, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, military status, familial status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

• a taxable, monthly living allowance ($22,200/11-mo, 1700-hr member, paid over the term of service)
• an education award of $7,395 upon successful completion of term of service
• loan forbearance
• basic medical insurance
• childcare allowance for those who qualify
• mental health program
• member emergency financial assistance fund
• professional development, trainings & networking opportunities

• lead by example—be a volunteer leader, “doing” on the ground service projects with volunteers and collaborating with pcei staff to facilitate pcei goals
• organize/setup community events & restoration outreach
• coordinate volunteers
• collaborate on planning, facilitating, and leading of service-learning events/activities for community, volunteers & school groups focused on conservation, stewardship, restoration and local ecology
• create content for program outreach and education
• conduct stewardship/restoration activities at pcei’s nature center & restoration project sites
• build knowledge/skills related to local ecology, stewardship, conservation & restoration practices
• maintain equipment/supplies used in service-learning projects

• education award upon successful completion of service
• training
• childcare assistance if eligible
• health coverage
• living allowance

• permits attendance at school during off hours
• car recommended
• permits working at another job during off hours

• community outreach
• environment
• children/youth
• education

• communications
• leadership
• public speaking
• education
• environment
• teaching/tutoring
• writing/editing
• team work
• general skills
• youth development

summary

• program type: americorps state / national
• program: ’25-’26 pcei community steward
• program start/end date: 10/15/2025 - 08/31/2026
• work schedule: full time
• education level: some college
• age requirement: minimum 18, maximum 99
• program locations: idaho
• languages: english
• accepting applications: from 09/26/2025 to 10/15/2026

contact: courtney warner, 1040 rodeo dr, moscow ,

listing

pullman, wa

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