Deadline Friday

Course: Extension Watershed Stewardship Training

Date: Fridays 9 am to 4 pm, March 28 to May 16 with three Saturday field trips.

Location: Renton, WA with field trips throughout King County

Apply: Completed applications must be received by February 29 Call 206.205.3203 for an application or download here: www.king.wsu.edu/enviro/stewardship.htm

Fee: $75 for training materials and some transportation

Extension Watershed Stewards are a group of nearly 300 community-based volunteers that teach youth and adults how to become better stewards of our region's unique environment. Washington State University experts train stewards in forestry, salmon enhancement, habitat restoration, wetland resources, and much more! In exchange for over 70 hours of classroom and field training, volunteers commit to giving 60 hours of their time to a stewardship project of their choice. What Watershed Stewards learn during training:

• Current salmon recovery efforts in our watersheds and how to get involved
• Hands-on site restoration skills including invasive plant removal techniques
• Examples of low-impact development strategies used in our area

• Lead stream clean-up efforts with Homeowners Association groups
• Teach water conservation and stewardship to Girl Scouts and other youth
• Volunteer with one of our partnering organizations as a leader or educator
• Plus, stewards can participate in opportunities available at WSU Extension events, create their own projects, and work with municipal governments

willingness to volunteer

• Research and solicitation of potential sponsors and in kind donations for all events and programs.
• Assist the Sponsorship Manager with follow up calls and client services.
• Assist the Event Supervisor and Sponsorship Manager during the events.
• Assist the Event Supervisor and Sponsorship Manager with all post-event correspondence and renewals.
• Assist in record-keeping and acknowledgements.
• Follow timelines and complete assigned event duties reliably.
• Some lifting will be required for physical prep, set-up and take down of event.

Preferred Qualifications: - Minimum age: 16- Working towards event management, marketing, business sponsorship or fundraising degree or certificate.- Attention High School Juniors / Seniors: Great project for college applications. Requirements:- Computer skills in Word and Excel.- Comfortable on phones. Professionalism, tact, and courtesy in dealing with the Center's current donors and potential prospects.- Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.- Interest in helping people, animals, and the community. Skills And Experience:- Critical thinking, coordination and initiative to adjust to changing event needs.- Excellent communication skills in contacting individuals, retailers, service groups, and businesses about details of participating in special events.- Good grammar and composition skills with the ability to draft letters.- Willingness to work with a variety of staff and volunteers. Contact Information:Please contact Nedra Abramson at 858.756.4117 ext. 312 or e-mail at nedraa@animalcenter.org. Visit our website at www.animalcenter.org to view our programs. <u></u>