Job Opportunities

Position Title: Stewardship Coordinator

Location: On-site in the PCC office near Winters, CA, with some work-from-home flexibility. 

Type: Full-time (40 hours per week), non-exempt, hourly 

Hourly Rate: $19.00-$23.75 per hour. Benefits include company paid health care, cell phone stipend, generous vacation and sick leave, and 13 holidays per year. 

Reports To: Stewardship Program Manager 

About the Position 

Putah Creek Council (PCC) is seeking a dynamic, outgoing person to lead our volunteer  stewardship activities. Stewardship is one of PCC’s core activities and our volunteer  stewardship workdays are popular with local residents. Working Tuesdays through Saturdays  weekly, the Stewardship Coordinator will be in charge of developing and, with volunteers, implementing hands-on restoration and clean-up projects throughout the Putah Creek watershed. 

Organizational Profile 

PCC supports regional ecosystems through advocacy, education and community-based  stewardship. We envision Putah Creek as a thriving corridor of native riparian and aquatic  ecosystems connecting the Coast Ranges to the Sacramento River and the Delta. We envision a  Putah Creek watershed community of people who value their creek and are committed to its  stewardship. PCC’s Stewardship Program works to engage the local community in hands-on  activities to improve the health of Putah Creek and its associated riparian ecosystems. 

Job Responsibilities (Percentages are approximate) 

Plan and lead volunteer events (60%) 

• Define tasks, assemble needed equipment, and lead up to 50 volunteer work days per  year 
• Follow safety and heat illness prevention protocols
• Document work days and manage volunteer data
• Train, coordinate and serve as liaison to Stewardship Team (dedicated volunteers) Professionally represent Putah Creek Council to the public 

Monitoring and maintenance of plantings (15%)

• Regularly visit and monitor restoration plantings (identify weeds, monitor plant survival, recommend changes to maintenance practices if needed)

• Conduct maintenance of some restoration plantings, including weeding and watering

Maintain equipment (10%) 

• Ensure that all tools and equipment remain in good, usable condition
• Maintain an accurate equipment inventory 
• Recommend purchase of new equipment or parts, when necessary 

Other duties, as assigned (15%)

Required Qualifications 

• Ability to work harmoniously with and communicate effectively as part of a team 
• Ability to successfully lead and engage volunteers of all abilities and ages 
• Working knowledge of native plants of the Putah Creek watershed 
• Experience with planting and caring for plants 
• Comfortable speaking in public 
• Able to work a Tuesday through Saturday schedule 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Strong time management skills  
• Current First Aid certification or willingness to obtain it 
• Valid California driver’s license, auto liability insurance, and good driving record 
•  Ability to pass a background check  

Desired Qualifications 

• Undergraduate degree in restoration ecology, general ecology, natural resource  management, or related field is a plus 
• Experience with habitat restoration activities, including plant and irrigation installation  
• Passion for nature and teaching children, youth and adults about the natural world and  the importance of Putah Creek to the region 
• Demonstrated history of volunteerism and commitment to environmental stewardship
• Experience with biological surveys or monitoring
• Able to read, write, and speak Spanish
• Experience using and maintaining hand tools, driving a four-wheel drive vehicle, driving and backing a trailer

Physical Requirements 

The Stewardship Coordinator must have the mobility to work in a standard office setting and use  standard office equipment, including a computer and copier; the ability to read printed  materials and a computer screen; and the hearing and speech to communicate in person,  before groups, and by telephone. Finger dexterity is needed to use a computer keyboard,  calculator, and other standard office equipment.  

Ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time, lift and carry 40 lbs, bend, squat and walk.  Tolerance of an outdoor work environment with exposure to extreme temperature  fluctuations, rain, dust, allergens, poison oak, insects, and sun. Ability to perform physically  strenuous work assignments on a regular basis.  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform  these duties.

To Apply: 

Please click the button below to add your resume and a cover letter that explains your interest in the position and why you feel you would be a good fit. 

Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; apply by September 15, 2023 for best consideration.  

Putah Creek Council is dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all  employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race,  color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual  orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.