Donor Research Coordinator jobs in Olympia, WA

• Master's degree (MS) in Natural Resources, Environmental Sciences, Hydrology, Soil Science, or a closely related field; OR a bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) and 3 years of related experience. Qualifying experience may substitute year-for-year for the education requirement. 
• Knowledge of soil science and watershed management with an emphasis on hydrology, stream ecology, geomorphology, water quality, and wetlands.
• A background or working knowledge of dryland agricultural farming practices, the issues and challenges facing farmers, and the best management practices applied to these systems.
• Experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Experience with ESRI GIS programs including but not limited to ArcGIS Pro, AGOL, Survey123, and Field Maps.
• Experience working with and processing remote sensing imagery from Landsat and Sentinel satellites.
• Proficiency with programming languages, specifically R, Python, and JavaScript.
• Experience collecting field data including water and soil samples and vegetation metrics.
• Experience installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting water quality monitoring stations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Physically able to carry up to 50 lbs. over steep and rough terrain in inclement weather conditions.
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license.

• Experience calibrating and running watershed models.
• Experience with statistical analysis of soil, water quality, and vegetation data including both parametric and nonparametric tests.
• Experience managing and working with SQL databases specifically, Water Information System by KISTERS (WISKI). 
• Experience with Smartsheet work collaboration software.
• Experience writing and managing grants and managing budgets.
• Two years of supervisory experience.
• Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) pilot; has a current remote pilot certificate issued under the FAA’s small UAS Rule (Part 107)
• Working knowledge of local, state, and federal conservation programs through Farm Service Agency or Natural Resources Conservation Services currently available to landowners such as EQIP, CRP, CREP, etc., and related conservation Best Management Practices (BMPs).
• Experience with environmental education and outreach.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly motivated, creative, curious, and organized.

Please be prepared to submit a letter of interest and resume. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Applications that do not include both a letter of interest and resume will not be considered.