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Watershed Organizers Sought

The Arroyo Seco Foundation is recruiting for two positions to promote environmental stewardship, better management of the Arroyo Seco Watershed, and support for Arroyo Seco and LA River revitalization efforts.

1. The AS Watershed Coordinator (ASWC)

ASWC organizes and assists in the management and restoration of the Arroyo Seco watershed and provides environmental education regarding habitat, conservation, water quality, sustainability and other issues related to watershed management. ASWC provides day to day support for a wide variety of ongoing projects, including: coordination of Arroyo Seco organizations through the Council of Arroyo Seco Organizations (CASO), a water conservation campaign, volunteer programs including citizen water quality monitoring, environmental education, a native plant nursery and other activities. ASWC works with local organizations and agencies, volunteers and the general public to educate the communities of the Arroyo Seco, including Pasadena, Altadena, La Cañada Flintridge, South Pasadena and Northeast Los Angeles, about issues regarding the watershed. Responsibilities involve a wide range of field and office activities, including design and implementation of educational programs, coordination of meetings, volunteer management, and project development. Some work is done independently; some as part of a team. Training will be provided as needed.

For more information about ASWC: Watershed Coordinator

2. The AS Confluence Organizer (ASCO)

ASF seeks a fulltime Bilingual (Spanish/English) Community Outreach Worker to manage and expand education and action programs supporting water conservation, environmental stewardship and river restoration along the Arroyo Seco and the Los Angeles River. ASCO will conduct outreach programs about environmental issues, including water conservation, watershed management and river restoration in cooperation with neighborhood groups, local agencies, school groups, athletic organizations, and cooperating watershed/urban nature organizations along the Arroyo Seco and near its Confluence with the Los Angeles River.

ASCO will mobilize community support in the Cypress Park, Lincoln Heights, Montecito Heights, Atwater, Highland Park and Pasadena for environmental stewardship and river revitalization programs by developing and expanding partnerships with Latino neighborhood and community-based organizations.

For more information about ASCO: Confluence Organizer

Qualified applicants may apply for both positions.

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