Pierce CD Community Green Stormwater Program Manager
Position Description
Pierce Conservation District is seeking a highly motivated program and project manager to design water quality landscape projects (lawn-to-urban habitat conversion, rain gardens, pavement removal, etc.) and be the education and outreach liaison to manage our Community Ambassador Program. This new program provides water quality and technical/financial resource education to diverse communities and language groups.
The Community Green Stormwater Program Manager position will work with Community Based Organizations to provide innovative workshops and trainings. Through these trainings we will identify community members who want to lead their own trainings in their networks. The goal of these trainings is to engage with and provide services to community members our traditional programs do not connect with, growing our grant program by up to 20 projects per year.
The project management portion of this position includes designing residential green stormwater projects and working with cooperators (residents, businesses, institutions, etc.) to install your design. The Community Green Stormwater Program Manager will manage cooperator DIY projects, contractors, and/or crews to build your designs.
Ideal candidates will be self-starters who are excited about working with diverse communities. Professional or personal experience with project/program management, community organizing, and/or landscape design is desired. We are looking for people with a proactive communication style, an eagerness to learn, and the desire to progress in their career. Responsibilities will be diverse as Pierce Conservation District adapts programming to stay relevant to the communities we serve.
Compensation
Annual Salary: $57,088.97– $67,921.96, depending on qualifications
This is a full-time, non-exempt, limited-term position based on grant/contract. Current funding is through December 31, 2027 with the expectation of subsequent 2-year funding cycles. This position will be a Program Manager 1, step 1-3. Benefits will include retirement, 100% of premiums paid for medical/dental/vision for you and your dependents as well as accrued paid sick leave, annual leave, 14 paid holidays per year (includes 3 paid personal holidays), an ORCA card, and a training budget.
This position is represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Council 2. The current Collective Bargaining Agreement can be found here.
A classification description with level or responsibility and abilities can be found here.
Pierce Conservation District is an equal opportunity employer, and we make an effort to recruit people of color and individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply for open positions.
Application Information
Apply at: https://zfrmz.com/TrDUwdVGbdINad1Jae8I
Applications open until position is filled.
First Review of Applications: January 18, 2026*
Projected Interviews to Begin: Week of January 26, 2026
Projected Start Date: February 16, 2026
*Applications welcomed after January 18, 2026, until position is filled.
Contact Information
Sarah Pyle, Senior Water Quality Program Manager
253-278-6493 SarahP@PierceCD.org
The full job description can be found here.