Mason CD Shore Friendly Program Coordinator

Position Description

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The Shore Friendly program is a voluntary initiative for private marine shoreline landowners in Puget Sound, originally developed and federally funded in 2014. The program’s goals are to reduce shoreline armoring and restore shoreline habitat throughout the Sound to benefit fish, wildlife, and coastal communities. Shore Friendly provides technical assistance and practical solutions to help landowners address land management challenges and environmental restoration needs.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Shore Friendly Program Coordinator will implement Mason Conservation District’s (District) Shore Friendly Program. This is a full-time position that reports to the Habitat Program Manager.
The Program Coordinator will coordinate marine shoreline community engagement efforts in watersheds throughout Mason County, provide technical assistance to shoreline landowners, promote and increase local citizen involvement with marine shoreline restoration/stewardship, develop shoreline restoration projects, and manage all aspects of the Shore Friendly Program, including budgets, contracts, public workshops, and reporting. This position also serves as part of the “South Sound Shore Friendly Collaborative,” an allied group including Mason, Pierce, and Thurston Conservation Districts. Together, the three Conservation Districts collaborate on Shore Friendly initiatives to achieve the shared goal of protecting and restoring marine shoreline habitat in South Puget Sound. The Collaborative engages in mentoring, resource sharing, and project development.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate for this position will have a working knowledge of marine shoreline processes, Shore Friendly practices, and regional shoreline planning resources, as well as strong skills in public outreach and project management. The candidate must have excellent communication skills and the ability to work with diverse landowners and interface with the public in workshops. We are looking for someone who is self-starting and able to work independently and in collaboration with key partners.

· Bachelor’s degree in natural sciences, environmental policy, communications, public policy, planning or related field
· Ability to coordinate and execute program’s scope, schedule and budget
· Strong public presentation skills and demonstrated experience working with the public
· Ability to effectively communicate with a variety of entities including, state, federal, county and city agencies, tribes, private groups and landowners
· General knowledge of data collection, data synthesis, monitoring and evaluation.
· Ability to work under tight timelines with multiple and overlapping tasks
· Demonstrated ability to work independently and be self-directed
· Strong oral and written communication skills
· Familiarity with standard office software applications such as MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Compensation

Type: Regular, benefits, FLSA non-exempt
Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
Pay Range: $69,010 – $78,079

Benefits:

  • The District provides a comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, and vision coverage for regular employees, and medical coverage for eligible dependents.
  • Vacation accrual begins at eight (8) hours per month and increases with years of service.
  • The District’s holiday schedule recognizes eleven (11) days per year (two of which are personal holidays).
  • Sick leave is accrued at eight (8) hours per month.
  • The District also contributes to the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).

Application Information

Opening Date: January 8, 2026
Closing Date: Open until filled. Screening begins January 16, 2026
Position Duration: This position is supported by and contingent on available grant funding. This position is funded on a biennial basis by the Estuary and Salmon Restoration Program. Existing funding for this position expires June 30, 2027. The Shore Friendly Program has a strong track record of stable funding and continues to grow since its inception in 2014.
Employment Application: Send a cover letter, resume, and references electronically to: accounting@masoncd.org

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