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King County Summary King County Parks is excited to seek a temporary Teen Environmental Pathways Program Manager (Educator Consultant III) to join the Parks Volunteer Program team! This dynamic role will play a key part in managing and delivering the 2026 Youth Conservation Corps (YCC), a paid summer internship that empowers high school students to explore the environment, public lands, environmental justice, and career pathways in these fields. This is an especially exciting time to join the team as the program moves into a new phase of growth, permanently expanding to a two-cohort model after the successful pilot of a second program location last summer. About the Role: This role will oversee the Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program team to ensure a successful Summer 2026 season. Following the addition of a second YCC cohort in Summer 2025, the program has expanded in size, skill, and capacity and now operates at two locations-White Center and Skyway. This...

Metro Parks Tacoma Based on our internal equity review process, the anticipated starting wage for this position is $17.78 hourly Parks Tacoma is an independent park district in Pierce County, Washington, proudly accredited by both the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) & the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA). As a leader in promoting a healthy, sustainable community, Parks Tacoma manages a diverse range of facilities that provide our communities with exceptional recreational opportunities-from local neighborhood parks and scenic waterfront access to large regional attractions. Serving as both a vital community resource and a regional destination, Parks Tacoma plays a central role in enhancing quality of life throughout the area. Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium is the only combined zoo and aquarium in the Pacific Northwest. Located within the scenic 700-acre Point Defiance Park, the 29-acre zoological park offers...

Metro Parks Tacoma Based on our internal equity review process, the starting hourly wage for this position will be $18.13 We're looking for individuals who have experience working with children in an educational setting who are energetic, flexible, and creative, with a positive attitude and strong interest in education, wildlife, and conservation. Parks Tacoma is an independent park district in Pierce County, Washington, proudly accredited by both the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) & the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA). As a leader in promoting a healthy, sustainable community, Parks Tacoma manages a diverse range of facilities that provide our communities with exceptional recreational opportunities-from local neighborhood parks and scenic waterfront access to large regional attractions. Serving as both a vital community resource and a regional destination, Parks Tacoma plays a central role in enhancing quality of life...

Metro Parks Tacoma Based on our internal equity review process, the starting hourly wage for this position will be $18.13 This position starts April 15th and has a flexible end date of September or October 2026. A limited number of year-round positions may be available at that point and can be discussed with the supervisor. Parks Tacoma is an independent park district in Pierce County, Washington, proudly accredited by both the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) & the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA). As a leader in promoting a healthy, sustainable community, Parks Tacoma manages a diverse range of facilities that provide our communities with exceptional recreational opportunities-from local neighborhood parks and scenic waterfront access to large regional attractions. Serving as both a vital community resource and a regional destination, Parks Tacoma plays a central role in enhancing quality of life throughout the area....

Metro Parks Tacoma Based on our internal equity review process, the starting hourly wage for this position will be $18.13 per hour Parks Tacoma is a CAPRA-accredited and AZA-accredited, independent park district that leads efforts to build a healthy, sustainable community, headquarters located in Tacoma, Washington. The system is comprised of many different park facilities that offer residents a variety of recreational opportunities. From waterfront access to local neighborhood parks to large regional facilities and attractions, the Parks Tacoma system is both a local community asset and regional destination. OUR CORE VALUES These eight core values will guide future decisions, business and operations, and the manner in which Parks Tacoma treats staff, customers and the community: *Innovation *Excellence *Equity *Inclusiveness *Sustainability *Accountability *Safety *Fun NORTHWEST TREK WILDLIFE PARK Northwest Trek Wildlife Park is dedicated to...