Recreation Instructor

Organization: City of Bellingham's Parks Volunteer Program

Location: Bellingham, Washington

Salary: $25.10 Hourly 

Join the dynamic team of the City of Bellingham’s Parks Volunteer Program as our Recreation Instructor and program lead! Are you an ecological restoration enthusiast with exceptional volunteer coordination skills? We’re seeking a dedicated individual to champion our mission of preserving and enhancing Bellingham’s parks and natural spaces. As a leader for our volunteer work parties, you’ll shape impactful stewardship projects and foster community engagement. If you’re ready to lead, inspire, and make a positive impact on our local parks, apply today and join our team!

Note: The schedule for this position will vary based upon program needs and time of year and typically includes working most Saturdays from mid-September through mid-June. This position will work full-time (40 hours per week)  for up to 4 months of the year and then part time (69 hours per month) for the remainder of the year.

Closing Date: 10/12/2026 8:30 AM Pacific Time. Initial application review will begin October 13, 2026.

Learn more and apply here.

Questions on this position? Please contact the Parks Volunteer Program team at pkvolunteers@cob.org

(Out of state) Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks AmeriCorps Member Positions

Organization: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

Job Type: Temporary (44-week term of service)

Location: Various locations across Montana (out of state)

Salary: A living stipend of $22,528 that is divided equally over a 44-week term of service.

• An AmeriCorps Education Award, this amount is based on the Pell grant in the year we are awarded our grant and will be updated in late Spring 2025. Members aged 55 and over may transfer the education award to a child, grandchild or foster child. The award for 2026-27 term is $7,395.

• Guaranteed health benefits, as well as child care assistance and loan deferment if qualified

• The opportunity to live, serve, and be part of the AmeriCorps team in Montana.

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) AmeriCorps promotes healthy, active, and environmentally aware communities by enhancing park land, enriching educational opportunities, increasing volunteerism, and improving community outreach. The member positions provide opportunities to build connections within the Montana outdoor recreation and education communities and serve under The Big Sky. 

The 15 Montana FWP AmeriCorps member positions available are listed on the FWP AmeriCorps website <https://fwp.mt.gov/aboutfwp/employment/americorps>  alongside the position descriptions for each service location. Submit your application through the My AmeriCorps portal, where it will be reviewed and qualified candidates will be contacted to engage in the interview process. 

Closing Date: January 8, 2027

Learn more and apply here.

Fish Science Manager

Organization: Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

Job Type: Full-time, permanent

Location: Wenatchee, WA

Salary: $115,000.00 - $126,000.00 annually with benefits

As our Eastern Washington Fish Science Manager, you will provide strategic leadership for research, monitoring, and evaluation activities that inform critical conservation, management, and mitigation decisions in the Columbia and Snake River basins. Through your leadership of the Hatchery-Wild Interactions and Salmon Recovery Science units, you will guide work that supports healthy and sustainable salmon and steelhead populations throughout the Columbia and Snake River basins.

Closing Date: October 13, 2026

Learn more and apply here.

Executive Director

Organization: Wild Whatcom

Job Type: Full-time, permanent

Location: Bellingham, WA

Salary: $85,000-$105,000/year - Wild Whatcom offers medical, dental and vision insurance, subsidized at 75%

Lead and learn in beautiful Bellingham, Washington! Are you looking for a meaningful place to contribute your fundraising and financial management skills? Wild Whatcom lives and breathes all of the mottos we teach, making it a fabulous place to work. Help us get more people outside, connecting with nature! Regardless of age, race, ethnicity, ability, gender identity, sexual orientation, financial or transportation limitation, there is a place for everyone in nature.

Closing Date: October 14, 2026

Learn more and apply here.

Volunteer for The Salish Sea School

The Salish Sea School (located in Anacortes, Washington) is currently looking for summer volunteers to help with two of their outreach programs for the 2026 season. From connecting with visitors at their marine discovery center to sharing how park visitors can help protect endangered Marbled Murrelets, they would not be able to continue to connect youth, families, and community members to the Salish Sea without the amazing support of our volunteers.

We hope you sign up to participate! Below is more information about the two opportunities.

Sign up or learn more here! https://www.thesalishseaschool.org/volunteer