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Field Assistant (Seasonal/Part-time)
Posted 4/17/26
Location: Coast Salish territories (Regular in-person work in Anacortes plus travel)
Position Type: Non-exempt part-time (20-30 hours/week), seasonal position (June-September, with opportunity to extend)
Reports to: Executive Director & Executive Assistant
Compensation: $22-26/hour, depending on experience
Position Summary
The Seasonal Field Assistant supports on-the-ground ecological restoration and education across Coast Salish territories. Working closely with the CSYC team, this position plays a hands-on role in restoration fieldwork, youth mentorship, and community programming centered on culturally significant plants, traditional foods, and Indigenous ecological knowledge. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about Indigenous-led land stewardship, youth empowerment, and environmental education.
Application Instructions
To apply, applicants must email a 1) Resume, 2) Cover letter, 3) Three professional references to Kelsey@coastsalishyouth.org with the subject title “Field Assistant App - [Your Name]”
UPDATE Application deadline extended! Please apply by Friday, May 22nd 5pm
We had so many great connections with folks at the Camas Bake that we want to extend the application period to allow applicants to submit if they learned about the position at the event. We will follow up with applicants by Mon, May 25th, and expect to conduct interviews in the last two weeks of May/beginning of June. We hope to have a candidate hired in the first week of June.
Statement of Inclusivity
The Coast Salish Youth Coalition is committed to building a workplace rooted in respect, equity, and Indigenous values. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage Indigenous candidates, Two-Spirit and LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and members of historically marginalized communities to apply.
CSYC applicants are protected from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.
We recognize the importance of creating inclusive spaces where youth, elders, partners, and diverse community members feel seen, heard, and valued in the shared work of healing, land stewardship, and cultural revitalization.
