Environmental Program Specialist Jobs
Environmental Program Specialist jobs are open across federal agencies, state governments, nonprofits, and environmental consulting firms, from entry-level coordinator to senior program manager, with specializations in regulatory compliance, grant administration, and natural resource management. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Job Summary
To learn more about working with Camp & Outdoor Leadership at the Y, please visit us online at www.campingandoutdoorleadership.org.
What you'll get from working at The Y:
- Individual membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle
- Free access to mental health resources
- Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO) available immediately upon hire
- A positive, growth-oriented community of fun coworkers
- Opportunity for adventure every day
- Act as part of the total camp staff team to provide a quality outdoor education program to school groups and weekend family camps.
- Actively contribute to the camp staff team by communicating ideas and concerns openly, making solution-oriented suggestions, exhibiting a service-minded attitude, and being an appropriate role model.
- Prepare and teach classes in Environmental Education and Challenge Education daily as assigned.
- Facilitate activities (e.g., crafts, archery, large group games, campfires, etc.) daily as assigned.
- Facilitate evening activities, meal duties, and cleaning duties as assigned.
- Model and enforce all camp policies.
- Attend and participate in all required meetings and trainings.
- Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, program and equipment inspection written documentation, and emergencies.
- Ensure high standards of housekeeping are met in all cabins, facilities, staff housing, program areas, bathrooms, and main lodge. Monitor and restock housekeeping supplies as needed.
Work Environment
This job operates at a seasonal residential camp, both inside and outdoors. Staff typically live in either shared cabins with campers or in shared housing with staff for the duration of employment. Specific housing depends on position and availability.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift and store supplies, up to 50 pounds.
Position Type / Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time, seasonal position. The usual camp work week is five (5) days on and two (2) days off, including training, staff meetings, and regular duties. This position is exempt from minimum wage and overtime regulations per State of Washington wage and hour law.
Code of Conduct for Applicants
All employees and volunteers are responsible for adhering to abuse prevention policies, maintaining appropriate boundaries, completing required training, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and complying with mandated reporting requirements.
- At least one (1) season of experience teaching environmental education.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Current state-approved First Aid certification.*
- Current state-approved CPR certification.*
- BA / BS degree or equivalent in related field.
- Knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.). Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.
- Experience with anti-racism practices and coalition building.
- CPR and FA training will be provided within first 30 days of employment.
OUR VALUES
- Respect
- Responsibility
- Honesty
- Caring
- Passion for Excellence
All job offers are contingent on the results of a background check. We participate in the Federal E-Verify system.
Job Summary
To learn more about working with Camp & Outdoor Leadership at the Y, please visit us online at www.campingandoutdoorleadership.org.
What you'll get from working at The Y:
- Individual membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle
- Free access to mental health resources
- Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO) available immediately upon hire
- A positive, growth-oriented community of fun coworkers
- Opportunity for adventure every day
- Act as part of the total camp staff team to provide a quality outdoor education program to school groups and weekend family camps.
- Actively contribute to the camp staff team by communicating ideas and concerns openly, making solution-oriented suggestions, exhibiting a service-minded attitude, and being an appropriate role model.
- Prepare and teach classes in Environmental Education and Challenge Education daily as assigned.
- Facilitate activities (e.g., crafts, archery, large group games, campfires, etc.) daily as assigned.
- Facilitate evening activities, meal duties, and cleaning duties as assigned.
- Model and enforce all camp policies.
- Attend and participate in all required meetings and trainings.
- Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, program and equipment inspection written documentation, and emergencies.
- Ensure high standards of housekeeping are met in all cabins, facilities, staff housing, program areas, bathrooms, and main lodge. Monitor and restock housekeeping supplies as needed.
Work Environment
This job operates at a seasonal residential camp, both inside and outdoors. Staff typically live in either shared cabins with campers or in shared housing with staff for the duration of employment. Specific housing depends on position and availability.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift and store supplies, up to 50 pounds.
Position Type / Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time, seasonal position. The usual camp work week is five (5) days on and two (2) days off, including training, staff meetings, and regular duties. This position is exempt from minimum wage and overtime regulations per State of Washington wage and hour law.
Code of Conduct for Applicants
All employees and volunteers are responsible for adhering to abuse prevention policies, maintaining appropriate boundaries, completing required training, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and complying with mandated reporting requirements.
- At least one (1) season of experience teaching environmental education.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Current state-approved First Aid certification.*
- Current state-approved CPR certification.*
- BA / BS degree or equivalent in related field.
- Knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.). Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.
- Experience with anti-racism practices and coalition building.
- CPR and FA training will be provided within first 30 days of employment.
OUR VALUES
- Respect
- Responsibility
- Honesty
- Caring
- Passion for Excellence
All job offers are contingent on the results of a background check. We participate in the Federal E-Verify system.
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Who's Hiring
- Amazon15
- YMCA Of Greater Seattle4
- Atlas Technical Consultants4
- Apple2
- Loram2
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Construction & Real Estate
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in environmental program specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, natural resources, public policy, or a related field
- Experience administering or coordinating environmental programs for a government agency or nonprofit
- Working knowledge of NEPA, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, or comparable state environmental regulations
- Strong technical writing skills for grant reports, environmental assessments, and agency correspondence
- Proficiency with GIS software such as ArcGIS for spatial data analysis and mapping
- Project management experience including budget tracking, timeline oversight, and stakeholder coordination
Tips for Your Environmental Program Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to program language
Environmental program specialist postings often weight program management terms like grant oversight, interagency coordination, and stakeholder engagement above field science credentials. Mirror the exact language in each posting so your resume clears automated screening before a hiring manager ever reads it.
Highlight compliance frameworks you have used
Employers want to see which regulatory frameworks you have worked under, whether NEPA, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, or state-level equivalents. Name them directly on your resume with the program context rather than listing generic environmental experience.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists environmental program specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by program funding type
Federal and state agency roles funded through grants often close faster or run on hiring freezes tied to budget cycles. When you find a role tied to a named grant program or appropriation, apply the same week it posts rather than waiting.
Prepare a scenario answer about interagency conflict
Interviews for environmental program specialist roles frequently test how you handle conflicting priorities from multiple agencies or stakeholders. Prepare at least one specific example where you resolved a disagreement between regulatory bodies, community groups, or internal teams without escalating the issue.
Negotiate using program scope, not just title
When discussing compensation, anchor your ask to the scope of programs you have managed, such as budget size, geographic reach, or number of agency partners. Reviewers who set salary bands for these roles respond to program complexity more than years of experience alone.
Environmental Program Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most environmental program specialists?
The companies hiring the most environmental program specialists right now include Amazon, YMCA Of Greater Seattle, and Atlas Technical Consultants, with the largest share of openings in Washington, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Federal agencies, state environmental departments, and environmental consulting firms account for the majority of active postings.
How many environmental program specialist jobs are remote?
About 48% of environmental program specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote availability concentrated in grant administration, policy development, and program reporting roles rather than positions requiring field work, site inspections, or in-person interagency meetings.
How do you become an environmental program specialist?
Start with a bachelor's degree in environmental science, public policy, natural resources, or a closely related field. Build direct program experience through internships or entry-level roles at a government agency, nonprofit, or consulting firm. Gain familiarity with federal or state environmental regulations relevant to your target sector, develop technical writing skills for reports and grants, and pursue certifications in project management or GIS to strengthen your candidacy.
How do you get hired as an environmental program specialist with little experience?
Focus on roles with titles like environmental program assistant, program coordinator, or environmental analyst, which share core responsibilities and serve as direct stepping stones. Emphasize coursework projects, volunteer fieldwork, or any grant-writing or compliance research you completed during school. Government agencies with active internship pipelines and nonprofits with AmeriCorps partnerships are the most accessible entry points for candidates without formal program experience.
What does the environmental program specialist interview process look like?
Most interviews for this role follow a structured behavioral format with a panel of two to four reviewers, often including a program manager and an HR representative. Expect questions about managing competing regulatory deadlines, coordinating across agencies, and communicating technical findings to non-specialist audiences. Some agencies add a written exercise asking you to draft a brief program summary or respond to a stakeholder scenario before or during the interview.
Where can I find and apply to environmental program specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to environmental program specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, background, and preferred location, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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