Job Type: Permanent
Salary Details: $28-$30/hr

The FieldSTEM Coordinator is the regional point of contact for PEI, managing the implementation of FieldSTEM and other PEI Programs. This position is responsible for creating and maintaining partnerships with school districts, educational leaders, nonformal educators, and local agricultural, natural resource, and environmental science professionals to facilitate planning and implementation of PEI programs. This is a home and field-based position requiring travel within, but not limited to Snohomish and King counties. Candidate is expected to reside in the region and if selected, will be required to have a functional home office space and internet.

PEI is a statewide organization headquartered in Olympia, Washington.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Represent PEI in the Region
    • Be a positive ambassador of PEI.
    • Work within the mission to implement PEI’s strategic plan goals.
    • Provide regional planning, support, and reporting for PEI.
    • Attend and contribute to statewide PEI professional learning workshops.
    • Generate regional media for PEI’s social marketing and communication efforts

  • District, School and Teacher Engagement
    • Engage districts, schools, and teachers to initiate systemic FieldSTEM implementation.
    • Conduct a FieldSTEM assessment annually to determine implementation status and track progress.
    • Facilitate the work of districts and schools to embed FieldSTEM.
    • Inform districts and schools about opportunities and resources for field-based science education.
    • Engage, recruit and support district/school/teacher leaders to function as the point of contact for FieldSTEM implementation

  • Professional Learning and Regional Meeting Facilitation
    • Coordinate and deliver professional learning opportunities (workshops) in collaboration with other staff and consultants.
    • Facilitate regional collaborative meetings with teacher leaders, district liaisons, consultants, business, and organization partners.
    • Develop a cadre of regional FieldSTEM facilitators (teacher leaders, community collaborators) to support professional learning opportunities
  • Community Partner Development
    • Conduct and maintain a community asset inventory identifying partners (businesses, NGO’s, federal and state agencies, etc.) that can support FieldSTEM implementation.
    • Facilitate community partner to school connections, function as the point of contact and support.
    • Assist in the development of career-connected, field-based learning opportunities for students.
  • Support PEI’s statewide initiatives
    • Work with staff to provide support for initiatives including (but not limited to) PEI’s Dual Language, Green Jobs, Project Learning Tree, Project Wild, Project WET, and WA State Outdoor School For All.
    • Participate in and commit to embracing diversity and furthering justice and equity, and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree and 3+ years of experience as a formal classroom educator or equivalent lived experience
  • Experience working with and leading adults; skilled in meeting and workshop facilitation.
  • Self-directed, takes initiative to follow through on plans and projects.
  • Professional, positive, creative, flexible
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Enthusiastic, committed to education, teachers, and students; works well with all people.
  • Experience in and commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion
  • Up to date on current initiatives in education, e.g., Washington State Learning Standards, Since Time Immemorial, Environmental and Sustainability Education standards
  • Awareness of green economy sectors (natural resources, renewable energy, agriculture and food systems, outdoor recreation, environmental conservation)
  • Ability to provide own transportation and proof of auto insurance coverage.

Wages and Employment Information

This is a part-time position, 20 hours per week.  Wages are $28.00-$30.00 per hour, depending on the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience.  PEI offers a competitive Employee Benefit Plan and includes paid personal, vacation, and sick leave, health, vision, dental, retirement and life insurance benefits. Some benefits are prorated based on FTE level.

To Apply
Please apply by submitting a job application on our website at http://bit.ly/36m5c7T including a cover letter and resume to Gail Kramer, PEI Finance and HR Director, or by mail to 724 Columbia St. NW, Suite 255, Olympia WA 98501.  We are committed to creating conditions where all candidates can fully express their talents and potential and invite you to let us know if there are any accommodations that we can provide to support you in your pursuit of this role. Applications can be accepted in person with an appointment. Incomplete applications will not be considered. PEI thoughtfully reviews every resume submitted but will only communicate with those selected for an interview.