All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. For more information regarding Evergreen’s non-discrimination policies or to report discrimination, please visit the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity webpage at www.evergreen.edu/equalopportunity or contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Officer at (360) 867-5371, Room 3102 Library Building, 2700 Evergreen Parkway NW, Olympia, WA 98505.

• • Assist Director in developing and implementing strategic plan, including creating priorities and programs, creating a plan for evaluation of plan implementation, identifying partners and building partnerships, and gaining actionable input from Advisory Board.
  • Convene and support quarterly meetings with Advisory Board, including scheduling quarterly meetings, creating meeting agendas, and developing workgroups as needed.
  • Steward supportive partnerships with local and national partners, such as identifying needs and duties for potential internship projects, attending conferences, and facilitating meetings.
  • Support student support efforts, including recruitment of scholarship applicants, internship coordination and evaluation, and building new programs for student support.
  • In absence of Director, act as administrator in charge.

• Lead outreach efforts and marketing of Center programs, including representing the Center at campus and community events, creating promotional materials, coordinating events, and managing social media content.
• Lead editing and design for Center newsletters and annual reports, including producing stories, gathering input from students and community members, and reporting on the Center’s progress towards goals.
• Support event planning and coordination, including managing communications for the Center events, workshops, board meetings, and conferences.
• Support website content development and editing.

• Develop, monitor, and track budgets for all programs and expenditures; develop quarterly reports and annual projections; ensure adherence to budget processes; plan purchases needed for office and event operations with final decisions made in collaboration with Director.
• Support the Center’s fundraising goals, including meetings with potential donors and grantmaking organizations, grant writing, and researching additional fundraising opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of major climate and environmental policies in Washington State.
• Ability to network and build lasting relationships with external partners, such as community-based organizations, local government agencies, and/or non-profit organizations.
• Ability to create strategic priorities, identify evaluation metrics, and gather input from diverse advisory groups.
• Ability to develop marketing strategies and materials, including newsletters, web and social media, and event tabling.
• Skill in building constructive working relationships with administrators, faculty, staff, and managers at Evergreen, on other campuses, and at other organizations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to exercise sound judgment in communicating with a diverse constituency inclusive of students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and demonstrate flexibility when working with others who demonstrate different work and communication styles; ability to suggest and ask for others’ ideas to improve quality, efficiency, and effectiveness; skill in keeping team members at all levels informed of work in progress.
• Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality.
• Skill in incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities, including communities of color, in the consideration of impacts and outcomes of a decision-making process.
• An understanding of the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities.
• Skill in maintaining an open, approachable manner, and treating others fairly and respectfully while preserving others’ self-confidence, dignity, and showing regard for their opinions.
• Ability to plan and coordinate events, including managing registration, promotion, scheduling, event logistics, troubleshooting, and resolving issues.
• Knowledge and skill in budget development, maintenance, and coordination, including ability to develop budgets and track spending.
• Knowledge of records administration and maintenance techniques and procedures; ability to create, organize, and maintain accurate records and files.
• Exceptional administrative skills, including the ability to juggle competing demands, work efficiently, produce results under pressure, adjust to changing priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to complete work in an open office environment with frequent interruptions, perform work on a computer for extended periods, and operate standard office equipment.
• Ability to use analysis and critical thinking skills to solve problems, ensure decisions are aligned with strategic directions, and develop innovative ideas that provide solutions to all types of workplace challenges.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and/or weekends and travel as needed.
• Excellent skill and ability with online and desktop technology, including the current generation of the Microsoft Suite, Google Drive, online survey, and database programs; ability to quickly learn new technologies.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Two years of experience working in education, climate, environmental policy, sustainability, or related field.

• Experience working on climate, environment, and or sustainability issues, policy, or science.
• Experience working with frontline communities and climate justice movements.
• Experience creating print and electronic marketing materials using desktop publishing software, such as Adobe Creative Suite or other software programs.
• Experience working in a higher education setting.

• Must provide proof of identity and employment eligibility within three days of beginning work.
• Prior to an official offer of employment, a Declaration Regarding Sexual Misconduct form must be submitted to the college per RCW 28B.112.080. The college will contact current and past employers to verify this information. Applicants who provide inaccurate information in their declaration will be disqualified and, if the inaccuracies are discovered after the applicant has been hired, it shall be grounds for termination.
• Employees must comply with college policies related to masking and vaccination requirements, as well as Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 21-14.1, which requires employees of the college to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have received a medical or religious exemption prior to the first day of work.
• Must be able to work occasional evenings and/or weekends and travel regionally and nationally as needed.