This is a part-time .8 FTE (32 hour per week), overtime-eligible project position at the Olympia campus of The Evergreen State College and within Washington State Department of Corrections (WA Corrections) facilities. This project position is grant and contract funded through September 30, 2021 with extension likely and dependent on renewed funding.

Position Purpose
This position oversees, leads, and contributes to statewide Sustainability in Prisons Project (SPP) program and outreach activities. The position is part of the SPP leadership team to develop and sustain innovative collaborations with diverse program partners and participants to advance the mission of SPP. Specific responsibilities include oversight of community-expert supported and peer-led environmental education programs, all SPP program certificates, and development of new education materials. The position leads outreach for statewide SPP programs, including development and maintenance of web, social media, photo, and print materials for audiences within corrections facilities, partner organizations, and the external public. Responsibilities also include developing and implementing systems for operating, tracking, and reporting on specific assigned programs areas and organization-wide resources such as the SPP annual report, protocols, and metadata. As SPP regularly receives state, national, and international interest, this position includes occasional networking, consultation, interviews, and provision of SPP resources to support others aiming to partner, research, or start new programs aligned with SPP’s mission.

Nature and Scope
This position reports to the SPP-Evergreen Co-Director and participates as a member of the SPP leadership team to ensure smooth day-to-day operations of all of SPP programs. The position directly supervises two half-time student positions and may supervise additional positions, including students, temporary staff, interns, and/or volunteers.

Sustainability in Prisons Project Mission
“Our mission is to empower sustainable change by bringing nature, science, and environmental education into prisons. In response to the dual crises of ecological degradation and mass incarceration, we aim to reduce recidivism while improving human well-being and ecosystem health. SPP brings together incarcerated individuals, scientists, corrections staff, students, and program partners to promote education, conserve biodiversity, practice sustainability, and help build healthy communities. Together, we reduce the environmental, economic, and human costs of prisons.”

SPP is a partnership founded by The Evergreen State College (Evergreen) and WA Corrections. With vital input from many additional partners, we develop and deliver a wide range of science, sustainability, and environmental education programs in all 12 Washington State prisons.

Essential Functions
Program Management (~30%)
• Lead SPP’s collaboration between WA Corrections staff, SPP-Evergreen staff (professional, temporary, student, and contract staff), community groups, and other partners to develop, maintain, and enhance education opportunities for incarcerated individuals in peer-led, expert-supported, and conservation education programs, including beekeeping, environmental literacy, gardening, workshop series, and new education initiatives as resources allow.
• Supervise two half-time student positions, including hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating performance, and address performance issues; conduct weekly meetings with employees to set goals, discuss progress, receive input, problem solve, and evaluate performance; depending on funding, projects, and capacity, may supervise additional positions.
• Oversee planning, coordination, and editing of educational materials developed by SPP-Evergreen staff for various programs; steward and oversee organization of SPP’s existing education resources.
• Oversee program logistics, such as equipment and supplies ordering, setting agendas, and facilitating meetings.
• Oversee development of education certifications and recognition awards for all SPP programs.
• Contribute to new funding proposals to operate SPP programs; work with appropriate staff (including Evergreen Grants Office and SPP Co-Director) and/or partners to inform, draft, and contribute to development of grant applications, contracts, and reports for funders.
• Scope projects and oversee the work of employees to develop new educational materials, such as new courses and curricula, as priority projects are identified and as resources are available.
• Approve expenditures, monitor budgets, make purchases, and draft expense estimates specific to SPP expert-supported and peer-led education and outreach programs.

Outreach (~25%)
• Manage development, update, and dissemination of print and online outreach materials describing all SPP programs to inform diverse audiences, including incarcerated people, corrections staff, conservation and education organizations, civic leaders, community partners, and the public.
• Manage SPP web and social media sites; author and edit articles, blogs, and website content; identify fitting platforms for outreach, including partner organizations and other online outlets.
• Synthesize and report program results and present in multiple venues (e.g., annual report, SPP website, conferences, publications, planning sessions, etc.).
• Respond to national and international inquiries; depending on resources, capacity, and potential impact, respond with resources, referrals, and offers to collaborate further.
• As resources allow, author, edit, and solicit writing for research papers and book chapters for local, national, and international publications, including journals, websites, news sites, and academic volumes.

Tracking and Evaluation (~25%)
• Track and report on all SPP programs (~200) and partnerships (~200) statewide, solicit report data and program updates from host facilities, and conduct program visits, as needed and resources allow.
• Develop and maintain information tracking systems for a broad selection of SPP programs, including program specific metadata.
• Develop and maintain processes for receiving program feedback and adjusting program operations based on input from partners including incarcerated people and corrections staff.
• Ensure SPP obtains approvals and partners are informed of correct processes for compliance with human subjects review; maintain human research certification (i.e., CITI program).
• As resources allow, oversee and mentor graduate and undergraduate students studying and/or describing SPP programs; mentor Evergreen graduate students in thesis research and supervise credit-bearing internships.
• As resources and priorities are identified, lead SPP’s internal program evaluation and contribute to external evaluation projects, including consulting with experts, informing research design and survey development, analyzing data, and contributing to publications.

Organization Development and Leadership (~20%)
• Oversee development and updates of SPP tracking systems, file management, organization protocols, and equipment inventory.
• Foster positive relationships with all SPP partners, including incarcerated people, WA Corrections, and Evergreen, SPP, agency, and non-profit staff and leadership.
• Cultivate relationships with potential new partner organizations, individuals, and experts to develop new programs and/or improve existing programs, evaluation, and education.
• Collaborate with others to effectively address and resolve program and/or organization issues and challenges.
• Contribute to effective teamwork and pursuit of excellence for the SPP team at Evergreen.
• Lead, develop, and deliver select new hire and team trainings.
• Lead and participate in meetings, conference calls, and working groups; present to a diverse range of audiences, including conferences, state correctional programs, academic institutions, and community organizations.
• Facilitate and synthesize outcomes of SPP leadership and advisory panel meetings and planning sessions.
• Coordinate and plan SPP events for expert-supported and peer-led programs and to advance and celebrate the organization.
• Contribute to an operational office setting by performing clerical tasks, such as paperwork processing, coordinating purchasing, responding to correspondence, manual and electronic filing, copying, faxing, etc.

Additional Duties
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge of and skill in environmental education, sustainability, science, natural resource, or related fields.
• Advanced communication skills, including desktop, web, and social media publishing; writing, editing, and reporting; meeting facilitation; and ability to effectively translate and present information.
• Ability to adapt to continually changing circumstances, effectively identify and manage project priorities, and develop and maintain effective systems to organize and track programs and processes.
• Skill in developing, delivering, designing, and/or evaluating science and/or sustainability-related education programs.
• Skill in project management, program development, and/or research project development.
• Skill and ability to effectively supervise the work of others.
• Ability to foster and maintain respectful, productive, and effective working relationships in diverse environments, including the ability to successfully work across differences with people of varying backgrounds, experiences, and beliefs.
• Ability and willingness to inform organization decisions; provide and respond to feedback in a positive and productive manner; maintain a personal and professional growth mindset; listen to, learn from, and demonstrate value for lived, academic, and professional experience; and support and celebrate all organization partners.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to support team and organization development through trainings, systems development, and team building activities.
• Exemplary problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Exemplary professional integrity and accountability.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Proficient in the use of WordPress, Adobe products, and social media platforms, including Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in non-hierarchical and hierarchical institutions.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends and travel.

Minimum Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
• Experience working with corrections staff and/or incarcerated individuals.
• Advanced training, education, or experience in equity and inclusion topics.
• Advanced degree in environmental studies, social sciences, education, resource management, public administration, or a related field.
• Training and experience in advanced communications, e.g., strengths-based, de-escalation, non-violent, and nonverbal communications.
• Grant, foundation, or donation funding experience.
• Direct or indirect experience with systems of incarceration.
• Technology proficiency, including interest and skill in researching and vetting new technology and electronic device options to support and improve organization function.

Conditions of Employment
• Must provide proof of identity and employment eligibility within three days of beginning work.
• This position is part of a bargaining unit and covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• 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.
• Must successfully pass WA Corrections security clearance.
• Must have the ability to travel and work in off-site locations, including prisons.
• Must remain in compliance with college travel policy.
• May require occasional evening and weekend work.

Benefits
A full state benefits package which includes: paid sick and vacation leave; paid campus holidays; a generous medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For more information about Evergreen’s excellent employee benefits, please view http://www.evergreen.edu/payroll/benefits.htm

Apply here: https://evergreen.peopleadmin.com/postings/2716