Position Overview
The Coastal Program Outreach Coordinator is considered the point of contact for implementing integrated learning using PEI FieldSTEM programs, focused on the environment, natural resources and agriculture sectors, in the Washington Coast region. This position will be responsible for creating and maintaining partnerships with school district leadership and educator leaders, assist with planning and implementing professional learning opportunities, provide support for PEI Faculty and educators, and assist with program evaluation.

Primary Responsibilities
-School District Networking – Inform, engage and recruit districts and schools interested in systemic FieldSTEM implementation. Facilitate the development of district and school systemic FieldSTEM planning.
-Meeting and Professional Learning Coordination – Coordinate meetings to communicate with teachers, district liaisons, consultants, business and organization partners, and other stakeholders as needed. Coordinate professional learning opportunities; working with PEI Faculty and PEI staff to create outcomes, secure facilities, assist with outreach, provide a PEI presence at the event, assist with follow up and evaluation. Facilitate educator workshops as needed.
-Faculty Support — Support PEI Faculty in the development and implementation of professional learning opportunities.
-FieldSTEM Educator Support — Function as a point of contact for educators and community partners regarding their implementation of FieldSTEM, providing assistance and expertise.
-Community Partner Development — Facilitate community partner – school connections and assist in the development of field based learning opportunities for students. Coordinate FieldSTEM training for informal educators and community partners as needed.
-Planning and Reporting — Provide regional planning support and reports. Assist PEI staff with grant reporting requirements.

Desired Qualifications
-Bachelor’s Degree and 3 years experience in K-12 education.
-Experience leading adults; skilled in meeting and workshop facilitation.
-Self-directed; takes initiative to follow through on plans and projects.
-Able to work well both independently and as part of a team effort.
-Outgoing, committed to education, teachers and students, works well with all people.
-Up-to-date on current initiatives in education, e.g. Common Core, NGSS.
-Nonprofit knowledge a plus.
-Basic knowledge of general environmental issues a plus.

Salary and Employment Information
This is a part-time position, approximately 0.5 FTE. Wages are $22.00 – $25.00 per hour dependent on successful applicant’s qualifications and experience. This is a field based position requiring travel primarily within, but not limited to, the Coastal region of Washington, with an emphasis on Clallam, Jefferson, Grays Harbor, and Pacific Counties. PEI headquarters are located in Olympia, WA.

The Pacific Education Institute offers a competitive employee benefits package. All PEI employees are at will.

To Apply
Individuals interested in applying for this position shall electronically submit a letter of interest and resume to Denise Buck, PEI Program and Operations Director, 724 Columbia St. NW, Suite 255, Olympia WA 98501. All application materials must be submitted no later than November 25, 2015. Applications will not be accepted in person.

Questions regarding this position may be directed to Denise Buck at the contact information above.

It is anticipated that interviews for the position will occur in early December with the successful candidate initiating employment in January 2016. PEI thoughtfully reviews every resume submitted. If we contact you for an interview, please be prepared to provide us with your full employment history and to undergo a thorough background and professional reference check.