Community Outreach & Environmental Educational Specialist 2
Community Outreach & Environmental Educational Specialist 2
(Working title: Ecological Conservation Program and Training Resource Manager)
Position Purpose
This position manages program operation, education, training, tracking, and reporting for Sustainability in Prisons Project’s (SPP) Turtle, Butterfly, and Avian Acoustic Monitoring Ecological Conservation programs at Cedar Creek and Mission Creek Corrections Centers. The incumbent supervises Conservation Program Coordinators and manages program partnerships. The position is also responsible for reviewing and updating SPP’s operations systems, protocols, and trainings to improve resources for SPP and to adapt select materials for use by the broader, Evergreen Prison Education Program Network (EPEP).
As part of the SPP and EPEP teams, this position cultivates collaborations with diverse program partners to advance SPP and EPEP missions listed below:
SPP: We empower sustainable change by bringing science, nature, and environmental education into prisons.
EPEP: Our mission is to expand access to an Evergreen education and holistic support services for currently incarcerated and legally liberated people.
The position collaborates with an engaged community of incarcerated people, scientists, researchers, technicians, corrections professionals, program coordinators, faculty, staff, and students to provide impactful education and training and resolve complex program management issues. The incumbent demonstrates high value for equity and inclusion, empowering change, working across differences to increase access to education, and ability to consistently extend respect and compassion to all partners and interested parties.
This is a full-time, overtime eligible, project position on the Olympia Campus of The Evergreen State College and within Washington State Department of Corrections in facilities in Washington. This project position is funded through a legislative proviso and other resources through June 30, 2026, with continuation dependent of additional funding.
Salary and Benefits: $3,923 – $5,268 per month of full-time work + excellent benefits including paid sick and vacation leave; paid campus holidays; a generous medical, dental, life, and disability insurance package; and a tuition waiver program.
Closes: May 6, 2024
All requested application materials must be submitted by the deadline in order to be considered.
About the College
The Evergreen State College is a progressive, public liberal arts and sciences college located in Olympia, Washington, in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Since opening its doors in 1971, Evergreen has established a national reputation for leadership in developing innovative interdisciplinary, collaborative and team-taught academic programs. The college has a vibrant undergraduate program, graduate programs, and public service centers that constitute a unique academic setting. The college values a student-centered learning environment, a link between theory and practice, and a multicultural community of diverse faculty, students and staff working together.
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.
