Job Openings in Education for Sustainable Communities
December 21, 2011
Here is a website that has multiple job postings that may be of interest to you:
http://e3washington.org/
IslandWood-Homewaters Program Coordinator
The Homewaters Program Coordinator will be responsible for training teachers, developing, delivering…
AmeriCorps Internship-StreamTeam Volunteer Coordinator
This position will work with the StreamTeam Program Coordinator to plan and prepare for events throughout the year, including but not…
AmeriCorps Internship-StreamTeam Education & Outreach Coordinator
The Education specialist will help organize the EcoFair and children’s activities at our Earth Day…
AmeriCorps Internship-StreamTeam Habitat Coordinator/Monitoring Specialist
The Habitat Coordinator focuses on restoration activities, spending approximately 60-70% of his/her time on planting and maintaining native trees, and providing…
AmeriCorps Internship-StreamTeam Habitat Coordinator/Nursery Specialist
The Habitat Coordinator focuses on restoration activities, spending approximately 60-70% of his/her time on planting and maintaining native…
Woodland Park Zoo-Early Childhood Program Specialist
Applications are now being accepted forEarly Childhood Programs Specialist in the Zoo Experiences Department at the Woodland Park…
Woodland Park Zoo-Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program Coordinator
Applications are now being accepted for Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program Coordinator in the Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program department at the Woodland Park…
Woodland Park Zoo-School Programs Coordinator
Applications are now being accepted for School Programs Coordinator in the School & Community Engagement Department…
Facing the Future-Curriculum Writer
Facing the Future (www.facingthefuture.org) is a Seattle-based national educational nonprofit organization whose mission is to engage students in…
Columbia Springs-Development Director
The Development Director of Columbia Springs is responsible for the development, administration, and implementation of a comprehensive…
Friends of the Cedar River Watershed-Executive Director
Friends of the Cedar River Watershed (FRCW) is one of the Seattle area’s leading environmental groups, with four successful…
Salish Sea Expeditions-Executive Director
Salish Sea Expeditions seeks an Executive Director with a passion for education and an unwavering belief in the power of exceptional learning…
Opportunity to Meet Organizational Development Pioneer
December 21, 2011
From Colleen F. Ponto, Ed.D. (M.A. OSR/WSD ’95):
I have been working with Marv Weisbord, author of Productive Workplaces, for the past year and am pleased to announce that he is coming to Seattle on Wednesday, January 25 from 8:30 to noon. Come spend the morning with Marv on the 25th anniversary edition of Productive Workplaces and the 10 myths of organizational change that he no longer believes.
We have priced this event as low as we could ($100 including book or $50 without the book) so that many people in the Pacific Northwest are able to attend. The event is held at Seattle University. I see this is as a rare opportunity to spend a morning with one of the pioneers of the OD field. If you haven’t met Marv, he is a delightful man, gifted storyteller and writer, and a great teacher. I hope you can attend. To register go to www.osr-nw.org/events/.
Emotion Focused Therapy Training
December 21, 2011
From Roy Hodgson, M.A. Psychology ‘04
Emotion Focused Therapy
Level 1 Training for individuals in Seattle
with Leslie Greenberg, PhD
Serine Wawar, PhD
Roy Hodgson, MA, LMFT
This in depth 4-day training institute provides therapists with solid grounding in the foundational skills and tasks required to work more directly with emotions in psychotherapy. The focus of the training is experiential process and learning how to provide change in core emotional structures to facilitate deeper and more enduring change in clients. This APA empirically supported treatment integrates skills to transform the impact of attachment losses, trauma, neglect, and abuse. Work more effectively with over regulated and under regulated emotions. Help clients harness the wisdom of emotional intelligence. Enrollment is limited to 32 participants. September 10-13th, 2012.
For more information go to www.efttraining.webs.com
or call Roy Hodgson at 206-284-2276
Thoughts on Leadership
December 21, 2011
From Peter M. Rojcewicz, vice president of academic affairs:
On Leadership #1:
“Leadership at all levels must engage ongoing reflexive thinking and personal inquiry, so we embody learning on the job and in life. I think here of Gandhi’s reflection, “As human beings our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world as in being able to remake ourselves.” We can find instruction here from the arts and humanities.
“Reading fiction, according to American philosopher Martha Nussbaum, develops the moral imagination, animating other cultural worlds and alternative ways of life, and moves us to identify with characters grappling with moral dilemmas. Conversely, the more inwardly unaware we are, the greater the likelihood of projecting that indolence outward onto others, destabilizing the community, distorting relationships and outcomes of decisions.”
Look for more thoughts on leadership in the New Year!
Job Opening - Program Assistant
December 20, 2011
If you know of anyone who wants a nice part-time job at UW (with benefits!) and would like to join a great team at the Evans School, especially folks with an interest in experiential learning or career services, please apply by 1/3/2012 at the latest.
Position: Program Assistant (50% FTE)
Req #: 80256
Department: Evans School of Public Affairs
Appointing Department Web Address: http://evans.washington.edu/
Job Location: Seattle Campus
Job Location Detail: Parrington Hall
Posting Date: 12/16/2011
Closing Info: Closes On 01/03/2012
Salary: 50% of $2394 to $3166/month
Union Position: Yes
This classification is governed by a negotiated labor contract and is subject to union shop provisions. For more information about union shop provisions, visit Union Information.
The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoy outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.
The EVANS School of Public Affairs at the University of Washington is the pre-eminent graduate school of public policy and management in the Northwest, and ranks nationally in the top tier of graduate schools in its field. The EVANS School is committed to public outreach and service to the community. The public service clinics are a two-quarter course which links the degree project requirement with real need of community agencies to provide substantial benefits to the broader community and to the graduate studies experience.
The EVANS School has an outstanding opportunity for a part time (50% FTE) Program Assistant to assist with the Public Service Clinics and Career Services.
General Duties:
• Identify and contact nonprofit and public agencies regarding potential Public Service Clinic research topics, maintaining existing relationships and building new ones, promoting the Clinics program
across WA to increase the number and variety of topics. This will include preparing e-newsletters and developing informational and presentation materials to visits to external clients.
• Manage the Clinics’ website, ensuring the dates are current, new proposals are added promptly, and that information is clear for both agencies and students.
• Compile and screen potential degree project topics; working closely with the Assistant Director of Career Services, to ensure that submitted topics are vetted by Clinic faculty as appropriate for a
masters-level degree project.
• Inform EVANS School students about Clinic opportunities and procedures (including but not limited to issuing emails, conducting info sessions, distributing poster/flyers, and meeting individually
with students).
• Manage the student-topic matching process, ensure letters of agreement are signed, support faculty members and students in working to resolve any issues that may arise between an agency and the student matched to that agency, coordinate billing with the EVANS School Fiscal Office, organize the year-end presentations.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Career Services in evaluating and improving clinic performance and developing criteria for identifying suitable degree project topics.
• Post jobs and internships, as screened by the Director or Assistant Director of Career Services.
• Track internship requirements for EVANS School students
• Assist with staffing Career Services events, including promoting
events to students.
• Other duties in support of Career Services functions
Requirements:
• High school graduation or equivalent AND two years of full-time clerical experience OR equivalent education/experience.
Additional requirements include:
• Public speaking and presentation skills
• Marketing experience
• Strong working skills in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to work independently to set priorities, organize time and tasks, and problem solve
• Excellent customer service and team skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, complex, environment with deadlines
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in person, on the phone and in writing
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work a flexible schedule for events scheduled on
evenings and weekends.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Desired:
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, social sciences or related field
• Database experience
• Working knowledge of Drupal
• Experience working in an educational setting
• Knowledge of University student services policies and procedures
Condition of Employment:
A satisfactory outcome from a criminal background verification will be required prior to hire.
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website.
Application Process:
Part of the application process for this position includes completing the Employment Eligibility Assessment to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. The assessment will appear on your screen for you to complete as soon as you select “Apply to this Position” on this job announcement. Once you begin the assessment, it must be completed at that time. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your “My Jobs” page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until the assessment is complete.
The University of Washington is a leader in environmental stewardship & sustainability, and committed to becoming climate neutral.
The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 / 206-543-6452 (tty)
Job Opening - Development Associate
December 9, 2011
Company: NW Energy Coalition Seattle
Location: Seattle
Link: http://www.nwenergy.org
Salary and benefits: Salary $35,000 to $40,000 DOE. Excellent benefits include generous dental and medical insurance, paid vacation and employer matching retirement plan.
Background
The NW Energy Coalition is an alliance of more than 110 environmental, civic, and human service organizations, progressive utilities and businesses in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana and British Columbia. We promote development of energy efficiency and renewable energy, low-income and consumer protection in energy policy decisions, and fish and wildlife restoration on the Columbia and Snake Rivers.
Energy policy is critical to the economic and environmental health of the Northwest. Ensuring that individual utilities, state governments and the region pursue clean and affordable energy strategies for meeting our need for power is a central focus for the Coalition. We drive home the link between energy resource development and climate change. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the power sector is a top priority.
Job description:
The Development Associate is responsible for working in concert with the Executive Director, Executive Board, members and staff on the planning and implementation of various fundraising programs. This position will work with the staff and board to cultivate and solicit new funding opportunities and to develop strategies to broaden the base of donors and members.
Development program areas and responsibilities:
Major donor campaign:
• Support the Executive Director, Executive Board and organizational members in identifying and cultivating new individual donor prospects.
• Create, direct and manage a new proactive prospect program aimed at significantly increasing support from major donors.
• Document all major gift prospecting, donation and acknowledgement activities.
• Manage and coordinate special events to engage members and cultivate prospects.
Foundation funding:
• Work with the staff and Executive Board to research and identify potential new foundation support.
Membership outreach:
• Support outreach staff in retaining existing members and engaging members in outreach activities.
• Support outreach staff in expanding the Coalition’s organizational and individual membership, including prospect research, outreach to potential members and the development of new methods to increase membership.
This position conducts a wide range of activities to raise funds for the organization and provides administrative support to the Executive Director, Executive Board, staff and members related to development activities. Skilled administrative and clerical duties directly related to development activities include:
• Maintaining donor databases
• Developing/sending mailings
• Coordinating placement of advertisements
• Coordinating and assisting with special events;
• Acknowledging gifts and donations
• Developing effective working relationships with members, donors, government and foundation representatives and others to nurture their connection to the organization.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline and two years experience in non-profit fundraising. Experience may substitute for education. Applicants should have demonstrated experience in database management, donor prospecting and cultivation, and events coordination.
Position is open until filled. Application review will begin 12/13/11. In order to help us process applications efficiently, please observe the following:
1.) Please submit your application via e-mail to Gwen Heisterkamp at gwen@nwenergy.org.
2.) In the subject line of your e-mail: “First name Last name, Development Associate”
3.) In the body of your e-mail, please indicate where you found out about the position.
4.) Please include a resume, cover letter and a writing sample
NWEC is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Opening - Employment Program Coordinator
December 8, 2011
Job Title: Employment Program Coordinator
Position Reports to: Program Manager
Start date: Early January 2012
Position type: Permanent, Exempt
Approximate work schedule: 36 hours/week, generally 9-6 Monday-Thursday OR 9-5 Monday-Thursday and 4 hours on Fridays, there may be occasional weekend work. Candidate must be able to adjust schedule during the school year for evening programming with youth. Twice a week, during programming (Jan.-April and Sep.-Oct.) will be required to work until 7:30pm. Schedule to be determined with supervisor upon hiring.
Employment salary and benefits: 0.9 FTE of $13.50 – 19/hour, DOE + Medical/dental benefits provided and four weeks paid time off (PTO) in alignment with Powerful Voices’ personnel policies.
Deadline: Friday, December 16, 2011
ABOUT POWERFUL VOICES
Since 1995, Powerful Voices has delivered innovative, evidence-based, gender-specific programs in
public schools, the juvenile justice systems, and through employment programs. Powerful Voices’
mission is to foster adolescent girls’ development by providing programs and promoting social justice
so girls can realize their dreams, engage their communities, and shape a better world. Our mission is
deeply rooted in the belief that all girls live healthy, personally meaningful lives in a society that values
them.
Job Summary/Purpose:
Powerful Voices is hiring an Employment Coordinator to work closely with the
Program Manager and the program team to provide youth employment programs to High School femaleidentified youth in the Seattle-area who have experienced violence. The position is responsible for ensuring employment and advocacy is available and delivered to youth referred to us through our partnership with the Seattle Youth Violence Prevention Initiative (SYVPI). Responsibilities include recruiting, hiring, and supervising youth, providing one on one support, service coordination & resource referrals, program development and delivery, curriculum development, maintenance and delivery, partnership cultivation and collaboration, monthly reporting, budget monitoring, data entry and outcome measurement, and co-facilitator and program team support.
Position Responsibilities:
• Recruit youth ages 14-18 and accept referrals and for participation in DYVAS (Develop Youth Voice
and Speak) and ActiveVistas employment programs. Referrals and recruitment are coordinated with
the SYVPI networks and initiative.
• Coordinate DYVAS program, which runs from July to October and supports a cohort of at least 10
girls for 13 weeks, meeting 2 days/week, 3.5 hours per session. Responsible for curriculum
development, logistics, coordinating guests, managing group dynamics, and supervision of youth
employees. Responsible for providing pre-employment and job-readiness skills as youth explore
careers in activism and advocacy while making a zine.
• Coordinate ActiveVistas program, which runs from January to April and supports a cohort of at least
10 girls for 12 weeks, 2 days/week, 3.5 hours/session. Responsible for curriculum development,
logistics, coordinating guests, managing group dynamics, and supervision of youth employees.
Responsible for providing pre-employment and job-readiness skills as youth explore careers in
activism and advocacy while developing and facilitating workshops to the community at an annual
conference.
• Work with Program Manager and other Program Staff to produce Girlvolution Conference.
Specifically, the Employment Program Coordinator supports ActiveVistas in researching and
developing workshops related to girls’ health and safety for the Girlvolution Conference in April,
which provides gender-specific, anti-violence advocacy, and strengths-based workshops to teachers,
counselors, family support workers and youth.
• Provide intake, assessment and development of an Individual Service Plan (ISP) with youth
• Meet individually with youth a minimum of once per month to form and review ISP, complete
performance evaluations, give referrals, and check in about group experience and job performance.
• Provide appropriate resource referrals to youth from other youth-serving agencies.
• Track and monitor program budget in collaboration with Program Manager
• Manage all outreach program materials for DYVAS and ActiveVistas
• Maintain comprehensive program records including attendance and youth files
• Facilitate program evaluation and ensure timely data collection and entry, internally for Powerful
Voices, and externally for SYVPI.
• Submit monthly and quarterly reports for contract and organizational reporting
• Attend meetings and trainings with community partners, including monthly SYVPI meetings
• Supervise college intern from July-December each year and work with other interns and volunteers to
support program goals.
• Manage alumnae relations for Powerful Voices
General Responsibilities:
• Collaborates with Powerful Voices staff to achieve the mission and vision of the organization
• Perform role in a way that reflects the values of Powerful Voices; safety, justice, integrity, diversity,
and innovation.
• Provides all services utilizing a strengths-based, gender specific, relationship based approach
• Participate in program team activities including, but not limited to, anti-oppression dialogue and
analysis building, community trainings, curriculum development, training development and delivery,
program development and evaluation, partnership cultivation, and case, resource, and role-sharing
• Participate in supervisory meetings, program team meetings, staff meetings, trainings/staff
development and Powerful Voices annual meeting.
• Support administrative staff in development and marketing efforts including, but not limited to,
mailings to youth/guardian participants, agency newsletters, fundraising activities, site visit
coordination, and other community outreach events
• Develop and maintain respectful rapport when interacting with youth participants and their families
• Participate in creating and maintaining a workplace that values diversity and treats everyone with
respect without regard to race, color, age, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, national origin,
marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability
• Demonstrate teamwork and open communication
• Provide services in a manner that expedites the meeting of contract requirements and program
outcomes
• Maintain documentation in a timely, thorough and accurate manner
• Follow agency policies and procedures
• Perform other appropriate tasks related to your professional role as needed
Qualifications:
For successful completion of position requirements outlined above, the candidate will have the following:
1. Willingness to build solidarity with female-identified community & allies
2. Strong track record of program coordination including curriculum development, group
facilitation expertise, good time-management, and budget monitoring experience
3. Previous experience and strong understanding of the values behind gender-specific, strengthsbased
programming and motivational interviewing
4. Experience in anti-oppression/anti-racist work as well as facilitating anti-oppression
workshops with youth. Analysis of the intersections between race, class/access, ethnicity,
color, sex, gender, gender-identity, ability, sexual orientation
5. Demonstrated experience with individuals and groups who have experienced trauma and
violence, anti-violence, violence prevention/intervention, and conflict resolution fields
6. Experience supervising youth and volunteers utilizing coaching methods
7. Ability to work well independently and collaboratively within a diverse group of adolescent
girls, adult participants/partners, and staff members; the possession strong interpersonal, oral,
and written communication and conflict resolution skills
8. Personal and professional self-awareness and openness to learning and professional
development, particularly in regard to boundaries and identity when working with youth
9. Strong time-management, organization skills and follow-through on commitments to your
team and youth
10. Commitment to continually improving our effectiveness in serving youth and in a womencentered
working community by giving and receiving feedback about professional growth
areas and to personal self-awareness that includes recognizing and working on individual
areas of privilege and oppression, trauma exposure response, and self-care
11. Strong understanding of LGBTQ community strengths and concerns and ability to navigate
discussions of gender socialization, non-conformity, and fluidity as it relates to working with
young people
12. Familiarity with local youth-serving organizations and health/mental health/education
resources
13. Willingness to accommodate flexible schedule: twice a week, during programming will be
required to work until 7:30pm.
14. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Access and internet search engines
Women, People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply
CONTACT INFORMATION / DEADLINES
Please e-mail your resume and cover letter by 11:59 PM on December 16, 2011 to
Tyler Bosma, Office Manager:
1620 18th Ave Ste. 100
Seattle, WA 98122,
Email: info@powerfulvoices.org
www.powerfulvoices.org
All resumes will be responded to by phone or mail.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
Psych Alum Seeking Advice
December 8, 2011
CCFT alum looking to speak and or correspond with former graduates who recently acquired MFT licensure. Please contact me at rnev@hotmail.com.
Job Opening - Senior Market Analyst
December 8, 2011
Company: Puget Sound Energy
Location: Bellevue
Apply: www.pse.com/careers
PSE’s Energy Efficiency Services (EES) Customer Energy Management group is looking for a Senior Market Analyst to join their team. This person will perform analysis, research, planning, evaluation and outreach for the Energy Efficiency Services (EES) Division, including coordination with internal work teams. We need someone who can identify project needs, develop scopes of work, and select and manage contractors & consultants as appropriate.
The ideal candidate will be able to present project results, data and other work products to internal and external audiences. We need someone who can work independently supporting multidisciplinary project teams, while also owning leadership responsibility for results and productivity. This position will also be responsible for overseeing the development and maintenance of market information and related databases.
This is an excellent opportunity to play an integral role within PSE to help us better serve the environment, our customers and the communities they live in by enabling us to make informed and responsible business decisions. PSE provides an environment where all employees are valued, respected and provided with the opportunity to achieve maximum performance. We offer a comprehensive pay package that includes competitive compensation, annual goals-based incentive bonuses, comprehensive cafeteria-style benefits, 401(K), a company paid retirement pension plan, a generous paid time off package, and an employee assistance and wellness program. Gain the energy to do great things through a career with Puget Sound Energy!
Qualifications:
Required:
• At least 5 years of experience in market/program/product analysis, research, or evaluation
• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, engineering, planning, public policy, or other relevant field. Relevant utility experience beyond the minimum requirement may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Can work independently to complete complex projects with limited direct supervision
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong project management skills
• Proven written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to synthesize data and other information into clear, actionable deliverables
• Ability to work well with others, take initiative, work independently, and meet deadlines
• Advanced skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, other presentation and analytical tools
Desired:
• Advanced degree requiring strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Experience with electric or gas demand-side management program planning, market research, evaluation, regulation, or policy analysis.
PSE offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package. PSE is an Equal Opportunity employer. We encourage persons of diverse backgrounds to apply.
Job Opening - Communications Outreach Associate
December 8, 2011
EnviroIssues is a public involvement and community outreach consulting firm. We are a staff of 80, and since 1990 have successfully worked to communicate complex government, transportation, environmental, and urban planning issues to members of the public in the Pacific Northwest. Our goal is to provide our clients with the tools for complex decision-making in the public arena.
Please submit a cover letter and send them to resumes@enviroissues.com. No phone calls please.
Qualified applicants will have at least two years experience planning and conducting outreach or public involvement activities, or community/public relations, city or state planning, or general communications experience. Applicants must have excellent management and oral and written communication skills.
This position requires the ability to understand and explain technical and environmental information to a variety of audiences, often in high-profile situations. Knowledge of Seattle and transportation related issues desired. Applicants must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access).
Location
EnviroIssues Seattle, WA
http://www.enviroissues.com
