Community Engagement Manager

ESC is committed to becoming an inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization and creating safe and affirming outdoor classrooms for everyone in our community. We are seeking candidates who demonstrate shared values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism. Black, Indigenous, and people of color, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Employment at ESC is based wholly on qualifications, competence, experience, training and fitness for the job.

About ESC:

The Environmental Science Center promotes environmental stewardship and academic achievement through science-based education. Founded in 2000, the Environmental Science Center (ESC) is a non-profit organization offering experiential environmental education programs at local beaches, streams, forested areas, and in classrooms throughout south King County. Our programs increase science literacy, provide an opportunity for more diversity in STEM career fields, and increase healthy everyday choices that affect the Salish Sea. ESC recognizes that many communities in south King County – particularly Black, Indigenous, People of Color, immigrant/refugee, and low-income communities – have been systematically excluded from safe, positive outdoor experiences, and we are striving to change that. We aim to remove some of the barriers to these experiences by providing free or low-cost programs, and by working to create a safe and affirming space within our programs and in the broader community.

Our team is small but mighty at the Environmental Science Center, we have a strong belief in our mission and are driven by the work we get to do. Over the years, ESC has steadily grown the number of programs it offers promoting environmental stewardship to thousands of people through collaborations with a growing number of school districts and community-based organizations as well as speaking engagements, festivals, and workshops.

Nature of the work:

As ESC expands its outreach, the Community Engagement Manager is critical to our success. This individual is committed to expanding our outreach and support in the community by articulating the organization’s mission through community events and programs.

Under the direction of the Environmental Science Center’s (ESC) Executive Director, the Community Engagement Manager supports ESC through building community support and awareness.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Include but are not limited to the following:

● Coordinate community and outreach events in Burien and Renton
● Coordinate and manage youth and adult volunteers
● Develop and coordinate in-center community programs in Burien and Renton including collaborating on building permanent hands-on exhibits
● Participate in outreach events and public presentations led by other organizations
● Track volunteer hours and community contacts in Little Green Light database
● Organize fundraiser talks or symposiums to share messages and successes within organization
● Responsible for material management and transport to various locations in King County
● Collaborate with the Development Team on external communications including social media, newsletters, and press releases

Required knowledge, abilities, and skills:
● A passion for ESC’s mission
● Ability and willingness to build strong partnerships between organizations
● Ability and willingness to work irregular hours on occasion, including some evenings and weekends at different sites in King County
● Highly organized and self-starting with the ability to handle multiple projects and priorities with attention to detail
● Ability to self-manage, work independently, and work with a team
● Proof of COVID vaccination is required

Desired knowledge, abilities, and skills: 
● Bilingual skills
● Experience in environmental science-related field
● Experience working in youth educational programs
● Experience partnering with community organizations
● Experience managing volunteers or paid educators
● Experience with educational program coordination and management
● Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
● Demonstrated ability to use computer tools such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe, and database programs
● Strong ability to maintain effective working relationships
● Experience or willingness to learn how to deliver both in-person and virtual programming

Salary and benefits: 
The ESC Community Engagement Manager is a 35-hour per week position with 70 hours of paid time off each year and medical/dental/vision benefits starting 90 days after hire date. Additional hours may be made available for teaching in-school and after-school programs, if desired. Flexible work schedules, ability to work from home, opportunities for professional development, and discounts on outdoor gear are additional ESC employee benefits. Compensation $22-25/hour DOE

Applications due by Monday, February 14th

How to apply:

Please fill out the Community Engagement Manager application and send a current resume with subject line “Job Opening Community Engagement Manager” to ESC’s Executive Director by emailing joanna@environmentalsciencecenter.org