Pacific Education Institute-Executive Director
About The Position
The Pacific Education Institute (PEI) is seeking its next Executive Director to lead the organization into its next phase of growth and impact. PEI, founded in 2003, connects K-12 educators and community partners with training and resources for outdoor-based learning to develop scientifically literate citizens. The organization focuses on equity and sustainability, with programs like ClimeTime, Project Learning Tree, and Outdoor School for All. The Executive Director (ED) serves as the chief executive and senior leader, responsible for advancing the organization's mission, business plan, fundraising, daily operations, sustainability, and statewide impact. The ED will provide visionary leadership in finances, programs, policy advocacy, partnerships, and organizational culture. This role involves leading a high-performing senior team, stewarding financial health, providing statewide programming, and strengthening PEI's role as a trusted leader in education policy, systems change, and cross-sector collaboration.
Requirements
- Experience serving in senior management in a transferable field.
- Proven track record in working effectively with staff and board of directors.
- Content knowledge in education, and science, natural resources, agriculture, the environment or related field.
- Systems perspective with the ability to work collaboratively to carry out the goals and objectives set out in a strategic plan.
- Experience building relationships and soliciting funds with the ability to engage a wide range of donors.
- Experience in fiscal management and budgeting.
- Ability to multi-task and work independently while staying organized.
- Commitment to quality programs and data-driven evaluations.
- Effective advocate and spokesperson for organizational mission/vision in a variety of settings.
- Nonprofit management experience.
- Capable of leading complex initiatives in a dynamic and remote work environment.
- Experience and exposure to state education standards, preferably in Washington.
- Proven ability to navigate political nuance and the policy landscape in the state legislature and school systems.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in education, science, nonprofit management or related field.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment with a diverse group of individuals.
- Persuasive and passionate written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to lead within a culture of equity and inclusion.
- Solution oriented problem solving.
- Passion, integrity and a positive attitude.
- Mission-driven, flexible, sound decision-maker.
- Proven ability to build trust in a team environment.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Advancing the organization’s mission, business plan, fundraising efforts, daily operations, sustainability, and statewide impact.
- Providing visionary leadership across organizational strategies: including finances, programs, policy advocacy, partnerships, and organizational culture.
- Leading a high-performing senior team.
- Steward PEI’s financial health.
- Providing statewide programming.
- Strengthening PEI’s role as a trusted leader in education policy, systems change, and cross-sector collaboration.
Benefits
- Health, vision, dental, and life insurance
- SIMPLE IRA retirement program with up to 3% employer match
- 12 personal days in lieu of holidays plus generous vacation allowance
- 12 days of sick leave annually
- Up to 52 hours of professional learning annually
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
