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Now Hiring: Executive Director

The Pacific Education Institute (PEI) connects K-12 teachers and community partners across Washington State with tools and training to get students learning outdoors through their innovative FieldSTEM model. We are looking for a passionate, mission-driven leader to serve as our next Executive Director and guide PEI into its next exciting chapter of growth and impact. In this role, you will lead a dedicated team of 8 staff members, manage a $1 million annual budget, build relationships with donors and lawmakers, and champion outdoor and environmental education across the state. The ideal candidate brings nonprofit leadership experience, a background in education or natural resources, strong fundraising skills, and a deep commitment to equity and inclusion. The salary range is $120,000 to $140,000, plus great benefits including health insurance, retirement matching, and paid professional development each year. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis with a priority deadline of June 12, 2026.

To apply, send your resume and a cover letter addressed to Board President Leslie Druffel through the Valtas Group (valtasgroup.com/pei).

Questions or referrals?
Reach out to Ed Rogan at [email protected] or Chris Cannon at [email protected].

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When available, internships and/or full- and part-time positions will be listed below. As we expand throughout the state, we are always looking for bright and dedicated individuals with a passion for science and education. If you think you would be a great fit for our organization and would like us to keep your résumé on file, please email a cover letter and résumé to [email protected].

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Neither the acceptance of this application nor subsequent entry into any type of employment relationship, either in the position applied for or any other position, and regardless of the contents of employee handbooks, personnel manuals, benefit plans, policy statements, and the like as they may exist from time to time, or other organizational practices, shall serve to create an actual or implied contract of employment, or to confer any right to remain an employee of PEI, or otherwise to change in any respect the employment-at-will relationship between them and the undersigned, and that relationship cannot be altered except by a written instrument signed by an officer of PEI. The undersigned or PEI may end the employment relationship at any time for any reasons, with or without cause. If employed, I understand that PEI may unilaterally change or revise their benefits, policies and procedures and such changes may include reduction in benefits.

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