The Evergreen School is currently accepting applications for Director of Diversity and Community Engagement.

Our Mission

We inspire highly capable, creative learners to lead with curiosity, compassion, and courage in a diverse and dynamic world.

About the Organization

Located just north of Seattle in Shoreline, Washington, The Evergreen School has been educating highly capable, creative learners for 60 years. Our students love to ask questions, and our teachers use that natural curiosity to craft engaging lessons and spark thought-provoking conversations. Evergreen’s program infuses challenging academics with foundational support for social skills, emotional well-being, a multicultural perspective, and empathy for others. Our students think deeply, take intellectual risks, and tackle complex problems. They learn how to self-advocate, collaborate with others, and understand and respect differences. Evergreen graduates move on to high school and beyond with confidence, ready to contribute to a diverse and dynamic world. 

Community

At Evergreen, our goal is to curate a culture where every person feels fully welcomed and encouraged to participate in every aspect of the community. We actively seek and support students, families, faculty, staff and trustees who bring a diversity of identity into our community. Our mission makes it essential that we skillfully deliver an inclusive, culturally responsive educational program that teaches respect for others, empowers students of all backgrounds equitably, encourages social responsibility, and prepares students to be leaders in an interdependent global community. We seek candidates who demonstrate a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment that embraces and values the diversity within our community.

The Opportunity
The director of diversity and community engagement will be in charge of running a robust program in a school that is committed to the work coming out of the Diversity Office. The school is looking for someone who brings experience and passion for diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging work and is excited to help our students, faculty/staff, parents/guardians and leadership grow in these areas. 

The school seeks candidates who demonstrate a commitment to anti-bias and anti-racism work and to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning community that is responsive toward all differences including but not limited to race, ethnicity, national origin, geography, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical ability, learning styles and marital, parental or economic status.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Co-Lead our Strategic Growth Initiative (SGI) for Access and Inclusion (A&I). Advise the board and A&I SGI committee members on the pulse of the community and make recommendations for how to approach the long-term strategic plans and goals as it relates to eliminating the barriers to access and inclusion in our school.
• Meet with families, and adult constituents within the community to ensure we have an inclusive, welcoming community.
• Partner with the head of school and Senior Leadership Team to strengthen our hiring practices, implementing mandatory anti-bias training for anyone serving on a hiring committee.
• Serve as a member of board Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, and meet with the chair of the committee to discuss board diversity work and make recommendations/share resources.
• Design, facilitate and lead anti-racism, anti-bias, equity, and cultural competency workshops for the board, Senior Leadership Team, employees and parent/guardian community.
• Partner with the director of enrollment management to broaden the diversity of the applicant pool which could include attending community events in the evening and weekend.
• Serve as a member and contributor on a variety of committees and teams, including but not limited to the Senior Leadership Team, Financial Aid Committee, Education Admin Committee, Admissions Committee, various hiring committees.
• Supervise the program assistant to the Diversity Office. Provide guidance and support around best practices as it relates to diversity, equity and inclusion, and their role.
• Serve as a resource and support to our FaST program, which supports families who receive 95%+ financial aid.
• Meet with PGA DEI co-chairs and PGA leadership to help guide and support the parent/guardian community affinity groups, and DEI programming.
• Lead our Community Conversation parent/guardian educational series in partnership with the director of communications and director of development.
• Serve as a resource and listening ear to faculty who seek advice and support around equity and inclusion issues not related to their classrooms, as well as mentorship.
• Meet with and consult with area diversity practitioners in the education field to stay abreast of best practices in diversity, equity and inclusion.

• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Experience, Education and Desirable Skills
Studies have shown that people of historically marginalized backgrounds are less likely to apply for a position unless they believe they meet every listed requirement. Evergreen is most interested in finding the best candidate for this opportunity and encourages people to apply if they feel they meet most of the following qualifications: 

• Hold a bachelor’s degree.
• Have a minimum of three to five years of experience working in diversity/equity/inclusion related work, with preference for some experience in an educational setting.
• Have a demonstrated ability to plan strategically and thoughtfully, which will help the school to implement long-term action plans as it relates to inclusion and access.
• Have demonstrated cultural competence skills that allows them to successfully collaborate across diverse cultures and backgrounds; can build relationships and trust with all students, employees, and families.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with a diverse community of children and adults internally and externally, both verbally and in writing.
• Have a high level of empathy as well as analytical and organizational skills.
• Have a proven track record in building community to deepen the engagement in equity and inclusion work across all constituencies.
• Have a proven track record of efficient project management, including initiating and completing multiple tasks, independently or collaboratively as required, supervising personnel, and managing budgets.
• Be open to direction and feedback.
• Be able to keep information in the strictest of confidence.
• Complete work in a timely, accurate and thorough manner and is conscientious about assignments and deadlines.
• Have the ability to work under the pressure of frequent deadlines in a fast paced environment.
• Can be relied upon to dependably report to work on time and on schedule.
• Currently authorized to work in the US for any employer. No sponsorship is available for this position.

Physical Requirements 

• Ability to move around campus; can sit and work in front of computer screens and talk on telephone for long periods of time.

Equipment Used

• Computer (PC), Google Suite
• LMS, such as Canvas
• Zoom
  
  

Work Hours and Position Details:

Position follows a 12-month work schedule and includes evening and weekend work from time to time.

This is an exempt, full-time, benefits eligible position that reports to the head of school. The role has a start date of July 1, 2023, with a salary in the range of $120,000-130,000.

Benefits:

• School-paid medical and dental insurance and employee paid supplemental vision
• School-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability insurance plus an Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with a School match of up to 7%
• Flexible Savings Account and/or Health Savings Account
• Relocation Assistance
• Commuter Assistance
• Tuition Remission
• Infant/toddler care is available on campus  (Space limitations apply)
• Paid holidays and other paid leave

Visit our website for more detailed information: https://www.evergreenschool.org/welcome/employment/benefits-1-0-fte/

TO APPLY: Applicants should submit the following:

• A cover letter outlining their interest in and qualifications for this position
• A current resume
• A completed Evergreen Employment Application 

All materials should be sent to jobs@evergreenschool.org. Please include Director of Diversity and Community Engagement in the subject line. The deadline to apply is May 12.

Applicant Timeline: 

• Application Deadline is Friday, May 12, 2023
• Semi-Finalist Interview (via ZOOM):
• The week of May 15, 2023
• Finalist Visit (in person):
• Week of May 22, 2023

Any applicant scheduled for a Semi-Finalist interview will be asked to submit an answer to the following question:

At Evergreen, our mission calls us to “inspire highly capable, creative learners to lead with curiosity, compassion, and courage in a diverse and dynamic world.” Reflecting on your current or previous experiences, describe a time in which you moved diversity and inclusion efforts forward in that role. How did you approach this effort and what did you learn about yourself during this process? (Please limit your response to 500 words or less.)

Notice of Nondiscrimination

The Evergreen School strives to provide equal opportunity to all employees. The school's policy is not to discriminate in employment based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status or any other status protected under applicable local, state or federal law. The School is committed to administering employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, compensation benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoffs, terminations, training, sabbaticals, tuition assistance and other programs, without regard to an employee's protected status.

Experience, Education and Desirable Skills
Studies have shown that people of historically marginalized backgrounds are less likely to apply for a position unless they believe they meet every listed requirement. Evergreen is most interested in finding the best candidate for this opportunity and encourages people to apply if they feel they meet most of the following qualifications: 

• Hold a bachelor’s degree.
• Have a minimum of three to five years of experience working in diversity/equity/inclusion related work, with preference for some experience in an educational setting.
• Have a demonstrated ability to plan strategically and thoughtfully, which will help the school to implement long-term action plans as it relates to inclusion and access.
• Have demonstrated cultural competence skills that allows them to successfully collaborate across diverse cultures and backgrounds; can build relationships and trust with all students, employees, and families.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with a diverse community of children and adults internally and externally, both verbally and in writing.
• Have a high level of empathy as well as analytical and organizational skills.
• Have a proven track record in building community to deepen the engagement in equity and inclusion work across all constituencies.
• Have a proven track record of efficient project management, including initiating and completing multiple tasks, independently or collaboratively as required, supervising personnel, and managing budgets.
• Be open to direction and feedback.
• Be able to keep information in the strictest of confidence.
• Complete work in a timely, accurate and thorough manner and is conscientious about assignments and deadlines.
• Have the ability to work under the pressure of frequent deadlines in a fast paced environment.
• Can be relied upon to dependably report to work on time and on schedule.
• Currently authorized to work in the US for any employer. No sponsorship is available for this position.

Physical Requirements 

• Ability to move around campus; can sit and work in front of computer screens and talk on telephone for long periods of time.

Equipment Used

• Computer (PC), Google Suite
• LMS, such as Canvas
• Zoom
  
  

About The Evergreen School

The Evergreen School is an independent school in Shoreline, Washington serving the needs of highly capable students Preschool through Grade 8.

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