COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAM SPECIALIST 2

The Position

Open Date: 10/22/2026

Close Date: 10/31/2026

Anticipated Start Date: 11/15/2026

Anticipated Monthly Salary: $3,827

Range: 42

Class Code: 107I

Job Class/Position Title: Community Education Program Specialist 2

PENINSULA COLLEGES COMMITMENT TO EQUITY

Peninsula College is committed to fostering an inclusive campus community where every student and employee has access to the support and resources they need to succeed. We believe that respect, connection, and belonging are essential to learning and working well together.

Our Equity Standing Committee, with representation from across the college, guides ongoing work to review policies, practices, and professional learning to support equitable access and student and employee success. We collaborate with campus partners on continuous improvement toward a learning and working environment where everyone can thrive.

Redacted Review Hiring Process

At Peninsula College, we are committed to a fair and unbiased hiring process. To support this commitment, we use an application redaction process. Before your materials are reviewed by the screening committee, certain personal identifying details such as your name, the names of schools or organizations you attended, and affiliations that could unintentionally signal identity are removed. This helps reviewers focus on your skills, experience, and qualifications.

We encourage applicants to review their resumes and cover letters before submitting to ensure that your experience and accomplishments remain clear after redaction. If your materials rely on institution names or affiliations to explain your role, you may wish to describe the work and outcomes in your own words, so the impact is still visible to the screening committee.

Our goal is to support a hiring process that is consistent, equitable, and centered on the strengths you bring.

THE COLLEGE

Located in the northwest corner of the United States, Peninsula College is nestled in the foothills of the Olympic Mountains. The main campus in Port Angeles, Washington, overlooks the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the nearby city of Victoria, British Columbia, and has easy access to the Pacific Ocean, Olympic National Park, and Seattle. Port Angeles is two hours from Seattle and a one-hour ferry ride to Victoria, Canada. The College is honored to serve six sovereign American Indian nations in the region: Jamestown SKlallam, Lower Elwha Klallam, Quileute, Makah, Hoh, and Port Gamble SKlallam.

The College is honored to have strong relationships with these six federally recognized Tribes in the Colleges service district. The College is home to Longhouse of Learning. It is the first Longhouse in the nation to be built on a community College campus. The College offers transferable Indigenous language courses in Klallam/SKlallam, Makah and Quileute and Hoh languages. Instructional programs include a Tribal Homeland Security & Emergency Management certificate, and an Integrated Indigenous Studies transfer pathway. The College is committed to doing more and taking future direction from the Tribes.

As a public comprehensive community college with baccalaureate-granting authority, Peninsula College is highly regarded by businesses, schools, and community partners for its culture of inclusiveness, innovation, high academic standards, and community engagement. The College is part of the 34-college Washington State Community and Technical College System and is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

The College serves more than 2,500 students through its Port Angeles and Forks campuses, its correctional facilities, community education, and its online course offerings. The College community is vibrant, engaged, and known for its commitment to serving the diverse needs of the local communities across its 3,600 square mile service district.

The College culture is defined by its Guiding Principles and its shared governance model, which values respect, open and honest communication, integrity and collaboration. The College is a leader in the Guided Pathways work in Washington State and sees developing an equitable and socially just institution as a central part of that work. The College is highly regarded as a warm and welcoming place. Click here for a video about Peninsula College.

THE POSITION

Under general direction of the Associate Director of Community Education and Workforce Partnerships this position coordinates the operation of Community Education. Acts as program liaison and provides consultation to program participants and outside entities regarding functions of the program. Interprets, reviews and applies program specific policies, procedures and regulations. Assesses program needs, develops and recommends courses of action to carry out program activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serve as the first point of contact for the community related to Community Education department activities.
• Provide information and technical assistance to students, staff, program participants, partner organizations and/or the public regarding program content, policies, and activities and recommend alternative courses of action.
• Promote the program with outside organizations and resources. May coordinate outreach tables, attend meetings and/or conferences as the program representative and deliver public presentations on program related topics.
• Monitor registration platform and databases to ensure students, instructors, and college staff are notified of class information, locations, cancellations, etc. Assist students with registration process.
• Schedule or revise course/class information on education management systems including course content and instructor profiles (ctclink, 25Live, Zoom, CampusCE, Smartsheet, Microsoft Office).
• Work with facilities department and/or campus safety to schedule in-person classes.
• Meet instructors and/or students on campus as needed.
• Maintain inventory and work with supervisor to order classroom supplies/materials.
• May provide task direction and workflow support to lower-level staff, temporary hourly employees, student employees, or work-study employees assigned to assist with marketing, front office duties, filing, data entry, or outreach tasks.
• Monitor program activities in relation to established program goals; within established program parameters, determine variance from program standards.
• Conduct research and compiles data and reports.
• Assist with marketing including emails, publications, and maintain social media content.
• Assist with process development and refinement, maintaining files, documents, and databases.
• Perform related duties or special projects as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Use exceptional communication and interpersonal skills demonstrating professionalism, tact, diplomacy, discretion, and integrity in interactions with diverse constituencies.
• Use sound judgment in communications, prioritization, and decision-making.
• Interpret policies and contract language to the work of the department.
• Ability to perform work and meet deadlines with constant interruptions, as well as ability to answer on demand questions by phone, in person, or electronically.
• Demonstrate expertise in Microsoft Office suite including word processing, database, spreadsheet and presentation applications with speed and accuracy; demonstrated ability and willingness to learn new applications.
• Ability to travel and work evenings and/or weekends occasionally with notice for classroom activities and program outreach.

REQUIRED PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Ability to perform duties in an open office setting; must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time, use a computer for typing and data entry, and adjust to frequent interruptions.

REQUIRED EDUCATION OR CERTIFICATES:

• The level of skill required to successfully fulfill the requirements of the Community Education Program Specialist 2 would typically be obtained by completion of an Associate Degree in Education, Business, Marketing, or related field OR two years of progressively responsible experience in office/clerical, education, or general administrative work OR equivalent education/experience.

BACKGROUND CHECK:

Job offers are contingent on the successful completion of reference and background checks, which may include a review of criminal history, in accordance with Washington State law and federal guidelines. A criminal record does not automatically disqualify an applicant. Any information obtained will be evaluated on an individualized basis and considered only to the extent that it relates to the responsibilities of the position and the applicants ability to perform its essential functions.

EMPLOYMENT TERMS:

In compliance with the Immigration and Naturalization Act, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.

EMPLOYMENT PAY AND BENEFITS INFORMATION

• Full-Time Classified position.
• This is a full-time probationary appointment, that may become permanent at the end of six months of satisfactory employment.
• Anticipated starting monthly salary: $3,827.00 (DOE)

Full Time Employee Benefits:

• Excellent benefits: including medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance; as of July 1, 2025, Peninsula College contributes $1,333 per month to the cost of the Washington State employee insurance programs.
• Retirement plan options with employer contributions; optional credit union and tax-deferred annuity programs.
• Peninsula College is a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. If you work for the College full time, have had Direct Loans and are on an eligible repayment plan, you are eligible to apply.
• Sick leave accrual is 8 hours times Full-Time Equivalent per month.
• Vacation Leave accrual is 11.33 hours times Full-Time Equivalent per month and will increase with years of experience.
• Personal Leave is 24 hours times Full-Time Equivalent, every July 1, prorated on date of hire.
• Personal Holiday is 8 hours times Full-Time Equivalent, per year after 4 months of service.

Application Submission Procedure:

A complete application file will include:

• College employment application (online)
• PDF - current resume
• PDF - Cover letter addressing specific qualifications of this position, and provide a one to two sentence statement on how you may be able to contribute to a culture of equity at Peninsula College
• PDF - three current professional references qualified to assess your experience and ability to perform the duties specified. Please include references¿ name, email addresses and telephone numbers

Application materials may be uploaded electronically, by mail, or email to:

Human Resources

Peninsula College

1502 E. Lauridsen Blvd.

Port Angeles, WA 98362

Phone: (360) 417-6298

Email: pchr@pencol.edu

Applications submitted electronically will be accepted without signatures.

Jeanne Clery Statement:

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Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment:

Peninsula College is compliant with Title IX best practices. For more information visit, Anti-Harassment and Nondiscrimination | Title IX.

Peninsula College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, families with children, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, including gender identity, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities Coordination of compliance is the responsibility of the Associate Director of HR & Compliance, alewis@pencol.edu, or 360-417-5689. You can also contact pchr@pencol.edu.

Requesting Accommodations for Employment:

Peninsula College provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you need accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact Peninsula College Human Resources office, 360-417-6298 or email pchr@pencol.edu to request for any accommodations.

Peninsula College is an equal opportunity employer.