Why Work for CSI?
We’re betting that working for CSI will be the most enjoyable and fulfilling job you’ve ever had.
The Center for Sustainable Infrastructure (CSI) is a Pacific Northwest-based nonprofit with a mission to catalyze state-of-the-art integrated infrastructure that helps communities of every kind thrive economically socially, and environmentally. We specialize in bringing people together to collaborate on clean, sustainable industry and infrastructure projects to benefit our communities, our local economies, and our planet together.
Working for CSI, you will help diverse Pacific Northwest (PNW) leaders and innovators bridge our political, geographic and cultural divides to learn from each other, explore breakthrough solutions, and spearhead showcase projects. You’ll help them work together to build a thriving, inclusive, sustainable future of broadly shared prosperity for all our people and communities.
CSI's Knowledge Exchange Program
Based in Olympia, CSI centers our work in the U.S. PNW. But we’re far from insular. The people of Oregon and Washington are energetic, creative, entrepreneurial and innovative - the kind of people that can forge a brighter future. By exchanging knowledge and building relationships with national and global innovators, we can help the PNW pioneer and demonstrate transformative solutions to today’s challenges.
CSI’s Knowledge Exchange Program organizes a variety of study tours and knowledge exchange events connecting industry, government and NGO leaders and innovators in the PNW with their peers who sit at the forefront of integrated infrastructure and clean industry innovation in other regions and nations. We support the sharing, adoption and scaling of sustainable solutions, with an emphasis on partnerships we’ve developed between the PNW and Denmark.
In 2025, we anticipate organizing…
- Three week-long study tours in Denmark bringing leaders from Oregon, Washington, and Idaho to learn about Danish innovations
- Several workshops in Washington and Oregon featuring international experts
- A multi-day industrial symbiosis conference in November that will bring together our study tour alumni and other PNW innovators
- Facilitation and organization for the International Industrial Symbiosis Alliance, an emerging network of symbiosis practitioners from Brazil, Mexico, Denmark, the US, and other countries.
Job Summary - Knowledge Exchange Program Coordinator Position
In 2025, Knowledge Exchange Program Coordinator will coordinate and support study tours, industrial symbiosis workshops, and a first-ever conference benefitting leaders and innovators in Washington and Oregon. They will also organize and grow CSI’s knowledge library by collecting case studies and best practices. They will develop communication materials that demonstrate the success and availability of sustainable innovations around the world.
Location: Olympia, WA
Timeline: - Apply by January 3rd
- Interviews will be the second or third week of January
- Anticipated start date is February 1st to February 15th
Compensation and Benefits
Salary range for this permanent full-time Knowledge Exchange Coordinator position is $65,000 to $74,000 plus our generous benefits package which includes:
- Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
- 401(k) with 6% retirement match
- 4 weeks paid vacation
- All federal holidays
- Paid break during the last week of the year
- Strong culture of work-life balance
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Coordinate international Study Tours:
- Prepare travel itineraries and activities
- Produce clear and compelling communications materials
- Communicate information to study tour participants and industry/local government tour guides; assist travelers with any specialized needs (e.g. visas or passports)
- Research and make recommendations on events, travel, and hotel accommodations
- Support organization and planning for workshops and speaking engagements to host international experts here in the PNW or virtually
- Coordinate and help plan an industrial symbiosis conference
- Build and organize our case bank of sustainable innovation success stories
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent decision-making skills with the ability to assess multiple options and to identify the best choice to serve a specified goal
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Experience planning events, tours and/or other educational programs
- Proven ability to work independently and to collaborate closely with partners
- Proficient with Excel and Microsoft Office Suite
Desired Skills/Abilities:
- Background or interest in sustainability or infrastructure innovation (energy, water, waste management, transportation)
- Project management experience
- Graphic design skills are a plus (e.g. Canva, Adobe programs)
- Experience/proficiency working with elected officials and business/NGO leaders
- Ability/experience working across diverse viewpoints and cultures
Experience and Education
- 5+ years relevant work experience is required
- A Bachelor’s degree or higher is desirable
About the Center for Sustainable Infrastructure
The Center for Sustainable Infrastructure is the trusted Pacific Northwest-based non-profit with a mission to catalyze state-of-the-art sustainable infrastructure solutions that help communities of every kind thrive economically, socially and environmentally.
https://www.centerforsi.org
CSI does not discriminate in employment or applications for employment based on an applicant’s sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, service in the armed forces of the United States, disability, or any other protected classification as outlined by Federal, State or local laws.
How to Apply
Please send a resume and cover letter, along with three references, by no later than January 3rd to terry@centerforsi.org with ‘Knowledge Exchange Program Coordinator position’ in the subject line.
