Project Associate - Natural Resource/Environmental Policy Focus

Job Title: Project Associate (Civic Capacity Building/Community Engagement Focus)
Designation: Full-time at 40 hours per week 
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Status: Non-Exempt Hourly 
Office Location: Seattle, WA 
Start Date: January 2027 or until filled. 
Salary: $60,000.00 - $71,000.00 annually dependent on experience. 
Benefits: Triangle offers a benefits package that includes medical, vision, and dental coverage, Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), life insurance with option to purchase additional coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), commuter subsidies for transit, parking and/or bicycle transit, professional development budget, a 401k retirement plan, paid vacation and holidays (including the last week of the year off) and flexibility for work from home. Other benefits include a welcoming community with a collaborative culture, an emphasis on growth and learning, and the ability to create change to support a sustainable planet with schools, governments, stakeholders, and communities in the Pacific Northwest and throughout the western U.S. 
Level: Early career 
Related Experience or Interest: Interest in supporting multi-party/jurisdiction decision-making processes at the nexus of environmental/natural resource science and policy. Knowledge of and experience communicating about one or more environmental policy and/or natural resource management topics in the Pacific Northwest (e.g., fisheries, hydropower & energy systems, ecosystem restoration, forest management, water resources, climate resilience, etc.). Knowledge of local, state, federal and Tribal government structures and/or benchmark environmental policy frameworks (e.g., endangered species act, state environmental policy act, etc.).

Who We Are 
Triangle Associates is a woman-owned consulting firm specializing in facilitation, community engagement, and education. Since 1979, we have worked with public agencies, Tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, schools, and other partners to support collaborative decision-making and environmental learning. With approximately 45 staff members, Triangle has its main office in Seattle and satellite offices in Bellingham and Wenatchee, serving communities throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

Our mission is to foster equitable and informed environmental decision-making. We believe that meaningful participation, shared learning, and collaboration are essential to creating more sustainable and equitable communities.

Our team brings together people with backgrounds in facilitation, education, community engagement, conflict resolution, natural resources management, and environmental and public policy work. We value curiosity, collaboration, continuous learning, and thoughtful relationships with the people and communities we serve.

We are committed to being an anti-racist organization, providing opportunities and platforms for our staff, clients, and community partners to be seen, heard, and amplified – especially Black, Indigenous, people of color (BIPOC), and other marginalized people.

Who We Are Looking For 
Triangle is seeking a Project Associate to join our Seattle office and contribute to work across Triangle’s facilitation, community engagement, and education service areas. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with people, is curious about how communities learn and make decisions, and brings both creativity and strong organizational skills to collaborative work. 

The Project Associate will work alongside project managers and lead facilitators to design and carry out community engagement processes, facilitate conversations and learning experiences, and develop materials that make complex information accessible and useful. Our projects address a range of environmental and civic issues, from climate resilience and natural resource management to public utilities and community planning. This role may also provide direct education and training for adult and youth audiences in formal and informal settings. 

The ideal candidate is a thoughtful communicator, an attentive listener, and a collaborative team member who brings initiative, attention to detail, and an eagerness to learn. The role combines opportunities for creative thinking and direct engagement with communities, alongside project coordination and follow-through essential to delivering high-quality work. 

We have listed our desired qualifications but recognize that life, cultural, and professional experiences can provide relevant skills and knowledge. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and experience to apply. 

Core Responsibilities 

• Support Meeting Facilitation. Support project managers (PMs) with the design and facilitation of virtual, hybrid, and in-person meetings, workshops, and events, including those with multi-lingual participants. Contribute ideas for meeting designs and participatory activities that support dialogue, collaboration, learning, and decision-making. Schedule and coordinate meeting logistics including invitations, translation, interpretation, accommodations, materials, venues, and IT needs. Lead the set-up, distribution, and live management of remote meeting logistics, conference calls, and webinars, using various applications (e.g., Zoom, Mural, Teams etc.) and devices (e.g., computers, webcams, projectors, etc.). Plan travel for projects including reserving hotels, booking flights, trains, or car rentals, tracking receipts and expenses, etc. Take notes during meetings to produce timely, high-quality meeting summaries.
• Community Engagement. Work with project teams to design and implement meaningful community engagement activities. Support relationship-building with community members, community-based organizations, and other partners, and help identify and address barriers to participation. This may include organizing translation services, developing family activities, tracking public feedback, and synthesizing public communications for clients. Help host open houses, stakeholder interviews, surveys and webinars. Create materials like project flyers, webpages, mailers, and fact sheets to keep the public informed. Track action items and send follow-up communications to keep projects moving forward.
• Education and Capacity Building. Support the design and delivery of education and capacity-building programs for adult and youth audiences. Contribute to the development of curricula, learning materials, and interactive activities that make complex environmental and civic topics understandable and relevant to participants’ lives.
• Support Classroom Delivery. Support the delivery of hour-long classroom workshops for youth in grades 3-12 centered on resource conservation.
• Support Project Management. Proactively forecast, track, and communicate with PMs on upcoming tasks, deadlines, and issues. Maintain accurate contact lists, SharePoint file structures, planning documents, and other project management tools. Communicate with multiple PMs to maintain a clear understanding of priority tasks and timeframes for deliverables across multiple projects. Support quality assurance and timely completion of project deliverables.
• Write and Communicate. Understand, synthesize, and communicate complex information clearly and effectively in writing, verbally, and visually for diverse audiences. Create high-quality graphic products and materials, including fact sheets, frequently asked questions, newsletters, slide decks, etc., and contribute writing for project reports and plans.
• Support Business Development. Develop proposal elements under the direction of a PM or Bids and Proposals Associate. Assist with roster management, marketing reports, and tracking of proposals. Conduct background research for proposals and interviews and represent Triangle at pre-proposal meetings and marketing events.
• Engage in Internal Company Work. Contribute to staff meetings and internal initiatives that support organizational learning and collaboration. After 6 months at Triangle, have the opportunity (not required) to serve on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee or the Communications Committee.

Candidate Qualifications 

• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in community engagement, outreach, facilitation, education, urban planning, public policy, environmental work, and/or project management. Bachelor’s degree in community development, education, communications, environmental studies, public policy, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of experience.
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information for diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational and collaborative skills, including attention to detail, initiative, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience with or commitment to inclusive, community-centered approaches to engagement, facilitation, and education. 
• Interest in working with youth grades 3-12 in a classroom setting.
• Proficiency with or ability to quickly learn Microsoft Office 365 and virtual/hybrid meeting technology (e.g., Zoom and A/V equipment). 
• Experience with adult or youth education, training, and/or curriculum development preferred.
• Spanish-language fluency strongly preferred.

Location and Remote Work 
This Project Associate position will be based in or within commuting distance of Seattle, WA. The position is intended to work on projects throughout the Pacific Northwest. Triangle’s staff uses a hybrid (combined) work-from-home and in-person model.

Physical Demands 
To successfully perform the essential duties of this position, an individual must be able to sit or stand at a desk for four or more hours a day, and use office equipment, including phones and computer keyboards, for four or more hours per day. The position will involve attending and supporting meetings and community events at various accommodations, and engaging clients over the phone and in-person by voice. While some absences may be protected by federal, state and/or local laws, regular attendance is an essential function of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to assist people with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Ready to Apply? 
Please send a cover letter and resume to Triangle’s Human Resources Manager at employment@triangleassociates.com. Include the position title and location in the subject line. Please highlight how your previous experience and capabilities directly support this Project Associate position. Cover letters should additionally include a brief bulleted response to the following point:
• How did you learn about the position?

Hiring Timeline and Process 
Virtual and in-person interviews will be held in December 2026. A summary of interview questions will be sent to interviewees in advance. All applicants will be notified when the position is filled.

Triangle Associates is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and encourages and welcomes applications from qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by law.