City of Everett, WA
Derek Jones is a skilled Public Information Education Specialist currently serving the City of Everett, WA, since March 2023. Prior experience includes roles as a Teaching Associate at the University of Washington College of Education from January 2020 to March 2023, Urban School and Community Education Manager at IslandWood from March 2012 to March 2023, and Adjunct Faculty in Urban Environmental Education at Antioch University Seattle from April 2018 to March 2019. Additionally, Derek has worked as a Staff Naturalist at the Seattle Audubon Society and as an Education Specialist at the King County Wastewater Treatment Division. Educational qualifications include a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Washington College of Education, a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies (Ecology and Conservation) from the University of Washington, and an Associate of Arts from Edmonds College.
City of Everett, WA
The City of Everett serves a vibrant, growing and diverse community on the Port Gardner Bay, 25 miles north of Seattle. The county seat of Snohomish County, Everett is the sixth largest city in Washington with a population of nearly 110,000. You can learn more about the City from news releases, the monthly City newsletter and Everett Channel. We have over 250 job titles in 20+ departments. From seasonal to full-time positions, the City employs people with a variety of skills, interests and backgrounds. Join our team of 1,200+ employees that bring their enthusiasm, expertise, and dedication to providing outstanding public service and programs to our community’s people and businesses. The Community Set between the Cascade Mountains on the east and Port Gardner Bay on the west, Everett offers no shortage of activities. Port Gardner Bay boasts the west coast’s largest public marina, and hosts Naval Station Everett, a farmer’s market, restaurants and more. Away from the waterfront, Everett is home to the Silvertips Hockey Club and the AquaSox, the minor league baseball affiliate of the Seattle Mariners. The thriving arts and cultural scene in Everett gives the city an abundance of live music, outdoor art, and theater. Newly-established Washington State University Everett sits across from Everett Community College. In addition to outdoor recreation, arts and culture, and higher education, Everett is also the home of the Boeing Company, Funko, and other high-tech enterprises.