EDC Team Jefferson Welcomes Phoebe Reid as Community Workforce Coordinator
The Economic Development Council of Jefferson County (EDC Team Jefferson) is pleased to announce the hiring of Phoebe Reid as its new Community Workforce Coordinator. This position, supported through the Recompete Grant under Peninsula College, plays a pivotal role in aligning workforce development initiatives with the needs of local industries, training institutions, and underserved populations across Jefferson County.
Phoebe brings more than five years of experience in program leadership, community engagement, and workforce strategy across the public, nonprofit, and private sectors. Most recently, she served as Program Manager at the Wilderness Awareness School, where she led operations, budgeting, and team development for nationally recognized nature-based leadership programs. Her background also includes experience as a strategic vendor specialist at Amazon, a facilitator for youth and adult programming throughout the Olympic Peninsula, and a communications intern at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Born and raised in Jefferson County, Phoebe is deeply committed to building resilient communities rooted in equity and economic opportunity. She is currently pursuing her MBA at the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business, with a focus on operations and strategic planning.
“Phoebe’s deep ties to Jefferson County, combined with her systems thinking, strong facilitation skills, and clear vision for equitable workforce development, made her a standout candidate,” said Cindy Brooks, Executive Director of EDC Team Jefferson. “She brings a rare blend of strategy, heart, and on-the-ground experience that will help ensure the Recompete program delivers lasting impact for our region.”
As Community Workforce Coordinator, Phoebe will conduct employer needs assessments, develop partnerships with educational institutions, increase access to training and career pathways, and support the expansion of local talent pipelines—especially for underserved communities.
To learn more about the Recompete grant and EDC’s workforce development initiatives, visit edcteamjefferson.org.