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The District is currently hiring for the following position:
Stormwater Outreach Manager
Cumberland County Soil & Water Conservation District is hiring
Stormwater Outreach Coordinator to support new and ongoing programs
throughout the county. Responsibilities will include implementing
outreach programs aimed at raising awareness and creating behavior
change; supporting staff in developing and implementing outreach
plans. Ideal candidate will have a BA or BS in environmental
science, education, policy, or related discipline and a minimum of 2
years of relevant experience. Position is funded at 40 hours per
week; some evening and/or weekend work is required (limited and
flexible).
Application instructions
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Submit resume, cover letter, and 3 references in one PDF file
to betty-mcinnes@cumberlandswcd.org
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Deadline: 5:00 pm April 26th to
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No phone calls please.
Duties & Responsibilities
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Coordinate the implementation of environmental awareness,
behavior change and evaluation programs.
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Implement, and evaluate environmental education & outreach
programs, projects and promotions
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Coordinate, develop, and maintain partnerships with citizens,
communities, businesses and organizations to implement
environmental management strategies.
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Coordinate environmental education promotions and activities
with partners.
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Assist with identifying and implementing environmental education
& outreach programs and opportunities for unserved and
underserved communities.
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Assist with research, design, coordination, and preparation of
studies, grant applications, and other fundraising efforts
related to initiatives that further outreach programs.
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Execute work plans with measurable outcomes that meet
environmental objectives in outreach plans.
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Represent the District to other groups and to the public at
local, regional and national conferences and events to further
District’s outreach programs.
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Promote initiatives through coordination of print materials,
displays, tours, events, websites, presentations, and projects.
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Create reports and publications using desktop publishing
software.
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Design and maintain websites to advance initiatives.
Skills & Abilities
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Excellent communication skills required, both written and oral,
to clearly and concisely convey complex environmental issues to
a wide variety of audiences, including the layperson, scientific
professionals, policy makers, decision-makers, and elected
officials at all levels of government.
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Demonstrated ability and experience in research, development,
implementation, and evaluation of environmental programs,
services, projects, and promotions.
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Demonstrated ability and experience in analyzing complex
environmental issues, and the ability to work independent of
direct supervision to plan and implement complex environmental
projects.
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Knowledge of social marketing; demonstrated ability and skill in
applying this knowledge.
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Knowledge of government functions and organizations affecting
local, county, and state government.
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Demonstrated ability to coordinate and provide recommendations
to enhance complex environmental programs, services, projects,
and promotions.
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Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and meaningful
working relationships with representatives of government and
private sector, policy makers, and the general public.
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Ability to effectively participate in multi-disciplinary teams,
be a team leader when appropriate, and have a demonstrated
ability to achieve desired results through the application of
team concepts.
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Ability to develop print materials, displays, tours, events,
websites, presentations, and projects to portray environmental
information/education and to influence behavior change.
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Ability to prepare reports and publications with strong
attention to detail using desktop publishing and Microsoft
Office Products.
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Ability to understand and apply laws, rules, ordinances,
standards, and guidelines.
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Ability to apply evaluation tools to either demonstrate the
success of a program or identify improvements.
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Ability to organize work tasks and use time effectively.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in
environmental science, education or planning or other related
field.
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At least two years’ experience in planning, coordinating, and
implementing environmental programs, preferably relating to
watershed protection.
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Any equivalent combination of education and experience, which
provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the
work.
The District is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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