Community Outreach Coordinator

Hahl Companies, LLC•Shakopee, MN

just now•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the continued growth and development of the Green Grades recycling and education program. The role encompasses educational content development, virtual and in-person facility tours, community education and outreach events, social media posts related to recycling, school presentations, grant application and management, and active engagement in industry trade associations. Additionally, the Community Outreach Coordinator will support the Marketing Director by developing content and coordinating marketing efforts that align with the educational program. Key responsibilities include maintaining and expanding the Dem-Con’s Green Grades education program, enhancing its virtual and remote learning capabilities, and ensuring the ongoing relevance and maintenance of Dem-Con’s Education Center and Mobile Education Center. The coordinator will also facilitate public tours of Dem-Con facilities, develop and update curriculum for school presentations, and actively participate in approximately 10-20 community events with the mobile education trailer and 10-20 classroom/school events annually.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher
Proficient in communication, presenting, teaching others about recycling and waste
Current Minnesota driver’s license required
Ability to travel overnight on occasion (5-10 times per year)
Public speaking to diverse audiences - children, adults, and industry professionals
Proficient writing skills
Social media posting and communications
Excellent internal and external communication skills
Customer service oriented
Professional attitude
Computer literacy including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Xcel
Punctuality

Nice To Haves

Previous experience giving presentations, public speaking, or media work desirable
Previous experience with social media campaigns desirable
Industry appropriate certification(s)desirable

Responsibilities

Maintain and grow as appropriate the Dem-Con’s Green Grades education program
Develop and expand the virtual and remote learning capacity of existing education program
Recommission and maintain ongoing relevance of Dem-Con’s Education Center and Mobile Education Center
Work with vendors and subcontractors as appropriate
Ensure education center is properly maintained and prepped as needed for tours
Facilitate and provide public tours of Dem-Con facilities
Develop and update curriculum to present at schools
Facilitate and attend community events with mobile education trailer (approx. 10-20/year)
Facilitate and present at classrooms and school events (approx. 10-20/year)
Pursue and explore new funding sources to expand the education program
Preparation and submittal of grant applications and associated regular reporting
Manage existing grants for Dem-Con and the Green Grades program including Scott County Education Grant, Scott County Organics Grant, Recycling Partnership grant, and others as they are procured
Develop and manage relations with organizations and groups that currently or may tour Dem-Con in the future
Work with Dem-Con team and outside sources to gain industry knowledge and business acumen with waste and recycling industry
Communicate with web host to update facility hours, notifications, postings, news, pictures, etc.
Manage and maintain a social media presence for Dem-Con Companies with regular postings of current and relevant information
Work with and support editors, newspapers, trade publications, etc. for press releases, and article development
Assist in development and creation of any promotional or collateral material for Dem-Con’s businesses as they arise