Temporary Education and Outreach Specialist

Clean Water Services•Hillsboro, OR

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Communications & Community Engagement program is seeking a temporary Education and Outreach Specialist. This position delivers, evaluates, and assists with the development of educational programs and materials that communicate Clean Water Services (CWS) initiatives, values, policies, projects, and actions. Engages students, educators, volunteers, and the general public to nurture the community's social readiness and build support for protecting watershed health. This is a temporary position with a 1-year assignment and the possibility for extension. It is a full-time position, up to 40 hours per week. Any offer of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion of references, a driving record review, and criminal background check. Candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be invited to self-schedule their interview. Please be sure to check your email for status updates.

Requirements

2 years of experience in education, outreach, volunteer coordination, or community engagement
College-level coursework in education, community engagement, public involvement, communications, or a related field.
Candidates must possess and maintain a valid state-issued driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) fluency preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinates, delivers, and evaluates a variety of formal and non-formal education programming for diverse audiences, including students, community groups, and volunteers.
Delivers and assists with the development of place-based field education programs specific to Fernhill, Tualatin River Farm, and other CWS locations.
Researches, manages, and assists with the development of a variety of educational content for interpretive displays and programs.
Ensures consistent messaging and content to advance CWS education strategy and goals.
Fulfills information requests and coordinates monitoring, inventory, and replacement of education and outreach program supplies and equipment.
Identifies and supports partnership and collaborative education opportunities with schools, non-profits, community-based organizations, and other interested communities who have not participated in education activities in numbers representative of their local populations.
Participates in coordinating and staffing community events, tours, workshops, and other outreach opportunities.
Delivers presentations to community, neighborhood, and business groups on CWS education and outreach program initiatives.
Maintains volunteer database, tracks service, and provides effective communication and support, including recurring volunteer meetings that increase knowledge of wetlands, watershed health, and natural and conventional treatment systems.
Maintains a positive, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture to improve the understanding and recognition of diversity and foster multidisciplinary and integrated team approaches.
Drives a CWS or personal vehicle for work-related purposes.