Grant Communications and Outreach Manager

State of Utah Office of the Governor•Salt Lake City, UT

7d•$32 - $51•Hybrid

About The Position

Join the Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Air Quality as our new Grant Communications and Outreach Manager. You will be the voice of our initiatives, developing strategies that encourage program participation while actively engaging with stakeholders, program partners, and community organizations to promote successful program outcomes. You will be vital in establishing consistent messaging for our expanding grant programs.

Requirements

3+ years experience developing and executing outreach, public engagement, communications or stakeholder engagement strategies that support participation in public programs or initiatives
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to deliver presentations to diverse audiences and engage in public speaking opportunities
Ability to translate complex technical program details into clear, effective public-facing messaging, presentations, and other outreach materials
Strong organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Self-motivated team player with the ability to take initiative and adapt to changing priorities and support collaborative program implementation and operation

Nice To Haves

Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders including government agencies, community organizations, private sector partners, and the public
Experience coordinating projects or initiatives involving multiple priorities, stakeholders, timelines, and deliverables
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, or other desktop publishing tools, and Google Workspace
Ability to analyze program data, performance metrics, and stakeholder feedback to inform outreach strategies and improve program participation and effectiveness
Experience with digital communication tools, presentations, outreach platforms, websites, dashboards, or social media coordination
Experience supporting publicly funded programs, community initiatives, and government programs
Knowledge of Utah's air quality, environmental incentive programs, and government processes

Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategic outreach, engagement, and communication strategies that encourage participation in air quality incentive programs and support program visibility and effectiveness
Manage and execute external communications and engagement activities, including presentations, webinars, workshops, surveys, tabling events, stakeholder meetings, and social media content for air quality incentive programs
Coordinate with internal program staff and external stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging, alignment with program goals, and effective program delivery
Communicate and promote program progress and outcomes through methods including online dashboards, websites, social media, and reports
Serve as the primary public-facing point of contact for air quality incentive programs, supporting external inquiries, partner coordination, and program engagement efforts