Outreach Assistant

Story County • Ames, IA

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About The Position

The Outreach Assistant supports the Community Engagement Coordinator with networking, written and digital content creation, and community involvement. The position is available December 2026 through June 2027 and requires 16 to 20 hours per week. Work hours may include some evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The role helps expand Story County Conservation's online presence by planning and creating social media content, monitoring online activity, creating and editing outreach videos, and identifying new outlets for communicating the organization's message. It also provides hands-on assistance with electronic and printed newsletters, brochures, and websites, as well as other outreach-related duties as assigned.

The work involves regular sitting and speaking or hearing, frequent walking, hand use and reaching, and occasional standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing or pulling, and lifting. It requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, and occasionally involves outdoor weather conditions. The work is generally performed in a moderately noisy setting such as a business office or an area with light traffic.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED with coursework in English, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• General knowledge of word processing, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Excel.
• Some knowledge of social media analytics, videography and photography, and multimedia capture and presentation tools.
• General knowledge of standard office equipment, including computers, fax machines, telephones, and copiers; video and digital cameras; and standard office software, including spreadsheets, word processing, presentations, and databases.
• Some knowledge of press releases, brochures, written documents, and grammatical and spell checking.
• Firm understanding of available social media tools and platforms.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Expand and refine Story County Conservation's online presence.
• Plan and create social media content and monitor online activity involving Story County Conservation.
• Create and edit outreach videos.
• Identify new outlets for spreading Story County Conservation's message.
• Provide hands-on assistance with electronic and printed newsletters, brochures, and websites.
• Perform other outreach-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED