Seasonal Events & Community Engagement Specialist
About The Position
For 35 years, EnviroIssues has successfully led comprehensive community engagement, communications, facilitation, research, and graphic design programs for public agencies. We partner with our clients to design and implement strategies that effectively engage people in complex and often intersecting issues across transportation, land use, natural resources, utilities, housing, and public health. We work mainly in Washington and Oregon, with offices in Seattle and Portland. Our ideal candidate is enthusiastic about sharing with the public some of the biggest projects happening in our community via tabling or other in-person outreach. Every summer, EnviroIssues brings projects to people at fairs and festivals across the Puget Sound region. As a seasonal Events & Community Engagement Specialist, you will represent our projects and clients at outreach booths at community events like farmers’ markets, cultural festivals, block parties, and art fairs throughout the season. This is a seasonal position, with work starting in early July and going through mid-August. There may be an opportunity to extend through September depending on event schedules. Your schedule and hours will vary depending on event schedules, with most work on Saturdays and Sundays plus occasional hours on Fridays and/or Mondays to prepare for and unpack from weekend events. We anticipate that you will work approximately 10-20 hours per week in this role. This is an on-site position based in the Seattle area.
Requirements
- Experience and enthusiasm for communicating and engaging with members of the public from diverse backgrounds (engagement/outreach, customer service, and/or public speaking experience); excellent verbal communication skills
- Strong active listening skills
- Experience planning and/or staffing events
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Demonstrated interest in community engagement and public infrastructure projects
- Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds while preparing for and closing events
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time while staffing events
- Ability to perform in both indoor and outdoor environments
- A valid driver's license and ability to drive to/from events using a personal or company-rented vehicle
- Local travel to sites/events
- Ability to work Saturdays and Sundays
Responsibilities
- Learn key talking points and background information about the projects you will represent
- Represent our projects and clients and engage with community members at events
- Track engagement and community feedback
- Pack, set up, and take down event booths
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Benefits
- Paid sick leave
- A fully funded ORCA transit pass
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
