Watershed and Waste Outreach Coordinator

Mission Edge•San Diego, CA

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Watershed and Waste Outreach Coordinator will play a key role in public education and outreach for the County of San Diego’s Waterscape Rebate Program, which helps residents, businesses, and agricultural producers living in unincorporated areas of San Diego County access cash rebates for water-saving improvements such as efficient landscaping, rainwater capture, irrigation upgrades, and other sustainable watershed practices. Programming will be heavily focused on delivering rain barrel workshops, staffing and coordinating outreach booths, and helping residents understand Waterscape Rebate Program eligibility, benefits, and next steps. The position will also coordinate and lead compost giveaway events within the City of San Diego, support outreach booths focused on recycling initiatives, and assist with used oil and oil filter recycling education programs. Additionally, this position will support the overall Waste Recovery Department with event coordination, outreach materials, partner communication, data tracking, reporting, and other tasks as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
Minimum of 5 years of work experience
Valid California driver’s license, DMV record acceptable to ILACSD’s vehicle insurance carrier; ability to drive agency vehicles and rented vehicles, such as U-Haul trucks, as needed
Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word
Ability to represent ILACSD professionally and accurately in public-facing and community settings.
Expected to work at least two Saturday events per month (typically 8-hour shifts)
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods, including long distances at events
Ability to successfully complete a post-offer background check
Ability to move equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. to off-site locations and occasionally remain stationary for long periods at a time

Nice To Haves

Spanish language skills a major plus.
Bilingual highly preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinate, prepare for, and deliver rain barrel workshops that educate eligible County residents on rainwater harvesting, rain barrel installation and maintenance, and Waterscape Rebate Program participation.
Staff and coordinate outreach booths for the County of San Diego, providing clear information about rebates for efficient landscaping, irrigation upgrades, rain-saving features, and related water-saving improvements.
Assist residents in understanding program eligibility, available resources, required next steps, and appropriate referrals to County programs
Maintain outreach supplies, workshop materials, participant records, event tracking, and follow-up communication to ensure program deliverables are completed accurately and on time.
Ensure events are well-attended by working with the marketing department to promote community events and develop collateral as needed.
Lead and coordinate compost giveaway events within the City of San Diego, including site logistics, partner coordination, staffing, supplies, resident engagement, and post-event tracking.
Coordinate and staff outreach booths focused on recycling, waste reduction education, and proper disposal practices for diverse community audiences.
Support used oil and oil filter recycling programs through outreach, education, event assistance, and coordination with internal staff and external partners.
Coordinate part-time and full-time staff, including training, scheduling, event preparation, and day-of coordination.
Track program hours, expenses, event participation, supplies, and deliverables to support contract compliance and accurate reporting.
Assist with monthly and ongoing contract reports, data entry, outreach summaries, and other administrative tasks.
Support WasteFreeSD.org database and hotline needs, special events, and other duties as assigned to support the ILACSD team.