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Summary of position:

This position is ideal for someone with knowledge of outreach methods, administrative skills, and a passion for natural resource management and environmental recovery. This position will be assigned to the Environmental Programs division to support outreach, communication, and implementation for our environmental programs/projects, specifically Derelict and Abandoned Vessel Removal Program, Sea Level Rise Vulnerability and Risk Assessment, and the County Noxious Weed Control Program. This position supports outreach and communication by assisting with administrative tasks, development of content, sending project alerts and public notices, organization of meetings, and updates to project websites, brochures, applications, checklists, and other publications as needed.

The ideal candidate will work closely with the Outreach Programs Coordinator, the DCD leadership, environmental planners and project managers, and internal and external customers to support DCD communications efforts. The team member should be highly detail oriented and have proven experience with outreach and communications, and desktop publishing or comparable software.

This is a full-time (40 hours per week), limited term position that is grant funded through December 31, 2026. Grant funding may be extended beyond this date.

**The weekly work schedule is flexible based on approval of supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR PERFORMANCE OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

[Required Education and Experience]{.underline}

• High school diploma or GED and one year experience or training in an outreach, communications, environmental studies, or an associated field; OR
• Any equivalent combination of experience and education which provides the applicant with desired skills, knowledge and ability to perform the work.
• Note: Associate's degree in marketing, communications, or related specialized training from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education may substitute for the required experience.

[Preferred Education, Experience or Other Qualifications]{.underline}

• A two-year degree in marketing, communications, outreach, environmental studies, or an associated field.
• Professional experience using Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud, (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Acrobat), and other publishing software.
• Experience working for a government or nonprofit agency.
• Knowledge of Environmental Planning and Natural Resource Management concepts, practices, and principals.

If you use education to meet the requirements for the position, a copy of your official transcripts must be submitted prior to your first day of employment.

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**The hourly amount for this position ranges from $24.35-$34.41. This position offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a pension retirement, and other voluntary benefits.