IAP2 USA Job Postings and Volunteer Opportunities

Community Engagement Specialist I (In-Person)

Dina Alengi Storz — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:51:32 GMT

City of Ann Arbor

301 E Huron St
Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA

Salary: $68,000 - $78,000 (Offer will be commensurate with experience)

Role Summary:

Performs community outreach, civic engagement, and public education responsibilities for various city projects, policies, services, and programs. This work includes assisting with development and implementation of outreach and engagement plans and strategies. Implementation efforts include creation and distribution of public notices and materials, staffing engagement activities, collecting, organizing, and analyzing public input, creating reports, and helping with staff education and training. Assists with coordination and implementation of physical and natural infrastructure planning projects. This position includes both administrative and professional work. Click here for more information and to apply for this role.

North American Community Engagement Practice Lead (Maternity Cover)

Dina Alengi Storz — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:51:02 GMT

Location: Remote (West Coast USA or Vancouver)
Experience Level: Mid-Senior Level (5+ years' experience)
Reports to: Global Head of Enablement

Social Pinpoint is a leading global digital engagement company that develops softwareto help organisations manage their entire community and stakeholder engagement process, from initial discovery to final delivery. We serve government clients and organisations throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe.

Our products, Social Pinpoint and Consultation Manager aim to provide governments and consultants throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Europe with the online tools they need to help their communities (people like you) have their say on projects that impact them and efficiently manage all ongoing interactions with stakeholders.

The Role:

The Community Engagement Practice Lead will assist all business groups in identifying and actioning key areas of need to establish Social Pinpoint as the marketplace leader for public engagement in North America. A critical element of this work will be expanding our potential customer base and supporting current clients by advocating for good community engagement practices, contributing new knowledge to the industry, and helping customers mature their skills to achieve better outcomes.

Please note that this role is a maternity leave cover position on a fixed-term contract of 8 months, with the possibility of extension.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Development

Use your position as an industry expert to connect Social Pinpoint to our prospective customers through demonstrating the value of our products and services to their interest in meeting engagement goals. This will be achieved through:

Elevating Social Pinpoint’s role and reputation at key industry events (such as through speaking opportunities and awards), as well as
- by supporting sales staff to be knowledgeable about industry
- trends when speaking to different key personas;
- seeking opportunities to support and connect with existing clients at conferences

Working with sales staff to craft content useful to prospective clients through various stages of the sales process; refine key sales materials to be more sustainable and easier to use

Providing support in writing and assembling non-technical components of solicitations and proposals, including during lead up, cultivation of connections and relevant interviews

Support Sales team members on individual deals and demos as needed

Marketing

Identify opportunities to provide thought leadership and build relationships with strategic partners

Assist with implementation of the Social Pinpoint webinar program for North America

Collaborate with Marketing on the development of blogs and case studies periodically

Customer Success

Offer and deliver training services to support customers in structuring their digital engagement work for excellence. Training will go beyond the essentials of the platform and will connect practical outcomes and best- practice community engagement techniques with their use of Social Pinpoint’s technology.
- Work with customers to answer questions like: How will we manage SPP within our team structure? How do we create a public engagement strategy that incorporates hybrid approaches? How do we identify success metrics and implement useful reporting? How does engagement inform outcomes, and how do we communicate these inputs to decision-makers?

Support the Enablement team to create customer forums aiming to foster community among our clients
Identify and create meaningful customer enablement assets (e.g. templates, guides, checklists) to include in the marketing strategy as well as to support existing and prospective clients in maturing their engagement practice

As required assist Customer Success to sell the value of professional services to existing customers – through connecting the value of those services to tangible outcomes for the customer based in their engagement goals

Identify emerging trends and needs among prospective and current customers and communicate that in collaboration with the Enablement team across the business;
- work with managers to identify public engagement-related training opportunities for individual staff or entire teams

Monitor industry news and events and share for staff to stay informed

Skills & Requirements

Background in Stakeholder/Community Engagement with major infrastructure (DoTs, Transport planning, energy/water infrastructure)

Knowledge of the regulatory process for project approvals
Understanding of working with government stakeholders for the purposes of infrastructure planning and delivery

Hands-on experience working with stakeholders and community
Consulting experience would be interesting Training or account management experience desirable

Relevant higher education, such as urban planning, public policy, political science, or communications

What we offer

Remote-first flexibility with a strong team culture.
Annual professional development allowance
Annual health & wellness allowance
Travel opportunities to connect with clients and attend industry events.
A mission-driven team passionate about public impact.

Community Engagement Strategist

Dina Alengi Storz — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:40:33 GMT

Company: Community Transit

Job Summary: As the Community Transit Community Engagement Strategist, you will develop and implement comprehensive community engagement plans related to proposed service changes, service development, and other community-impacting projects, such as the Swift Gold Line BRT project. You will manage projects from start to finish, ensuring deliverables are completed on time and within assigned parameters.

Closing Date: Dec. 28, 2025
Link: https://careers-commtrans.icims.com/jobs/1843/community-engagement-strategist/job

Geo Teams Program Supervisor

Dina Alengi Storz — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:55:42 GMT

Position: Geo Teams Program Supervisor

Company: Seattle Department of Transportation

Job summary: Are you a collaborative leader who believes government can work best when it listens deeply and partners authentically with communities? As the Geo Teams Program Supervisor, you’ll shape the future of how Seattle engages with neighborhoods on transportation issues by designing, launching and leading this innovative program rooted in trust, transparency, and radical inclusivity. This is more than a management role; it’s an opportunity to lead with purpose, champion equity, and deliver tangible results for the city’s neighborhoods. You’ll develop and oversee the Geo Teams Program, guide a three-person team of community-focused ambassadors, and build systems and processes to help SDOT better serve people who live, visit and work here. You’ll coordinate across the department, build lasting relationships with civic leaders, grassroots organizations, and elected officials, and use your strategic thinking and transformational relationship-building to unite and shape a transportation system that works for all.

Closing date: 12/9/2025 4:00 PM Pacific

Link to the source: Geo Teams Program Supervisor (Planning & Development Specialist Supervisor-BU) | Job Details tab | Career Pages

Public Participation Grant Manager (Environmental Specialist 4)

Dina Alengi Storz — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:57:59 GMT

The Department of Ecology is hiring a Public Participation Grant Manager (Environmental Specialist 4) within the Solid Waste Management (SWM) program.

Location:

Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA.
Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

Schedule:

This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
Once your initial onboarding period is complete, you may telework most of your work time with occasional in-person meetings and activities.
Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline:

Apply by November 25, 2025
This position will remain open until filled. The agency reserves the right to make a hire at any time after application review begins. Applications received after the date above may not be considered.

Salary: $67,992.00 - $91,464.00 Annually

If you’re interested in applying for this position or reading additional information, please follow this link:
Public Participation Grant Manager (Environmental Specialist 4)

Feel free to contact me with any questions.

Chief Communication's Officer

Dina Alengi Storz — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:54:36 GMT

As UTA's Chief Communications Officer you will create and implement a comprehensive communications strategy that promotes UTA’s strategic priorities and brings them to life for all UTA stakeholders. Through your leadership, UTA will be broadly recognized as a vital partner and expert resource to address Utah’s priorities around air quality, traffic congestion, mobility, travel choices, economic development, and access to education, employment, entertainment, and housing. Your professional connections, personal integrity, and influence across key audiences will underscore UTA’s institutional integrity and reputation. The strategy you implement will unite UTA’s messaging under a common theme to ensure and strengthen consistent brand identity across all platforms (print, broadcast, and digital channels) and positioning UTA as an employer of choice in the region.

You will achieve these goals not as a Lone Ranger, but with the support and through the empowerment, initiative, and creativity of your dynamic Communications and Marketing Team. As a leader and developer of people, you will strengthen the Communications and Marketing and Team to envision, own, and achieve its highest potential. You will guide, mentor, and provide career opportunities for your talented group of communications and marketing professionals, including experts in strategy, public relations, marketing, digital and social media, media relations, and graphic arts.

As the Chief Communications Officer (CCO), you will:

Provide direction to senior leadership team by bringing together strategic communications and institutional marketing representatives to address Agency-wide initiatives.
In collaboration with the Executive Director and Board of Trustees the CCO, develop, implement, and communicate all communication and marketing strategies, relationship building, and identifying opportunities to expand public reach.
Develop internal communication plans that communicate UTA’s vision, corporate culture and strategic plans and initiatives to employees.\
Develop and implements the Agency’s corporate brand identity and image, and directs the Agency’s public relations, marketing, media relations, and social media.
Oversee and drives external communications designed to increase public awareness, understanding and support of the Agency’s strategic objectives and priorities.
Set and focus strategic direction for communications and customer facing functions including technology, brand identity, and image.
Direct all outward facing media, and communication initiatives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/TRAINING:

Five years’ experience managing communications, public relations, marketing, and customer focus functions, including three years of senior level management experience.
Must have experience developing relationships with public and private stakeholder groups and government agencies.
Previous experience in creating strategic corporate communications, advertising, and marketing campaigns, and building effective media plans.
Experience working with and directing creative strategy and resources in the areas of content marketing, communications/PR, social media and digital marketing, direct marketing, websites, broadcast, and print collateral.
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Community Relations, or closely related field.
Master’s degree in Corporate/Strategic Communications or closely related field preferred but not required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

Strong project management, strategic analysis, and critical thinking skills required.
A master communicator with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. Political sensitivity and acumen required.
Well versed in communications platforms and collaboration tools. Must adapt easily and be able to support a variety of technology and software programs.
Experience with public transit management issues preferred.
Communications research, processes, planning and program implementation.
Current and emerging technology in communications and marketing to produce and share content for websites, intranet, and/or social media.
Strong research and analytical skills.
Significant brand development, management, and messaging strategies.

ABILITIES

Communicate with strong interpersonal and communication skills both written and oral.
Manage, supervise, coach, and evaluate a team of diverse communications professionals to ensure effective and efficient operations.
Develop and retell stories in support of the brand identity.
Shape and control the flow of information to key constituencies.
Sustain positive and open lines of communication with internal and external stakeholders.
Coordinate a variety of high-profile tasks and responsibilities.
Identify story ideas and shape key messages to generate positive coverage of the Agency.
Create and utilize formal and informal systems for gathering, tracking, and analyzing reliable information.

UTA Competencies

Ability to implement complex business strategies through influence, communication, and internal coordination.
Strategic Mindset – Looking toward the broadest possible view of an issue/challenge; cultivating innovation; anticipating future trends and implications accurately.
Business Acumen – Maintaining an up-to-date understanding of the broader issues affecting field of expertise and organization.
Managerial Courage – Standing strong in the face of adversity and taking necessary risk to achieve results.
Change Management – Dealing comfortably with the uncertainty of change. Dealing constructively with problems that do not have clear solutions or outcomes.
Communicates Effectively – Creating an open environment in which thoughts are expressed freely and information flows easily.
Decision Making – Making sound decisions that consider multiple options, seeking input from others, reaching good decisions in a timely manner.
Drives Results – Fostering a strong bottom-line orientation; accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks; exceeding goals successfully; pushing self and others to achieve results.

- OR –

An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

[UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.]

For more information on this position please visit https://careers.rideuta.com/pages/chief-communications-officer

UTA’s benefits package for executive level administrative employees includes:

Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, with Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts. Choice between Traditional Co-Pay or High-Deductible Health Plans for medical coverage. HSA with company match available to employees enrolled in the HDHP. Benefit plans include coverage for domestic partners (eligibility affidavit required for coverage).
Onsite Health and Wellness Clinics for medical care at no cost to employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children.
Regular Administrative employees receive 22 days of paid time off (13 vacation days and 9 sick days), which accrue biweekly and increases with tenure at UTA. As an Executive employee, you will also receive an additional 7 days of vacation at the start of each calendar year. (Note: If you start after July 1st, For the first partial year, you will get an additional 3.5 days of vacation added to your bank immediately).
10 paid holidays and two paid (2) floating holidays per year.
Retirement options – participation in a 457 Contribution Plan, available for immediate contributions and company Also, choose between a Pension Plan with a 5-year vesting schedule or a 401a with a fixed 15.5% yearly contribution.
Generous tuition reimbursement for higher education, available for any higher education degree (bachelor, master, or PHD). Course of study must be approved prior to enrollment Training, development, and career advancement opportunities.
Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and child placement (after 12 months of employment).
Free transit passes for employees, their spouses, and their dependent children.
Employee assistance program – includes counseling, legal services, financial planning, etc.
UTA Well – a comprehensive wellness program designed to support employees and dependents in their health and wellness goals.
Free on-site fitness facilities and discounted membership to VASA Fitness

For more information on UTA’s Total Rewards benefits package, please visit: https://jobs.jobvite.com/rideuta/#benefits

PM21

Payrate starting at $176.200.00 or commensurate with experience

This position is open until filled. Priority will be given to candidates who apply by Monday, December 01, 2025.

Operations & Policy Analyst 3 – Legislative Liaison

Dina Alengi Storz — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 15:32:19 GMT

Oregon Department of Transportation
External Affairs - Government Relations Section
Salary Range: $6,667 - $9,830/ month

This position is open for recruitment and fully funded following the 2025 Special Legislative Session.

The role:

We are recruiting for a legislative liaison to join our team in Salem! In this role, you will work collaboratively with the Government and External Relations Group, ODOT divisions and leadership teams to support our agency’s work and overall mission and goals before the Oregon Legislative Assembly. Apply today!

We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.

What’s in it for you:

11 paid holidays a year, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.
Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying.
The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6.95%.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

Minimum qualifications:

Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.

A bachelor's degree in business or public administration, behavioral or social sciences, finance, political science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and four years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.

What we’d like to see:

If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It's how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience and education to help us decide who will move forward.

Experience with the Oregon state legislative process at an executive branch agency.

Demonstrated ability to analyze legislation and policy proposals.
Ability to synthesize complex information from multiple sources into clear, concise written analyses, briefings or presentations.
Skilled at working productively across agency divisions, managing competing priorities and deadlines, and adapting to evolving legislative and organizational needs while maintaining accountability for results.
Understanding of complex political, social and policy factors that influence legislative priorities and actions.

Learn more and apply:

This recruitment closes at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, November 10, 2025.

Please note that we can only accept applications through our website.

For questions, call 503-910-6372 or email ODOTRecruitmentCC@odot.oregon.gov.

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer

Senior Public Involvement and Communications Specialist

Dina Alengi Storz — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 15:07:25 GMT

This role represents an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to make a meaningful impact in our organization and the communities we serve.

Key aspects of this position include:

Leading public engagement initiatives and stakeholder outreach
Developing and implementing strategic communications plans
Managing community relations and partnership building
Coordinating public meetings, workshops, and consultation processes
Creating compelling content across various communication channels

We are looking for a candidate with 10+ years of experience in public involvement, excellent communication skills, and a passion for community engagement. The ideal candidate will bring both strategic thinking and hands-on execution capabilities to this important role.

Full job description and application details are attached
Questions about the role can be directed to: careers@stephersonassociates.com

Communications Specialist - IAP2

Dina Alengi Storz — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 22:37:17 GMT

IAP2 is currently seeking a Communications Specialist to provide communications expertise and support services to IAP2 International.

Term: Part-time contract basis, estimate of 40 hours per month, initially from August through December 2025, with renewal opportunity
Location: Virtual Office
Compensation: Monthly flat rate, $2,000 (USD), commensurate with experience

Scope of Work:

Develops and implements communication strategies to promote an organization's messages and maintain its public image.
Creates clear, concise, and engaging content and ensures consistent messaging across various platforms, including press releases, website content, videos, social media posts, newsletters, presentations and publications.
Identifies target audiences, selects appropriate communication channels, and sets communication goals.
Monitors and analyzes communication efforts and effectiveness and provides opportunities for improvement.
Coordinates with others to obtain information, writes, edits, and designs to ensure that communication is aligned with the organization's overall goals and brand.

Applications:

1. Open to Members of IAP2, in the first instance
2. Applications must reach our inbox by no later than the specified closing date Monday, July 21, at 5:00 PM, ET (US/Canada).
3. Applications will be accepted by email only to operations@iap2.org.

More Information - Communications Specialist Position Description

Engagement Coordinator - City of Westminster, CO

Dina Alengi Storz — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 19:23:49 GMT

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/westminsterco/jobs/4987027/engagement-coordinator?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Salary $91,797.00 - $114,744.00 Annually
Opening Date 06/30/2025|
Closing Date 7/21/2025

The City of Westminster welcomes diverse candidates from the broadest base possible. Our goal is to find the best candidate for the job—someone who belongs, not just fits. We value life and professional experiences, recognizing equivalent combinations of knowledge skills and education.

Aligned with our city SPIRIT values, the successful candidate will have a passion and commitment to serving a diverse population of residents and must respect and uphold the principles of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.

We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for this role, even if you believe you have a less traditional background than described we invite you to apply.

POSITION PURPOSE / IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION

Two Engagement Coordinator positions are available. One position is a regular, benefited position, and one is temporary (term-limited) and filled up to three-years from date of hire. The temporary position will focus on capital improvement projects in progress.

The Engagement Coordinator is a dynamic and strategic member of the Communications Division. This position strengthens the connection between the City, its residents, and its elected leaders. This position plays a key role in supporting City Council engagement and advancing community involvement in infrastructure and construction projects.

Under the direction of the Organizational Communications Supervisor, this role supports transparent communication, inclusive public engagement, and culturally responsive outreach aligned with City values. It plans and manages public events for City Council, administers the Access Westminster customer service portal, and designs engagement strategies for capital projects following IAP2 best practices. The role also collaborates with internal teams on strategic communications, manages Council inquiries and public feedback, and coordinates Council outreach and community appearances. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, critical thinker, and skilled communicator with experience working in both civic and infrastructure engagement settings.

To be considered for this position, all candidates must attach to the online application, at the time of submittal, a cover letter and resume (maximum of two (2) pages each document). The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate. The City of Westminster has a Multilingual Stipend Program to encourage, and reward benefited employees who are conversationally fluent in languages other than English. Benefited employees have the opportunity to test their language proficiency skills and qualify for a bi-weekly stipend that will vary based on the employee’s level of proficiency and usage.

ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES AND CULTURAL VALUES/GENERAL COMPETENCIES

The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service – People – Integrity – Respect – Innovation – Teamwork).

This position supports the goals of the City Manager’s Office (CMO), which supports and is responsive to the citizens, City Council and the overall City organization. Through leadership by example, CMO progressively manages the city organization, where customer service and empowerment are governing principles, and effectively communicates with internal and external audiences.

Every employee is accountable to:

Demonstrate a high level of customer service; encourage others to focus on the customer; foster an environment where customer service is a priority
Communicate with customers to ensure that, where possible, they are satisfied, and that their needs are being addressed; solicit and evaluate customer feedback
Act as an ambassador by understanding and fostering the organization's mission and vision
Exhibit pride in self, the department, the city, and the community; conduct self in a professional manner
Demonstrate integrity and build trust through credibility, reliability, commitment, loyalty, and ethical behavior
Address difficult or contentious issues in a constructive manner
Support/promote change; demonstrate flexibility, and take calculated risks when appropriate
Participate in personal growth opportunities, and attend trainings designed to enhance capacity to bring new skills and ideas to the job and the organization
Work to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the service or product being delivered
Demonstrate support for team efforts by accepting new roles and responsibilities, and helping others achieve objectives
Value diversity; demonstrate an awareness of differences; demonstrate sensitivity, and adapt behaviors and communication to accommodate these differences

GENERAL COMPETENCIES
Citywide - Every employee in this position is accountable to:

Establish effective interpersonal relationships through honest, open communication and follow-through on commitments
Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses, and target areas for personal self-development
Demonstrate initiative in performing job tasks
Exhibit problem-solving skills leading to sound judgment and quality decisions
Achieve goals, and handle assigned workload and new assignments effectively; demonstrate an ability to work independently
Communicate effectively with individuals and groups using clear and concise verbal and written communications
Demonstrate accountability for work, and take ownership in job performance
Demonstrate concern for the accuracy and quality of work; take steps to correct mistakes and improve the overall product

Job Specific – Every employee in this position must be able to:

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, executive staff, employees, and the public
Demonstrate strong organizational skills and work under tight deadlines with attention to detail
Deliver high productivity, work independently, and communicate in a highly effective manner both orally and in writing
Understand local government operations, public policy, and municipal infrastructure processes
Manage multiple projects, meeting deadlines, and engaging diverse audiences
Emphasize collaboration, creativity and innovation
Synthesize information, think critically, and craft engagement strategies that reflect the social and cultural landscape of Westminster
Demonstrate expertise with digital engagement tools such as See, Click, Fix and Social Pinpoint, issue tracking, and content creation
Apply knowledge of inclusive engagement principles, particularly IAP2 standards, and ability to apply them in a variety of community contexts
Translate technical writing or policy documents into accessible language and published materials for staff and residents
Excel in project management and interpersonal communication
Exhibit familiarity with transit, utility, and construction project lifecycles, including common community impacts and concerns
Demonstrate cultural awareness and competency in diverse communities
Maintain high emotional intelligence, professionalism, and poise under pressure
Promote and support a culture of exceptional customer service

JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities, and Tasks
1. City Council Engagement and Community Events

Plan, coordinate, and execute public-facing events for City Council such as town halls, listening sessions, community forums, and other civic gatherings
Support City Council communication efforts by working with subject matter experts to develop timely, thoughtful responses to community inquiries and public comments
Administer Access Westminster, the City’s customer service portal, ensuring accurate routing, follow-up, issue resolution, and escalating issues appropriately
Build strong working relationships with elected officials, internal departments, and community groups to support responsive, transparent governance
Track public input and sentiment and prepare summaries and reports to inform Council decision-making
Draft communications and engagement materials for a variety of public platforms, ensuring clarity and transparency
Provide communications and event logistics support, including presentations, staffing public events, and coordinating internal resources

2. Infrastructure and Public Participation

Design and implement public participation strategies for capital projects in alignment with IAP2 Core Values and best practices
Collaborate with project managers, engineers, planners, and communications staff to provide strategic engagement on transportation, utility, and construction projects
Translate complex technical information into accessible materials for residents through digital, print, and in-person channels
Lead in-person and digital engagement for major infrastructure efforts, including construction notices, neighborhood meetings, pop-ups, mailers, digital content, and targeted communications
Monitor construction impacts and community concerns, adjusting engagement strategies accordingly to maintain transparency and trust
Develop and implement public participation strategies for infrastructure and capital improvement projects across the city
Ensure engagement efforts align with IAP2 Core Values and effectively reach diverse community stakeholders
Serve as a liaison between residents and project teams, documenting concerns and feedback and incorporating them into engagement plans
Coordinate meeting with residents if needed as determined by the Communications Manager, Organizational Communications Supervisor, and Assistant to the City Manager

3. Administration

Manage engagement budget and procurement processes
Manage vendor relationships

4. Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record
5. Maintain regular and punctual attendance
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job, and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS/PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses, and Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, communications, urban planning, political science, or experience in a related field
Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience working with elected officials and executive leaders in community engagement, public participation, or public affairs efforts in a government setting
Experience managing construction or infrastructure-related outreach
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite
Possession of a valid driver’s license and maintenance of a safe driving record

Preferred:

Bilingual skills, especially Spanish, are highly desirable

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.
Physical Requirements
Work is sedentary in nature and requires sufficient physical stamina and strength for:

Constant sitting to perform daily tasks; occasional walking through a multilevel facility to retrieve information; frequent standing, sometimes for extended periods
Delivering door-to-door communication in neighborhoods for up to four miles in a day
Frequent squatting, reaching above shoulder, and twisting to file documents and lift supplies and material; occasional bending, kneeling, climbing, balancing, and reaching below shoulder to store documents, material, and supplies
Constant light grasp, fine manipulation, and handling to perform daily duties; occasional firm grasp to safely use equipment
Frequent lifting, carrying, and pushing and/or pulling of up to ten (10) pounds to move material and supplies; occasional lifting and pushing and/or pulling of up to 25 pounds with dollies and carts

WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is primarily performed indoors with some outdoor events and festivals. This job requires in office work, field work, and event work. Work will involve getting out into the community and onto construction job sites. Work will also involve some after hour events throughout the calendar year such as Town Halls and Open Houses. Must demonstrate the ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including the ability to retrieve information from various locations in the office when needed. Exposure to periods of high activity and stress under demanding conditions. The position requires a great deal of communication with City employees, the public, and outside agencies.
Required Materials and Equipment
Operates general office equipment including telephones, laptops, printers, cameras/video recorders, and associated graphics/video software systems.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Background checks will include employment references and criminal history, and when applicable, credit check, driver license record, and education verification
Drug screen
Must be legally entitled to work in the United States

The City of Westminster, Colorado, is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and aims to have its workforce reflect the community.

Senior Market Monitor (Financial Examiner 4) (In-Training)

Dina Alengi Storz — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 02:49:19 GMT

he Department of Ecology is hiring a Senior Market Monitor (Financial Examiner 4) (In-Training) within the Climate Pollution Reduction Program.

Location:

Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA.
Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

Schedule:

This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
A minimum of one day per week is required in Lacey, WA. On occasion, the candidate is required to attend additional in-person events such as quarterly allowance auctions
Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline:

Apply by March 3, 2025.
This position will remain open until filled. The agency reserves the right to make a hire at any time after application review begins. Applications received after March 3rd may not be considered.

Salary: $78,468.00 - $116,556.00 Annually

If you’re interested in applying for this position or reading additional information, please follow this link:
Senior Market Monitor (Financial Examiner 4) (In-Training)

NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIPS ADMINSTRATOR

Dina Alengi Storz — Sun, 05 Jan 2025 22:10:51 GMT

POSITION SUMMARY: The Neighborhood Partnerships Administrator reports directly to and provides complex administrative support to the Assistant Village Manager/Neighborhood Services Director who reports to the Village Manager. The position collaboratively leads, develops, supports and facilities organizationwide community and civic engagement strategy through a neighborhood-based lens. The incumbent will lead and manage the operations of the Village’s Neighborhood Partnerships Division, including oversight of the Village Hall Welcome Center, coordination of the Village’s special events permitting process, organizing assigned activities on an interdepartmental basis, working with boards and commissions, outside agencies and community groups, representing the Village on external boards and committees as assigned. This role will serve as a Village liaison and ombudsperson between neighborhood residents, community stakeholders and Village departments, actively engaging with the broader Oak Park community.

Key priorities for the Neighborhood Partnerships Administrator include:

Development and implementation of a comprehensive neighborhood-based community and civic engagement program that systematically supports community partnerships, communication, organized engagement, education, conflict resolution, volunteerism and a culture of inclusion and belonging within and across neighborhoods.
Establishment and implementation of a neighborhood registry program designed to facilitate systematic communication, relationship building, and effective neighborhood partnerships.
Development of Village volunteer policies and programming to connect volunteers and volunteer groups with opportunities in and around the Village.
Oversees development and implementation of a Village Government 101 Program in collaboration with Village departments and community organizations.
Designs and implements and oversees a reimagined Village Hall Welcome Center and Welcome to Oak Park program.
Collaborates with key operating departments including but not limited to Public Works, Police, Development Services, and the Offices of Communications and DEI to advance Village-neighborhood connectivity and programming.

Five (5) years of progressively responsible community and/or civic engagement work with at least three (3) years of experience in municipal government, preferably in a council-manager government setting or a related field, and at least one (1) year of supervisory experience, AND equivalent of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public administration or public policy, business administration, public affairs, public and/or community relations, urban planning, political science, psychology, sociology, social justice or a related field. Other combinations of experience and/or education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted. Please note that residency in Oak Park is strongly preferred.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS The Village of Oak Park offers a highly competitive benefits package that includes Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) participation, health and life insurance, vacation, sick leave and other benefits including flexible working arrangements. The annual salary range for the Neighborhood Partnerships Administrator is $100,000 +/- depending on qualifications. Posted: 10-31-24

HOW TO APPLY Applicants can apply directly using the following link: https://secure.entertimeonline.com/ta/6141780.careers?ApplyToJob=637793735

Candidates must submit a comprehensive resume, cover letter and contact information for five professional references. For additional information on the position visit our website at http://www.oak-park.us/jobs.

Applications and resumes may also be submitted by mail to: Human Resources, Village of Oak Park, 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302; by email to: jobs@oak-park.us ; or by fax to: 708-358-5107. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis with the position remaining open until filled. The Village of Oak Park offers a highly competitive benefit package that includes a retirement plan, deferred compensation program, social security, health & life insurance. vacation, sick leave & other benefits.

The Village of Oak park commits itself to diversity, equity and inclusion by recognizing that creating mutually respectful, multicultural and equitable environment does not happen on its own; it must be intentional. This includes providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, ability, military or veteran status or any other protected characteristics.

Senior Public Engagement & Title VI Specialist

IAP2 USA — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 02:14:16 GMT

Hello, we’re Metro! Metro is dedicated to shaping a better future for the greater Portland region. The work the people of Metro do every day benefits the lives of the people who live here, today, and tomorrow.

Company: Oregon Metro

Salary: $89,024.00 - $119,329.60 Annually

Location: Portland, OR

Job Type: Full Time

Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid

Deadline to apply: 12/9/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Metro’s Planning, Development and Research (PD&R) Department works with communities, local governments and other partners to build a region where all people have access to clean air and water, a healthy economy with living wage jobs, dependable transportation choices, accessible and affordable homes and vibrant communities. Metro is the metropolitan planning organization for the greater Portland region and is authorized by Congress and the State of Oregon to coordinate and plan investments in the region’s transportation system.

The PD&R department is looking for a Senior Public Engagement & Title VI Specialist to help shape Metro’s public engagement efforts for transportation plans, policies and investments ensuring they are accessible, inclusive, and equitable.

In this role, you’ll lead public engagement initiatives and ensure compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to create equitable opportunities for community involvement. Half of your time will focus on engaging the public in decisions about the region’s transportation system. The other half will involve coordinating Title VI reporting, tracking federal guidelines, and identifying creative solutions to meet evolving standards. This position is ideal for a strategic thinker and relationship-builder who’s passionate about equity and fostering impactful community engagement.

Learn more and apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/oregonmetro/jobs/4737623/senior-public-engagement-title-vi-specialist!

Questions?
Talent Acquisition Specialist: Jasmine Cárdenas
Email: Jasmine.Cardenas@oregonmetro.gov

Senior Public Involvement and Communications Specialist

IAP2 USA — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:11:36 GMT

POWER Engineers seeks a Senior Public Involvement and Communications Specialist to join our Environmental Division which provides planning, permitting, engineering, site assessment, and corrective action services to clients worldwide.

This opportunity is based at our Salt Lake City, Utah office and offers a hybrid work environment that allows for a combination of office and at-home work.

The successful candidate will engage in substantial public-facing interactions and will possess exceptional writing and interpersonal skills. This is a full-time, salaried position with an accompanying comprehensive benefits package.

Roles and Responsibilities

Oversee primary strategy, work plan, and internal resource assignments for the public outreach and communications aspect of client projects
Work with junior staff to lead, mentor and help develop professionally
Help lead innovation for new technologies and processes for public involvement services
Manage and oversee administrative and professional staff on tasks, schedule, and budget
Participate as part of the division’s extended leadership team to help shape our group’s future
Coordinate meetings with agencies and other stakeholders for information dissemination and gathering
Maintain quality control for all deliverables
Coordinate, lead and attend public meetings
Develop project presentation materials such as mailers, digital content, and frequently asked questions (FAQs), etc.
Schedule and facilitate internal and external communications meetings for project team members, including web-based video meetings
Coordinate with internal and external project teams
Work across all of POWER’s business lines to assist with engineering, planning and design efforts
Assist supervisor with long-range visioning and business planning

Company: Power Engineers, Inc.

Job Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Ideal Industry background : Public Outreach for utility- and energy-related projects; or applicable large infrastructure projects

Fulltime Position

Hybrid work style

Salary- $87K- $115K

Link to apply:

https://phh.tbe.taleo.net/phh04/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=POWERENGINEERS&cws=44& rid=17140

Assist in preparing work scope and tasks, budget and schedule for completion
Travel up to 15-30% of time; overnight stays will be required for evening meetings

Required Education/Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Political Science, Public Policy or related field
Minimum ten (10) years of experience working on communications and public outreach for utility- and energy-related projects; or applicable large infrastructure projects
Self-starter with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Supervisory experience
Direct interaction with external stakeholders (both public speaking to groups and 1:1 interactions) required; facilitation skills strongly desired
Excellent written and verbal skills are essential
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team and collaborative environment
Experience with Microsoft Office suite of programs (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Proficiency in participating in web-based meeting platforms including but not limited to Zoom, Cisco WebEx, MS Teams

Desired Education/Experience

Ten to fifteen (10-15) years’ experience working on communications and public outreach for utility and energy related projects
Seven (7) years’ leading communications and public outreach for utility and energy related projects
Management experience

At POWER Engineers, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

You’ll work on fun and challenging projects and initiatives with the opportunity to make a positive impact on society and the environment. And you’ll find the support, coaching and training it takes to advance your career. Since we’re employee-owned, we get to make POWER a great place to work. That includes providing competitive compensation, professional development and a full benefit package:

Medical/Dental/Vision
Paid Holidays
Vacation/Paid Sick Leave
Voluntary Life Insurance
401K
Telehealth Benefit covers all providers
Maternity and Paternity Leave
New Dads and Moms Benefit program
Fertility Benefits
Gender -Affirming Care

POWER is a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!

POWER is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities

Link to apply:

https://phh.tbe.taleo.net/phh04/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=POWERENGINEERS&cws=44&rid=17140

Communications Initiatives Consultant

Dina Alengi Storz — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 22:52:06 GMT

Puget Sound Energy
Job summary:

Responsible for the effective management of the communications and/or outreach components of company projects, strategic initiatives and issues. Provides input to strategic planning process. Identifies cross-initiative opportunities for improvement and potential risk areas, and utilizes mitigation techniques. Through cross-functional collaboration and excellent team building and management, this position will be a key initiative team member and pro-actively clarify and challenge expectations and assumptions about each initiative and issue reflecting the customer and/or employee perspective.

Closing date: Open until filled

Link: https://jobs.pse.com/job/Seattle-Communications-Initiative-Consultant-WA-98108/1229939700/

State Waters Rulemaking Lead (Environmental Planner 3)

Dina Alengi Storz — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:50:51 GMT

The Shorelands & Environmental Assistance (SEA) program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a State Waters Rulemaking Lead (Environmental Planner 3) position.

This position can be located in any one of the following offices:

Headquarters/Southwest Region Office (SWRO) in Lacey, WA.
Northwest Regional Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA.

Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

In this role, you will help design a permitting program to protect waters and streams and write a rule to outline the permit process and sideboards. You’ll learn about the rulemaking process and have an opportunity to work with a range of interested parties as we develop the rule. You’ll enhance your public speaking skills through presentations to management, interested parties, and the public.

Agency Mission: The mission of the Department of Ecology is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington’s land air and water for current and future generations.

Program Mission: The mission of the Shorelands and Environmental Assistance (SEA) program is to work in partnership with communities to support healthy watersheds and promote statewide environmental interests.

Please Note: This is a project position that is funded until June 30, 2026. The Funding for this position has a high probability of being renewed for the next bi-annual budget.

Telework options for this position: At the present time, this position is eligible to telework up to 90% of the time. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and is subject to change.

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled. We will review applications on September 25, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before September 24, 2024. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date.

Salary: $66,012.00 - $88,800.00 Annually

If you’re interested in applying for this position or reading additional information, please follow this link:
State Waters Rulemaking Lead (Environmental Planner 3)

Wetlands Policy Lead (Environmental Planner 5)

Dina Alengi Storz — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 01:36:06 GMT

The Shorelands & Environmental Assistance (SEA) program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Wetlands Policy Lead (Environmental Planner 5) position. This position is located in our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

In this position, you will work statewide with all management levels in Ecology and with diverse agencies, interested parties and elected officials to develop state wetland policies that reflect the state's commitment to protect and restore wetlands. You will have the opportunity to work on state and national legislative issues and represent the state on national forums and workgroups regarding wetland management. You will lead the agency's dedicated and professional staff of wetland scientists to ensure statewide consistency in the implementation of laws and policies.

Agency Mission: The mission of the Department of Ecology is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington’s land air and water for current and future generations.

Program Mission: The mission of the Shorelands and Environmental Assistance (SEA) program is to work in partnership with communities to support healthy watersheds and promote statewide environmental interests.

Telework options for this position: At the present time, this position is eligible to telework up to 90% of the time. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and is subject to change.

Application Timeline: The positions will remain open until filled, with an initial screening date of September 16, 2024. In order to be considered for initial screening, please submit an application on or before of September 15, 2024. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date.

Salary: $80,460.00 - $108,252.00 Annually

If you’re interested in applying for this position or reading additional information, please follow this link:
Wetlands Policy Lead (Environmental Planner 5)

Senior Section Planner (Environmental Planner 4)

Dina Alengi Storz — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 04:55:07 GMT

The Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Senior Section Planner (Environmental Planner 4) position.

This position is located in our Southwest Regional Office located on the first floor in our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA.

Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

Do you love working collaboratively and ensuring all voices are heard to solve problems and conflicts? Do you believe community engagement is important and governments should listen to all voices and perspectives when decisions are being made in their community? If so, we have the job for you!

Please consider our senior planner for the Southwest Regional Office. We’re looking for someone passionate and empathetic about people and the environment. You’ll use your organizational, facilitation, and collaboration skills for this challenging but rewarding work.

Work includes:

Helping us build relationships and trust by engaging with communities and stakeholders on complex cleanup sites and permitted Treatment, Storage, and Disposal (TSD) sites.
Helping our technical staff gain valuable input from communities and clearly communicate how we are working to clean up contamination while keeping everyone safe.
Conducting environmental justice research.
Gathering demographic data, conducting equity assessments, and applying knowledge of community engagement tools and techniques.
Explaining scientific information for public dissemination.
Ensuring the agency complies with public engagement requirements under the Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA), the Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) act, our Community Engagement Plan, and our Tribal Consultation Framework.

Agency Mission: Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.

Tele-work options for this position: This position will have flexibility of a hybrid schedule, empowering work from home and office, providing less time in traffic and shrinking your carbon footprint. This position will be eligible for up to a 90% tele-work schedule. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled; we will review applications on September 9, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before September 8, 2024. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date.

Salary: $72,924.00 - $98,040.00 Annually

If you’re interested in applying for this position or reading additional information, please follow this link:
Senior Section Planner (Environmental Planner 4)

Social Media Strategist

Dina Alengi Storz — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 04:45:32 GMT

You will take a key role on our communications and marketing team and take responsibility for the creation and implementation of engaging social media content that will educate, inform, and connect with our riders and the broader public. Your creative vision and expertise will help shape UTA's voice across all social media platforms.

As the Social Media Strategist, you will:

Develop and implement UTA’s overall corporate social media strategy and calendar and ensures cohesiveness with other UTA (Utah Transit Authority) communications initiatives.
Develop content and strategic approaches to communicating with riders, the public, and stakeholders through social media platforms to publicize programs, initiatives, events, campaigns, and activities.
Serve as subject matter expert and resource on social media issues, trends, and emerging technologies.

This job is not eligible for telework. Requires regular and predictable attendance during set daytime hours Monday through Friday in the Salt Lake City UTA FrontLines Headquarters or field assignments.

May require infrequent holiday, weekend, or tasks and event support, with advance notice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/TRAINING:

Demonstrated work experience in the social media field. Demonstrated competency in communications, public relations, marketing, and customer service.
Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, or related field. candidates with four (4) years of relevant experience will be considered in the absence of a bachelor’s degree.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

Knowledge of how to attract more followers.
Familiarity with key social media platforms such as LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
Familiarity with algorithms, trends, and thought leadership on social media platforms for performance and reach
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent customer service skills in responding to user inquiries, comments, concerns, and questions on social media and facilitating online conversations.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative products, graphic design programs such as Canva, and video editing programs preferred.

ABILITIES

Identify, monitor, and report on social media analytics, critical tracking metrics and insights. Spout experience a plus.
Create engaging text, image, and video content appropriate for distinctive social media platforms and audiences.
Work with a sense of urgency and expeditiously in a deadline-driven environment.
Attend various events and capture video and images for social media.
Develop an optimal posting schedule and editorial calendar considering web traffic and user engagement metrics. Knowledge of boosting and social ad buying a plus.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (media, marketing, communications, administrators, departments) to ensure consistent messaging and brand representation across all channels/platforms
This job requires regular and predictable attendance.

- OR -

An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

[UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.]

As a full-time Administrative Employee, your Total Rewards Benefits Package will include:

Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance (eligible after 30 days of employment), with Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts. Choice between Traditional Co-Pay or High Deductible Health Plans for medical coverage. HSA with company match available to employees enrolled in the HDHP. Benefit plans include coverage for domestic partners (eligibility affidavit required for coverage).
Onsite Health and Wellness Clinics for medical care at no cost to employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children.
22 days of accrued paid time off (13 vacation days and 9 sick days), which increases with tenure at UTA.
10 paid holidays and two paid (2) floating holidays per year.
Retirement options - Pension Plan with 5-year vesting schedule and 457 Contribution Plan, available for immediate contributions and company matching.
Generous tuition reimbursement for higher education, available for any higher education degree (bachelor, master, or PHD). Course of study must be approved prior to enrollment.
Training, development, and career advancement opportunities.
Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and child placement (after 12 months of employment).
Free transit passes for employees, their spouses, and their dependent children.
Employee assistance program – includes counseling, legal services, financial planning, etc.
UTA Well – a comprehensive wellness program designed to support employees and dependents in their health and wellness goals.
Free on-site fitness facilities and discounted membership to VASA Fitness and EoS Fitness.
Discounted cell phone plans with T-Mobile and AT&T.
Pet insurance plan options (tailored plan coverage based on pet’s health and needs).

For more information on UTA’s Total Rewards benefits package, please visit: https://jobs.jobvite.com/rideuta/#benefits

Pay Range: $24.76 per hour or more, depending on experience

If interested, apply before: Monday, September 9th, 2024 @ 5:59 PM MST

* UTA promotes equal employment opportunities through its employment practices to current employees as well as internal and external applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, status as a parent, or genetic information. Applicants needing an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process should contact UTA Human Resources at 801-287-2324. A minimum of two workdays’ notice prior to the need for the accommodation is required.

*Utah Transit Authority is a drug-free workplace, subject to federal drug and alcohol testing regulations under 49 CFR Part 40, 655, and 219. All offers for employment are contingent upon a successful pre-employment drug test. If a pre-employment test returns a non-negative result, an application for employment may be rejected. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing for drug and alcohol use. All safety sensitive employees are subject to random testing for drug and alcohol use.

PLANNING PROJECT COORDINATOR - CRTPO #2408-211410-01

Dina Alengi Storz — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 04:19:57 GMT

Date Opened: Tuesday, August 06, 2024 8:00 AM
Close Date: Tuesday, August 27, 2024 11:59 PM
Section: Planning Design & Development
Salary: $77,312 - $96,641 Commensurate With Experience

INTRODUCTION

The Planning, Design & Development (PD&D) department is the lead planning agency (LPA) for the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO), the federally designated metropolitan planning organization for the Charlotte urban area. The CRTPO provides long range transportation services to a rapidly growing three county area with a population of 1.5 million that is expected to increase to 2.5 million by 2050.

The CRTPO considers public involvement to be an essential aspect of the planning process. Consistent and significant public participation is critical to maintaining an open dialogue with residents, which helps to build trust and ensure that the community’s transportation needs are addressed throughout the three-county planning area. The CRTPO re-enforced its commitment to effective public engagement within the Strategic Plan, which identified communication as one of the organization’s six primary goals.

OVERVIEW

The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 15th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 897,000 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies. Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.

SUMMARY

This position will supervise, manage, and oversee all public participation, digital engagement, and internal communications activities and operations of the CRTPO. It will be responsible for increasing public awareness of on-going initiatives and developing and maintaining community relationships.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 Coordinate public participation efforts for a range of CRTPO plans, including, but not limited to, the Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP), Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).

 Implement and evaluate the performance measures of the Public Involvement Plan (PIP), while conducting regular reviews and assessments.

 Lead outreach and engagement efforts associated with the recently awarded RAISE grant.

 Serve as Title VI coordinator.

 Proactively enhance efforts to engage communities that have been historically excluded from the transportation planning process.

 Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive communications plan and brand strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and effective messaging across all channels.

 Lead the creation of various media and graphics to effectively convey the CRTPO message, including logos, PowerPoint templates, special newsletters, videos, and more.

 Lead the preparation of the quarterly newsletter and Annual Report.

 Build and cultivate mutually beneficial relationships with key public information officers, fostering collaboration and ensuring effective communication.

 Attend outreach events, public meetings and CRTPO board meetings to communicate with media and the public as a representative of the CRTPO.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

 Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

 Ability to independently create clear and informative content that is easily understood by the public.

 Creative thinker with strong strategic thinking capabilities, adept at developing new ideas for improved engagement and communication with the public and stakeholders.

 Proven experience in establishing and nurturing relationships with residents, neighborhood groups, and stakeholder organizations.

 Proficiency in website development and design.

 Skilled in graphic and document design.

 Proficiency in using digital tools, social media platforms, and online communication channels, with the ability to develop and implement effective deployment plans.

 Knowledge of virtual public involvement techniques and technologies.

 Demonstrated experience developing, organizing, and leading public engagement campaigns for transportation plans and projects.

 Working knowledge of long-range transportation processes.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

 Professional experience working in communications, public relations, journalism, community development, urban and community planning, public service, community engagement, marketing, social media arrangement, or a related field.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in communications, public relations, journalism, community development, urban planning, community engagement, marketing, social media management, or a related field. At least three years of related experience.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HOW TO APPLY

https://www.jobapscloud.com/oec/Charlotte/Jobs/TermsOfUse/5279Apply online.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.

You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

Anyone seeking an accommodation to apply for a job may call (704) 336-2285 for assistance or you may email questions to CityHrJobPostingsNotify@ci.charlotte.nc.us.

BENEFITS

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.
Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits.
The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

https://www.jobapscloud.com/oec/Charlotte/Jobs/TermsOfUse/5279

Community Outreach and Engagement Specialist 3

Dina Alengi Storz — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 00:26:49 GMT

The Nuclear Waste Program (NWP) within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Community Outreach and Engagement Specialist 3 position. This position is located in our Richland Field Office (RFO) in Richland, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

In this position, you will have the opportunity to support and conduct outreach, education, and public involvement with communities impacted by Hanford Site cleanup. Hanford is one of the most complex environmental cleanup efforts in the world, and is tracked by a wide variety of audiences regionally, across the Pacific Northwest, and nationally. In this role, you will gain valuable experience in relationship building; engaging with diverse audiences; communicating complex topics in in a meaningful way; and working collaboratively with the communications team, program staff and peers from other agencies and organizations.

Agency Mission: Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.

Program Mission: The Nuclear Waste Program's (NWP) mission is to lead the effective and efficient cleanup of the United States Department of Energy’s Hanford Site; to ensure sound management of mixed hazardous wastes in Washington; and to protect the state’s air, water, and land at and adjacent to the Hanford site.

Tele-work options for this position: This position will have flexibility of a hybrid schedule, empowering work from home and office, providing less time in traffic and shrinking your carbon footprint. In general, you will be expected to work a minimum of 10% of your scheduled hours in the office – typically a half day a week, or one day every two weeks.
However, due to the outreach, education, public involvement, and communications work this position entails, you will be expected to come to the office and/or work in the field as required/requested for meetings, outreach and education events, and similar work. This could mean multiple days per week, or just the minimum stated above, depending on what is scheduled/requested. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled; we will review applications on August 15, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before August 14, 2024. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date.

Salary: $51,588.00 - $69,396.00 Annually

If you’re interested in applying for this position or reading additional information, please follow this link:
Community Outreach and Engagement Specialist 3

West Coast Ocean Alliance - Request for Proposals

Dina Alengi Storz — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 21:45:20 GMT

West Coast Ocean Alliance Annual Summit: The West Coast Ocean Alliance (WCOA or Alliance) is requesting proposals to support meeting design, logistics, and facilitation for its in-person Annual Summit, a 2-2.5 day meeting scheduled for January 15-17, 2025 at Quinault Beach Resort in Ocean Shores, WA. The full RFP is linked here. Proposals are due by midnight (Pacific) Tuesday, August 13, 2024.

West Coast Ocean Alliance Tribal Caucus Summit: The West Coast Ocean Alliance (WCOA or Alliance) is requesting proposals to support meeting design, logistics, and facilitation for its in-person Tribal Caucus Summit, a 1.5-2 day meeting scheduled for January 13-15, 2025 at Quinault Beach Resort in Ocean Shores, WA. The full RFP is linked here. Proposals are due by midnight (Pacific) Tuesday, August 13, 2024.

Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer

Dina Alengi Storz — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 21:17:43 GMT

Washington County is now seeking our next Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer. This unique position comes with the full support of the Board of County Commissioners and will lead a team committed to advancing equity and inclusion (E&I) for our employees and community. To apply, please email Elle Krueger at Elle_Krueger@washingtoncountyor.gov with your resume and a cover letter describing your relevant experience and your 'why' for this opportunity. Applications will be accepted through August 18, 2024.

About Us
At Washington County, we deliver results for our community through innovative, human-centered, and equitable practices. Our vision of One Washington County embodies our goal to unify our team, collaborating in new ways to build a leading-edge organization to support the future of Washington County. Along with our investments in equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) through human resources, this vision is igniting our growth and impact for the diverse and inspiring communities we serve. We are at an inflection point in our organization's history where unique opportunities exist to lead transformational change and build a legacy of service and impact for our dedicated employees. We are the second largest county, and among the fastest growing and most diverse, in the beautiful state of Oregon. Located on the western side of the Portland metropolitan area, we are supported by a budget of $1.7 billion and over 2000 employees.

About the Chief Equity & Inclusion Officer Opportunity Since 2018, Washington County has made a significant commitment to, and investment in, EDI through the creation of this executive level role and the Office of Equity, Inclusion and Community Engagement (OEICE) in 2020. The foundational work accomplished during that time has enabled tremendous progress in identifying priorities and needs, and it continues to leverage county-wide support for E&I initiatives, learning, and growth.

This is an unparalleled opportunity for an inspiring team and bridge-builder to partner across the broad range of Washington County teams and services. Your strategic vision, data-informed program leadership, change management skills, collaborative problem-solving and coaching, and deep E&I expertise and guidance will enable the next level of achievement through E&I initiatives and programs across a breadth of county teams that serve the community.

Top Priorities

· Strategic and Executive Leadership: setting a clear E&I mission, vision, and services for the County. Guiding organization-wide decisions and initiatives through partnership across the executive team and community stakeholders.

· Inspiring Operational and Team Leadership: building upon a strong foundation to plan and implement measurable equity & inclusion initiatives and services in a consultative and collaborative way with a wide variety of stakeholders.

· Expert Relationship Building and Transformational Change Management: create a culture of collaboration, mutual respect, and partnership for equity & inclusion work, leveraging visible and transparent leadership with superlative communications and change management that considers all audiences.

Key Relationships

· Reports to the County Administrator, as part of the Executive Leadership Team. An Assistant County Administrator (ACA) will serve as a liaison providing day-to-day support.

· Serves as part of the County Leadership Team as a key partner to other county leaders, departments, and offices.

· Leads and supports a dedicated OEICE team.

Required Capabilities & Characteristics for Success

· 4+ years of executive-level leadership experience across similarly complex, cross-functional organizations

· 6+ years of results-oriented E&I program management across breadth of organizational EDI, employee engagement, learning and development, incident resolution, public policy, civil rights, compliance, contracts, community engagement

· 6+ years of inspiring team leadership that is data-informed and human-centered with an affinity for systems thinking and accountability.

· Broad stakeholder engagement with deep collaboration and partnership

· Expert communications and change management skills

· Authentic listening, humility, curiosity, empathy, and self-awareness

· An agile, flexible, resourceful, and innovative mindset

· Transparent, approachable leadership and mentorship

· Public sector experience, including experience with unions, elected officials, public safety, community engagement (a mix of public and private sector experience is preferred)

· Professional and lived experience with underserved communities and socio-economic diversity; bi-lingual/ bi-cultural preferred.

To review the complete classification for this position, use this link: Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer

Compensation and Benefits
The salary range for the Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer is $176,142.12 to 224,805.48 and will depend on the qualifications of the successful candidates. Benefits offered to all employees include the following:

· Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

· Enrollment in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System

· Vacation, administrative, holiday and sick leave

· Washington County Wellness Program

· Monthly Vehicle Allowance

· Employee Assistance Program

· Free annual TriMet light rail/bus pass

Use this link to learn more about our award-winning benefits!

Education and Experience:

· A Bachelor’s Degree in business or public administration, social science, communications, organizational development, or a related field; AND Seven (7) years of direct work experience providing professional guidance on diversity, equity and inclusion, civil rights laws such as EEO, ADA, and Title VI policies, investigative procedures, implementation and compliance practices, and contract administration. Three (3) of the seven (7) years of experience must include supervision or management of professional staff. OR

· An Associate’s Degree in business or public administration, social science, communications, organizational development, or a related field; AND Nine (9) years of direct work experience providing professional guidance on diversity, equity and inclusion, civil rights laws such as EEO, ADA, and Title VI policies, investigative procedures, implementation and compliance practices, and contract administration. Three (3) of the nine (9) years of experience must include supervision and management of professional staff. OR

· High school diploma or GED; AND eleven (11) years of experience working within a public, private, or non-profit entity providing professional guidance on diversity, equity and inclusion, civil rights laws such as EEO, ADA, and Title VI policies, investigative procedures, implementation and compliance practices, and contract administration. Three (3) of the eleven (11) years of experience must include supervision and management of professional staff.

Additional Position Specific Requirements:

· Must have the ability to arrange for timely transportation in order to attend required appointments and meetings at off-site locations.

· Must have the ability to pass a criminal background investigation

Veterans' Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to request veterans' preference points for this recruitment, please review instructions using this link: Veterans' Preference Points.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: A reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance, please contact Human Resources at 503-846-8606 or careers@washingtoncountyor.gov at least 48 hours before the step(s) of the selection process for which you feel you need an accommodation.

Questions (?) Regarding This Recruitment
Elle Krueger, Talent Acquisition Business Partner

Elle_Krueger@washingtoncountyor.gov

Senior Cap-and-Invest Market Monitor (Financial Examiner 4) (In-Training)

Dina Alengi Storz — Sun, 14 Jul 2024 18:21:20 GMT

The Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP) within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Senior Cap-and-Invest Market Monitor (Financial Examiner 4) (In-Training) position. This position is located in our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA .

As a Senior Cap-and-Invest Market Monitor, you will play a critical role supporting the successful long-term performance of Washington’s cap-and-invest program by helping ensure that our market stays transparent and free of fraud through monitoring of auctions and trading in allowance and other related markets. With your finance and/or econometric skillset, you’ll assess the market’s health with an eye towards Washington’s statutory commitments to decarbonization, and provide input for policy discussions on an ad-hoc basis. Working with Ecology’s Attorney(s) General, you’ll also investigate potential rule violations and support follow up enforcement actions if needed to maintain the market’s integrity.

Through your collaboration with Ecology staff, State agencies, and other cap-and-invest jurisdictions, you’ll cultivate a deep understanding of the nexus between emissions allowance, energy, and financial markets. You’ll become a subject matter expert on cap-and-invest market behavior and serve as a resource to the rest of the Cap-and-Invest Group as we work together to develop, implement, and maintain this powerful emissions-reduction program.

Agency Mission: Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.

Program Mission: The Climate Pollution Reduction Program’s (CPRP’s) mission is to implement policies and programs to reduce carbon emissions in the state of Washington so that the state meets its statutory greenhouse gas emission limits. The CPRP focuses long term, requiring creative and strategic decision making for implementation to achieve broad statewide and interstate success reducing carbon emissions in the state of Washington so residents have a healthy environment and climate.

Note: This position offers a career path and on-the-job training. This position allows you to progress through the Financial Examiner (FE) field and achieve the goal class of an FE4. Candidates will be considered at the FE3 and FE4 levels, depending on their qualifications. For salary levels for each, please see the qualifications section.
Tele-work options for this position: This position will have flexibility of a hybrid schedule, empowering work from home and office, providing less time in traffic and shrinking your carbon footprint. This position will be eligible to tele-work up to 3 days per week but is required to be in-office on Mondays and Tuesdays. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled; we will review applications on July 18, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before July 17, 2024. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date.

Salary: $78,468.00 - $116,556.00 Annually

If you’re interested in applying for this position or reading additional information, please follow this link:
Senior Cap-and-Invest Market Monitor (Financial Examiner 4) (In-Training)

IT Application Development - Journey position

Dina Alengi Storz — Sun, 07 Jul 2024 05:52:07 GMT

The Nuclear Waste Program (NWP) within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill an IT Application Development - Journey position. This position is located in our Richland Field Office (RFO) in Richland, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

In this role, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining applications that will aid in the cleanup of the largest cleanup sites in the world. You will be working with a wide variety of development platforms to produce products that support many business disciplines. They will interface with the Federal government, State government, Ecology staff and the public to produce systems that support Ecology staff in making sound regulatory and environmental cleanup decisions.

Agency Mission: Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.

Program Mission: The Nuclear Waste Program’s mission is to lead the effective and efficient cleanup of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Hanford site and to ensure sound management of mixed hazardous and radioactive wastes to protect the air, water, and land.

The Nuclear Waste Program (NWP) oversees cleanup at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation (Hanford) near Richland, Washington. The site produced plutonium for military defense between 1943 and 1989, and later served as a storage facility for other radioactive wastes. Hanford is one of the most complex and toxic cleanup sites in the world. Our role is to regulate cleanup efforts. We also regulate several other mixed waste (which includes both dangerous and radioactive waste) sites in Washington and the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.

The Technology and Environmental Data (TED) Unit provides project management, business analysis, environment data systems, systems administration, data management, and IT help desk services; in support of program staff efforts to clean of Hanford in accordance with regulatory requirements, TPA milestones, and schedules.

Tele-work options for this position: This position will have flexibility of a hybrid schedule, empowering work from home and office, providing less time in traffic and shrinking your carbon footprint. This position will be eligible for up to a 90% tele-work schedule. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled; we will review applications on July 16, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before July 15, 2024. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date.

Salary: $81,672.00 - $109,848.00 Annually

If you’re interested in applying for this position or reading additional information, please follow this link:
IT Application Development - Journey position

Clean Energy Specialist (Environmental Specialist 3)

Dina Alengi Storz — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 00:48:18 GMT

The Shorelands & Environmental Assistance (SEA) program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Clean Energy Specialist (Environmental Specialist 3) position.

This position can be located in any one of the following offices:

Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA.
Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA.
Central Region Office (CRO) in Union Gap, WA.
Eastern Region Office (ERO) in Spokane, WA.

Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

Please Note: If the final location of this position is determined to be in our Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA, there will be an additional 5% pay increase due to its location in King County. In this instance, the salary range will be $4,977 - $6,703 per month.

Washington State recently passed legislation expanding Ecology’s role in siting clean energy in our state. This work is required as part of Governor-requested House Bill 1216 which is an integral component of Washington State’s transition to a fully decarbonized energy sector. In this position, you will work with the Clean Energy Coordination Section in support of several activities. These include supporting the new coordinated permit process for clean energy projects and assisting in the development of three programmatic environmental impact statements for solar, onshore wind, and green hydrogen facilities. You will also conduct research on clean energy projects, planning efforts, and emerging technologies and use this to develop technical reports.

You will independently coordinate outreach and communications to support the Clean Energy Coordination Section work on improving siting and permitting of clean energy projects. You will implement strategies to reach all communities around the state, including overburdened communities, vulnerable populations, and Tribes. You will lead section efforts in accessibility and environmental justice to ensure equitable communication and access.

The Washington Legislature has entrusted us to address the challenging and complex environmental issues affecting Washington. As the state's lead agency on climate change, we carry out policies that help slow the causes of climatechange and support communities already impacted by its effects.

Agency Mission: The mission of the Department of Ecology's is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations.

Program Mission: The mission of the Shorelands and Environmental Assistance Program is to create community conservation partnerships to protect and restore our shorelands, wetlands, and floodplains.

Please Note: This is a project position that is funded until June 30, 2025. The Funding for this position has a high probability of being renewed for the next bi-annual budget.

Tele-work options for this position: The positions will be eligible for up to a 80% tele-work schedule. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, we will review applications on July 17, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before July 16, 2024. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date.

Salary: $56,880.00 - $76,608.00 Annually

If you’re interested in applying for this position or reading additional information, please follow this link:
Clean Energy Specialist (Environmental Specialist 3)

Climate Change Outreach Specialist (Community Outreach and Environmental Education Specialist 3)

Dina Alengi Storz — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 20:20:57 GMT

The Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP) is looking to fill a Climate Change Outreach Specialist (Community Outreach and Environmental Education Specialist 3) position. This position is located in our Eastern Region Office (ERO) in Spokane, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

Are you passionate about our natural environment and ready to contribute your skills and energy to preserving it?

We are seeking a strategic communicator to join our team! You’ll provide outreach and community environmental education for the Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) program that connects with the diverse people and communities we serve statewide – helping shape some of Washington’s cutting-edge environmental work. You’ll design and develop print and electronic media, coordinate public involvement events across eastern and central Washington regions and strategize environmental justice compliance and program implementation.

Agency Mission: Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.

Program Mission: The CPRP’s mission is to implement policies and programs to reduce carbon emissions in the state of Washington so that the state meets its statutory greenhouse gas emission limits. The CPRP focuses long term, requiring creative and strategic decision making for implementation to achieve broad statewide and interstate success reducing carbon emissions in the state of Washington so residents have a healthy environment and climate.

Please Note: This is a project position that is funded until June 30, 2028.

Tele-work options for this position: This position will be eligible for up to a 90% tele-work schedule. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled; we will review applications on July 11, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before July 10, 2024. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date.

Salary: $51,588.00 - $69,396.00 Annually

The salary listed above includes the 3% pay increase that goes into effect on July 1, 2024.

If you’re interested in applying for this position or reading additional information, please follow this link:
Climate Change Outreach Specialist (Community Outreach and Environmental Education Specialist 3)

Rulemaking Lead (Environmental Planner 3)

Dina Alengi Storz — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 20:20:05 GMT

The Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction Program (HWTR) within the Department of Ecology (Ecology) is looking to fill a Rulemaking Lead (Environmental Planner 3) position.

This is a statewide position and can be located in any of our regional offices, depending on the location of the successful candidate. Office locations include Lacey, Shoreline, Union Gap, Spokane, Bellingham, and Richland. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA.
Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA.
Central Region Office (CRO) in Union Gap, WA.
Eastern Region Office (ERO) in Spokane, WA.
Richland Field Office (RFO) in Richland, WA.
Bellingham Field Office (BFO) in Bellingham, WA

Are you interested in supporting efforts to reduce toxic chemicals and safely manage dangerous waste in Washington state? Do you enjoy managing complex projects, engaging diverse interested parties with conflicting interests, writing and analyzing regulations? We are seeking a candidate who enjoys collaborating, problem solving, building and sharing expertise, and fostering a positive team culture.

Please Note: If the final location of this position is determined to be in our Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA. there will be an additional 5% pay increase due to its location in King County. In this instance the salary range will be $5,776 - $7,770 per month.

Agency Mission: Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.

Program Mission: The mission of the Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction program is to protect Washington’s residents and environment by reducing the use of toxic chemicals, safely managing dangerous waste, preventing new contaminated sites, and cleaning up contamination.

Tele-work options for this position: This position will have flexibility of a hybrid schedule, empowering work from home and office, providing less time in traffic and shrinking your carbon footprint. This position will be eligible for up to a 90% tele-work schedule. Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change Telework options: The amount of time needed to be in the office will depend on your in-person meeting schedule. Applicants with questions about schedule flexibility are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Work schedule depends on position and office needs.

If you’re interested in applying for this position or reading additional information, please follow this link:
Rulemaking Lead (Environmental Planner 3)

Senior Communications and Community Engagement Manager

Dina Alengi Storz — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 05:40:14 GMT

Stepherson & Associates Communications is looking for a full-time Senior Engagement Manager to join the team, playing a crucial role in supporting the planning, design, and construction of transportation, water, land use, and energy projects. S&A seeks a Senior Engagement Manager with at least 10 years of demonstrable experience designing and implementing comprehensive public involvement and communications programs for complex infrastructure, planning and policy projects, preferably with local, regional and/or state government agencies. This is a leadership role that thoughtfully and equitably engages communities on projects that shape our communities and helps inform public project outcomes. Candidates should be highly skilled in public involvement, communications, outreach, facilitation strategies, and best practices, with experience advising clients on strategic efforts to achieve successful results.

Responsibilities:

Design, development, and implementation of complex, high-profile public involvement and communications programs for multiple infrastructure projects with minimal oversight – applying environmental justice principles that remove barriers to participation.

Manage, coach and collaborate with internal teams to delegate and complete work – providing mentorship that further develops the skills of the team.

Develop and oversee high-quality, client-ready, public-facing materials (i.e., engagement plans, communications plans, website content, fact sheets, email updates, surveys, questionnaires, press releases, social media and a range of other project materials), and other activities as necessary to support thoughtful, equitable and culturally relevant community engagement.

Plan, organize and facilitate online and in-person engagement activities (i.e., workshops, open houses, in-person and virtual public meetings).

Develop and manage scope, budget, and contract processes for a portfolio of strategic projects.
Develop and implement strategic communications with project stakeholders, including elected officials, residents, businesses, as well as environmental justice communities.

Represent projects, clients, and public agencies as needed to support project communications and relationship building in the community and with other agencies.

Build and maintain relationships with clients, agencies, and community-based organizations.
Closely track project activities, work with agency public information officers to ensure alignment of communications across projects and identify opportunities and risks.

Lead internal engagement with other WMBE (women- and minority-owned business enterprise) consultants on the project team(s) to identify ways to support continued success and meet/exceed project utilization goals.

Assist with proposals and business development efforts as needed for key pursuits.

Qualifications:

At least 10 years of demonstrated experience designing and leading comprehensive public involvement and communications programs, creating an environment of trust and confidence.

A commitment to and demonstrated experience in developing and implementing equitable engagement strategies to reach marginalized communities.

Demonstrated experience supporting public agencies to plan and implement public involvement in transportation, water, land use, environmental, and/or energy sectors.

Demonstrated superior communications writing and editing skills with the ability to translate complex technical information into easy-to-understand formats for non-technical audiences.

Demonstrated experience leading dynamic teams on multiple projects of varying size and complexity, with a positive, respectful, and collaborative approach.

Experience facilitating in-person and virtual community meetings, workshops, events, focus groups, listening sessions and/or roundtables, etc.

Ability to work collaboratively, facilitate contentious and/or difficult conversations, resolve conflicts, propose thoughtful and innovative solutions, and gain agreement with a variety of stakeholders.

Demonstrated experience designing and implementing communication and public involvement plans that use engagement tactics such as stakeholder interviews, public meetings, digital communications and website content, and the development of visually compelling collateral.

Recent experience with social platforms, digital communications, and engagement best practices, as well as experience implementing successful digital engagement campaigns.

Superior ability to manage defined scopes of work, budgets and timelines, supporting clients to develop and implement public involvement strategies on time and within budget.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment managing multiple deadlines for multiple projects.
Ability to work well under pressure and manage sensitive or controversial subjects with tact, kindness, and professionalism.

Ability to self-manage, be accountable for assigned projects, identify necessary actions, and proactively manage internal teams to deliver strong results with limited oversight.

Strong relationship-building and listening skills.
Understanding of and commitment to the practice of public participation, and an interest in information-based communications and government projects and decision-making.

Experience and/or background in a similar public-facing field including communications, journalism, government affairs, public affairs, public relations, public involvement and outreach, planning, public policy, or related field.

Organizational values: At S&A, we are expressly committed to equity and social justice, and as a team are centering equity through our work and our individual actions. We believe in supporting our staff in their personal and professional growth, providing new opportunities, building relationships, giving back, and having fun! To support our staff in their personal and professional growth, all staff attend equity workshops, led by a professional facilitator who supports our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion journey.

Workplace culture: S&A is committed to fostering a thriving and supportive workplace that is a dynamic and productive work culture. While we are a hybrid workplace, as community engagement practitioners, in-person work with communities is core to this work. S&A works with employees to establish an in-office and remote schedule that works best for them, our teams, and our clients. Most staff work remotely a couple of days a week. Staff managers work with employees to help to take full advantage of learning opportunities found through onsite collaboration and connection with colleagues and other project staff.

Salary and benefits: S&A offers a salary commensurate with experience and competitive benefits. The starting salary range for this position is $105k-$125k. Benefits include paid vacation, sick, and volunteer days; paid holidays; bonuses; health coverage (medical, dental, vision); disability; parental leave; 401(k) with company match; transit pass; and free use of on-site fitness center.

EEO: We encourage anyone with a bilingual or multicultural background to apply. S&A is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

To apply: Send your resume and cover letter to careers@stephersonassociates.com. We welcome work samples that demonstrate your strong project management and communications skills.

Construction Outreach Specialist

Dina Alengi Storz — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 05:37:40 GMT

Do you have a penchant for rolling up your sleeves and digging into construction project communications? At Stepherson & Associates Communications (S&A), we are proud to be a minority-owned communications and public involvement consulting firm. Our dedicated team is passionate about thoughtfully engaging communities on projects in the transportation, land use/planning, water, natural resources, and energy sectors – to help make our communities a better place to live.

We are seeking a Construction Outreach Specialist with at least five years of experience designing and implementing public engagement programs as a consultant or project manager on infrastructure construction projects. Demonstrated experience working with public agencies to plan and implement construction in the transportation, water utility, or similar infrastructure sector is required.

Qualifications:

At least five years’ demonstrable experience leading teams on multiple infrastructure projects to plan and implement construction outreach programs.

Experience managing defined scopes of work and working with clients to develop and implement construction outreach programs.

Ability to help communities prepare for construction impacts through designing and implementing outreach and communications plans; media and social media; property owner, resident, and business outreach; in-person and virtual public meetings; project collateral; digital engagement; project tours, groundbreakings, and other event production; comment tracking and managing 24-hour hotlines.

A commitment to, and demonstrated experience in, developing and implementing equitable engagement strategies to reach marginalized communities.

Demonstrated superior communications writing and editing skills with the ability to translate complex technical information into easy-to-understand formats for non-technical audiences. We review construction information to create key messaging and public-friendly graphics, as well as communicate high-impact activities such as access issues, detours and closures.

Strong relationship-building, listening, and customer service skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment managing multiple projects.
Experience facilitating in-person and virtual community meetings, workshops, events, focusgroups, listening sessions and/or roundtables, etc.

Ability to work collaboratively, facilitate contentious and/or difficult conversations, resolve conflicts, propose thoughtful and innovative solutions, and gain agreement with a variety of stakeholders, including clients and members of the public.

Familiarity with reading and understanding technical materials, including construction contract specifications, design and construction sheets, permitting documents, and property owner agreements.

Experience or academic coursework in Communications, Public Relations, Urban and Regional Planning, Environmental Studies, Public Policy, Political Science, Journalism, English, or related fields.

Understanding of and commitment to the practice of public participation and an interest in information-based communications and government projects and decision-making.

Organizational values: At S&A, we are expressly committed to equity and social justice, and as a team are centering equity through our work and our individual actions. We believe in supporting our staff in their personal and professional growth, providing new opportunities, building relationships, giving back, and having fun! To support our staff in their personal and professional growth, all staff attend equity workshops led by a professional facilitator who supports our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion journey.

Workplace culture: S&A is committed to fostering a thriving and supportive workplace that is a dynamic and productive work culture. While we are a hybrid workplace, as community engagement practitioners, in-person work with communities is core to this work. S&A works with employees to establish an in-office and remote schedule that works best for them, our teams, and our clients. Most staff work remotely a couple of days a week. Staff managers work with employees to help them take full advantage of learning opportunities found through onsite collaboration and connection with colleagues and other project staff.

Salary and benefits: S&A is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. This position’s salary range is $79k-$107k, depending on experience. A range of position categories may be considered for this position based on candidate qualifications. S&A offers competitive benefits, including annual bonuses, health coverage (medical, dental, and vision), disability coverage, transit pass, 401k plan with company match, PTO, sick and holiday pay, and other paid time in support of work/life balance and community involvement.

To apply: Send your resume and cover letter detailing your construction outreach experience to careers@stephersonassociates.com. Work samples are encouraged.

Communications Consultant for Safer Products for Washington (Communications Consultant 4)

Dina Alengi Storz — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 16:42:41 GMT

The Hazardous Waste Toxics Reduction program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Communications Consultant for Safer Products for Washington (Communications Consultant 4) position.

This position is located in our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA.

Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

In this position, you’ll work with multiple teams of subject matter experts to help them find ways to convey complex, highly technical, and scientific information and data to a diverse array of audiences. Information must be shared with key stakeholders within various industries as well as lawmakers, the media, and the public. Using your highly-developed communications skillset, you will:

Build partnerships and collaborative relationships by producing communications products such as blog posts, news releases, social media content, focus sheets, infographics, and more that help explain complicated material in simple ways.
Collaborate directly with our program's scientists, as well as other communication team members, to produce and organize high quality publications that help the community understand how to manage and reduce their hazardous and dangerous waste.
Interact with the media and provide interviews when necessary, as well as support the Communications Manager in their absence.

Agency Mission: Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.

Program Mission: The mission of the Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction program is to protect Washington’s residents and environment by reducing the use of toxic chemicals, safely managing dangerous waste, preventing new contaminated sites, and cleaning up contamination.

Tele-work options for this position: This position will have flexibility of a hybrid schedule, empowering work from home and office, providing less time in traffic and shrinking your carbon footprint. This position will be eligible for up to a 90% tele-work schedule. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled; we will review applications on July 5, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before July 4, 2024. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date.

Salary: $61,404.00 - $82,512.00 Annually

The salary listed above includes the 3% pay increase that goes into effect on July 1, 2024.

If you’re interested in applying for this position or reading additional information, please follow this link:
Communications Consultant for Safer Products for Washington (Communications Consultant 4)

Toxics Reduction Senior Planner (Environmental Planner 4)

Dina Alengi Storz — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 16:41:56 GMT

The Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Toxics Reduction Senior Planner (Environmental Planner 4) position.

This position can be located at one of the following positions:

Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA.

Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA.
Central Region Office (CRO) in Union Gap, WA.
Eastern Region Office (ERO) in Spokane, WA.

Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

Please Note: If the final location of this position is determined to be in our Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA. there will be an additional 5% pay increase due to its location in King County. In this instance the salary range will be $6,380 - $8,578 per month.

Are you interested in helping lead a team of statewide pollution prevention staff? Our team helps businesses prevent pollution and transition to products that are safer for the environment. We need an organized, passionate leader to help create and organize our pollution prevention projects and grants.

Agency Mission: Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.

Program Mission: We protect Washington’s residents and environment by reducing the use of toxic chemicals, safely managing dangerous waste, preventing new contaminated sites, and cleaning up contamination. We’re national leaders in minimizing and eliminating the impacts of toxic chemicals and hazardous waste.

Tele-work options for this position: This position will have flexibility of a hybrid schedule, empowering work from home and office, providing less time in traffic and shrinking your carbon footprint. This position will be eligible for up to a 90% tele-work schedule. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled; we will review applications on July 10, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before July 9, 2024. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date.

Salary: $72,924.00 - $98,040.00 Annually

The salary listed above includes the 3% pay increase that goes into effect on July 1, 2024.

If you’re interested in applying for this position or reading additional information, please follow this link:
Toxics Reduction Senior Planner (Environmental Planner 4)

Communications Manager (Communications Consultant 5)

Dina Alengi Storz — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 05:03:12 GMT

The Spill Prevention, Preparedness, and Response (SPPR) program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Communications Manager (Communications Consultant 5) position. This position is located in our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

As the Communications Manager for the Spill Prevention, Preparedness and Response Program, you will be responsible for both internal and external communications. You will be expected to be a good writer, producing press releases, communications plans, speeches, presentations, talking points, and other documents. You will need to feel comfortable in front of, and behind the camera.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work with the best oil spill teams in the country, and step into a leadership role. When not dealing with spills, you will spend time preparing for them, and handling other duties. You will also work alongside the agency communications team to represent the Spills Program and serve other agency communications needs.

Agency Mission: Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.

Program Mission: The Spills Program’s mission is to protect, preserve, and restore Washington’s environment. Our vision is to create a zero spills world.

Telework options for this position: This position will be eligible for up to an 80% telework schedule. Applicants with questions about position location options, telework, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, with an initial screening date of June 25, 2024. In order to be considered for initial screening, please submit an application on or before June 24, 2024. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date.

Salary: $71,148.00 - $95,652.00 Annually

The salary listed above includes the 3% pay increase that goes into effect on July 1, 2024.

If you’re interested in applying for this position or reading additional information, please follow this link:
Communications Manager (Communications Consultant 5)

Community Engagement Coordinator

Dina Alengi Storz — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 04:27:31 GMT

The Community Engagement Coordinator works collaboratively with the community engagement team to develop and implement equity-led strategies that creatively and innovatively reach local community members. This position will support multiple projects in all three PointNorth market sectors: community/economic development, education and infrastructure, with the opportunity to impact team members, clients and communities.

Position Reports to: Community Engagement Team including Project Manager(s) / Director(s) / Vice President / Senior Vice President
Classification: Salaried / Exempt
Compensation Range: $62,500 - $83,500 based on community engagement experience

About PointNorth

PointNorth Consulting is a strategic communications firm and a woman-owned minority small business located in Vancouver, Washington. We believe our values drive our passion. We are strategists, storytellers and committed communicators. We serve a variety of organizations in the Pacific Northwest ranging from architects, engineers and contractors to educational service districts and public agencies. We value hard work, an entrepreneurial spirit, integrity and authenticity. We also value strong connections to our team and our community.

Overall Responsibilities

Identify interested communities, communication channels, frequency, key messages and desired outreach outcomes
Plan and implement logistics for community events - virtual, hybrid and in-person; events may include listening sessions, open houses, tabling at fairs/festivals, etc.
Use a variety of communications methods to share information including canvassing, direct mail pieces, advertisements, digital messages, etc.
Communicate effectively with interested community members and community-based organizations on behalf of the PointNorth team, our clients and project(s)
Develop written content for outreach materials including website updates, flyers, fact sheets, etc.
Develop and track community member contact in a database, with regular updates and tracking of all outreach interaction; note specific contact information and conversations
Coordinate meetings with clients and stakeholders, develop meeting materials, plan logistics and support note-taking
Prepare meeting summaries for internal and external community meetings including open house events, advisory group meetings, listening sessions and other public community meetings/events
Develop, launch and analyze quantitative and qualitative surveys to gather feedback from internal and external stakeholders
Respond to community questions, concerns and comments through email, phone and in-person communication
Coordinate language translation and interpretation services for public materials and meetings
Support the dissemination of accurate and timely public information to the community through engagement tools and tactics tailored for key audiences
Provide technical support for online and in-person meetings and events, including Zoom coordination and meeting invitations
Perform research and provide summaries of findings
Monitor project progress and meet deliverable deadlines; stay in touch with the Project Manager/Director by proactively communicating task progress and completion
Maintain digital and hard-copy files
Perform administrative duties

Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications

5+ years of professional experience in a similar role
Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field
Highly responsive and able to track progress
Adaptable and flexible to meet the needs of evolving priorities
Comfortable working independently and as part of a dynamic, interdependent team
Comfortable with taking direction, yet able to take initiative as needed
Proficient or able to quickly become proficient in Microsoft 365, GSuite, Canva, Asana, Rippling and Dropbox
Collaborative team member with ability to communicate in a professional manner with all clients, co-workers, stakeholders, community members and business partners
Passion for the mission of PointNorth and aligned with our values: People First, Lead with Integrity, Think Big, Keep It Real

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

Work is currently performed in a hybrid environment with the expectation to be in the office (Vancouver, WA) and remotely. This includes long periods at a desk. The position requires the employee to regularly engage in in-person and virtual meetings, and communicate with community members and clients in both small and large groups.
Employees may work under the stress of continual contact from clients, community members, co-workers and business partners, and the pressure to meet deadlines. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Requires availability 8 am - 5 pm M - F with potential evening and/or weekend work
This position is expected to be in the office 2 - 3 days a week, and as needed or requested
Each team member has the freedom to construct their work week and schedule based on client and business needs, including the location(s), times, and days in which they will complete work. Position may require the ability to travel regionally for work activities.

PointNorth is an equal opportunity employer and provider of employment and training services. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Washington Relay 711. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

Please send cover letter and resume to joinus@pointnorthinc.com

Public Engagement - City of San Diego

Dina Alengi Storz — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 02:43:12 GMT

Public Engagement (1 permanent, full-time position): This position will assist in the development of public engagement plans for major planning initiatives. Under the supervision of a Senior Planner, this position will work on the development of a Citywide Inclusive Public Engagement Guide that outlines the City’s principles of inclusive engagement and provides a framework for all staff to implement public engagement plans that seek input that represents the City’s diverse population. This position will liaise with community members and stakeholders to seek input on how City plans can best meet the needs of the people who live, work and play in San Diego, with a special focus on reaching and engaging people who have not traditionally participated in the planning process. This position will also assist in the development of public education campaigns to help enhance public understanding of city planning and local government, which may include the development of informational graphics, videos, and fact sheets.

Visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sandiego?keywords=planner for more information and to submit your interest.

Communications Specialist (Communications Consultant 3)

Dina Alengi Storz — Fri, 31 May 2024 05:06:06 GMT

The Water Quality Program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Communications Specialist (Communications Consultant 3) position. This position is located in our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

Play an important role in advancing high-priority water quality projects in this new position! In this role, you will provide communications support to the Budget and Contracts Unit in the Financial Management Section of the Water Quality Program. You will champion Water Quality grant and loan programs by collaborating with technical and financial staff to develop communication strategies and materials. Establishing and sustaining relationships with community partners such as local government, Tribes, non-profits, and industry associations will be essential as you create materials to explain funding opportunities, answer questions, and provide regular updates about the development and implementation of the Water Quality grant and loan programs. Your efforts will guide the grants and loans program though an integrated annual funding cycle, awarding funds for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, Stormwater Financial Assistance Program, Centennial Clean Water Program, and Clean Water Act Section 319 Nonpoint Source Grant Program.

Agency Mission: Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.

Program Mission: The mission of the Water Quality Program is to ensure that all aquatic life and communities in the watershed experience cool, clean water to refresh and sustain us in a changing climate.

Telework options for this position: This position will be eligible for up to a 90% telework schedule. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled; we will review applications on June 13, 2024. To be considered, please submit an application on or before June 12, 2024. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date.

Salary: $52,620.00 - $70,800.00 Annually

If you’re interested in applying for this position or reading additional information, please follow this link:
Communications Specialist (Communications Consultant 3)

Public Relations Officer – Citywide (1314) – (T00102)

Dina Alengi Storz — Fri, 17 May 2024 06:00:57 GMT

https://careers.sf.gov/role/?id=3743990004301516

Job class: 1314-Public Relations Officer
Salary range: $109,434.00 - $143,234.00
Role type: Permanent Civil Service What does this mean?
Hours: Full-time
Exam type: Class Based Test
Rule: Rule of 5 What does this mean?
List type: Combined Promotive and Entrance

About:
Deadline to Apply: 11:59 PM on June 2, 2024

Recruitment ID: CBT-1314-T00102 | RTF406693D
Role description
According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

Develops, carries out and interprets policy, methods and procedures relating to the conduct of a complete public relations program.
Creates and oversees the development and administration of public relations programs, campaigns and websites for the purpose of establishing and maintaining an effective public relations program, including multilingual and multicultural programs.
Analyzes the extent of public understanding and acceptance of the department’s programs and activities through market research projects; this includes identifying specific demographic groupings for programs and activities, setting objectives, developing a detailed plan and strategy and analyzing results.
Prepares reports and a variety of written materials for internal and external audiences; writes press releases and advisories, maintains a current file of publicity and work-related information, media contracts, and other records essential to an effective public relations program.
Develops, prepares and implements marketing and promotional programs to increase support for and the use of department services through a variety of advertising and promotional strategies such as special events, press events and customer incentives.
Creates, develops implements, and evaluates public information and public outreach programs, special events, projects and campaigns to keep staff, management, public, prospective users of services, interested organizations and trade groups informed of the department activities by conducting staff meetings, contacting individuals and groups and issuing information via the press, radio, television, magazines, trade publications, social media, podcasts and other communication media; responds to questions and requests from these various sources.
Plans, assigns and evaluates the work of subordinate staff in the preparation of public relations and marketing programs and projects.
Addresses civic organizations, neighborhood associations, trade groups and other organizations to explain the activities and services of the department. Organizes and convenes community meetings and focus groups and makes presentations.
Utilizes specialized computer software and online platforms to develop and administer websites and social media, and to create and edit videos, photos, and artwork for various publications.
Consults with and advises top management on the public relations implications of the department’s activities. Meets with management individually and at staff meetings to advise of public relations implications on proposed actions, media strategies, communications and ongoing programs and activities.
Investigates complaints directed at the department’s operation; recommends corrective action to preclude further adverse action or opinion; may prepare replies to such complaints.
Organizes tours and orientation sessions for the media, visiting dignitaries, trade representatives and the public.
Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned

How to qualify
Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; AND

Additional experience as described above may be substituted for the required degree on a year-for-year basis. Thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units equal one year.
Possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in public relations, journalism, mass communications, marketing or a closely related field may substitute for up to one (1) year of the required experience. The degree may not substitute for the one (1) year of required public relations, public information, or public education program experience.

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at here.
After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following.
Candidates will be required to complete a MQSQ as part of the employment application. This MQSQ is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications (MQ) for this position. The MQSQ will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications.

Candidates deemed eligible and admitted to the examination process will be administered a written multiple-choice test designed to measure knowledge, skills and/or abilities in job-related areas which may include but is not limited to; knowledge of basic principles and practices of communications, marketing, and public outreach; analytical ability; organizational ability; program management ability; supervisory ability; human relations ability; and oral and written communications ability.

What else should I know?
Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. [Note: The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.sf.gov. The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 110.4. Such appeals must be submitted in writing to the Department of Human Resources, 1 S Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103-5413 by close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date of this examination announcement. Information concerning other Civil Service Commission Rules involving announcements, applications and examination policies, including applicant appeal rights, can be found on the Civil Service Commission website at http://sfgov.org/civilservice/rules.

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process.

Visit Careers with Purpose | City and County of San Francisco (sf.gov)
Type "1314" in to the "Search by class or keyword" field.
Click the link to open the Job Announcement.
Select the “Apply Now” button and follow instructions on the screen.

THIS IS A CITYWIDE EXAM

Application Opening: May 13, 2024

San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco.

Under general direction, develops, organizes, directs and evaluates a comprehensive program to inform the public of the activities and objectives of a city department.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Nature of Work: Some positions may be subject to adverse weather conditions, walking long distances, and driving a vehicle to project sites and meetings. May require work on nights, weekends and/or holidays.

Education

Experience

Four (4) years of full-time professional experience in editorial, newspaper, magazine, radio, television, public relations, public affairs, public information, social media, digital engagement, advertising, marketing, or similar work directly responsible for the preparation and dissemination of news and information in a variety of formats for internal and external audiences. This experience must include at least one (1) year of experience in planning and conducting a public relations, public information, or public education program.

Substitution

One year of full-time employment is equivalent to 2000 hours. (2000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week.) Any overtime hours that you work above forty (40) hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment.

VERIFICATION

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

All work experience, education, training, and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ):

Written Multiple-Choice Examination (Weight: 100%):

This is a standardized examination and, therefore, test questions and test answers are not available for public inspection or review.

Candidates must achieve a passing score in order to be placed on the eligible list/score report.

A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Director of Transportation or the Civil Service Commission.

The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be 24 months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.

To find Departments which use this classification, please see https://sfdhr.org/sites/default/files/documents/Forms-Documents/Position-Counts-by-Job-Codes-and-Department-FY-2023-24.pdf

Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights:

Airport-specific Conditions of Employment:

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Clearance: Candidates for employment with the San Francisco Airport Commission are required to undergo a criminal history record check, including FBI fingerprints, and Security Threat Assessment in order to determine eligibility for security clearance and may be required to undergo drug/alcohol screening. Per Civil Service Commission Rule Section 110.9.1, every applicant for an examination must possess and maintain the qualifications required by law and by the examination announcement for the examination. Failure to obtain and maintain security clearance may be basis for termination from employment with the Airport Commission.

Customs Clearance: This position may require that the incumbent be qualified for unescorted access to the San Francisco International Airport U.S. Customs Security Area. An application for a U.S. Custom Access Seal may be submitted to Customs ONLY after employment has commenced. Employment in this position requires that the incumbent submit an application for, successfully acquire and maintain a Customs Access Seal. Per Civil Service Commission Rule 110.9.1, every applicant must possess and maintain the qualifications required by law and by the examination announcement for this examination. Failure to acquire or maintain customs access, a requirement for this position, may be basis for termination from employment with the Airport Commission. Customs Access Seal requirements and procedures are located in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 19, Part 122, Sections 181 or 189.

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

How to Apply

Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date. Also, applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses (@sfgov.org, @sfdpw.org, @sfport.com, @flysfo.com, @sfwater.org, @sfdph.org, @asianart.org, @sfmta.com, @sfpl.org, @dcyf.org, @first5sf.org, @famsf.org, @ccsf.edu, @smartalerts.info, and @smartrecruiters.com).

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

Exam Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding the exam process, please contact the exam analyst, Maggie.lau@sfmta.com. ML |CBT-1314-T00112| CPE

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

Senior Environmental Planner (Environmental Planner 4)

Dina Alengi Storz — Wed, 08 May 2024 04:51:30 GMT

The Toxics Cleanup Program (TCP) within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Senior Environmental Planner (Environmental Planner 4) position. This position is located in our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

As the Headquarters Cleanup Section Senior Environmental Planner, you will be responsible for planning, engagement, involvement, and collaboration with stakeholders, environmental groups, local governments, and tribal governments, specifically on cleanup projects managed by the section, including Department of Defense (DoD) sites and Puget Sound Initiative (PSI) Cleanup Sites and Bays. You’ll identify, plan for, and develop solutions to issues involving cleanups so that the cleanup process may proceed as efficiently and effectively as possible.

In this role, you’ll also work to ensure that cultural resource policies, procedures, and guidance for the program, the Department of Ecology, and the State at large, are implemented expediently and accurately at cleanup sites. You’ll accomplish this work with Cultural Resource Specialists within the program, site managers and with Tribes.

The mission of the Toxics Cleanup Program (TCP) is to protect Washington’s human health and the environment by preventing and cleaning up pollution and supporting sustainable communities and natural resources for the benefit of future and current generations.

Tele-work options for this position: This position will be eligible for up to a 90% tele-work schedule. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, we will review applications on May 20, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before May 19, 2024. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date.

Salary: $70,800.00 - $95,184.00 Annually

If you’re interested in applying for this position or reading additional information, please follow this link:
Senior Environmental Planner (Environmental Planner 4)

Stormwater Strategic Implementation Lead (Environmental Planner 4)

Dina Alengi Storz — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 20:20:20 GMT

The Water Quality Program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Stormwater Strategic Implementation Lead (Environmental Planner 4) position. This position is located in our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for guiding the overall implementation and management of the Stormwater Strategic Initiative, funded up to $35 million over five years from the Environmental Protection Agency’s National Estuary Program. You will provide critical coordination across agencies and within Ecology to ensure the Initiative operates smoothly and produces targeted outcomes. Additionally, you will offer high profile, environmental planning expertise on the implementation of policies and short-term actions to address stormwater and toxics threats to Puget Sound.

Agency Mission: Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.

Program Mission: The mission of the Water Quality Program is to ensure that all aquatic life and communities in the watershed experience cool, clean water to refresh and sustain us in a changing climate.

Note: This is a project position that is funded until June 30, 2028.

Tele-work options for this position: This position will be eligible for up to a 90% tele-work schedule. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled; we will review applications on May 6, 2024. To be considered, please submit an application on or before May 5, 2024. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date.

Salary: $70,800.00 - $95,184.00 Annually

If you’re interested in applying for this position or reading additional information, please follow this link:
Stormwater Strategic Implementation Lead (Environmental Planner 4)

Feel free to contact me with any questions.

Community Engagement Event Intern

Dina Alengi Storz — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 16:54:41 GMT

Job Locations US-WA-Everett

Min (Annual) USD $17.00/Hr. Max (Annual) USD $17.00/Hr.

Closing Date: May 10, 2024

https://careers-commtrans.icims.com/jobs/1677/community-engagement-event-intern/job

Overview

As the Community Engagement Event Intern, you will work in a structured environment under close supervision. The Community Engagement Event Intern will perform various fundamental administrative and outreach event duties. Your responsibilities will support the Community Transit Community Engagement division of the Communications, Marketing, and Engagement Department, as well as the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) division of the Employee Engagement Department.

Essential Duties

Assist with Community Engagement events and activities.
Copy, print, collate, and prepare outreach materials for various in-person events.
Gather and return supplies and materials for Community Engagement events and activities.
Assist in gathering and reviewing metrics for outreach events.
Develop summaries from outreach events, highlighting feedback received.
Assist with data entry as needed by Community Engagement, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and Research and Analytics divisions.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED certificate

An equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the job duties is also accepted.

Knowledge Requirements

General computer knowledge (including a basic understanding of Microsoft Office Suite) and ability to operate general office equipment.
Effective communication knowledge, both verbally and in writing typically associated with a High School Diploma or GED

Skill Requirements

Fostering an inclusive workplace by valuing and leveraging diversity, equity, and inclusion is valued and leveraged to uphold Community Transit’s Core Values and achieve the mission and vision of the organization. Inspiring and fostering team commitment, pride, and trust. Facilitating cooperation and motivating team members to accomplish group goals while treating others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect.
Organizational skills and ability to prioritize work.
Able to take direction and work in a team environment.
Able to follow verbal and written instructions effectively and retain information.
Able to adhere to the agency’s Core Values.
Respect for details; ability to accurately complete assigned duties.
Desire to learn and grow professionally.

Preferred Skills and Knowledge

Conversational Spanish.

Schedule Requirements

30-40 hours per week from May/June to August/September. Duration of internship may vary based on intern school schedule and/or Community Transit's needs.
Must be available to work evenings and weekends, per advance notification. Work schedules will be adjusted to ensure work week does not exceed 40 hours. Flexibility for 30-40 hours per week.

Working Conditions

Up to 80% of your work will be performed in an office environment and requires you to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. You may be required to exert up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, and/or to 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. You will be required to move throughout and between different office buildings. Given the nature of this job, you may also be exposed to automotive fumes, odors, and dust and may need to complete tasks in noisy environments.

20% or more of your work will be performed in a public setting, such as festivals or community events, where similar exertion may be required.

Application and Selection Process

Only on-line applications accepted.
Applicants for this job may be considered for other openings up to six months after the date this position is filled.
Applicants who meet the minimum requirements may be scheduled for an interview as well as a variety of tests to demonstrate knowledge, and skills for the position. The evaluation process may include interviews, background check, reference checks and various performance tests.

Program Director - Healthy Democracy

Dina Alengi Storz — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 04:40:26 GMT

Application deadline: 11:59PM on April 21, 2024

HD’s Program Directors manage our program development and implementation – and conduct ongoing outreach to cultivate new programs.

Who We Are
We bring together everyday people, from all walks of life, to tackle our most contentious issues.

Position Overview
Key Roles & Essential Job Responsibilities

Project Management

Co-coordinate HD’s complex lottery-selected deliberative processes – including creating and managing budgets and project timelines, working with partner organizations, managing teams of moderators and other contractors, and implementing data-driven selection processes.

Design and oversee deliberative processes, and train small group moderators to execute detailed process plans.

Coordinate closely with other HD Co-Directors on project delivery (e.g., liaise with Ops Director on logistics, contracts, and Panelist care; liaise with Partnerships/Communications Director on development of media strategy, website, and external communications, etc.)

Help act as a spokesperson for the process (and help empower Panelists to do so themselves) – to a variety of audiences.

Work with tech-based tools to enhance deliberation, aid in information management, etc.

Program Development

Identify new potential projects through relationship-building, consulting, and/or public procurement processes.

Develop project proposals in collaboration with, or in response to, the needs of government partners; serve as the primary point of contact throughout project development.

Maintain current knowledge of best practices and designs in the field of deliberative democracy, and awareness of trends in the broader fields of civic engagement and democracy reform.

Develop project management systems that make program development and design more efficient. Create new project materials, and prototype new design elements as needed.

Develop and maintain policies related to core functions of HD’s programs.

Develop proposals for permanent, transformative reforms that use lotteries and deliberation.

Movement-Building and Outreach

Create and maintain relationships with public engagement practitioners, democracy reform advocates, and public sector partners in order to lay the groundwork for future project development. Spearhead joint project proposals and grants, as opportunities arise.

Represent HD’s programs at a variety of speaking engagements (e.g., conferences, presentations, media interviews).

Help identify and pursue new outreach activities, and coordinate staff involvement in them.

Represent HD within key coalitions and networks in the United States and overseas.

Work with other Directors to create and maintain educational, promotional, and other written materials (digital and print).

Collaborate with HD’s Education Director to develop and deliver training content for HD’s Capacity Building program area.

Participate in demonstration projects, project shadowing, and consulting.

Grant Development

Develop program descriptions for specific program areas that require grant funding.

Research new grant opportunities and develop grant proposals for these program areas, in collaboration with grants lead(s).

Write grant reports and/or complete grant evaluations, as necessary.

Strategic Planning & Internal Systems

Collaborate with HD’s Board of Directors and other staff in the development of strategic goals, program plans, financial, and budgetary plans

Work with other staff to develop and continuously improve internal policies and procedures related to HD’s horizontal structure and commitment to internal democracy.

Serve in internal co-governance roles, including as a Liaison to HD’s Board of Directors – in rotating yearlong terms with another Director.

Ensure relationships and correspondence are maintained in the organizational CRM.

Required Skills & Knowledge

Either a Bachelor’s degree, or five years of experience in facilitation, mediation, conflict resolution, public engagement, consensus building, restorative justice, group dialogue practices, and/or democracy reform advocacy (or equivalent combination of education and experience).

Passion for improving democratic systems through innovative reforms.

Understanding of traditional public engagement methodologies and a strong interest in learning the ins and outs of lottery-selected deliberative democracy programs.

Detailed eye for designing collaborative group decision-making processes.

Proficiency in managing complex projects with rapidly changing demands, including tracking deadlines, utilizing project management software, supervising subcontractors, coordinating schedules, and completing deliverables that fulfill contract needs.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders, including potential partners, our Board of Directors, community groups, and other external organizations.

Strong oral, nonverbal, and written communication skills.

Skilled at working as a highly collaborative member of a small team, while also able to work independently and engage with multiple projects.

Desire to work with team members and external partners with diverse backgrounds, life experiences, and political views.

Interest in and ability to actively include marginalized voices in both internal and external projects, activities, and practices.

Flexibility and adaptability to quick changes in organizational needs and opportunities.

Ability to accept and give feedback graciously, with a willingness to engage in productive disagreement.

Collaborative leadership skills, including negotiation, problem solving, and decision making.

Preferred Skills & Knowledge

Experience with local government decision making and civic engagement structures, and knowledge of the common needs, pressures, and motivations around engaging residents in public policy decisions.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of managing nonprofit organizations.

Interest in or experience working within non-hierarchical leadership structures and developing internal systems that align with programmatic values.

Master’s degree in Conflict Resolution, Urban Planning, Public Policy, Public Administration, Public Affairs, Strategic Communications, Nonprofit Management, Journalism, or another related field.

Experience working with political systems – e.g., drafting sample legislation, writing policy white papers, or conducting advocacy around systemic reforms.

Strong computer skills, such as:

Experience with word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations,

Experience with Google platforms for email, calendar-sharing, and document retention,

Experience with online meeting platforms, such as Zoom and Google Meet,

Experience with website management, especially using WordPress, and

Experience in managing outreach contacts and tasks within a CRM, such as Salesforce or (in our case) CiviCRM.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Work Environment

We are based in Oregon and keep a small office in Portland, but we work nationally and internationally. Travel may be necessary, depending on future projects.

All Healthy Democracy staff primarily work from home, with most meetings held via Zoom.

For logistical reasons, we will give a slight preference to those located in Oregon and SW Washington, though we sincerely encourage all US residents to apply.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to use a computer for extended periods of time.

As a small staff, we need all staff to participate in the execution of in-person events (including set-up and tear-down) to the extent each is physically able.

Hours, Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time position at 32 hours/week.

This position will be salaried at $55,977 annually (the organization’s flat pay rate for all full-time employees).

Eligible employees receive 100% premium paid health insurance (currently a gold-level plan).

All employees receive paid time off (PTO), starting at 96 hours per year for full-time employees in their first two years with HD and incremental increases in subsequent years.

All employees receive 11 paid flexible “holidays” per year.

Daily schedules are flexible and are determined in cooperation with fellow staff members.

Healthy Democracy will provide a laptop and other technical equipment, as necessary.

How to Apply

We are an Oregon-based nonpartisan nonprofit that designs and coordinates cutting-edge deliberative democracy programs across the US and beyond. We work primarily with local governments to bring new kinds of public engagement to their communities.

We are a uniquely democratic organization – we manage our work collaboratively, on a sociocratic model. We value inclusion, representation, creativity, constructive communication, flexibility, continuous improvement, and an ability to work across differences. Our team is currently made up of four co-directors: two Program Directors, an Operations Director, and an Education Director.

Healthy Democracy’s Program Directors manage our program development and implementation – and conduct ongoing outreach to cultivate new programs. This position co-leads program innovation, cultivates new project partnerships, and, in general, builds the movement for lottery-deliberation by communicating programmatic impacts to diverse audiences. During active projects, Program Directors design and deliver HD’s complex deliberative democracy programs. As with all staff positions at HD, this position shares in executive duties, including strategic planning and administration.

The Program Director role at Healthy Democracy is a shared role held in common by at least two employees. Some responsibilities listed in this job description are fully shared, while others are collaboratively delegated to an individual Program Director based on each Director’s skills, experience, and interests – and subject to periodic reevaluation.

The shared nature of this role allows for a high level of collaborative leadership, personal camaraderie, and professional growth for the individuals involved, while also providing the organization with a high level of adaptability and resilience. Professional redundancy isn’t the only goal; we seek a Program Director with a variety of passions and skills that complement those of their colleagues. Great HD Program Directors have come in many varieties, from many backgrounds – and that diversity is essential to creating programs for folks from every walk of life. Your unique qualities are your best asset.

As for any small nonprofit, we are always on the lookout for folks with multifaceted backgrounds, interests, and skills, who will complement other members of staff. If you have additional skills that go beyond what’s listed in this description, please tell us about them! Over the years, HD has benefitted from Program Directors who have backgrounds in communications, web design, law, nonprofit management, and political organizing – just to name a few. These are conversation starters, not qualifications. They can only help your application.

Please send a cover letter and resume to hiring@healthydemocracy.org. Applications will close at 11:59PM on April 21, 2024. The selected applicant will start ASAP.

Climate Rule Communication & Engagement Specialist (Community Outreach and Environmental Education Specialist 4) (In-Training

Dina Alengi Storz — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 16:12:40 GMT

The Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP) is looking to fill a Climate Rule Communication & Engagement Specialist (Community Outreach and Environmental Education Specialist 4) (In-Training) position. This position will be located at our Headquarters Building in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

As the Climate Rule Communication & Engagement Specialist, you will work as part of the Policy and Planning Section to design, direct and implement public engagement activities specific to rule development under the Climate Commitment Act and other laws to reduce climate pollution to ensure the input of Washington communities. You will partner with rule writing teams to identify outreach, communication and input opportunities specific to this work. Your work will be critical in ensuring that precedent-setting climate pollution reduction rulemaking reflects the community’s input and addresses their concerns.

You will achieve some of these connection points through:

Collaborating with the Communications team to create, develop and maintain a variety of content across media, including story maps, infographics, video conferences, and innovative public outreach materials to increase public knowledge, rule proposals, and engagement opportunities.
Evaluating and identifying gaps in outreach to areas and communities across the state. Developing strategic recommendations to improve access, reduce barriers, and ensure more inclusive and equitable outreach and engagement.
Building relationships and facilitating dialogue with communities statewide about rulemaking activities.
Conducting demographic assessment of the intended audience and potentially affected population to identify planning needs related to providing culturally effective communication, language access, and other tailored outreach strategies.

If you are a passionate communications professional who is confident and experienced in the face of a wide range of public interactions, this position could be for you!

Note: This position offers a career path and on-the-job training. This position allows you to progress through the Community Outreach & Environmental Education Specialist (COEES) field and achieve the goal class of a COEES4. Candidates will be considered at the COEES3 and COEES4 levels, depending on their qualifications. For salary levels for each, please see the qualifications section.

Tele-work options for this position: This position will be eligible for up to an 80% tele-work schedule, with Tuesdays in-office. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled; we will review applications on April 8, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before April 7, 2024. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date.

Salary: $50,088.00 - $78,120.00 Annually

If you’re interested in applying for this position or reading additional information, please follow this link:
Climate Rule Communication & Engagement Specialist (Community Outreach and Environmental Education Specialist 4) (In-Training)

Public Relations and Marketing Strategist

Dina Alengi Storz — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 15:58:07 GMT

Hop on board at the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) – a major transit agency in one of the fastest-growing regions in the United States! As the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) expands and develops, we need you as our Public Relations and Marketing Strategist. In this position, you will develop, implement, and help manage strategic activities for the agency’s marketing, public relations, and communications initiatives. You will take a key role in a growing department that takes pride in being the public face of the organization.

As the Public Relations and Marketing Strategist, you will:

Collaborate with Utah Transit Authority (UTA) departments and members of the Communications & Marketing Office (CMO) team to develop and implement multi-tactical communication plans.
Collaborate and strategize with other departments, business units, and local, regional, and national transportation groups to develop marketing and transit education programs, events, and activities for disseminating information to riders, employees, stakeholders, and the public.
Be responsible for suggesting, visualizing, and writing a variety of communication pieces to support the strategy, including plans, briefs, FAQs, fact sheets, brochures/flyers, website content, ad copy, posters, social media content, scripts, emails, presentations, newsletter articles, media releases, stories, and other communications materials for internal and external audiences.
Serve as a project manager who ensures execution of the plan from start to finish with accuracy, quality, relevance, and timeliness.
Produce materials, assemble teams, conduct meetings, coordinate approvals, follow writing and brand guidelines, and adhere to deadlines.
Enjoy following a process and is flexible with consistent change.
Measure and makes data-driven and fiscally responsible decisions.
Ensure strategy, tactics, messages, and content are aligned with UTA brand and agency’s overall strategic initiatives.
Serve as a collaborator, listener, adviser, executor, quality assurer, and visionary for multiagency communications needs.

***This job is not eligible for telework. Requires regular and predictable attendance during set daytime hours Monday through Friday at the Salt Lake City UTA FrontLines Headquarters. May require infrequent holiday, weekend, or tasks and event support outside of regular work hours. ***

Minimum Qualifications

EXPERIENCE:

Six years related work experience with demonstrated competency in communications planning and project management, public and media relations, advertising, and marketing, written and oral communications, research and evaluation, and/or social media.
Preference will be given to candidates with professional communications experience for government, public involvement, community engagement, public process, or infrastructure planning projects.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing, Journalism, Communications, or related field. (In Lieu of a degree, four additional years of related experience will be considered.)

- OR –

An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

[UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.]

UTA’s benefits package for full-time administrative employees includes:

Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance (eligible after 30 days of employment), with Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts. Choice between Traditional Co-Pay or High Deductible Health Plans for medical coverage. HSA with company match available to employees enrolled in the HDHP. Benefit plans include coverage for domestic partners (eligibility affidavit required for coverage).
Onsite Health and Wellness Clinics for medical care at no cost to employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children.
22 days of accrued paid time off (13 vacation days and 9 sick days), which increases with tenure at UTA.
10 paid holidays and two paid (2) floating holidays per year.
Retirement options - Pension Plan with 5-year vesting schedule and 457 Contribution Plan, available for immediate contributions and company matching.
Generous tuition reimbursement for higher education, available for any higher education degree (bachelor, master, or PHD). Course of study must be approved prior to enrollment.
Training, development, and career advancement opportunities.
Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and child placement (after 12 months of employment).
Free transit passes for employees, their spouses, and their dependent children.
Employee assistance program – includes counseling, legal services, financial planning, etc.
UTA Well – a comprehensive wellness program designed to support employees and dependents in their health and wellness goals.
Free on-site fitness facilities and discounted membership to VASA Fitness.

For more information on UTA’s Total Rewards benefits package, please visit: https://jobs.jobvite.com/rideuta/#benefits

Pay Range: $62,500.00 or more, depending on experience.

If interested, apply before: Thursday, April 4th, 2024 @ 5:59 PM MST

Climate Pollution Reduction Communications Consultant (Communications Consultant 4)

Dina Alengi Storz — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 01:07:23 GMT

The Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP) is looking to fill two Climate Pollution Reduction Communications Consultant (Communications Consultant 4) positions. These positions will be located at our Headquarters Building in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

Are you passionate about preserving our natural environment and climate policy? Do you have a knack for writing compelling and effective content? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

As a Climate Pollution Reduction Communications Consultant, you’ll help shape multichannel communication strategies across multiple projects and take the lead on implementation. You’ll work with experts throughout the program, synthesizing their knowledge to create informative and accessible content for both niche and broad audiences. You’ll be tasked with crafting messaging, shaping and implementing strategic communications plans, media and public relations activities and coordinating communications with other state and local agencies and elected officials. If you enjoy a creative challenge and working alongside purpose-driven colleagues, then we encourage you to apply!

Tele-work options for this position: This position will be eligible for up to an 80% tele-work schedule (Tuesdays in the office). Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, we will review applications on April 8, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before April 7, 2024. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date.

Salary: $59,616.00 - $80,112.00 Annually

If you’re interested in applying for this position or reading additional information, please follow this link:
Climate Pollution Reduction Communications Consultant (Communications Consultant 4)

Project Coordinator

Dina Alengi Storz — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 01:07:28 GMT

Ag Innovations is a nonprofit based in Northern California. We facilitate collaborative leadership and community engagement focused on collective action in agricultural viability, fire and forest resiliency, water stewardship, and food systems. We serve our community by helping leaders think beyond their disciplines and unlock new ideas. We seek out diverse voices and people who are interested in supporting our mission. See more about our current and past projects at aginnovations.org.

The Project Coordinator is a 30 hours+ role (with benefits) that supports our facilitation team in creating effective change processes, assisting with preparation and support of meetings including venue management, catering, audio-visual, on-site coordination and note-taking. We are looking for candidates who have experience in conducting outreach; communications is a plus and they must be interested in working directly with the public, and be available 1-4 times per month for in-person meetings and outreach throughout California.

More details of the position may be viewed here.

We also occasionally have small projects with need from a part time project manager or facilitator. If you know someone who wants to apply and grow their talents to reach and connect people, then we look forward to hearing from them. They can visit aginnovations.org to learn more about us and they may send a resume and cover letter to HR@aginnovations.org.

Ag Innovations values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

Water Resources Program Rule Development Lead (Environmental Planner 5)

Dina Alengi Storz — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 19:36:59 GMT

The Water Resources (WR) program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill an Water Resources Program Rule Development Lead (Environmental Planner 5) position. This position can be located in any one of the following offices:

Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA.
Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA.
Central Region Office (CRO) in Union Gap, WA.
Eastern Region Office (ERO) in Spokane, WA.

Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

Please Note: If the final location of this position is determined to be in our Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA. there will be an additional 5% pay increase due to its location in King County. For positions based in the Northwest Region Office, the salary range will be $6,835 - $9,195 per month.

This position is a unique opportunity to influence and make decisions regarding our state's water resources. In this role, you will develop policies, guidance documents, and procedural work products to improve implementation of instream flow rules. You will also have the opportunity to work with experts in the field to develop solutions to complex water resources issues related to rulemaking.

Agency Mission: Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment and to promote the wise management of our air, land, and water for the benefit of current and future generations.

Program Mission: The mission of the Water Resources Program is to support sustainable water resources management to meet the present and future water needs of people and the natural environment, in partnership with Washington communities.

Tele-work options for this position: This position will be eligible for up to an 90% tele-work schedule. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and is subject to change.

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, we will review applications next on March 18, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before March 17, 2024. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a hire any time after the initial screening date.

Salary: $78,120.00 - $105,096.00 Annually

If you’re interested in applying for this position or reading additional information, please follow this link:
Water Resources Program Rule Development Lead (Environmental Planner 5)

Public Outreach Coordinator (Community Outreach & Environmental Education Specialist 3)

Dina Alengi Storz — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 19:35:58 GMT

The Toxics Cleanup Program (TCP) within the Department of Ecology (Ecology) is looking to fill a Public Outreach Coordinator (Community Outreach & Environmental Education Specialist 3) position. This position is located in our Southwest Region Office in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

As the Public Outreach Coordinator, you’ll provide education and outreach specific to the Tacoma Smelter Plume (TSP) environmental remediation project. Working collaboratively with the project team, other communications and community engagement colleagues at Ecology, as well as the local health department, you’ll develop, implement and oversee outreach activities to educate the community and raise awareness about the contamination from the Tacoma Smelter Plume, and healthy actions individuals can take to reduce risk from the contamination.

Educating property owners, residents, and childcare providers throughout the affected communities will be a critical function of your position, to ensure their understanding and knowledge around the cleanup process under the TSP Yard Program and Soil Safety Program.

The mission of the Toxics Cleanup Program (TCP) is to protect Washington’s human health and the environment by preventing and cleaning up pollution and supporting sustainable communities and natural resources for the benefit of future and current generations.

Please Note: This is a project position that is funded until June 30, 2027. The funding for this position has a high probability of being renewed for the next bi-annual budget.

Tele-work options for this position: This position will be eligible for up to an 80% tele-work schedule. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, we will review applications on March 13, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before March 12, 2024. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date.

Salary: $50,088.00 - $67,380.00 Annually

If you’re interested in applying for this position or reading additional information, please follow this link:
Public Outreach Coordinator (Community Outreach & Environmental Education Specialist 3)

ChemAction Outreach Specialist (Community Outreach and Environmental Education Specialist 3)

Dina Alengi Storz — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 16:15:41 GMT

The Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a ChemAction Outreach Specialist (Community Outreach and Environmental Education Specialist 3) position.

This position is located in our Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA.
This position is located in our Central Region Office (CRO) in Union Gap, WA.
This position is located in our Eastern Region Office (ERO) in Spokane, WA.

Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

Agency Mission: Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.

Program Mission: We protect Washington’s residents and environment by reducing the use of toxic chemicals, safely managing dangerous waste, preventing new contaminated sites, and cleaning up contamination. We’re national leaders in minimizing and eliminating the impacts of toxic chemicals and hazardous waste.

Tele-work options for this position: This position will be eligible for up to a 90% tele-work schedule. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, we will review applications on March 7, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before March 6, 2024. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date.

Salary: $50,088.00 - $67,380.00 Annually

If you’re interested in applying for this position or reading additional information, please follow this link:
ChemAction Outreach Specialist (Community Outreach and Environmental Education Specialist 3)

Government Success Manager - North America

Dina Alengi Storz — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 18:45:40 GMT

CitizenLab, a global social impact scale-up with its HQ in Brussels, works to make public decision-making more participatory, inclusive, and responsive. The SaaS platform is already being used by 500+ local governments and organisations in over 18 countries, facilitating two-way communication between governments and their residents. Since it was founded in 2015, CitizenLab has given 750,000+ community members a direct voice in local politics, has earned recognition as the 'Best Social Impact Startup in Europe', and was featured in outlets such as The New York Times and Forbes.

https://jobs.citizenlab.co/o/customer-success-manager-north-america

CitizenLab is looking for purpose-driven talent to join us on our mission to enable millions of people in cities across the globe to shape the future of their communities.

As our Government Success Manager North America, you will be in charge of showing all local governments we work with, the way to success. You are an expert in community engagement and/or the public sector, and will transfer that expertise via training, workshops, and other professional services to our customers.

Your responsibilities will include:

Own overall relationship with North America clients, which includes: onboarding, increasing adoption, ensuring retention and upselling.
Transfer public participation expertise in-person (workshops, training), remotely (video calls), and via content (guides, articles) to civil servants.
Deeply understand our clients' objectives and advise them on participatory process design and organisational development.
Work closely together with our North America team (Director, Account Executives, and Marketer) to expand our client base by occasionally giving presentations to prospective agencies and facilitating sales.Job requirements

What do we expect from you?

You are passionate about public governance & citizen engagement.
You have 2+ years of relevant experience demonstrating project/change management skills, e.g. in Customer Success, Account Management, Management Consulting, Business Development, or another client-facing role.
You are extremely organized and demonstrate the ability to create structure and processes in ambiguous situations.
You are analytical, with the ability to translate data into insights and present these in a visually attractive way. You are well-versed with Powerpoint/Keynote.
You have a results-driven mentality, with a bias for speed and action.
You are proactive and can demonstrate a sense of initiative.
You are empathetic and show a positive attitude with a desire to help our customers reach their goals.
You conduct yourself professionally and can foster positive business relationships with clients.
You are an exceptional communicator in English, both orally through presentations and in writing.

What are our additional Nice-to-Haves?

You have community engagement experience and/or certifications (e.g. IAP2)
You have account management experience
You bring an existing network in the public sector
You are based in Central or Eastern time zone

An eagerness to learn, talent, and enthusiasm are more important than ticking all the boxes. If you don’t meet all of the listed requirements but are motivated and excited about the role, we want to hear from you!

What can you expect from us?

Unlock your full potential and create social impact at scale. Day-to-day, we work with local government leaders across the world to help them connect with their communities.
Become a key factor in our rapid transition from a startup to a scaleup (50 employees), and our international expansion.
Work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and supportive environment. We share a participatory culture of autonomy and ownership by everyone, not only by leadership.
Be part of our dynamic, international team. We are as serious about our work in digital democracy as we are about having fun on our journey together.
Enjoy an informal work vibe with open communication and full transparency on results.
Participate in our various hybrid (in-person/remote) team events, inspiring team lunches, our company book club, bi-quarterly strategic town halls, and yearly global team retreats.
Spend 10% of your time on personal projects and self-development for the long run. We’re committed to both collective and individual growth.
Receive a competitive salary package, incl. perks such as 15 paid holidays, a professional development budget, a collective bonus plan, unlimited access to mental wellbeing support via OpenUp, full flexibility on working from home, and much more.

CitizenLab is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applicants of different backgrounds, genders, experiences, abilities, and perspectives to apply.

https://jobs.citizenlab.co/o/customer-success-manager-north-america

Membership and Chapters Manager

Dina Alengi Storz — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 20:50:00 GMT

Are you passionate about building diverse networks, connecting people, and creating membership value? Do you believe in the importance of equitable professional associations? Are you looking for an opportunity that allows you to work independently, yet collaboratively, in a work-from-home position?

The International Association of Public Participation (IAP2 USA) is currently looking for an engaged individual to strengthen our membership and chapter programs.

Our ideal candidate is a reliable, customer -focused, well-organized professional with great attention to detail. We are seeking a self-starter with a strong work ethic, extensive communication skills, and an ability to work under minimal supervision.

IAP2 USA is committed to building diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible working environments and welcomes those who would contribute to the further diversification of our team. Read our Commitment to Equity.

Responsibilities and Contributions:

Membership Management

Develop and execute strategies to attract, retain, and engage diverse members.
Oversee the administrative functions of the membership program, including registration, renewals, and database management.
Collaborate with other team members to create and deliver valuable membership benefits.
Foster strong relationships with current and potential members through effective communication and engagement initiatives.
Coordinate with the Training Manager to integrate membership offerings into training programs.

Chapters Support:

Recruit a Chapter Task Force to strengthen chapter structure and align roles and responsibilities.
Provide support to chapters in aligning their activities with the organization's goals.
Facilitate communication and collaboration among chapters to share best practices and initiatives.
Assist in the establishment of new chapters and provide resources for their successful functioning.

Database and Marketing Support

Maintain accurate membership records in collaboration with other team members.
Work with the Marketing team member to promote membership benefits and maintain current information on the website.
Utilize data and analytics to assess membership trends and make informed decisions.

Documentation and SOPs:

Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to develop and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to membership and chapters.

Additional Responsibilities:

Undertake other duties as needed and agreed upon with the Executive Director.

Qualifications and Requirements

Minimum of associates degree.
Ability to work well independently and self-motivate.
Strong Customer Service skills
Proven experience in membership management, preferably within a professional association.
Strong collaborative approach with a focus on supporting and working within a team.
Excellent communication skills.
Flexibility, dependability, integrity, and a strong work ethic.
Willingness to contribute as needed, including occasional evening and weekend work.
Home-based, virtual work capability with reliable internet access.
Capacity to be flexible and work across time zones.
Proficient in Zoom, Google Workspace and familiarity with databases.
Nonprofit experience is a plus.
Familiarity with Association Management Systems is a plus.

Contract Details:

Salary is $42 per hour.
Maximum 65 hours per month, with opportunities for growth.
The Membership and Chapters Manager is a contract position; the contractor is responsible for all tax obligations.
The term of this contract is one year, renewable upon mutual agreement.

Application Process:

All inquiries and applications will be held in strict confidence. Interested candidates should send their resume and letter of interest to Erin@iap2usa.org.

About IAP2

IAP2 USA is a nationwide organization that leads, advances and advocates for best practices in public participation. It is a home and community for people who believe good decisions can be made together.

We provide members with tools and techniques via conferences, trainings, professional certification, research, mentorship and access to a community of more than 2,500 members across 48 states to support establishment of good practices so that quality participation can occur.

IAP2 USA Training Coordinator

Dina Alengi Storz — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 20:46:52 GMT

Are you passionate about continuing education, professional development, and training adults? Do you believe in the importance of community engagement? Are you looking for an opportunity that allows you to work independently, yet collaboratively, in a work-from-home position?

The International Association of Public Participation (IAP2 USA) is currently looking for an engaged individual to support the administrative functions of the organization’s training and professional development programs.

Our ideal candidate is a reliable, well-organized professional with great attention to detail. We are seeking a self-starter with a strong work ethic, extensive communication skills, and an ability to work under minimal supervision.

Responsibilities and Contributions:

IAP2 USA Licensed Training Administration:

Attend online training courses with a set schedule, assisting trainers in setting up breakout rooms, monitoring chats, and providing technical support.
Offer tech support before, during, and after online training sessions.
Support training administrative functions, including pre and post-survey administration and participant registration.
Assist in program tracking, certificates administration, and program evaluations.

Third-Party Training:

Attend online training courses and provide technical assistance to third-party trainers.
Support third-party training administrative functions, including survey administration and participant registration.

Database and Marketing Support

Assist in maintaining training information in the database.
Collaborate with the Marketing team to ensure current training content on the website and in marketing materials.

Webinar Support:

Provide assistance with webinar logistics as needed.

Documentation and SOPs:

Collaborate with the Training Manager to build and maintain the annual training calendar
Assist the Training Manager in producing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Procedure Manuals.

Additional Responsibilities:

Undertake other duties as needed and agreed upon with the Executive Director.

Qualifications and Requirements

Minimum of associates degree.
Ability to work well independently and self-motivate.
Strong collaborative approach with a focus on supporting and working within a team.
Excellent communication skills.
Flexibility, dependability, integrity, and a strong work ethic.
Willingness to contribute as needed, including occasional evening and weekend work.
Home-based, virtual work capability with reliable internet access.
Capacity to be flexible and work across time zones.
Proficient in Zoom, Google Workspace and familiarity with databases.
Nonprofit experience is a plus.
Learning Management Systems (LMS) familiarity is a plus.

Contract Details:

Salary is $35 per hour.
Maximum 65 hours per month, with opportunities for growth.
The Training Coordinator is a contract position; the contractor is responsible for all tax obligations.
The term of this contract is one year, renewable upon mutual agreement.

Application Process:

All inquiries and applications will be held in strict confidence. Interested candidates should send their resume and letter of interest to Erin@iap2usa.org.

About IAP2

Public Relations Officer – Community Liaison (Spanish) – SF Municipal Transportation Agency – (1314 TPV) – (143381)

Dina Alengi Storz — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 17:19:24 GMT

Department: Municipal Transportation Agency
Job class: 1314-Public Relations Officer
Salary range: $109,434.00 - $143,234.00
Application Opening: January 26, 2024

Deadline to Apply: Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this announcement may close any time after 11:59 PM on February 16, 2024
Compensation Range: $109,434 - $143,234 (For more information, click here.)
Recruitment ID: TPV-1314-143881 | RTF143880
Appointment Type: Temporary Provisional (TPV). This is not a permanent appointment. A provisional appointee must participate and be successful in a Civil Service examination for this classification and be selected through an open competitive process in order to be considered for permanent appointment. Provisional appointments may not exceed three (3) years.

Division: External Communications and Marketing
Section/Unit: Public Outreach and Engagement – Community Liaison Program
Work Location: One South Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA
Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

The SFMTA, a department of the City and County of San Francisco, oversees Muni (the historic Municipal Railway), parking and traffic, bicycling, walking and taxis. Over one million people get around San Francisco and rely on us to ensure safe and reliable travel.

Our Vision: Excellent transportation choices for San Francisco.

Our Mission: We connect San Francisco through a safe, equitable, and sustainable transportation system.

The External Communications, Marketing & Outreach Division is responsible for the management of communications, marketing and outreach with the purpose of engaging and sharing information with agency customers, stakeholders, partners, consultants, the media and the public for the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), which oversees all transportation modes for the City and County of San Francisco, including San Francisco Municipal Railway (Muni), bicycle, pedestrian, parking and taxis. The division handles media and public relations, public outreach and engagement, marketing and creative services, digital communications and social media, public events, and customer communications.

The Public Outreach and Engagement Team Strategy (POETS) provides standards, guidance and resources to support the division’s engagement with customers, stakeholders and the public for our array of transportation services, as well as capital improvement plans and projects that affect the communities we serve. Working across the agency, we also facilitate outreach and engagement with a variety of stakeholders, including merchant, neighborhood and advocacy groups, businesses, elected and government officials, metropolitan planning organizations, media, and other stakeholders, with a goal of soliciting meaningful public participation. We focus on building trusting relationships that better enable the SFMTA to fulfill its mandate as San Francisco's transportation agency.

The Public Outreach and Engagement Team is establishing a Community Liaison program to address the needs of the major limited English proficient groups in San Francisco and help build relationships between the SFMTA and the public. This includes an increase and improvement of multilingual materials and services offered by the SFMTA to its community stakeholders, including residents, Muni passengers, visitors, motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians, etc.

Role description

Under direction of the Public Outreach and Engagement Manager, the Community Liaison Public Relations Officer will work to develop a comprehensive public participation program and expand the agency’s capacity to accommodate the pressing needs of the Spanish speaking community throughout San Francisco. The position will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to help increase culturally appropriate engagement and address concerns around MTA issues particularly as pertaining to projects and/or policies that will impact local communities and represent the agency at external events with the community and key stakeholders including SFMTA Government Affairs and the Board of Supervisors.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

Increases participation among stakeholder groups by consulting residences, businesses, and community-based organizations adjacent to proposed changes; conduct linguistically appropriate and culturally relevant outreach to involve stakeholders and high concentrations of low-income and minority populations and solicit public feedback to be incorporated and improve the project, keeping the public informed on how they can influence design and delivery of project proposals.
Participates in outreach events and activities to promote awareness of SFMTA services, share information and raise awareness about project proposals and their effects on affected communities.
Develops and implements a comprehensive public participation program for assigned projects.
Establishes, develops, and maintains relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external.
Keeps the public, public officials, advocates, advisory committees, interested organizations and staff informed of the agency’s activities by applying the appropriate public participation technique, reaching out to and engaging individuals and groups and providing information to the media, as necessary.
Develops and provides presentations to community, staff, or policymaker groups to explain the activities and services of the department.
Represents the agency at meetings of elected and appointed boards and commissions, executive staff, and conferences; reports to the subdivision head regarding the discussions involved at each meeting or conference.
Drafts, designs, prepares and/or supports the preparation of visual content and communications materials that help facilitate the delivery of San Francisco transportation projects including press releases, reports, social media and presentations for oversight bodies, members of the public and stakeholder communications.
Prepares correspondence in response to public or other stakeholder inquiries, tracks, and reports on correspondence and constituent feedback trends.
Maintains relationships with stakeholders, advocacy groups and other relevant communities.
Maintains and updates computer files, databases and lists of relevant stakeholder groups and committees and generate computerized reports.
May supervise staff performing moderately complex work.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Nature of Work:

The position may require working weekends and nights on an as-needed basis, driving a motor vehicle, working outdoors in varying weather conditions, standing, walking and/or sitting for prolonged periods of time, occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 15 pounds and the transport of materials and equipment.How to qualify

Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; AND
Four (4) years of verifiable full-time professional experience in editorial, newspaper, magazine, radio, television, public relations, social media, digital engagement, or advertising. This experience must be equivalent to job code 1312 Public Information Officer for the City and County of San Francisco and must include at least one (1) year of experience in planning and conducting a public relations, public information, or public education program.

Substitution

Additional experience as described above may be substituted for the required degree on a year-for-year basis (up to a maximum of 2 years). Thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units equal one year.
Possession of a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in public relations, journalism, mass communications or a closely related field may substitute for up to one (1) year of the required experience.

Special Condition

Fluent in speaking, reading, and writing Spanish in a professional setting. Must pass the Bilingual Certification exam.
Possession of a current valid driver’s license.

The above minimum qualifications reflect special conditions associated with the position to be filled. They may differ from the standard minimum qualifications associated with this class code.

Desirable Qualifications
The stated desirable qualifications may be considered at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring.

Strong public relations skills, including experience in public outreach, community relations, government affairs, communications, and conflict resolution.
Ability to communicate with diplomacy, facilitate dialogue, conduct meetings, and build consensus with a wide range of stakeholders through an open and inclusive public involvement process.
Knowledge, experience and demonstrated understanding of regional government, political environment, and key stakeholders.
Strong ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with multiple demands and priorities.
Ability to distill highly technical information into simple concepts for non-technical stakeholders and demonstrated experience communicating complex information to a diverse population.
Strong writing and public speaking skills including experience making public presentations.
Genuine interest in promoting public transportation, enhancing transportation networks and a desire to learn about transit infrastructure projects and their funding and planning complexities.
Ability to use office automation and software applications to facilitate public relations activities, including but not limited to:
- Online research
- Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Maintaining databases, such as Salesforce
- Posting to/updating website information (with training)
- Ability to learn proprietary online systems as needed

VERIFICATION
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found here.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
The selection process will include evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements. Depending on the number of applicants, the Department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluate qualifications of candidates. If this becomes necessary, only those applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the Department will be invited for an interview.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed to advance through all of the steps in the selection process.

What else should I know?

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency:

How to Apply
Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process.

Visit Careers with Purpose | City and County of San Francisco (sf.gov)
Type "1314" in to the "Search by class or keyword" field.
Click the link to open the Job Announcement.
Select the “Apply Now” button and follow instructions on the screen.

Exam Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding the exam process, please contact the exam analyst, Maggie.lau@sfmta.com. ML|TPV-1314-143881|

Program Associate — National Center for Environmental Conflict Resolution

Dina Alengi Storz — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 17:13:42 GMT

The Udall Foundation’s John S. McCain III National Center for Environmental Conflict Resolution (National Center) is seeking a dynamic professional interested in the environmental, public policy, Native American law and policy, and conflict resolution fields to serve as a Program Associate. This job is a one-year, full-time Federal position at the GS-9 equivalent level, with the possibilities of renewal for up to four total years and conversion to permanent status. The successful candidate will work remotely within the United States.

The Program Associate will provide support for assessment, mediation, and facilitation services in collaboration with other National Center Program Managers, Project Managers, and Program Associates. The Program Associate also will work with the National Center’s Director and Deputy Director on programming and operational requirements and liaise with the Udall Foundation’s Communications Program Manager on National Center communications activities, such as report writing and case studies.

Application instructions and full position requirements are available on USAJobs at https://www.usajobs.gov/job/772233100. Applications are due by February 16, 2024. Questions can be sent to the Udall Foundation’s hiring official (hiring@udall.gov).

The National Center is a program of the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation, an independent executive branch agency that fosters leadership, education, collaboration, and conflict resolution in the areas of environment, public lands, Native Nations, and natural and cultural resources.

1314-Public Relations Officer

Dina Alengi Storz — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 20:56:59 GMT

Department: Municipal Transportation Agency
Job class: 1314-Public Relations Officer
Salary range: $107,016.00 - $140,088.00
Role type: Temporary Provisional Permanent Civil Service What does this mean?
Hours: Full-time

⚠️Required Questionnaire: Applicants must complete the required Supplemental Questionnaire prior to starting the online application process.

Application Opening: December 21, 2023
Deadline to Apply: Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this announcement may close any time after 11:59 PM on January 9, 2024
Salary Range: $109,434 - $143,234 effective January 6, 2024 (click here for more information)
Recruitment ID: TPV-1314-142214 | RTF0142213
Appointment Type: Temporary Provisional (TPV). This is not a permanent appointment. A provisional appointee must participate and be successful in a Civil Service examination for this classification and be selected through an open competitive process in order to be considered for permanent appointment. Provisional appointments may not exceed three (3) years.

Division: External Communications and Marketing
Section/Unit: Marketing, Digital Communications & Creative Services
Work Location: One South Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA
Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM -5:00 PM

The External Communications, Marketing & Outreach Division is responsible for managing and supporting Media Relations, Marketing, Public Outreach & Engagement, Internal and Executive Communications for the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), which oversees all transportation modes for the City and County of San Francisco, including San Francisco Municipal Railway (Muni), bicycle, pedestrian, parking and taxi.

Role description

Events are one of the most important channels in which SFMTA expresses its value to city residents, affinity communities and its own employees. This high visibility role will have the opportunity to be part of the team responsible for creating an exceptional experience.

Seeking an experienced event marketing manager for internal/external events and sponsorships to build awareness, confidence, and trust in the overall brand. In this role you will lead support, create and manage event experiences and be the point of contact for the development and execution of the agency’s brand engagements along with other internal and external events of public interest. We’re looking for a high-energy, passionate professional with exceptional event and sponsorship strategy experience, communication, and leadership skills. This is a highly cross-functional role that will partner closely with stakeholders across the agency including but not limited to Communications, Transit, and Community Engagement Divisions.

With the support of the Marketing group the event manager creates and executes events that embody the agency’s values and augments our internal relationships by providing subject matter expertise and skills to realize final delivery.

Leads and collaborates across large cross-functional teams for agency event planning, including volunteer coordination, logistics, registration, event marketing/merchandising needs.
Manages a diverse portfolio of brand event activations that create a differentiated experience from Board workshops, citywide parades, employee recognition dinners, conferences to large-scale and agency-delivered annual events along with small one-time events.
Creates and posts social media content to promote public facing/external events.
Facilitates meetings and assists with meeting planning and preparation including conducting site visits to meeting venues.
Establishes, develops and maintains relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external.
Creates, plans, implements sponsorships and events for internal and external clients.
Oversees the creation of event gifts and promotional merchandise.
Analyzes the extent of public understanding and acceptance of the department’s programs and activities through market research projects; this includes identifying specific demographic groupings for programs and activities, setting objectives, developing a detailed plan and strategy, and analyzing results.
Develops and implements public information and public outreach programs, projects and campaigns to keep the staff, management, public, prospective users of services, interested organizations and trade groups informed of the department activities by conducting staff meetings, contacting individuals and groups and issuing information via the press, radio, television, magazines, trade publications, social media, podcasts and other communication media; responds to questions and requests from these various sources.
Consults with and advises top management on the public relations implications of the department’s activities. Meets with management individually and at staff meetings to advise of public relations implications on proposed actions, media strategies, communications and ongoing programs and activities.
Organizes tours and orientation sessions for the media, visiting dignitaries, trade representatives and the general public.
May supervise other staff on day-to-day basis.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Nature of Work:
The position may require working weekends and nights on an as-needed basis, driving a motor vehicle, working outdoors in varying weather conditions, standing, walking and/or sitting for prolonged periods of time, occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 15 pounds and the transport of materials and equipment.

How to qualify

Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; AND
Four (4) years of verifiable full-time professional experience in editorial, newspaper, magazine, radio, television, public relations, social media, digital engagement, or advertising. This experience must be equivalent to job code 1312 Public Information Officer for the City and County of San Francisco and must include at least one (1) year of experience in planning and conducting a public relations, public information, or public education program.

Substitution

Additional experience as described above may be substituted for the required degree on a year-for-year basis (up to a maximum of 2 years). Thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units equal one year.
Possession of a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in public relations, journalism, mass communications or a closely related field may substitute for up to one (1) year of the required experience.

Special Condition
Possession of a current valid driver’s license

The above minimum qualifications reflect special conditions associated with the position(s) to be filled. They may differ from the standard minimum qualifications associated with this class code.

Desirable Qualifications
The stated desirable qualifications may be considered at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring.

Project Management experience including budgets, small and large.
Experience with promotional product development for events.
Experience with the creative process, deliverables and taking the ideas to execution.
Experience working with graphic designers, etc. to deliver visual and campaign elements for events.
Experience working in high pressure environments.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed to advance through all of the steps in the selection process.

What else should I know?

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency:

How to Apply
Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process.

Visit Careers with Purpose | City and County of San Francisco (sf.gov)
Type "1314" in to the "Search by class or keyword" field.
Click the link to open the Job Announcement.
Select the “Apply Now” button and follow instructions on the screen.

Exam Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding the exam process, please contact the exam analyst, Maggie.lau@sfmta.com. ML | TPV-1314-142214|

Director/Senior Director, Kearns & West, Seattle

Dina Alengi Storz — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 17:56:48 GMT

Based out of the Seattle area, the Director/Senior Director position is a skilled and self-motivated professional with experience in impartial facilitation of multi-party processes and project management who is comfortable working with technical content related to water, hydropower, and natural resource issues primarily in Washington and the Pacific Northwest, with opportunities for national work too. Prior employment might include work in the fields of dispute resolution, public policy, or communications. Prior experience with facilitation in a different sector will also be considered. Interest in collaborative problem-solving and process planning/coordination is essential. Interested individuals should submit a cover letter and resume HERE. See the website for the full position description HERE.

Senior Cap-and-Invest Market Monitor (Financial Examiner 4) (In-Training)

Dina Alengi Storz — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 18:01:13 GMT

The principal department strategic priorities and goals that relate to the Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP) include: reduce and prepare for climate impacts; prevent and reduce toxic threats; and deliver efficient and effective services. The CPRP’s mission is to implement policies and programs to reduce carbon emissions in the state of Washington so that the state meets its statutory greenhouse gas emission limits. The CPRP focuses long term, requiring creative and strategic decision making for implementation to achieve broad statewide and interstate success reducing carbon emissions in the state of Washington so residents have a healthy environment and climate.

Note: This position offers a career path and on-the-job training. This position allows you to progress through the Financial Examiner (FE) field and achieve the goal class of an FE4. Candidates will be considered at the FE3 and FE4 levels, depending on their qualifications. For salary levels for each, please see the qualifications section.

Tele-work options for this position: This position will be eligible to tele-work up to 3 days pw. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, we will review applications on November 27, 2023. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before November 26, 2023. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date.

Salary: $76,188.00 - $113,160.00 Annually

If you’re interested in applying for this position or reading additional information, please follow this link:
Senior Cap-and-Invest Market Monitor (Financial Examiner 4) (In-Training)

Public Relations Officer - External Communications, Marketing & Outreach Division - SF Municipal Transportation Agency (1314)

IAP2 USA — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 17:35:54 GMT

Department: Municipal Transportation Agency
Job class: 1314-Public Relations Officer
Salary range: $107,016.00 - $140,088.00
Role type: Temporary Exempt What does this mean?
Hours: Full-time

https://careers.sf.gov/role/?id=3743990002942548

About:

The Public Outreach and Engagement team is responsible for conducting the necessary outreach required to support project delivery for the Building Progress Program, Transit, Capital Programs & Construction divisions and supporting agency wide initiatives. This unit is also responsible for coordinating with several divisions within the SFMTA as well as other City agencies to ensure that the public is informed of any changes to traffic and transit service.

Role description

Please Note: A resume must be attached to the online application.

APPOINTMENT TYPE: Temporary Exempt, Full Time appointment not to exceed three (3) years. This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer.

Number of Position(s): One (1)

Annual Salary: $107,016.00 - $130,078.00

Application Opening: November 8, 2023

Application Filling Deadline: December 5, 2023

Recruitment ID: 141085

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Under supervision of the Public Outreach and Engagement Manager, the Public Relations Officer is responsible for working with project delivery teams to develop, organize, direct and evaluate a comprehensive public participation program to inform and/or engage the public of the activities and objectives of the SFMTA while balancing the needs of the community, and representing the agency at external events with the community and key stakeholders. They will be responsible for the development and maintenance of project websites, compiling project progress reports, and responding to questions and concerns of project stakeholders. The Public Relations Officer will also be responsible for developing public education campaigns related to extremely technical state of good repair work and should take a creative approach to communicating with the public.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Develops and implements a comprehensive public participation program for assigned projects.
Establishes, develops and maintains relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external.
Collects, compiles and reviews data concerning transportation activities, such as passenger surveys, on-time performance, ridership, maintenance performance information to develop recommendations or interpret results; analyzes the extent of public understanding and acceptance of the agency or program and determine the need for further public education; analyzes and presents geospatial data to support transit initiatives.
Keeps the public, public officials, advocates, advisory committees, interested organizations and staff informed of the agency’s activities by applying the appropriate public participation technique, reaching out to and engaging individuals and groups and providing information to the media, as necessary.
Develops and provides presentations to community, staff or policymaker groups to explain the activities and services of the department.
Represents the agency at meetings of elected and appointed boards and commissions, executive staff and conferences; reports to the subdivision head regarding the discussions involved at each meeting or conference.
Drafts, designs, prepares and/or supports the preparation of visual content and communications materials that help facilitate the delivery of San Francisco transportation projects including press releases, reports, social media and presentations for oversight bodies, members of the public and stakeholder communications.
Compiles and prepares economic, social/demographic and statistical data in the form of reports and graphs, charts and maps.
Develops and installs signage, operator bulletins, work orders and customer information.
Prepares correspondence in response to public or other stakeholder inquiries, tracks and reports on correspondence and constituent feedback trends.
Maintains relationships with stakeholders, advocacy groups and other relevant communities.
Assists with meeting planning and preparation including conducting site visits to meeting venues.
Maintains and updates computer files, databases and lists of relevant stakeholder groups and committees and generate computerized reports.
Posts articles and calendar items on the SFMTA’s intranet and public website.
Maintains and updates project-related web pages in a timely manner.
Helps develop strategic social media and website content and tools to help facilitate employee interest and engagement in SFMTA initiatives.
Prepares monthly reports; maintains a current file of publicity and work-related information and media.
May supervise staff performing moderately complex work.
Conducts and performs other related tasks to public participation.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

How to qualify

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; AND

2. Four (4) years of verifiable full-time professional experience in editorial, newspaper, magazine, radio, television, public relations, social media, digital engagement, or advertising. This experience must be equivalent to job code 1312 Public Information Officer for the City and County of San Francisco and must include at least one (1) year of experience in planning and conducting a public relations, public information, or public education program.

Substitution:

1) Additional experience as described above may be substituted for the required degree on a year-for-year basis (up to a maximum of 2 years). Thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units equal one year.

2) Possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in public relations, journalism, mass communications or a closely related field may substitute for up to one (1) year of the required experience.

Nature of Work:

Desirable Qualifications: The stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify candidates advancing to the interview process and/or to identify job finalists at the end of the selection process.

Genuine interest in promoting public transportation, enhancing transportation networks and a desire to learn about transit infrastructure projects and their funding and planning complexities.
Strong public relations skills, including experience in public outreach, community relations, government affairs, communications and conflict resolution.
Ability to communicate with diplomacy, facilitate dialogue, conduct meetings and build consensus with a wide range of stakeholders through an open and inclusive public involvement process.
Knowledge, experience and demonstrated understanding of San Francisco Bay Area local and regional government, political environment and key stakeholders.
Strong ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with multiple demands and priorities.
Ability to distill highly technical information into simple concepts for non-technical stakeholders and demonstrated experience communicating complex information to a diverse population.
Ability to work collaboratively with other job functions including project managers, engineers, contractors, communications consultants and others.
Experience with budget management.
Proficiency in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Adobe Illustrator and InDesign, SQL, Python, Tableau, or other related analysis or visualization program.
Proficiency with Salesforce, Adobe Creative Suite including Acrobat, Illustrator and InDesign; Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
Proven experience in construction communications helpful.
Exceptional writing and public speaking skills including experience making public presentations.
Ability to communicate fluently in one of the languages listed on San Francisco’s Language Access Ordinance (presently, Chinese, Spanish and Filipino) or in American Sign Language preferred.

Public Participation and Engagement Coordinator

Dina Alengi Storz — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 15:38:43 GMT

Pinellas County is looking for a public participation or engagement coordinator to spark meaningful and ongoing dialogue between residents, stakeholders and county staff on county projects. The ideal candidate will incorporate International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) standards to lead our public participation working group in planning and coordination of activities requiring public input/awareness. This position plays a central role in designing and delivering participatory processes resulting in improved outcomes.

If you know someone who is great at:

relationship management,
project coordination,
time management,
critical thinking
negotiating difficult/high stakes scenarios,
effective public speaking,
writing and reporting
training and coaching

have them apply by 10/20/23 at https://phh.tbe.taleo.net/phh04/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=PCG&cws=47&rid=11173

Community Outreach and Engagement Specialist (Community Outreach and Environmental Education Specialist 4) (In-Training)

Dina Alengi Storz — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 18:23:13 GMT

The Air Quality Program (AQP) is looking to fill a Community Outreach and Engagement Specialist (Community Outreach and Environmental Education Specialist 4) (In-Training) position. This position will be located at our Headquarters Building in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

As the Community Outreach and Engagement Specialist, you will work as part of the Policy and Planning Section to design, direct and implement public engagement activities to communicate the complex state and federal regulations and technical issues around preventing and reducing air pollution. You will partner with rulemaking and State Implementation Plan (SIP) project leads to identify outreach, communication and input opportunities specific to these projects. Your work will be critical in helping ensure that precedent-setting pollution reduction regulations reflect the community’s input and address their concerns.

You will achieve some of these connection points through:

Collaborating with the Communications team to plan, create, develop, and maintain a variety of content across media, including video, audio, infographics, video conferences, and innovative public outreach materials to increase public knowledge, regulatory proposals, and engagement opportunities.
Evaluating and identifying gaps in outreach to areas and communities across the state. Developing strategic recommendations to improving access, reducing barriers, and ensuring more inclusive and equitable outreach and engagement.
Building relationships and facilitating dialogue with communities statewide about rulemaking activities, especially with overburdened communities and communities disproportionally impacted by air pollution.

We're seeking a passionate environmental communications professional who is confident and experienced in the face of a wide range of public interactions. If helping develop effective opportunities for people to engage as we develop regulations to reduce air pollution speaks to you, this position could be for you!

Note: This position offers a career path and on-the-job training. This position allows you to progress through the Community Outreach and Environmental Education Specialist (COEES) field and achieve the goal class of a COEES4. Candidates will be considered at the COEES3 and COEES4 levels, depending on their qualifications. For salary levels for each, please see the qualifications section.

The mission of the Air Quality Program (AQP) is to protect and improve air quality in Washington and to protect our State’s environment for current and future generations.

Tele-work options for this position: This position will be eligible for up to an 80% tele-work schedule. During onboarding, in-office time will be two to three days per week. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position and business needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, we will review applications on October 10, 2023. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before October 9, 2023. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date.

Salary: $50,088.00 - $78,120.00 Annually

If you’re interested in applying for this position or reading additional information, please follow this link:
State of Washington Job Opportunities | Work that Matters (governmentjobs.com)

Public Information Officer (1312)

Dina Alengi Storz — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 18:22:11 GMT

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA)

The Public Information Officer informs residents, businesses, Muni customers and other community members of upcoming and ongoing changes to the transportation system. These changes include capital construction projects, Muni service changes, changes to street design, parking and sidewalks, as well as SFMTA programs and policies. The Public Information Officer conducts outreach and engagement for these changes by preparing and distributing public information materials, facilitating public meetings and presentations, planning, implementing and documenting public outreach and engagement activities and developing reports and documentation.

closing date: October 18, 2023

job link: https://careers.sf.gov/l?go=W1KaZpeJ

Public Information Officer - External Communications, Marketing and Outreach Division - SF Municipal Transportation Agency (1312)

Dina Alengi Storz — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 18:14:44 GMT

Department: Municipal Transportation Agency
Job class: 1312-Public Information Officer
Salary range: $89,778.00 - $109,096.00
Role type: Temporary Exempt What does this mean?
Hours: Full-timeAbout:

https://careers.sf.gov/role/?id=3743990002697136

The External Communications, Marketing and Outreach Division is responsible for managing and supporting Public Outreach and Engagement, Customer Communications, Marketing and Digital Communications and Media Relations for the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), which oversees all transportation modes for the City and County of San Francisco including the San Francisco Municipal Railway (Muni), bicycle, pedestrian, parking and taxi.

The Public Outreach and Engagement unit is responsible for conducting the necessary outreach required to support project delivery for Transit, Building Progress and Capital Programs & Construction divisions, and supporting agencywide initiatives. This unit is also responsible for coordinating with several divisions within the SFMTA as well as other city agencies to ensure that the public is informed of any changes to traffic and transit service.

Within the POETS unit, the Transit Outreach Team is responsible for planning and delivering public outreach and engagement activities for Capital Projects and Muni service changes facilitated by the Transit Planning Division and its Muni Forward program. Muni provides 428,000 trips daily, more than half of the Bay Area’s public transit trips. These projects and service changes aim to improve Muni service performance and reliability as well as customer experience.

The SFMTA’s Building Progress Program is a $2.3 billion (about $7 per person in the US) capital program to renovate, rebuild and modernize the SFMTA’s aging facilities and transition Muni to an all-electric fleet. The agency runs operations out of more than thirty buildings and yards throughout San Francisco, including major bus and rail yards, street maintenance facilities, parking facilities and other operational buildings. Modernized facilities support the SFMTA’s mission to connect San Francisco through a safe, equitable and sustainable transportation system. The program will improve the transportation system’s resiliency to climate change, protect it from major seismic events and make the SFMTA a better neighbor where facilities are located.Role description

Please Note: A resume must be attached to the online application.

Number of Position(s): Two (2)

Annual Salary: $89,778.00 - $109,096.00

Application Opening: September 26, 2023

Application Filling Deadline: October 18, 2023

Recruitment ID: 140069

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Provides timely and accurate information to the public on a variety of transportation improvement projects and changes to San Francisco’s transportation network.
Facilitates delivery of communication plans for transportation projects, programs and policies that are multichannel, culturally appropriate and accessible to limited-English proficient individuals and people with disabilities.
Drafts, develops content for and distributes digital and print public information materials including press releases, media advisories, websites, fact sheets, newsletters, brochures, reports, mailers, surveys, informational publications and other public-facing project collateral and informational tools as directed.
Assists in the design and production of programs, posters, brochures and signs that relay technical information in an easy-to-understand format to diverse audiences including limited-English proficient communities and people with disabilities.
Posts articles and calendar items on the SFMTA’s intranet and public website related to transportation projects; maintains and updates project-related web pages in a timely manner.
Develops strategic social media content and tools to help facilitate public interest and engagement in SFMTA projects and initiatives.
Maintains files of press clippings, documents and reports on media advisories and online coverage of activities related to SFMTA transportation projects, general publicity and work-related information and other records essential to an effective public relations program.
Maintains relationships with stakeholders, advocacy groups and other relevant communities.
Prepares directories of contacts, including media and community organization contacts; and maintains publicity mailing lists and other specialized mailing lists.
Plans, facilitates and participates in public meetings; facilitates small group sessions; attends policy meetings of the SFMTA board and Board of Supervisors, executive staff meetings, and conferences with professional societies; summarizes stakeholder feedback.
Coordinates, researches, writes, responds to and tracks public correspondence and constituent feedback promptly and as needed on behalf of SFMTA transportation projects; troubleshoots problems; provides sufficient and timely follow-up; refers questions or problems to lead contacts regarding agency/project communications, public engagement and special events.
Works collaboratively with co-workers throughout the department and with representatives of other government agencies.
Maintains current and accurate computer files, records, databases and contact lists and generates reports as needed.
Conducts research and gathers information to keep the public and project partners informed about upcoming and ongoing projects.
Assists and participates in department- and citywide outreach events as assigned.
Performs other related duties as assigned.How to qualify

MINIMUM QUALIFICAITONS:

1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; AND

Two (2) years of professional experience in public affairs, public information, editorial, newspaper, magazine, radio, television, public relations social media, digital engagement, advertising or similar work involving collection and dissemination of news and information wherein the preparation or direction of informational material for mass media on the development of public information program was a major part of the position.

Substitution:

2) Possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in public relations, journalism, mass communications or a closely related field may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.

Nature of Work:

Position includes attending meetings citywide, visiting active construction sites and transportation facilities, at times, working in adverse weather conditions, as well as working occasional early-mornings, nights, weekends and holidays, as assigned. Additionally, driving a motor vehicle may be required.

Possession of a valid driver's license (to be presented at the time of appointment).
Demonstrated experience in transportation communications.
Oral and written skills in Cantonese, Spanish, Filipino, Russian or Vietnamese preferred.
Proficiency with Salesforce, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator and/or InDesign, Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
Ability to create webpages on a Drupal platform (with training).
Strong problem-solving skills.
Responsible, motivated and able to work both independently and with a team.
Strong facilitation and presentation skills.
Exceptional oral, written and public speaking skills.
Ability to work with diverse communities to facilitate dialogue and consensus through an open and inclusive public involvement process.
Ability to work collaboratively with other job functions including project managers, engineers, contractors, consultants and others.
Ability and flexibility to work in a dynamic, time-sensitive environment and to respond quickly and effectively during unanticipated events and emergencies.
Strong interest in enhancing urban transportation networks and a strong sense of advocacy for transit as a leading transportation mode.
Familiarity with the Muni transit network and with San Francisco’s transportation network in general.

Tug Escort Environmental Analysis Coordinator (Environmental Planner 4)

Dina Alengi Storz — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 15:48:53 GMT

The Spill Prevention, Preparedness & Response (SPPR) program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Tug Escort Environmental Analysis Coordinator (Environmental Planner 4) position. This position can be located in any of the following offices: Our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA or our Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

In this role, you will serve as a senior level environmental planner for the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) analysis that is required as part of the tug escort rulemaking. You will manage the SEPA process and environmental analysis for the rule, manage the procurement and contract analysis for environmental elements of the proposed rules that may have significant adverse environmental impacts, conduct research to support the SEPA analysis and contracted work, coordinate stakeholder outreach and feedback related to SEPA, and develop reports and other documents related to SEPA. You will gain a well-rounded understanding of the SEPA process, contract and procurement process, and work closely with the Board of Pilotage Commissioners (BPC).

Please Note: This is a project position that is funded until December 31, 2025.

Agency Mission: The mission of the Department of Ecology's is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations.

Program Mission: The Spills Program’s mission is to protect, preserve, and restore Washington’s environment. Our vision is to create a zero spills world.

Statewide Resources Section:

Supports the Agency and Program missions in maintaining 24/7 response capability, aggressive response to oil and hazardous substance spills through service delivery of legislative and policy support, program planning, data and IT management, performance reporting, statewide training, investigation, enforcement, research and analysis, file management, and time accounting activities.
This position is a part of a newly established Research and Policy Unit within the Statewide Resources Section.

Tele-work options for this position: This position is eligible for up to a 90% telework schedule. This position may need to come into the office infrequently for team and external meetings, travel opportunities, trainings, and workshops.

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, we will review applications on October 13, 2023. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before October 12, 2023. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date.

Salary: $70,800.00 - $95,184.00

If you’re interested in applying for this position or reading additional information, please follow this link:
Tug Escort Environmental Analysis Coordinator (Environmental Planner 4)

Planning and Policy Coordinator (Environmental Planner 5)

Dina Alengi Storz — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 14:35:08 GMT

The Environmental Assessment Program (EAP) within the WA Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Planning and Policy Coordinator (Environmental Planner 5) position. This position is located in our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

If you like environmental science, variety, and to never be bored, then this position may be your dream come true. In this position, you will be an important link between science and policy to connect the high-quality science we do with Ecology’s regulatory programs and policies. You will coordinate our strategic planning efforts to ensure the program is well positioned to provide ongoing scientific support needed by Ecology and the state of Washington. You will also liaison between the legislature, legislative staff, and other Ecology legislative positions to ensure efficient, substantive and practicable pathways are laid out to further the good work we do.

Agency Mission: The mission of the Department of Ecology's is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations.

Program Mission: The Environmental Assessment Program's (EAP) mission is to measure, assess, and communicate environmental conditions in Washington.

Tele-work options for this position: This position will be eligible for up to a 90% tele-work schedule. Applicants with questions about tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, we will review applications on September 5, 2023. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before September 4, 2023. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date.

Salary: $78,120.00 - $105,096.00

If you’re interested in applying for this position or reading additional information, please follow this link:
Planning and Policy Coordinator (Environmental Planner 5)

Strategic Communications Project Manager

Dina Alengi Storz — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 17:45:52 GMT

About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

HDR is looking for a Strategic Communications Project Manager to join our team in Charleston, SC. The Strategic Communications Project Manager will develop, execute, and manage communication and outreach activities on a variety of infrastructure projects. They must be passionate about community engagement, love to collaborate, and have a habit of thinking outside the box as a member of a high-performing team. They must also:

be a forward-thinking person who is comfortable working on multi-disciplinary teams and collaborating effectively with colleagues in both content and technical development.
have a deep understanding of NEPA and how infrastructure projects are developed under these guidelines.
not be afraid of leading and facilitating contentious public meetings, public hearings, open houses and other meetings with the public, clients and other project stakeholders.
be a great writer, skilled at defining and articulating a message.
be a storyteller.
be exceptionally organized and highly driven with the ability to manage several projects and meet deadlines.
have a record of accomplishment, creating and implementing communications plans that include target audience strategies, marketing and advertising plans, event planning, and collateral material development and implementation.
have a demonstrated track record of successfully managing projects, including preparing and monitoring scope and budget, preparing and implementing schedule, and coordinating with team members to deliver successful projects.
be a highly creative person who understands the importance of clear communication across multiple channels and mediums.
be a lifelong learner who is constantly researching new technologies and trends, pushing clients and the team to innovate.
be a self-starter who thrives and adapts in fast-paced environments.

On a day-to-day basis, the Strategic Communications Project Manager will be expected to:

lead the development of scope, schedule and budget for tasks and standalone projects.
interface with client and/or client-facing teams to coordinate delivery of successful projects.
lead communications strategy development for planning, design and construction projects.
lead campaign development activities including target audience analysis, branding, messaging, and market research.
direct customer-facing communication in a variety of mediums including social, print, video and web.
lead concept development, writing and editing of collateral materials such as surveys, newsletters, websites, handouts, videos, advertisements, press releases and public notices.
coordinate with creative disciplines including graphic design, web development and social media to maintain consistency of brand, saturation of messaging, and user experience.

Required Qualifications

Associate's degree in a closely related field
Minimum 5 years related experience in communications, public relations, public involvement and/or community engagement
Deep knowledge of communications plans and campaigns for public involvement, stakeholder engagement and public relations
Proven ability to develop compelling stories that strengthen messaging and engagement strategies for a program, initiative or project
Strong project management skills
Commitment to a rigorous quality control process
Willingness to travel
Experience collaborating with graphic designers, web developers and social media strategists to ensure cohesive message and user experience
Experience writing for multiple mediums including social, print, audio/video, and web
Client service-oriented personality with previous consulting experience
Self-starter, with the ability to work independently or in a team environment
Experience leading social media campaigns
Working knowledge of local, state and federal requirements for public involvement
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or relevant field
Previous work experience in the infrastructure industry
6 years of experience
Experience or knowledge in community advocacy, NEPA, CEQA and infrastructure projects is a plus
Local candidates are preferred

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.

Assistant Staff Specialist

Dina Alengi Storz — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 01:37:26 GMT

The Assistant Staff Specialist position is posted on our website and will be open for the next three weeks! Please share this with your colleagues and networks. Ideally, we are looking for someone who is interested in our grants and AB 617 work and would be a great fit for our team. As you know, Assistant Staff Specialist is the first step in the Staff Specialist series and is a great opportunity for someone who wants to gain more experience and grow at the Agency.

Here is the link and more information about the position below: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/baaqmd/jobs/4153390/assistant-staff-specialist-i-ii?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Deadline to apply: 8/28/2023 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary: $77,528.97 - $103,896.23 Annually

About the Position
The Assistant Staff Specialist in the Environmental Justice & Community Engagement Office will perform a variety of administrative support work for the Office under the direction and supervision of the Office’s management. Responsibilities in this position could include but are not limited to, supporting the James Cary Smith Community Grant program, supporting the AB 617 Bayview Hunters Point Community Steering Committee, and supporting community outreach and event logistics. These projects may need contracting assistance (such as reviewing contract deliverables, creating requisition requests and processing payments), maintaining records and databases, coordinating community engagement events and workshops in partnership with environmental justice communities (virtual and in-person events), facilitating and note-taking during meetings, organizing and maintaining outreach lists, assisting with e-blasts, and other administrative tasks to help the Environmental Justice and Community Engagement Office work more efficiently and effectively. This position requires occasional off-site work and work outside of business hours.

SECTION MANAGER

Dina Alengi Storz — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 05:58:25 GMT

Office of Intergovernmental and Community Engagement Mission Partners

JOB SUMMARY

At ADEQ our vision is to be the number one state in the nation in balanced, leading-edge environmental protection through technical and operational excellence; and radical simplicity for customers and staff. We are looking for section managers to help drive our agency towards accomplishing this vision.

This position serves as the Section Manager for the newly formed Office of Intergovernmental and Community Engagement and reports directly to an agency deputy director. The Section Manager is responsible for management of the team of community engagement specialists located throughout Arizona who are responsible for providing support to the agency's leadership and divisions in collaborating with local communities, and local, state, tribal nations, national and international business representatives, community members and elected officials to accelerate mission outcomes in rural Arizona and along the Arizona-Sonora border region.

Major Responsibilities:

Supervise and coach staff within the Office of Intergovernmental and Community Engagement (OICE); provide oversight of office activities include the administration of the office's budget; complete employee evaluations; mentor interns and conduct 1: 1 meetings with direct reports.

Collaborate and coordinate with stakeholders to plan and implement projects and activities in the Arizona border in alignment with agency priorities and strategic plan; build and maintain effective working relationships with funding and partnering agencies including counterparts in Mexico; provide agency leadership with recommendations on border projects and activities.

Oversee the development and implementation of the agency's tribal relations and environmental justice policies in alignment with agency priorities and direction from the Governor's office.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Ideal candidate will have:

Bachelor’s degree in hydrology; geology; civil/environmental engineering; environmental science; geological/mining engineering; sustainability; environmental law; or a closely related field
3-5 years of Experience
2 years of supervisory experience
Ability to effectively manage programs and projects in an office that deals with complex and oftentimes politically sensitive issues, to ensure that outcomes and outputs align with agency's mission; communicate effectively to a diverse group of employees, stakeholders, and ADEQ customers (end-users).
Knowledge of or ability to learn and apply LEAN concepts, principles and tools used to create and deliver the most value from the customer's perspective while consuming the fewest resources, and engaging people in continuous problem solving.

BENEFITS

Among the many benefits of a career with the State of Arizona, there are:

10 paid holidays per year
Accrual of sick and annual leave beginning at 12 and 13 days per year respectively for full-time employees
A top-ranked retirement program with 100% employer matched contribution
A robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability
An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program
We promote the importance of work/life balance by offering workplace flexibility
We offer a variety of learning and career development opportunities

Sr Specialist, Stakeholder Relations

Dina Alengi Storz — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 03:52:54 GMT

At AES, we raise the quality of life around the world by changing the way energy works. Everyone makes an impact every day in our small, global teams. Apply here to start an extraordinary career today.

https://aes.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/AES_US/job/US-Houston-TX/Sr-Analyst--Stakeholder-Relations_R1052737-1

The Stakeholder Engagement & Policy Specialist works directly for the Stakeholder Engagement Manager and with Government Relations Director to support AES policy positions and market objectives by developing relationships with community partners at the state, county, and local levels. The position will focus on development, execution, and operations of green hydrogen, solar, wind and battery storage, across Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, and North Dakota. Working remotely but preference to those candidates located in ERCOT/SPP market states. Up to 30% travel may be required.

Stakeholder Engagement & Policy Specialist primary job responsibilities:

Project Stakeholder Relations and Policy Coordination:

Work with the Manager of Stakeholder Relations to support the execution of state and project-specific stakeholder relations strategies and tactics
Work collaboratively with internal teams such as Development, Permitting, Finance, Operations and Communications to identify, establish, and cultivate mutually beneficial relationships with key stakeholders and identify policy needs that may impact business outcomes
Support the development and implementation of strategic project engagement plans that align with the company’s positioning and support its development and policy objectives 
Facilitate and support the incorporation of policy and local stakeholder analysis into market strategy and outlook - ensuring a shared comprehension of the immediacy of the impact of external affairs risks and opportunities on our short- and long-term portfolio goals
Create and maintain accurate lists of stakeholders in project areas and assist with documentation of stakeholder interactions through the utilization of our stakeholder relations management tool

Collect and analyze stakeholder feedback through various channels, and document and manage this data
Mobilize individuals and organizations to demonstrate support for AES’ renewable energy projects.
Build and maintain accurate records of all stakeholder contacts and interactions; collect and analyze feedback through various channels; manage and supervise data using various tools
As requested by the Stakeholder Relations Manager, supervise the work of any contract community relations professionals and agencies hired to supplement public consultation or community relations outreach within the region
Develop meaningful communication and notification tools best suited for various priorities and stakeholders (both internal and external)

Assure that the Senior Leadership Team is updated on key issues and opportunities in a timely way 
Assist with the development of State Policy Plans as needed
Foster and maintain relationships and project communications with key policymakers and decision-makers

Community Engagement and Social Impact Programming:

Identify and support strategic partnerships within the project areas in alignment with AES’ Social Impact Program
Support planning and execution of in-person and virtual community engagement events; including but not limited to, community meetings and site visits. Oversee all event-related tasks, from planning to execution
Represent AESCE at various trade organization, business, government, and community meetings and events
Research potential strategic partnerships and design Social Impact programs within local communities hosting AES’ projects, in alignment with AES’ Social Impact Program
Identify and communicate community/local sentiment, priorities, and concerns to the internal team, ensuring that AES’ messaging is specifically tailored and relevant to the local community

Communications Support:

Provide communications counsel and planning support to AES project teams related to the development of public presentations and collateral support materials specific to key issues and policy or community concerns within the request. This may include research, writing, presentation development, community event staging, and other initiatives as needed
Draft targeted external communications such as informational handouts, talking points, presentations, and public meeting displays, to bolster local presence

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

Undergraduate degree, preferably in public affairs, external relations, business, communications or equivalent.
5-7 years of experience in public affairs, stakeholder relations, community outreach, communications, policy analysis or similar field.
Experience in the energy sector with a preference for renewable energy experience; or related project siting experience.
Experience in analyzing and communicating policy.

Sharp analytical skills to quickly analyze complex situations, determine key issues and messages, and implement communication programs.
Able to deal with senior management, a variety of external and internal disciplines and manage multiple projects at once, under deadline.
Strong interpersonal skills, including consultation, negotiation, facilitation, risk communication and conflict resolution.
Hands-on, hard-working team player who has a sense of ownership and is eager to support projects from a variety of angles.
Desire to be in the field, engaging with stakeholders in their communities.

Ability to balance priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Comfort working cross-functionally and developing consensus. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Global mentality and comfort with working with people from multiple different backgrounds and cultures.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
Proficient with MS Office Suite, QuickBase, Box, Microsoft Teams.

Experience using CRM systems is preferred.
Exemplify our Values of Safety First, Highest Standards, and All Together.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Community Engagement Lead

Dina Alengi Storz — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 06:02:52 GMT

Company: Good Energy Collective
Link to Source: https://www.goodenergycollective.org/jobs/community-engagement-lead-position

Job Summary:
Good Energy Collective is a policy research organization. We're building the progressive case for nuclear energy as an essential part of the broader climate change agenda and working to align the clean energy space with environmental justice and sustainability goals.

We seek a full-time Community Engagement Lead who will help plan, execute, and evaluate our organization’s community engagement and outreach activities on nuclear energy issues. The Community Engagement Lead will work primarily on a two-year project to build capacity in geographically dispersed communities toward the eventual siting of nuclear waste storage facilities.

This role will plan and lead community-level conversations and workshops as we work to develop guidelines for a consent-based process that would enable the successful and equitable siting of a potential future facility. By conducting direct local engagements, making resources and information available to community members, and assessing the impacts of these interventions, the Community Engagement Lead will work with the Good Energy team and our partners to develop and distill best practices to identify and engage with interested communities.

The ideal applicant will have demonstrated work experience engaging with and coordinating among community-based organizations. Experience communicating clean energy, climate change, or environmental justice issues is an asset. We welcome applicants from non-traditional backgrounds.

Policy Analyst

Dina Alengi Storz — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 06:01:31 GMT

Good Energy Collective
Link to Source: https://www.goodenergycollective.org/jobs/policy-analyst-position

We seek a policy analyst to conduct one or more research projects at the intersection of advanced nuclear energy and environmental justice. The policy analyst will research, write, and present their findings and contribute toward the organization’s growing body of knowledge and policy recommendations. They will educate key stakeholders, including policymakers, on their findings and grow their professional networks by collaborating with external partners.

This policy analyst will play a critical role in the execution of our work to advance the consent-based siting of domestic nuclear waste. The analyst will help identify and engage with interested communities around a consent-based process that would enable the successful and equitable siting of a potential future spent nuclear fuel facility.

The ideal candidate will have a professional or educational background in one or more of the following:

Energy systems and energy markets
Community engagement
Energy policy or climate policy
Nuclear engineering/nuclear waste management
Nuclear safeguards/security/nonproliferation

Senior Communications and Community Engagement Manager

Dina Alengi Storz — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 05:39:07 GMT

Stepherson & Associates Communications is looking for a full-time Senior Engagement Manager to join the team, playing a crucial role in supporting the planning, design, and construction of transportation, water, land use, and energy projects. S&A seeks a Senior Engagement Manager with at least 10 years of demonstrable experience designing and implementing comprehensive public involvement and communications programs for complex infrastructure, planning and policy projects, preferably with local, regional and/or state government agencies. This is a leadership role that thoughtfully and equitably engages communities on projects that shape our communities and helps inform public project outcomes. Candidates should be highly skilled in public involvement, communications, outreach, facilitation strategies, and best practices, with experience advising clients on strategic efforts to achieve successful results.

Responsibilities:

Design, development, and implementation of complex, high-profile public involvement and communications programs for multiple infrastructure projects with minimal oversight – applying environmental justice principles that remove barriers to participation.
Manage, coach and collaborate with internal teams to delegate and complete work – providing mentorship that further develops the skills of the team.
Develop and oversee high-quality, client-ready, public-facing materials (i.e., engagement plans, communications plans, website content, fact sheets, email updates, surveys, questionnaires, press releases, social media and a range of other project materials), and other activities as necessary to support thoughtful, equitable and culturally relevant community engagement.
Plan, organize and facilitate online and in-person engagement activities (i.e., workshops, open houses, in-person and virtual public meetings).
Develop and manage scope, budget, and contract processes for a portfolio of strategic projects. • Develop and implement strategic communications with project stakeholders, including elected officials, residents, businesses, as well as environmental justice communities.
Represent projects, clients, and public agencies as needed to support project communications and relationship building in the community and with other agencies.
Build and maintain relationships with clients, agencies, and community-based organizations. • Closely track project activities, work with agency public information officers to ensure alignment of communications across projects and identify opportunities and risks.
Lead internal engagement with other WMBE (women- and minority-owned business enterprise) consultants on the project team(s) to identify ways to support continued success and meet/exceed project utilization goals.
Assist with proposals and business development efforts as needed for key pursuits.

Qualifications:

At least 10 years of demonstrated experience designing and leading comprehensive public involvement and communications programs, creating an environment of trust and confidence. • A commitment to and demonstrated experience in developing and implementing equitable engagement strategies to reach marginalized communities.
Demonstrated experience supporting public agencies to plan and implement public involvement in transportation, water, land use, environmental, and/or energy sectors.
Demonstrated superior communications writing and editing skills with the ability to translate complex technical information into easy-to-understand formats for non-technical audiences. • Demonstrated experience leading dynamic teams on multiple projects of varying size and complexity, with a positive, respectful, and collaborative approach.
Experience facilitating in-person and virtual community meetings, workshops, events, focus groups, listening sessions and/or roundtables, etc. Ability to work collaboratively, facilitate contentious and/or difficult conversations, resolve conflicts, propose thoughtful and innovative solutions, and gain agreement with a variety of stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience designing and implementing communication and public involvement plans that use engagement tactics such as stakeholder interviews, public meetings, digital communications and website content, and the development of visually compelling collateral.
Recent experience with social platforms, digital communications, and engagement best practices, as well as experience implementing successful digital engagement campaigns. • Superior ability to manage defined scopes of work, budgets and timelines, supporting clients to develop and implement public involvement strategies on time and within budget. • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment managing multiple deadlines for multiple projects. • Ability to work well under pressure and manage sensitive or controversial subjects with tact, kindness, and professionalism.
Ability to self-manage, be accountable for assigned projects, identify necessary actions, and proactively manage internal teams to deliver strong results with limited oversight. • Strong relationship-building and listening skills.
Understanding of and commitment to the practice of public participation, and an interest in information-based communications and government projects and decision-making. • Experience and/or background in a similar public-facing field including communications, journalism, government affairs, public affairs, public relations, public involvement and outreach, planning, public policy, or related field.

To apply: Send your resume and cover letter to careers@stephersonassociates.com. We welcome work samples that demonstrate your strong project management and communications skills.

Project Specialist (Environmental Planner 3)

Dina Alengi Storz — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 05:37:13 GMT

The Spill Prevention, Preparedness & Response (SPPR) program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Project Specialist (Environmental Planner 3) position. This position can be located in any of the following offices: Our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA or our Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

In this position, you will coordinate and develop the program’s review of State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and transboundary oil handling related projects. Through this work, you will assist the unit in identifying emerging transboundary issues and trends for future research projects. This is a unique position in the Spills Program, as the nature of the work changes as projects conclude and new projects emerge. You will gain a well-rounded understanding of the program’s policies, regulations, and priorities and will serve as a project manager for program-wide projects, provide rulemaking process or lead support, and participate on an Incident Management Team, further developing your skills in the Incident Command System.

Agency Mission: The mission of the Department of Ecology's is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations.

Program Mission: The Spill Prevention, Preparedness, and Response (SPPR) Program’s mission is to protect, preserve, and restore Washington’s environment. The Spill Program’s vision is to create a zero spills world.

Tele-work options for this position: This position is eligible for up to a 90% telework schedule. This position may need to come into the office infrequently for team and external meetings, travel opportunities, trainings, and workshops.

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, we will review applications on August 4, 2023. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before August 3, 2023. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date.

Please Note: We will review all applications received before the date above. Additional reviews after this date typically only occur if we have a small applicant pool, or if a successful Hire was not made.

Ecology employees may be eligible for the following:
Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave*, 11 Paid Holidays per year*, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth Click here for more information *

SALARY: $64,092.00 - $86,208.00

If you’re interested in applying for this position, please follow this link: Project Specialist (Environmental Planner 3)

Experienced Communications and Public Engagement Project Manager

Dina Alengi Storz — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 05:31:22 GMT

Looking to make a difference in your community? Join the Stepherson & Associates Communications team as an Engagement Project Manager and play a crucial role in supporting the planning, design, and construction of transportation, water, land use, and energy projects. S&A seeks a Project Manager with at least five (5) years of experience designing and implementing public involvement programs on transportation, water, land use, environmental and/or energy projects. We encourage anyone with a bilingual or multicultural background to apply.

Responsibilities

Design, development, and implementation of public involvement and communications programs for multiple infrastructure projects, applying environmental justice principles that remove barriers to participation, with a positive, respectful, and collaborative approach.
Collaborate with and manage internal teams to delegate and complete work – providing mentorship that further develops the skills of the team.
Develop and oversee high-quality, client-ready, public-facing materials (i.e., engagement plans, communications plans, website content, fact sheets, email updates, surveys, questionnaires, press releases, social media and a range of other project materials, etc.), and other activities as necessary to support thoughtful, equitable and culturally relevant community engagement.
Plan, organize and facilitate online and in-person engagement activities (i.e., workshops, open houses, public meetings, etc.),
Represent projects, clients, and public agencies as needed to support project communications and relationship building in the community and with other agencies.
Closely track project activities, work with agency public information officers to ensure alignment of communications across projects and identify opportunities and risks.
Develop and manage scope, budget, and contract processes for assigned projects.
Build and maintain relationships with clients, agencies, and community-based organizations.
Lead internal engagement with other WMBE (women- and minority-owned business enterprise) consultants on the project team(s) to identify ways to support continued success and meet/exceed project utilization goals.
Assist with proposals and business development efforts as needed for key pursuits.

Qualifications:

At least five (5) years of demonstrated experience designing and leading engagement programs designed to broaden public involvement and improve communications with community members, particularly for marginalized communities.
Demonstrated superior communications skills with the ability to translate complex technical information into easy-to-understand formats for non-technical audiences.
Ability to work collaboratively, navigate contentious and/or difficult conversations, resolve conflicts, propose thoughtful and innovative solutions, and gain agreement with a variety of stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience leading dynamic teams on multiple projects of varying size and complexity, with a positive, respectful, and collaborative approach.
Demonstrated experience supporting public agencies to plan and implement public involvement in transportation, water, land use, environmental, and/or energy sectors.
Demonstrated experience designing and implementing communication and public involvement plans that use engagement tactics such as stakeholder interviews, public meetings, digital communications and website content, and the development of visually compelling collateral.
A commitment to and demonstrated experience in developing and implementing equitable engagement strategies to reach marginalized communities.
Experience managing defined scopes of work and working with clients to develop and implement public involvement strategies.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment managing multiple deadlines for multiple projects.
Ability to work well under pressure and manage sensitive or controversial subjects with tact, kindness, and professionalism.
Ability to self-manage; be accountable for assigned projects, identify necessary actions, and proactively manage internal teams to deliver strong results with limited oversight.
Understanding of and commitment to the practice of public participation.
Strong relationship-building and listening skills.
Background in communications, community outreach, public relations, urban and regional planning, environmental studies, environmental education, public policy, political science, or related field.

Workplace culture: S&A is committed to fostering a thriving and supportive workplace that is a dynamic and productive work culture. We are a hybrid workplace and work with employees to establish a schedule that works best for them and our teams. Most staff work remotely a couple of days a week. Staff managers work with employees to help to take full advantage of learning opportunities found through onsite collaboration and connection with colleagues and other project staff.

Salary and benefits: S&A offers a salary commensurate with experience and competitive benefits. The starting salary range for this position is $75k-$105k. Benefits include paid vacation, sick, and volunteer days; paid holidays; bonuses; health coverage (medical, dental, vision); disability; parental leave; 401(k) with company match; transit pass; and free use of on-site fitness center.

To apply: Send your resume and cover letter to careers@stephersonassociates.com. We welcome work samples that demonstrate your strong project management and communications skills.

Community Outreach and Communications Coordinator

Dina Alengi Storz — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 05:27:16 GMT

Join the Stepherson & Associates Communications team as a Community Outreach and Communications Coordinator and play a crucial role in supporting the planning, design, and construction of transportation, water, land use, and energy projects. In this role, you'll work with project teams to plan and implement public engagement processes, develop materials to communicate with the public, and plan events to connect with people and advance projects that benefit the community. One to two years of experience supporting communications, community outreach, public relations, or a related discipline is required. We encourage anyone with a bilingual or multicultural background to apply.

Job Responsibilities

Support implementation of engagement plans and outreach activities:

Work with a project team to plan, develop and implement community engagement activities including construction outreach on large transportation infrastructure projects.
Support the development of a range of project and engagement planning materials (i.e., fact sheets, FAQs, communications plans, surveys, questionnaires, presentations, etc.)
Research demographic and population data to inform equitable outreach practices that will engage underrepresented communities.
Analyze quantitative and qualitative data and summarize public input to create client-ready project updates and reports for internal and external audiences.
Create project website content and updates, as well as social media content and updates.
Track and draft responses to community correspondence and interactions.
Coordinate logistics for in-person and online community events, workshops and meetings including the planning, coordination, and staffing.
Provide in-person, onsite, and door-to-door outreach to community members, neighbors, and businesses.
Coordinate and staff onsite community events including tabling, event booths, pop-ups and other culturally responsive events.
Some projects may include supporting a project hotline and answering calls from the public.

Desired qualifications:

Ability to understand and communicate complex technical information and concepts.
Experience implementing public engagement on infrastructure project(s) in the transportation, water, parks, energy, environmental, and/or land use sectors for public agencies.
A commitment to, and experience in, implementing equitable engagement to reach marginalized communities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience with editing and proofreading.
Strong relationship-building and listening skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team with a positive, respectful, and collaborative approach.
Comfort working in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects simultaneously.
Comfort working on high-profile and sometimes controversial issues and/or projects.
Experience and/or academic coursework in Urban and Regional Planning, Journalism, Communications, English, Political Science, Environmental Studies, or related field.

Organizational values: At S&A, we are expressly committed to equity and social justice, and as a team are centering equity through our work and our individual actions. We believe in supporting our staff in their personal and professional growth, providing new opportunities, building relationships, giving back and having fun! To support our staff in their personal and professional growth, all staff attend equity workshops, led by a professional facilitator who supports our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion journey.

Staff managers work with employees to help to take full advantage of learning opportunities found through onsite collaboration and connection with colleagues and other project staff.

Salary and benefits: S&A offers a salary commensurate with experience and competitive benefits. The salary range for this position is $54k-$70k annually. Benefits include paid vacation, sick, and volunteer days; paid holidays; bonuses; health coverage (medical, dental, vision); disability; parental leave; 401(k) with company match; transit pass; and free use of on-site fitness center.

EEO: We encourage anyone with a bilingual or multicultural background to apply. S&A is an equal-opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

To apply: Send your resume and cover letter to careers@stephersonassociates.com. We welcome work samples that demonstrate your strong communication skills.

Contract and Grant Planner (Environmental Planner 4)

Dina Alengi Storz — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 05:13:54 GMT

The Water Resources (WR) program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Contract and Grant Planner (Environmental Planner 4) position. This position is located in our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

Please Note: This is a project position that is expected to end on December 31, 2024.

In this role, you will serve as a member of a team of planning consultants to the WR Program Director, Office of Columbia River (OCR) Director, and WR and OCR Financial Services Section Manager, with responsibility for assisting with contract and grant financial services to implement water supply solutions directed through OCR. You will contribute to projects that tap into stored water from existing reservoirs, improve and build needed infrastructure, restore habitats, and develop enhanced water conservation projects to make water available for people, farms, and fish. This position will provide you with wide-ranging and valuable water resources management experience in WA, working with a variety of stakeholders who possess a diversity of goals and interests.

Agency Mission: Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment and to promote the wise management of our air, land, and water for the benefit of current and future generations.

Program Mission: The mission of the Water Resources Program is to is to support sustainable water resources management to meet the present and future water needs of people and the natural environment, in partnership with Washington communities.

Tele-work options for this position: This position will be eligible for up to an 90% tele-work schedule. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and is subject to change.

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, we will review applications on July 11, 2023. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before July 10, 2023. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date.

SALARY: $70,800.00 - $95,184.00 Annually –Note: The salary listed above includes any pay increase that goes into effect on July 1st, for this classification.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please follow this link: Contract and Grant Planner (Environmental Planner 4)

Community Engagement Specialist

Dina Alengi Storz — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 15:37:37 GMT

Community Transit

Job Summary: Work to engage communities on the growing transit network in Snohomish County! Under supervision develops and implements community engagement plans. Projects include proposed service changes and service development. Builds relationships with transit partners and stakeholder groups. Plans and staffs outreach events. Assists in external communications for community engagement projects. This may include social media, website content, news releases, brochures, presentations, and internal communications. Coordinates with planning, communications, public affairs, and other staff to implement community engagement plans and communications. Works with peers and other departments to support outreach to priority populations.

Closing Date: Open until filled

Link: https://careers-commtrans.icims.com/jobs/1599/community-engagement-specialist/job

Public Affairs Specialist 2 – Community Affairs Coordinator

Dina Alengi Storz — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 11:43:37 GMT

Company: Oregon Department of Transportation

Job Summary: As a community affairs coordinator, you will develop all public affairs and public information programs for the region office. You will be the primary point of contact for external partners from the initial development of transportation projects through construction. You will also be a member of multidisciplinary project development teams and help to communicate project objectives and assist in resolving issues as they arise.

Closing Date: 11:59p.m. on July 3

Link to Learn More and Apply: https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Community-Affairs-Coordinator_REQ-130830

Senior Strategic Communications Coordinator - (173293)

Dina Alengi Storz — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 11:56:13 GMT

For more information: https://hdr.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=173293&lang=en

About Us

We create connections between people and the projects and services that move communities forward.

We are looking for a Senior Strategic Communications Coordinator to be a member of our Strategic Communications program, a global team of communicators who are passionate about putting people first in planning and infrastructure. As a full-service community engagement and creative practice, we develop and implement ideas to bring people together in projects of every size and sector. We help people get to know each other, foster understanding, and build more connected, equitable, and sustainable communities.

In the role of Senior Strategic Communications Coordinator you’ll be responsible for managing projects and building strong relationships with some of HDR’s biggest clients. As a natural connector of people, you’ll understand these clients and their priorities and challenges with the objective of employing the right communication and engagement strategies. This requires deep knowledge of public involvement, public relations, and community engagement strategies along with the ability to listen, develop unique strategies, and identify team synergies concentrated on solving the challenges facing our clients.

As Strategic Communications professionals, we work with our client’s brand – not HDR – to strengthen our client’s messaging and engagement strategies for a program, initiative or project.

Primary Role & Responsibilities:

HDR is looking to add a talented Senior Strategic Communications Coordinator to our growing program to lead construction communications in the transportation, energy, and water markets in the Midwest. As a communications professional working within an engineering company, this role will continue to build and foster internal relationships with HDR project managers and staff. You will also have the desire to engage with technical staff and quick technical comprehension in order to translate technical knowledge into accessible and understandable content.

This role will lead or support the development and implementation of construction communications plans (target audience strategy, media relations and tracking, collateral material development, overall activity schedule, information lines, contact databases, and reporting) to inform communities in a positive and meaningful way. They will also handle the coordination and leadership of production/planning teams, lead concept development, writing, editing, and assisting in graphic coordination of outreach materials such as email and alert communications, surveys, newsletters, websites, handouts, videos, advertisements, and press releases. You will be expected to lead the facilitation of virtual or in-person public meetings, hearings, open houses, focus groups, workshops, advisory committees, and other stakeholder meetings, as well as coordinate project-related data gathering and political analysis and monitoring. You will assist with the development and management of political outreach strategies and manage social media campaigns. This will involve media coordination/management, including public notices and press releases, media monitoring/tracking for project documentation, and the management of external service providers including sub-consultants.

#LI-LA1

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required
3 years related experience in strategic communications, public relationships, public involvement and/or community engagement
Experience leading social media campaigns
Technical writing experience
Service- and client-oriented personality with the ability to handle multiple assignments at a time and set and meet deadlines
Self-starter; can work well independently or in a team environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Willingness to travel
Working knowledge of local, state and federal requirements for public involvement
Strong organizational skills
Must be able to effectively work in minimally supervised and/or unsupervised environments
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture

Preferred Qualifications

8 years related experience preferred
Media relations experience desired
Experience in the energy, transportation, and/or water markets is preferred
Previous consulting or account management experience preferred

Physical Expectations/Requirements

Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds without assistance
Must be able to effectively communicate in person, by telephone, and via email
Must be able to independently get yourself to meetings and events

Why HDR

Senior Cap-and-Invest Market Monitor (Financial Examiner 4) (In-Training)

Dina Alengi Storz — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 11:54:56 GMT

The Air Quality Program (AQP) within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Senior Cap-and-Invest Market Monitor (Financial Examiner 4) (In-Training) position. This position is located in our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA .

Through your collaboration with Ecology staff, State agencies, and other cap-and-invest jurisdictions, you’ll cultivate a deep understanding of the nexus between emissions allowance, energy, and financial markets. You’ll become a subject matter expert on cap-and-invest market behavior and serve as a resource to the rest of the CCA (Climate Commitment Act) Implementation Group as we work together to develop, implement, and maintain this powerful emissions-reduction program.

The mission of the Air Quality Program (AQP) is to protect and improve air quality in Washington. The Air Quality Program’s vision is clean, healthy air and climate for all of Washington.

Note: This position offers a career path and on-the-job training. This position allows you to progress through the Financial Examiner (FE) field and achieve the goal class of an FE4. Candidates will be considered at the FE3 and FE4 levels, depending on their qualifications. For salary levels for each, please see the qualifications section.

Tele-work options for this position: This position will be eligible to tele-work up to three days per week. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, we will review applications on June 30, 2023. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before June 29, 2023. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date.

Please Note: We will review all applications received before the date above. Additional reviews after this date typically only occur if we have a small applicant pool, or if a successful Hire was not made.

SALARY: $73,260.00 - $108,804.00 –Note: The salary listed above doesn't include the scheduled 4% general salary increase effective 7/1/2023.

If you’re interested in applying for this position, please following this link: Senior Cap-and-Invest Market Monitor (Financial Examiner 4) (In-Training)

Litter Coordinator (Natural Resource Specialist 5)

Dina Alengi Storz — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 06:23:48 GMT

The Solid Waste Management (SWM) program is looking to fill a Litter Coordinator (Natural Resource Specialist 5) position. This position is located in our Southwest Region Office in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to travel throughout Ecology’s Southwest Region, visiting roads and other public lands to oversee crews hired for the purpose of cleaning up litter and illegal dumps to directly improve Washington’s environment. You will work independently to manage a program budget, maintain a vehicle fleet, ensure supplies are in stock, and hire all work crew members. You will work with other state and local governments on litter, illegal dump cleanup and prevention measures and oversight of grants. This position is an entry-level supervisor position which can provide valuable management experience.

Agency Mission: Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment and to promote the wise management of our air, land and water for the benefit of current and future generations.

Program Mission: The Solid Waste Management (SWM) Program’s mission is to reduce both the amount and effects of wastes generated in Washington, and our vision is to transition to a society where waste is viewed as inefficient and most wastes and toxic substances have been eliminated.

Tele-work options for this position: This position will be eligible for up to an 80% telework schedule. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and is subject to change.

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, we will review applications on June 20, 2023. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before June 19, 2023. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date.

SALARY: $65,748.00 - $88,416.00*

*The salary listed above includes the scheduled 4% general salary increase effective 7/1/2023.

If you’re interested in applying for this position, please follow this link: Litter Coordinator (Natural Resource Specialist 5)

If you have any questions regarding the position, please email: careers@ecy.wa.gov.

Senior Engagement Manager

IAP2 USA — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 20:50:22 GMT

Location: Full Time - Rochester, NY/Remote

Measures for Justice is a non-partisan, fast-paced, entrepreneurial non-profit on a mission to develop tools and services that help communities reshape the criminal justice system. . Since 2011, we have pioneered a methodology to compare how different justice systems perform on the county level and led the charge to improve county-level criminal justice data. While we do not advocate for any specific reforms, we do work to make change possible by increasing system transparency, accessibility, and accountability. We’ve got world-class criminal justice data and technology chops. And a culture that demands excellence, rigor and people who like to make good ideas come to life.

Our Premise

Local communities and the institutions that serve them are in the best position to reshape how their criminal justice system works.

What Problem Is MFJ Trying to Solve?

The data communities need to make informed decisions about system performance and change are in short supply. The same goes for accountability and transparency. As a result, communities and the institutions that serve them are not equipped to work together on lasting change.

How Does MFJ Solve This Problem?

We’ve developed a new model for the public and their prosecutor/police/courts to work together to track how criminal justice is being carried out and to advance common goals. This work happens via a new public dashboard called Commons that creates a space for making criminal justice data transparent and shared policy goals public. Commons provides important local data that communities need to hold officials responsible. The data we have now gives no power. Commons changes that.

The Job

As a Senior Engagement Manager your primary role will be to build and manage relationships with the community groups and criminal justice practitioners that MFJ serves. You will also help oversee the implementation of MFJ’s data engagement platform, Commons, and drive use of it.

In addition, you will support the Engagement team in building MFJ’s reputation and brand awareness among criminal justice stakeholders, such as criminal justice practitioners, professional associations, relevant advocacy groups, and creating a network of stakeholders interested in engaging with MFJ’s suite of products and services.

What You Will Do

Reputation & Relationship Building

Relationship building and management: You will be responsible for identifying and exploring opportunities to build relationships with appropriate stakeholders, such as advocacy groups, community leaders, and district attorneys.

Commons

Act as a guide by providing tools and support for stakeholders as they prepare to launch Commons in their communities.
Research and develop county landscape analysis that reviews the county criminal justice environment to identify possible key topics of concerns, new initiatives and policies, and top influencers.
Organize meetings both online and in-person for Commons projects.
Serve as the main point of contact for assigned Commons sites. Work with community stakeholders as well as internal teams, such as Project Management and Marketing/Communications, on implementation.
Maintain relationships with stakeholders to ensure satisfaction with Commons as well as learn about how the office is using Commons to identify stories of change.
Identify and engage Community-based Organizations to ensure awareness and continued use of the Commons platform post-launch.
Develop written materials as part of ongoing outreach to Commons stakeholders.

About You

Minimum of five years of experience coordinating, managing, or leading community organizing initiatives.
Displays strong cultural competence and cultural humility
Experience working with issues of racial equity.
Experience communicating with diverse audiences, including advocates, practitioners, and policymakers.
Willingness to travel.
Experience actively collaborating with local government partners on related issues preferred.
Broad understanding of key issues in criminal justice research and reform, as well as familiarity with roles/responsibilities of various criminal legal system actors preferred.

Next Steps

To apply, please visit our website - https://www.measuresforjustice.org/about/jobs

Review of applications will begin ASAP and will continue until the position is filled.

Measures for Justice (MFJ) is committed to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our workplace. We are committed to eradicating barriers to access and opportunity and strive to create a welcoming environment for people of all backgrounds. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and a casual work environment. Our office is wheelchair accessible. In addition, Measures for Justice will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during the hiring process, please contact Rachel Snyder at rachel.snyder@measuresforjustice.org.

We know that only by bringing together our diverse perspectives can we begin to understand and innovatively tackle the complex issues we engage with. We acknowledge there is a lot of work to be done to ensure we are embodying these principles in our workplace and our work, and we are deeply committed to this ongoing practice. Our work is the data; our heart is the people.

It is the policy of Measures for Justice to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Communications Coordinator II position

Dina Alengi Storz — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 15:55:02 GMT

City of Portland Auditor’s Office

Communications Coordinator II | Job Details tab | Career Pages (governmentjobs.com).

The City Auditor’s Office is seeking a mission-driven, versatile communication professional to lead internal communications and expand its accountability and transparency work with historically underserved Portlanders by supporting outreach, overseeing publication design, and advancing the online reach of the Auditor’s Office.

As the sixth elected official in the City of Portland, the Auditor is independent of City Council and accountable only to the public. The Auditor’s Office promotes open and accountable government by providing impartial reviews and investigations, access to public information, and services for City government and the public. It employs 38 staff members working in four divisions.

The Communications Coordinator II position will work closely with the Communications and Outreach Coordinator and perform a variety of complex assignments while maintaining a portfolio of office-wide communication projects of significant impact. The Coordinator II will lead the office’s efforts in designing and producing reports, web pages, and other communication materials to ensure wide public access and ready understanding of programs and results of audits and policy reviews. They will also be responsible for developing, editing and proof-reading internal communications.

Responsibilities of the Communications Coordinator II include:

performing highly-skilled graphic design functions for use in print, web, powerpoint, or social media contexts;
developing new methods of promoting programs and projects to the public;
administering the office’s use of GovQA and coordinating public records requests with internal divisions;
creating, editing, and proof-reading office-wide documents for public and internal distribution;
supporting and managing Auditor’s Office webpages;
providing support for internal communication activities;
Managing the Office’s use of communications and survey platforms such as MailChimp and SurveyMonkey.

There is no college degree specific to the work – we are looking for an collaborative person who is well versed in the principles of multimedia, is comfortable coordinating across several divisions, has excellent graphic design and written communications skills, and is adept at strategic communications.

The Auditor’s Office values a diverse workforce and a culture of equity and inclusion in delivering public services and everyday interactions in the workplace. The Office encourages candidates with experience working with a broad range of individuals and diverse communities to apply. To Qualify

Candidates must have at a minimum any combination of education and experience equivalent to the following:

Course work from an accredited college or university in communication, marketing, business administration, public administration, or field related to organizational unit or Auditor’s Office; and
Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in positions in communication, analysis, planning, organizing, and/or evaluating programs in a public agency or customer service related field.

TO APPLY:
Submit three documents:

(1) A resume
List professional and other relevant experience and education.

(2) A cover letter
Describe how you meet the minimum qualifications in Section I below, which will be the basis on which a list of candidates eligible for an interview will be developed. Where possible, connect items from your resume to demonstrate how you meet these qualifications. It is advised that you use the numbered list in your letter to ensure you respond to each item. Skipping any of the items or failing to demonstrate how you meet them will disqualify your application from further consideration, so please complete the cover letter with care.

(3) A brief writing exercise
Described in Section II below.

Section I: Minimum qualifications for cover letter (Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Knowledge of principles and practices of business communication and program administration;
Ability to learn Auditor’s Office and City rules, policies, and procedures related to area of assignment;
Ability to exercise independent judgment, problem-solve, and take initiative within established procedures and guidelines;
Ability to use City-specific technology and general office software;
Ability to communicate clearly, logically, and persuasively, both orally and in writing; prepare concise and comprehensive reports, correspondence, and other documents;
Ability to research, plan, and implement public information, awareness, and education programs to build and maintain public awareness of mission and goals.

Section II: Writing exercise
In addition to the cover letter and resume, please submit an essay describing 1) your experiences or participation with any of the following, and 2) what you learned from them:

exposure to racial inequities and actions you took to help resolve them;
steps taken to make workplaces and/or public spaces inclusive;
experiences as a member of a historically underrepresented group in government decision-making;
experiences living, working with, and/or interacting with individuals from diverse backgrounds and identities;
experiences ensuring equitable and inclusive workplace operations and/or program outcomes.

If your experiences are different from those listed and you have a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please explain how you will manifest that commitment in this position.The Recruitment Process

Applicants must submit their resume, cover letter, and writing exercise through the City of Portland's online application system no later than 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. Emailed, mailed, or faxed applications will not be accepted. Your application materials should not exceed a total of five pages. Please do not include materials not requested.

Recruitment Timeline (subject to change)

Application period: April 24 - May 15, 2023
Applications reviewed: Week of May 15th, 2023
First interviews: May 24-26, 2023
Second interviews: June 1-2, 2023
Job offer: June 9, 2023

Additional Information

Salary range/Pay equity: Per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law, individual salaries are determined based on the experience and education listed in a candidate’s resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure an offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience.

Language pay differential: Auditor’s Office employees who speak one or more languages in addition to English, may be eligible to receive additional compensation if they qualify and use their language skills to assist the community.

Employee benefits: The City of Portland is committed to offering medical, dental, vision, basic life, and long-term disability coverage that provides quality care, support and value to eligible employees and their family members. Additional benefits such as flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance and employee assistance program coverage are available to ensure employees have the appropriate tools to safeguard themselves and their family. The City of Portland participates in PERS, the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System. Find more information on the City of Portland's benefits here: Benefits Information | The City of Portland, Oregon.

Civil Service: This position is in the Classified Service and subject to Civil Service provisions. It also is subject to the Human Resources Administrative Rules for the Auditor’s Office, City Charter, and Code.

Work status: Non-citizen applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.

Work location: The position is based in City Hall, 1221 SW 4th Ave. The Auditor’s Office is currently operating in a hybrid schedule of in-person and remote work.

Veteran’s preference: If you are requesting Veteran's Preference, attach a copy of your DD214 and/or Veteran's Administration letter stating your disability to your profile (if applicable), as well as checking the box identifying yourself as a Veteran. You must request Veteran's Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment you apply for. Veteran's Preference documentation must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM on the closing date of this recruitment.

Equal employment opportunity: It is the policy of the City of Portland that no person shall be discriminated against based on race, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or source of income. The City values diversity and encourages everyone who is interested in employment with the City to apply.

Disability, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations: If you identify as a person with a disability, are pregnant or nursing, or observe a religious practice(s) and would like to request a reasonable accommodation when applying for this job, contact Administrative Specialist Andrew Bryans at Andrew.Bryans@portlandoregon.gov.

Vaccination requirement: You must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 per City/State mandate or have an approved exception by date of hire.

Technical assistance: If you have questions about how to apply or require any assistance in submitting your application, please contact Administrative Specialist Andrew Bryans at Andrew.Bryans@portlandoregon.gov.

For more information about the Auditor’s Office: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/auditor/

Human Resources (HR) Analyst

Dina Alengi Storz — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 15:53:42 GMT

Company: City of Lacey
Link to Source (and details): Human Resources (HR) Analyst | Job Details tab | Career Pages (governmentjobs.com)

Reporting to the Human Resources Director, under general direction, the HR Analyst serves as a professional management consultant regarding personnel issues. This position is responsible for performing a broad range of professional assigned HR functions which include, but are not limited to labor and employee relations (includes investigation support); benefits and leave administration (includes payroll processing); classification and compensation; recruitment and selection processes; training and organizational development; HR policy and rules compliance; risk management; workers’ compensation and safety; and coordination of HR related projects and programs. This position also will cross train and assist in all areas and/or serve as back up to other departments and may be periodically rotated as back up to specialized work program areas.

Currently, the City of Lacey is a Social Security employer, and this position is presently required to contribute into Social Security. However, due to a historical issue & question that exists about the election of voluntary Social Security coverage, the City will need to undertake a voting process to determine whether PERS eligible positions will continue to contribute to social security coverage. It is anticipated the voting process will be conducted in October 2023. All of our other employee benefits associated with this position are expected to remain the same for 2023.

First review of applications will be on May 3, 2023. Hiring manager reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time. It is in your best interest to apply as soon as possible.

Information in this announcement is subject to change without notice. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

These duties include but are not limited to the following:

Labor and Employee Relations

Provides appropriate counsel on employee relations matters (e.g. coaching and disciplinary matters) to various department management and employees. Consults with HR management on matters of high risk and significance. Interprets, advises and makes recommendations on all HR personnel issues, providing research and supporting evidence to demonstrate analysis into applicable policy, law or rule, collective bargaining agreement or procedure.
Participates in the City’s labor relations programs and provides support to Human Resources Management with various labor relations projects including (but not limited to) preparing for and participating in labor management committee meetings, negotiations, gathering comparator data and preparing costing worksheets, completing surveys and finalizing official labor documents (e.g. draft MOU’s and final versions of contract drafts).
Fields complaints and coordinates and performs investigations in consultation with HR Management.

Benefits and Leave Administration

Administers and/or assists with the administration of the employee benefit and leave programs provided by policy, state and/or federal law, including assisting with administering leave programs (such as but not limited to: Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Shared Leave, Military Leave, Domestic Violence Leave, and/or the Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)).Coordinates requests for accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and medical disabilities (as well as long term disability claims).
Reviews and assists with implementation of annual insurance benefits/rate adjustments and provides notification when appropriate/as needed to employees regarding benefits changes. Maintains updated benefit booklets and plan documents. Coordinates and participates in open annual enrollment and processes benefit change paperwork for payroll processing.
Provides direct assistance to employees and families with their benefit and leave programs including enrollments, filing claims, related problems, changes and related matters. Coordinates with HR Specialist on setting up new employee orientations and processing of new hire paperwork (e.g. offer letters, entry of payroll and processing of new hire paperwork). Conducts exit interviews as needed.

Classification and Compensation

Performs salary surveys, researches classification and compensation issues as assigned, and compiles information for collective bargaining and/or classification reviews. Conducts job analysis studies and audits, updates and creates job descriptions. Responds to salary surveys, including preparing EEOC reports and other required federal and state reports and/or surveys related to the City's workforce, classification levels, and/or employment practices and policies.

Recruitment and Selection Process

Coordinates and develops recruitment and selection processes which includes, but is not limited to coordination with the hiring supervisor; updating and/or development of job descriptions for new positions; creating advertisements or mailings; creating and reviewing interview questions; coordinating interview panels; developing and/or scheduling assessment or testing exercises; and ensuring completion of all background and hiring requirements (e.g. medical examinations, driving checks, reference checks, etc.).
Assists with implementation of creative strategies that foster the organization's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) goals within the recruitment and selection process. Provides training to interview panels to ensure a fair and consistent process across the organization. Manages applicant data to ensure compliance with DEI industry best practices, and ensures candidate selection process is fair and objective.
Serves as system administrator for the online applicant tracking system.

Training and Organization Development

Provides guidance and input on reorganizations, and supports workforce and succession planning for assigned departments in consultation with HR Management
Assists in coordinating the City's training and organizational development program (e.g. management training, policy compliance training, DEI training, etc.), which includes evaluating and recommending trainings to the HR Director, screening and/or selecting new training or materials, and scheduling and maintaining employee training records. May assist in development of training programs for presentation and may provide presentation.
May provide training in specific areas of work (including with other HR team members) as assigned and/or requested, and assists other junior level staff members with more complex and/or difficult situations by providing guidance, advisement and mentoring.

Risk Management and Workers Compensation/Safety

Coordinates Workers’ Compensation claims, including working closely with injured employees coordinating light duty (Stay at Work) and early return to work programs. Works closely with employees, supervisors and HR management on L & I issues and follows up as needed for additional information from Labor & Industry claim managers and/or medical providers regarding claims status, light duty and return to regular work duty. Provides updates and consultation to HR management as appropriate.
Coordinates and processes unemployment claims, responds to unemployment claims and attends unemployment claims hearings.
Researches HR policy issues as assigned. Provides recommendations on research data. Participates in the development, implementation and day to day administration of human resources policies, procedures and projects.

HR Policy and Rules Compliance

Maintains and/or assists with department audits, maintenance of employee personnel records, confidential medical and testing records and related correspondence files; ensures proper maintenance of related files and records in accordance with State, Federal and local laws.
Ensures proper documentation, maintains related records and tracking logs for work areas. Completes filing of assigned work area, and prepares records and documents for archival storage using the WA State Records Management Guidelines; assists with tracking and purging of archive records and notices of destruction.

Other Duties Assigned

Provides back up to other analysts as requested. Provides support to the Emergency Management and Safety Coordinator in order to coordinate the City's safety, risk management, and Accident Review Board functions.
Completes reports on and provides metrics for department processes and programs as requested.
Attends various meetings and represent the department on various committees. May conduct and/or facilitate meetings.
Participates in special projects and performs other related duties as assigned.

Specialty Assignments (Position Specific)

May provide support to the Risk Management Coordinator and risk management program in providing back up to claims calls (including intake) for auto/property/liability claims.
May administer the City’s random drug program for CDL holders, schedules appointments, communicates with supervisors, and maintains confidentiality.
May provide backup support to the HR Specialist as needed for sponsored employee events including serving as the Wellness Coordinator, the quarterly new employee welcome event, annual employee recognition event, employee socials, annual picnic, and/or related holiday functions.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

A Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree in Human Resources, Finance, Public or Business Administration or related field and a minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible human resources experience in more than one area of human resources (e.g. labor relations, classification and compensation, benefits, etc.)

Associates of Arts or Science Degree in Human Resources, Finance, Public or Business Administration or related field AND four (4) years of progressively responsible human resources experience in more than one area of human resources (e.g. labor relations, classification and compensation, benefits, etc.)

Six (6) years of progressively responsible human resources experience in more than one area of human resources (e.g. labor relations, classification and compensation, benefits, etc.).

* May have a combination of experience, education, and training that would substitute for the above requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

IPMA-HR, CEBS/CCP, CP, PHR or other equivalent certification.
Two (2) additional years of progressively responsible human resources experience within a public sector organization.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OR LICENSE(S)

Must pass a background investigation (including fingerprints), credit and reference checks are required.
Must maintain a level of physical and mental fitness necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
Must be attentive to job safety considerations and follows all required safety policies, procedures and techniques.
Must possess a valid Washington State driver’s license at time of hire OR must obtain within 30 days from date of hire, and must have a driving record acceptable to the City and the City’s insurance carrier; OR must be able to provide own transportation to and from job, meetings, and related job sites.
Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

City human resources policies and procedures including ordinances and state and federal laws related to human resources and employment practices and industry best practices.
Principles and practices of public personnel administration including those related to the public sector.
City employee benefit packages and programs, options, procedures, eligibility, claim requirements and cost structure.
Collective bargaining agreements, principles and practices of contract negotiation and administration and progressive disciplinary procedures.
Research methods, data collection, report presentation and statistical analysis.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Investigative methods and techniques and investigatory report writing.
Mathematic computations adequate to correctly perform work.
Effective oral and written communication principles and practices (e.g. English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation) to include principles public relations and customer service.
Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and computer applications such as: word processing, spreadsheets, and statistical databases.
Knowledge of public budget administration, budget process, statistics, program planning, and financial management principles and practices.
Proper documentation, reporting, record keeping and compliance with federal, state and local laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

Skill in:

Performing thorough investigations into sensitive HR issues and preparing investigatory report and related documents.
Making recommendations based on accurate analysis of complex data and issues.
Development and management of administrative projects.
Analyzing problems or complex issues and providing effective and timely solutions or decisions.
Communication of complex and sensitive information.
Diplomacy and presenting a positive image of the City, both verbally and in writing.
Using sound independent judgment and discretion.
Interpreting, applying and explaining rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Planning and organizing work and meeting schedules and time lines.
Preparing a variety of reports, logs, records and files related to assigned activities.
Responding to inquiries or complaints from customers, staff, management, and members of the general public or referring them onto the appropriate individual or department.
Assisting with processes and procedures related to negotiating and administering contracts and agreements.
Utilizing personal computer software programs and other relevant software affecting assigned work and in compiling and preparing spreadsheets.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, management, vendors, outside agencies, community groups and the general public.
Maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information and communicating with tact and diplomacy.
Conflict resolution and consensus building.

Ability to:

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, vendors, outside agencies, and general public, and to form team environments, build morale, increase productivity, improve relationships and meet goals and objectives.
Keep updated on legislation changes and state and federal laws related to and affecting human resources policies and best practices.
Interpret and apply Federal, State and local codes, policies, laws and regulations related to area of responsibility.
Operate a computer to enter data, maintain records and generate reports.
Anticipate and respond to administrative and operational problems.
Participate in the administration of Human Resources policies, programs and projects.
Perform a variety of professional personnel duties involving recruitment, selection, testing and employee benefits administration.
Provide technical information and assistance to others regarding employment policies, personnel transactions and employee benefits/programs including
Communicate effectively, efficiently and in a confidential and diplomatic manner that is sensitive to both the needs of the City employees and supervisors.
Exercise the highest degree of confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
Warmly greet the public and co-workers and clearly convey a sincere willingness to be of service and/or open to resolving the situation at hand. Clearly explains self or answers when necessary.
Portray an image of knowledge, confidence, professionalism, fairness, and caring.
Meet any dress and/or grooming expectations appropriate to position.
Apply project management techniques and principles.
Coordinate, prioritize and work on multiple activities on a daily basis under often stressful and busy conditions.
Analyze, interpret, develop and implement City regulations, policies and procedures.
Demonstrate regular, reliable attendance.
Deliver responsive and high quality customer service.

Director of Communications and Community Relations

Dina Alengi Storz — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 05:00:31 GMT

Company: City of Lawrence Kansas

Job Summary:
The position will lead, manage and facilitate work in the areas of communications, community relations and customer serve and community engagement. The Director will serve as the City’s Public Information Officer and as an advocate of the City’s story and brand, overseeing communications, marketing, community/media relations as well as perform complex administrative, leadership, and professional work in developing and leading the City’s comprehensive strategic communications plan. Activities include developing and deploying multimedia communications strategies to effectively share information with multiple stakeholders and audiences regarding the City’s policies, services and plans. Additionally, this position will develop and lead a comprehensive strategy to improve customer service working with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders while supporting the City’s Strategic Plan commitment to community engagement, to ensure those activities have appropriate support and resources to be successful while working with all City departments, media outlets, other governmental agencies, business & nonprofit entities and the community to cooperatively provide effective and innovative communications activities by utilizing best practices in the strategic communications field.

The position serves as part of the City’s Executive Team. As such, the Director will serve as a thought partner and leader, collaborating with City departments to drive effective communications on behalf of the City. The Director will advance the City’s strategic plan with effective communications strategies for each Outcome and Commitment area.

The Director will provide coordination and leadership between the communications and marketing team across City departments and will also serve as a city liaison to other boards and commissions as assigned.

Direct Link:
https://us231.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/Cityoflawrence/Posting/View/403

Closing Date:

05/28/2023

Communication and Outreach Coordinator III

Dina Alengi Storz — Mon, 10 Apr 2023 19:24:56 GMT

The City Auditor’s Office is seeking a mission-driven, versatile communication professional to expand its accountability and transparency work with historically underserved Portlanders by coordinating and conducting outreach and engagement, overseeing publication design, and advancing the online reach of the Auditor’s Office.

Website http://www.portlandoregon.gov/jobs

As the sixth elected official in the City of Portland, the Auditor is independent of City Council and accountable only to the public. The Auditor’s Office promotes open and accountable government by providing impartial reviews and investigations, access to public information, and services for City government and the public. It employs 38 staff members working in four divisions.

The Communication and Outreach Coordinator III was created to help reach three goals: 1) improve awareness through meaningful engagement among historically underserved communities of the information resources and free services the Auditor’s Office provides to the public, 2) develop reciprocal relationships with organizations to learn what their constituent communities think about City services and programs and use that information to make our audit and analytical work more meaningful to them, and 3) manage an effective communications program that supports internal clients, maintains timely and effective communication with external clients, and promotes broader awareness of the Auditor’s Office and its services.

The position is located in the Auditor’s executive office and works closely with the City Auditor, Chief Deputy Auditor and all division managers. It is responsible for overseeing the implementation of an existing strategic communication plan, Auditor’s Office Racial Equity Plan, and Business Operations’ racial equity plan, coordinating public engagement activities officewide, supervising staff responsible for internal communications systems and processes, publication design, web presence, and public records requests; and developing and implementing a social media strategy, evaluating consultant proposals and administering and overseeing management of consultant contracts.

Successful candidates will have:

a deep understanding of the City of Portland’s role in marginalizing some communities and how its actions have fostered distrust of government;
existing relationships with community organizations led by and for communities of color and community leaders representing historically disenfranchised communities;
expertise in culturally competent, cross-cultural and accessible communication;
proficiency with a variety of communication formats and platforms;
expertise in developing and implementing communications strategies
some experience supervising the work of others, either through project or personnel management;
a commitment to government accountability and transparency.

The Auditor’s Office values a diverse workforce and a culture of equity and inclusion in delivering public services and everyday interactions in the workplace. The Office encourages candidates with experience working with a broad range of individuals and diverse communities to apply.To Qualify

Candidates must have at a minimum any combination of education and experience equivalent to the following:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in communication, public affairs, public administration, or a related field;

Four years of progressively responsible experience in positions in communication, public engagement, public affairs, or a related field.

TO APPLY:
Submit three documents:
(1) A resume
List professional and other relevant experience and education.

(2) A cover letter
Describe how you meet the minimum qualifications in Section I below, which will be the basis on which a list of candidates eligible for an interview will be developed. Where possible, connect items from your resume to demonstrate how you meet these qualifications. It is advised that you use the numbered list in your letter to ensure you respond to each item. Skipping any of the items or failing to demonstrate how you meet them will disqualify your application from further consideration, so please complete the cover letter with care.

(3) A brief writing exercise
Described in Section II below.
I. Minimum qualifications for cover letter (Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Knowledge of principles, practices, and methods of event planning, community outreach activities, and communication design;
Knowledge of social media, online marketing, and website maintenance;
Skill in evaluating consultant proposals; administering and overseeing management of consultant contracts;
Ability to analyze complex or technical issues and problems, evaluate alternatives, and recommend policies, strategies, and effective courses of action;
Ability to exercise independent judgment, problem-solve, and take initiative within established procedures and guidelines;
Ability to research, plan, and implement pubic information, awareness, and educational programs to build and maintain public awareness of mission, goals, and results;
Ability to provide guidance to staff to accomplish overall work objectives and oversee and lead a diverse group of non-technical and technical personnel.

II. Writing exercise
In addition to the cover letter and resume, please submit an essay describing 1) your experiences or participation with any of the following, and 2) what you learned from them:

exposure to racial inequities and actions you took to help resolve them;
steps taken to make workplaces and/or public spaces inclusive;
experiences as a member of a historically underrepresented group in government decision-making;
experiences living, working with, and/or interacting with individuals from diverse backgrounds and identities;
experiences ensuring equitable and inclusive workplace operations and/or program outcomes.

Applicants must submit their resume, cover letter, and writing exercise through the City of Portland's online application system no later than 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. Emailed, mailed, or faxed applications will not be accepted. Your application materials should not exceed a total of five pages. Please do not include materials not requested.

Recruitment Timeline (subject to change)
Application period: March 27 - April 17, 2023
Applications reviewed: Week of April April 20th
First interviews: April 24 – 26, 2023
Second interviews: May 1- 3, 2023
Job offer: May 22, 2023

Additional Information

Additional Information
Salary range/Pay equity: Per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law, individual salaries are determined based on the experience and education listed in a candidate’s resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure an offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience.

Language pay differential: Auditor’s Office employees who speak one or more languages in addition to English, may be eligible to receive additional compensation if they qualify and use their language skills to assist the community.

Employee benefits: The City of Portland is committed to offering medical, dental, vision, basic life, and long-term disability coverage that provides quality care, support and value to eligible employees and their family members. Additional benefits such as flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance and employee assistance program coverage are available to ensure employees have the appropriate tools to safeguard themselves and their family. The City of Portland participates in PERS, the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System. Find more information on the City of Portland's benefits here: Benefits Information | The City of Portland, Oregon.

Civil Service: This position is in the Classified Service and subject to Civil Service provisions. It also is subject to the Human Resources Administrative Rules for the Auditor’s Office, City Charter, and Code.

Work status: Non-citizen applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.

Work location: The position is based in City Hall, 1221 SW 4th Ave. The Auditor’s Office is currently operating in a hybrid schedule of in-person and remote work.

Veteran’s preference: If you are requesting Veteran's Preference, attach a copy of your DD214 and/or Veteran's Administration letter stating your disability to your profile (if applicable), as well as checking the box identifying yourself as a Veteran. You must request Veteran's Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment you apply for. Veteran's Preference documentation must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM on the closing date of this recruitment.

Equal employment opportunity: It is the policy of the City of Portland that no person shall be discriminated against based on race, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or source of income. The City values diversity and encourages everyone who is interested in employment with the City to apply.

Disability, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations: If you identify as a person with a disability, are pregnant or nursing, or observe a religious practice(s) and would like to request a reasonable accommodation when applying for this job, contact Administrative Specialist Andrew Bryans at Andrew.Bryans@portlandoregon.gov.

Vaccination requirement: You must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 per City/State mandate or have an approved exception by date of hire.

Technical assistance: If you have questions about how to apply or require any assistance in submitting your application, please contact Administrative Specialist Andrew Bryans at Andrew.Bryans@portlandoregon.gov.

For more information about the Auditor’s Office: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/auditor/

Senior Cap-and-Invest Market Monitor (Financial Examiner 4) (In-Training)

Dina Alengi Storz — Mon, 10 Apr 2023 18:52:35 GMT

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, we will review applications on April 24, 2023. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before April 23, 2023. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date.

SALARY: $73,260.00 - $108,804.00 Annually

If you are interested in applying for this position, please follow this link: Climate Change: Senior Cap-and-Invest Market Monitor (Financial Examiner 4) (In-Training)

Community Engagement Project Manager

Dina Alengi Storz — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 05:56:47 GMT

Company: EnviroIssues (Seattle, WA)

Job Summary:

Our EnviroIssues team is passionate about supporting communities in having a voice and opportunity to influence the issues impacting their everyday life. As a consulting firm, we work with a wide variety of clients, mainly in the public sector, on community engagement and outreach to bring people’s voices into a variety of projects – whether that’s addressing wastewater discharge into Puget Sound, large infrastructure projects in Seattle, replacing a bridge in Portland, or helping communities plan how they grow. While our largest area of work is transportation and transit, we also work in water utilities, land use, natural resources, climate, cleanup, energy, and other sectors that impact people in our communities.

We believe Black Lives Matter and are committed to a journey toward being a human-centered and antiracist workplace. We have a long way to go to address our structural and institutional racism and come together as a community for mutual support and respect.

The ideal candidate will see themselves in this antiracism journey and bring a passion to outreach, community engagement, or the types of projects we do including transit, transportation, water, environmental cleanup, natural resources, facilitation, planning, design, and construction.

The role

As a Community Engagement Project Manager, you are passionate and find joy in community engagement. You care about developing strategies and processes to gather community feedback on the projects we work on. You understand what’s needed to do meaningful community engagement and value all aspects of the work from developing strategy to entering community feedback into databases.

As a consultant, you will work with clients to meet expectations, offer strategic advice on community engagement activities. In this role, you will be an advocate for the community engagement process rather than a specific project outcome. You will have the opportunity to work on fast-paced, collaborative, and impactful projects to develop and implement equity-oriented community engagement and public involvement strategies for a variety of public and private clients and audiences.

In this role, you are the day-to-day project manager or deputy project manager for a variety of projects ranging from transportation, natural resources, research, and infrastructure improvement. In this role, you will:

Managing implementation for small and/or multiple projects with confidence in decision-making and in partnership with strategic advisors. This includes developing and collaborating on community engagement strategies and activities; offering clear and consistent communication between all project stakeholders; ensuring effective and appropriate internal review coordination of materials and service, while accounting for quality product delivery to clients.
Actively strive to meet client deadlines, deliver work within project budget constraints, and address emerging project needs by being willing to adjust strategy, timeline, and focus on positive outcomes
Offer strategic input on community engagement and public engagement approaches to clients, partners, and stakeholders and support successful delivery of project work regardless of your role on project
Understand client needs and identify opportunities and constraints to further integrate equity into each task/project and work effectively with clients, including being responsive, sharing recommendations, and responding effectively to client feedback
Take part in, and possibly lead, difficult conversations with clients and partners to address issues and feedback as they emerge.
Work alongside and manage project teams of various sizes. You will delegate work activities and ensure an understanding of goals, provide clear and consistent communication with all team members, and have difficult conversations amongst the team when appropriate. This includes sharing feedback on team member performance.
Actively seek opportunities to develop and offer coaching and mentoring to team members. Utilize strategies to understand team members goals, needs, and inspirations to build regular opportunities for learning and reflection for growth.
Engage in the giving and receiving of growth-minded feedback with team members, clients, and community partners. Be willing and curious about how to continue your own growth and development based on feedback you receive.
Actively supporting racial equity and anti-racism in the work being done on the project
Engage in management of the project’s contract, including developing accurate monthly progress reports and invoices, developing scopes and budgets with defined rate structures, and delivering project work within budget while meeting client expectation
Lead and support project marketing and business development efforts in consultation with the Corporate Communications team, staff members, and senior leadership including, developing specific approaches for winning projects within a given sector, and supporting company business objectives
Engaging in our company’s commitment to being anti-racist by engaging in individual and collective learning, strategizing, behavior change, and embedding racial equity into your daily practices

Conditions of employment

A valid driver's license or government issued ID Card is required
Local travel to sites/events for in-person outreach, sometimes this may occur outside of regular business hours
Occasional weekend and evening work to meet client needs
Reside in the state of Washington

Benefits

Salary to range between $74,880 and $91,520 annually depending on experience
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Ability to work remotely, in an EI office, or a hybrid of remote and in office depending on your preferences
Medical, vision, and dental coverage for employees and their families (spouses, domestic partners, and children)
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Company provided short-term disability and life insurance
Voluntary long-term disability and life insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
A pet-friendly environment
A fully funded transit pass

Closing date: April 14, 2023

Link to source: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=26ead786-79a4-4ba6-a947-999f9c1bc410&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=457299&lang=en_US

Public Involvement Specialist II and Public Involvement Specialist III

Dina Alengi Storz — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 05:36:30 GMT

Company: Texas Department of Transportation

Job Summary:

Exciting opportunity for a communications, journalism or public relations/public affairs professional in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment. If you are passionate about working with and for the public, this position is for you! Our work directly impacts the public we serve. You'll experience team projects, challenging individual assignments and be exposed to a wide variety of TxDOT roles, responsibilities and career options. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who is a strategic, out-of-the-box thinker, someone with considerable public engagement experience - both in-person and virtual, an excellent writer and a team player. Join us and be part of “going above and beyond” in public involvement. Among the advantages of working at TxDOT, the agency can offer work-life balance, stability, and the opportunity to work independently and address diverse challenges. To check out our brand new Stassney Headquarters here in Austin, we welcome you to watch the following video:

Stassney Campus: https://youtu.be/u42vEZacDgA

Minimum Salary: 48,278.00

Maximum Salary: 90,393.00

Position Description

Performs high-level, professional and administrative work including developing and implementing complex public involvement and community outreach programs. Provides leadership and assistance in public involvement and communication efforts for transportation projects. Coordinates public involvement activities to comply with regulations and to achieve strategic objectives. Work requires contact with departmental managers, high-level executives, governmental officials, private entities, and the public. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties:

Develops, oversees, and implements complex public involvement and awareness programs and strategies for transportation projects and programs.
Coordinates special projects and stakeholder committees to meet regulatory and statutory requirements, addresses complex or difficult issues, and plan special events.
Develops public involvement plans and strategies as well as create a variety of informational materials such as web pages, email announcements, fact sheets, online surveys, reports and presentations.
Plans, coordinates and implements public involvement activities and outreach for transportation projects, such as public meetings, information sessions, and other special events.
Responsible for special assignments and projects.
Assists districts and divisions with communication and outreach plans that support project objectives and milestones.
Monitors and responds to information requests in a timely manner.
Proactively seeks opportunities to build awareness to keep communities, businesses, and other interested parties informed of planning and project activities.
Researches, develops and implements innovative public involvement techniques including online/virtual public engagement.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Competencies:

Principles and practices of community relations and mass communications
Techniques to ensure effective community engagement
Contemporary methods of public involvement
Local, state and federal requirements for public involvement
Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
Writing concisely and accurately about complex subjects for a broad range of audiences to inform, motivate, or persuade
Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused
Building consensus on complicated and complex issues
Communicating effectively in controversial situations or on politically sensitive issues

https://fa009.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2301140

Operations Unit Supervisor (Environmental Planner 5)

Dina Alengi Storz — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 05:25:23 GMT

The Water Resources (WR) program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill an Operations Unit Supervisor (Environmental Planner 5) position. This position can be located in any one of the following offices:

Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA.
Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA.
Central Region Office (CRO) in Union Gap, WA.
Eastern Region Office (ERO) in Spokane, WA.

Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

Please Note: If the final location of this position is determined to be in our Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA. there will be an additional 5% pay increase due to its location in King County. In this instance the salary range will be $6,573 - $8,842 per month.

In this newly established position, you will supervise a statewide operations and technical unit that supports several core business areas within the Water Resources Program, including water resources permitting, data management, compliance and enforcement, and technical analysis. You will work with a team to build and sustain statewide consistency, establish standard operating procedures to support core regulatory work, and provide technical service delivery to the program on projects of statewide significance. You will also manage priority operations-related process improvement projects, facilitate and lead statewide business teams, and help set the strategic direction for these teams and their work plans. You will be the program lead on Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Act implementation and integration of environmental justice into core program work, and you will coordinate closely with the Office of Equity and Environmental Justice as new agency-level guidance becomes available.

Agency Mission: Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment and to promote the wise management of our air, land, and water for the benefit of current and future generations.

Program Mission: The mission of the Water Resources Program is to is to support sustainable water resources management to meet the present and future water needs of people and the natural environment, in partnership with Washington communities.

Tele-work options for this position: This position will be eligible for up to an 80% tele-work schedule. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and is subject to change.

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, we will review applications on March 31, 2023. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before March 30, 2023. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date.

SALARY: $75,120.00 - $101,052.00 Annually

If you are interested in applying for this position, please follow this link: Operations Unit Supervisor (Environmental Planner 5)

Director of Communications and Engagement

Dina Alengi Storz — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 18:45:24 GMT

The City of Elgin (est. pop. 115,000) is seeking a seasoned, visionary leader to establish a transformative department at the forefront of local governmental communications.

The ideal candidate will be cognizant of the current state of local journalism, social media and communications in the local governmental industry and be wholly committed to being a leader in establishing a new communications paradigm within the industry. The city’s Director of Communications and Engagement will work well in a team-centered environment focusing on collaboration, communication, and results.

The Director of Communications and Engagement will be creating a new department and should have experience in managing and developing a team. The Director should have experience in managing a group of staff, encouraging feedback from the department team and providing direction as the expert in the room communications decisions. The Director will join the executive leadership team to assist in the decision making, policy analysis and other projects for the city and will readily engage with the community to build positive relationships and attain higher understanding of the city’s stakeholders to produce the most thoughtful reporting on the uniqueness of Elgin’s diverse community.

A methodical, analytic thinker who continuously seeks and finds innovative and effective ways to share messaging and communication decisions is required. The Director of Communications and Engagement will bring competence in public speaking, crisis management, and exceptional oral and written communication skills with a demonstrated understanding of the different audiences for each medium and the way to best craft messages for each.

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of five years of professional experience is required, including at least two years in a supervisory capacity. Elgin offers a market competitive total rewards package that includes a base salary range between $121,968 and $163,449 depending on experience and qualifications. Apply at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bakertilly/jobs/3698072/director-of-communications-and-engagement-elgin-illinois. For more information about this outstanding career opportunity contact Patty Heminover at patty.heminover@bakertilly.com or call (651) 968-7841. EOE

Facilitation and Engagement Specialist

Dina Alengi Storz — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 17:45:36 GMT

Company: Peak Sustainability Group

Job Summary: We are seeking a Facilitation and Engagement Specialist to join our team of consultants. This position will provide facilitation and community engagement services as well as other support on projects ranging in topic from multi-interest watershed planning and management to climate mitigation and adaptation to land use prioritization and planning.

Closing Date: February 23, 2023, 5 PM

Link: https://peaksustainability.com/about-peak/employment/

Community Outreach and Communications Coordinator

Dina Alengi Storz — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 17:42:52 GMT

Job Responsibilities

Support implementation of engagement plans and outreach activities:

Work with a project team to plan, develop and implement community engagement activities.
Support the development of a range of project and engagement planning materials (i.e., fact sheets, FAQs, communications plans, surveys, questionnaires, presentations, etc.)
Research demographic and population data to inform equitable outreach practices that will engage underrepresented communities.
Analyze quantitative and qualitative data and summarize public input to create client-ready project updates and reports for internal and external audiences.
Create project website content and updates, as well as social media content and updates.
Track and draft responses to community correspondence and interactions.
Coordinate logistics for in-person and online community events, workshops and meetings including the planning, coordination, and staffing.
Provide in-person, onsite, and door-to-door outreach to community members, neighbors, and businesses.
Coordinate and staff onsite community events including tabling, event booths, pop-ups and other culturally responsive events.
Some projects may include supporting a project hotline and answering calls from the public.

Desired qualifications:

Ability to understand and communicate complex technical information and concepts.
Experience implementing public engagement on infrastructure project(s) in the transportation, water, parks, energy, environmental, and/or land use sectors for public agencies.
A commitment to, and experience in, implementing equitable engagement to reach marginalized communities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience with editing and proofreading.
Strong relationship-building and listening skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team with a positive, respectful, and collaborative approach.
Comfort working in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects simultaneously.
Comfort working on high-profile and sometimes controversial issues and/or projects.
Experience and/or academic coursework in Urban and Regional Planning, Journalism, Communications, English, Political Science, Environmental Studies, or related field.

Workplace culture: S&A is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment that protects our employees, their families, and the broader community from COVID-19. All S&A staff are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. We are a hybrid workplace and work with employees to establish a schedule that works best for them and our teams. Most staff come into the office at least once per week. Staff managers work with employees to help to take full advantage of learning opportunities found through onsite collaboration and connection with colleagues and other project staff.

EEO: We encourage anyone with a bilingual or multicultural background to apply. S&A is an equal-opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

To apply: Send your resume and cover letter to careers@stephersonassociates.com. We welcome work samples that demonstrate your strong communication skills.

Experienced Communications and Public Engagement Project Manager

Dina Alengi Storz — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 17:37:20 GMT

Responsibilities

Design, development, and implementation of public involvement and communications programs for multiple infrastructure projects, applying environmental justice principles that remove barriers to participation, with a positive, respectful, and collaborative approach.
Collaborate with and manage internal teams to delegate and complete work – providing mentorship that further develops the skills of the team.
Develop and oversee high-quality, client-ready, public-facing materials (i.e., engagement plans, communications plans, website content, fact sheets, email updates, surveys, questionnaires, press releases, social media and a range of other project materials, etc.), and other activities as necessary to support thoughtful, equitable and culturally relevant community engagement.
Plan, organize and facilitate online and in-person engagement activities (i.e., workshops, open houses, public meetings, etc.),
Represent projects, clients, and public agencies as needed to support project communications and relationship building in the community and with other agencies.
Closely track project activities, work with agency public information officers to ensure alignment of communications across projects and identify opportunities and risks.
Develop and manage scope, budget, and contract processes for assigned projects.
Build and maintain relationships with clients, agencies, and community-based organizations.
Lead internal engagement with other WMBE (women- and minority-owned business enterprise) consultants on the project team(s) to identify ways to support continued success and meet/exceed project utilization goals.
Assist with proposals and business development efforts as needed for key pursuits.

Qualifications:

At least five (5) years of demonstrated experience designing and leading engagement programs designed to broaden public involvement and improve communications with community members, particularly for marginalized communities.
Demonstrated superior communications skills with the ability to translate complex technical information into easy-to-understand formats for non-technical audiences.
Ability to work collaboratively, navigate contentious and/or difficult conversations, resolve conflicts, propose thoughtful and innovative solutions, and gain agreement with a variety of stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience leading dynamic teams on multiple projects of varying size and complexity, with a positive, respectful, and collaborative approach.
Demonstrated experience supporting public agencies to plan and implement public involvement in transportation, water, land use, environmental, and/or energy sectors.
Demonstrated experience designing and implementing communication and public involvement plans that use engagement tactics such as stakeholder interviews, public meetings, digital communications and website content, and the development of visually compelling collateral.
A commitment to and demonstrated experience in developing and implementing equitable engagement strategies to reach marginalized communities.
Experience managing defined scopes of work and working with clients to develop and implement public involvement strategies.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment managing multiple deadlines for multiple projects.
Ability to work well under pressure and manage sensitive or controversial subjects with tact, kindness, and professionalism.
Ability to self-manage; be accountable for assigned projects, identify necessary actions, and proactively manage internal teams to deliver strong results with limited oversight.
Understanding of and commitment to the practice of public participation.
Strong relationship-building and listening skills.
Background in communications, community outreach, public relations, urban and regional, planning, environmental studies, environmental education, public policy, political science, orrelated field.

Salary and benefits: S&A offers a salary commensurate with experience and competitive benefits. The salary range for this position is $75k-$100k. Benefits include paid vacation, sick, and volunteer days; paid holidays; bonuses; health coverage (medical, dental, vision); disability; parental leave; 401(k) with company match; transit pass; and free use of on-site fitness center.

To apply: Send your resume and cover letter to careers@stephersonassociates.com. We welcome work samples that demonstrate your strong project management and communications skills.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST I

Dina Alengi Storz — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 20:37:45 GMT

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST I

Pay Rate Information – $68,000 to $78,000/year (Offer will be commensurate with experience)

* If hired, candidate is required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 no later than their start date or have a City of Ann Arbor approved medical / religious exemption.

Benefits offered with this position include: Non-Union Benefits Summary

https://recruiting.ultipro.com/cit1009ca2/JobBoard/f90d5294-f62d-4de2-9878-31193309121c/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=c247c5d9-b552-4e9d-a55a-9263ef211036

Role Summary

Performs community/civic engagement responsibilities for city projects, policies, and programs, which includes assisting with development and implementation of engagement plans and strategies. Implementation efforts includes development and distribution of public notices, staffing engagement activities, collecting, organizing, and analyzing input, creating reports, and helping with staff education and training. Assists with coordination and implementation of physical and natural infrastructure planning projects. This position includes administrative and professional work.

Duties

Duties are performed under the direct supervision of the Public Services Chief of Staff or designee and may include the following:

Essential Duties

Provide project management support and project coordination for public services initiatives, particularly as related to public involvement in the decision-making process.
Work with Project Managers to develop community engagement plans and strategies for their projects.
Make recommendations on the appropriate level of community involvement in decision-making on projects, policies, and programs across the public services area.
Recommend appropriate engagement techniques for public participation.
Coordinate with consultants on community engagement efforts and City of Ann Arbor standards for effective engagement.
Assist with development and distribution of community notifications about engagement opportunities in coordination with Communications staff. Includes multi-media forms of notification such as email, printed letters/postcards/flyers, phone calls, and other.
Actively participate in City’s equitable engagement efforts focused on inclusion.
Assist with the development of, and serve as an ambassador for, internal community engagement tools.
Assist with the development and delivery of internal staff training for meeting facilitation, engagement best practices, and city policies/tools/practices related to engagement.
Help prepare for and staff community engagement activities, such as project meetings and outreach efforts, as needed.
Summarize and analyze results from engagement activities, identify common themes, and determine next steps and follow-up items.
Serve as a Staff Liaison to various internal and external groups, as needed.
Plan and lead meetings with internal and external groups.
Work cooperatively with city units and external groups.
Perform research, planning and technical analyses related to community engagement.
Assist Senior Engagement Specialist with larger projects, as assigned.
Identify and respond to issues within the unit, service area, or citywide, seeking continuous improvements in the city’s community engagement process and practices.

Related Work

Coordinate with other units, service areas, agencies, municipalities and organizations to advance quality, equitable, community engagement.
Present plans and design concepts effectively at public meetings.
Address complaints from citizens and others.
Organize and facilitate public involvement processes.
Assist in the preparation of grant applications, as needed.
Participate in orientation and training of permanent and temporary employees.
Develop graphics and other communication materials necessary to convey information.
Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge of: (position requirements at entry)

Principles and practices of community engagement, basic urban planning principles, and basic principles of local government operations.
Computers and software applications used in business settings (e.g. word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, graphics, and databases).
Public engagement and facilitation techniques and strategies.
Customer service principles.
Working knowledge of equity and contemporary race and social justice issues.
Simple budget preparation practices and analysis of data.

Skills and Ability to:(position requirements at entry)

Organize people, information, and materials.
Handle groups of people that may have differing opinions, and determine productive next steps in these scenarios.
Maintain control of meetings and events with large groups of people.
Make decisions and problem solve.
Set priorities, coordinate multiple projects, and meet critical deadlines.
Communicate effectively through strong oral and written communication.
Develop and maintain non-partisan, respectful and effective working relationships with all levels within the organization.
Negotiate effective and creative solutions to difficult conflicts.
Listen effectively to thoroughly understand the intended message.
Collaborate and engage in shared exploration.
Have resilience to engage in deep, challenging work.
Coordinate, analyze and independently perform technical research and present the results.
Apply appropriate policies, regulations, and procedures.
Advance racial and social justice.
Be curious, continually learn, and engage in self-reflection.

Education, Training and Experience (position requirements at entry)

Required:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration, Natural Resources/Environmental Science, or a closely related field.
At least two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in community engagement, planning, or related experience.
At least one (1) year of experience in project or program management.
Public speaking experience; developing and delivering presentations.
The City of Ann Arbor, at its discretion, may consider an alternative combination of formal education and work experience.

Preferred:

Certification in community engagement, facilitation or related field (e.g., International Association for Public Participation or National Charette Institute)

Communications Initiatives Program Mgr

Dina Alengi Storz — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 19:57:36 GMT

Company: Puget Sound Energy (Washington state utility)

https://jobs.pse.com/job/Snoqualmie-Communications-Initiatives-Program-Mgr-WA-98065/977679500/

Job summary:

PSE's Communications Initiatives team is looking for a communications and public engagement profession alto join our dynamic team! The Communications Initiatives Program Manager will be responsible for the effective management and implementation of the communications and public outreach strategy for some of PSE’s most complex infrastructure projects.

PSE aspires to be a beyond net zero carbon company by 2045. This position will be integral in telling our story about how PSE’s infrastructure projects fit into that goal while providing safe, clean and reliable energy service for our customers and communities.

If you’re a communicator who enjoys educating and engaging customers and communities on complex projects or issues, advocating for our customers during project planning and implementation, and working on cross-functional project teams to meet common goals, we encourage you to apply!

PSE is on a journey toward a more flexible, equitable, and innovative workplace as we progress to be our customers’ clean energy partner of choice. Our team is currently working fully remotely, and we will have future workplace flexibility as jobs allow.

Closing date: open until filled

Community Engagement Coordinator

Dina Alengi Storz — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 19:56:11 GMT

The Oregon Water Resources Department (WRD) seeks to hire two full-time, permanent Community Engagement Coordinators (Natural Resource Specialist 4, with an NRS 3 underfill option). As a Community Engagement Coordinator, you will empower and partner with the public and communities to understand their water situation and pursue solutions to meet the water needs of Oregon’s communities, environment, and economy. You will serve as an agency expert on public participation working with other WRD communications and engagement staff to improve community understanding of local water challenges and decisions and increase community voice in water management decisions. You will be a liaison between WRD and those who live, work, or have an interest in a place on water budget development, groundwater basin studies, development and implementation of place-based integrated water resources plans, or other agency-led initiatives as assigned. Your work will primarily focus on the North Central or Southwest Region of Oregon. You will be a member of the Planning, Collaboration, and Investments Section within the Director’s Office, reporting to the Manager of that section. Consider joining our team and advancing our mission to practice and promote responsible water management in Oregon! Learn more about the Department.

What you will do

Public engagement is critical to WRD fulfilling its mission and ensuring the public plays a meaningful role in the pursuit of a secure water future. As an agency expert in public engagement, you will:

Develop and coordinate public engagement plans, outreach, and strategies for increased engagement in and understanding of high priority agency projects such as water budgets and groundwater studies.
Implement strategies to engage all communities, especially underserved and marginalized people, impacted by water management decisions using a variety of tools and methods including workshops, public meetings, market research, public information and advertising campaigns, visuals, and more.
Coordinate and facilitate stakeholder, work group, and public meetings, formulating agendas, public meeting notices, meeting materials, and approach for engagement.
Effectively communicate science, law, and policy to the public, working with technical and communication staff to translate technical efforts or findings into materials accessible and understandable by a general audience.
Work with basins to identify how they want to use water budgets, groundwater study results, and other data in preparing for their water future.
Support development of locally-led integrated water resources plans and implementation of state-recognized plans if present in the geographic area of responsibility.

What’s in it for you?

The opportunity to:

Help members of the public, tribes, and stakeholders engage in Department activities and projects including groundwater basin studies, data and technical initiatives, and water management efforts so that they are empowered to speak into and help shape their water future.
Support a sustainable water future for Oregon’s economy, environment, and communities.
Join an organization with smart, driven co-workers who care about public service, water resources, and their co-workers.
Work with a team that welcomes new ideas.

Natural Resource Specialist 4 Salary – The State of Oregon conducts a pay equity analysis to determine what pay step within the salary range to offer the successful candidate based on the experience documented in your application. See below for salary ranges.

SALARY

NON-PERS eligible

(this includes most new hires to state government. Employees typically gain PERS eligibility after six months of state service)

PERS eligible

(this is typically current or former employees of Oregon state or local government, public schools, universities, etc. 6% is deducted for PERS)

Natural Resource Specialist 4

$5,396 - $8,292 monthly

$5,771 - $8,870 monthly

Underfill Natural Resource Specialist 3

$4,693 - $7,180 monthly

$5,019 - $7,678 monthly

Other Benefits – We offer a competitive benefits package that includes:

Exceptional medical, vision and dental plans with employees paying 1-5% of the total premium.
Leave accrual starting at 8 hours of sick and 8 hours of vacation leave per month, with your vacation leave accruals increasing every 5 years.
Access to and additional four days of discretionary leave - 3 days of personal business leave and one day of Governor’s Leave to use at your discretion each year.
Eleven paid holidays per year.
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), including a pension and employer contributions to the Individual Account Program.
Optional benefits (such as term life insurance, long-term and short-term disability, long-term care, health and dependent care flexible spending accounts, enrollment in the Oregon Savings Growth Plan, a deferred compensation program with a wide variety of investment options).
Represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
The opportunity to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (must qualify).

What we are looking for?

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may not meet every one of our listed qualifications. Lived experience may count towards the preferred qualifications listed below. If you are excited about this position, we encourage you to apply. If you are unsure as to whether or not you meet the qualifications of this position, please contact the hiring manager to discuss your application.

See the full job posting for the minimum qualifications for the NRS 4 and NRS 3 levels of Oregon state government employment. In addition to these minimum qualifications, we are looking for the following:

Expertise in public engagement – You have experience developing and executing project-based community engagement strategies as well as creating content for materials for community engagement and public involvement.
Experience coordinating workgroups - You are a formally trained and experienced facilitator , able to facilitate work groups made up of diverse interests tackling natural resource issues.
Effective communication – You must be able to listen to and communicate with various parties on contentious issues, maintaining solid relationships. You are able to communicate technical topics in plain language to a wide variety of audiences, including scientists, policy makers, stakeholders, and the public, including historically underrepresented and marginalized groups.
Equity and environmental justice – You are informed and engaged with issues of equity and environmental justice and seek to continue to learn and grow in these areas. You are experienced in creating safe spaces and meaningful engagement opportunities for those who have been historically underrepresented, harmed, or disproportionately affected by natural resource management decisions.
Critical thinking skills – You have the ability to identify connections and generate ideas for navigating complex problems.
Excellent organization skills and detail-oriented – You can keep track of project progress, timelines, deadlines, and deliverables, while also coordinating with project partners.

Where will you work?

Our priority is to hire a Community Engagement Coordinator to serve the North Central Region. We may also fill a position that focuses its service on the Southwest Region of Oregon. The final candidates can choose between duty stations:

North Central Region focused position – One position will focus on serving in the North Central Region of Oregon and can be based in Salem or Pendleton, Oregon.
Southwest Region focused position - One position will focus on serving in the Southwest Region of Oregon and can be based in Salem or Medford, Oregon.

What are the working conditions?

This position may work remotely and/or in an office environment. The position can work remotely on a schedule agreed upon by the manager and employee. Overnight travel will be required within the region to attend meetings, develop relationships, learn about the basin geography and water issues, etc. Overnight travel will be more frequent if you are based in Salem. This position requires a valid driver license and an acceptable driving record.

How to apply:

Provide a brief (no more than 1 page) cover letter, to the attention of Kim Fritz-Ogren, indicating why you are interested in, and a good candidate for the position.

Provide a resume (no more than 4 pages) indicating your experience pertinent to the required qualifications and desired attributes in this announcement.

Follow this link to learn more and apply.

Climate Change: Cap-and-Invest Outreach and Education Specialist (COEES4) (In-Training)

Dina Alengi Storz — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 19:33:05 GMT

The Air Quality Program (AQP) is looking to fill a Climate Change: Cap-and-Invest Outreach and Education Specialist (COEES4) (In-Training) position. This position will be located at our Headquarters Building in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

The mission of the Air Quality Program (AQP) is to protect and improve air quality in Washington and to protect our State’s environment for current and future generations. In 2021, Washington’s Legislature passed the landmark Climate Commitment Act (CCA) – a sweeping piece of legislation that directs Ecology to develop and implement the state’s first Cap-and-Invest Program to help our state meet its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 95% by 2050.

Officially launched on Jan. 1, 2023, Washington’s program is only the second such economy-wide program in the nation and the work of implementing this program has only just begun. It’s a big task with even bigger long-term impacts on the state’s greenhouse gas emissions and the global fight against climate change. Air Quality’s CCA Implementation Group is already hard at work and looking to hire a diverse range of mission-focused professionals to help us bring this important legislation to life.

As a Cap-and-Invest Outreach and Education Specialist, you will be part of the policy unit within the CCA Implementation Group, leading education and outreach efforts to inform the public about the Climate Commitment Act generally, and the Cap-and-Invest Program specifically. You will be responsible for leading effective community outreach and policy education, including strategic engagement with participating businesses, key stakeholders, Tribes, the Legislature, and the general public.

Note: This position offers a career path and on-the-job training. This position allows you to progress through the Community Outreach & Environmental Education Specialist (COEES) field and achieve the goal class of a COEES4. Candidates will be considered at the COEES3 and COEES4 levels, depending on their qualifications. For salary levels for each, please see the qualifications section.

Tele-work options for this position: This position will be eligible for a tele-work schedule. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, with an initial screening date of February 6, 2023. In order to be considered for initial screening, please submit an application on or before February 5, 2023. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date.

SALARY: $48,156.00 - $75,120.00 Annually

If you are interested in applying or would like to know more, please following this link: Climate Change: Cap-and-Invest Outreach and Education Specialist (COEES4) (In-Training)

Senior Environmental Planner, Cap-and-Invest Program and Emissions-Intensive Trade-Exposed Industries (Environmental Planner 5) (In-Training)

Dina Alengi Storz — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 20:17:27 GMT

The Air Quality Program (AQP) is looking to fill the Senior Environmental Planner, Cap-and-Invest Program and Emissions-Intensive Trade-Exposed Industries (Environmental Planner 5) (In-Training) position. This position will be located at our Headquarters Building in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

The mission of the Air Quality Program (AQP) is to protect and improve air quality in Washington and to protect our State’s environment for current and future generations. In 2021, Washington’s Legislature passed the landmark Climate Commitment Act (CCA) – a sweeping piece of legislation that directs Ecology to develop and implement the state’s first Cap-and-Invest Program and commits our state to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 95% by 2050.

Washington’s Cap-and-Invest program is only the second such economy-wide program in the nation, and Ecology has been directed by the Legislature to have it up and running by January 1, 2023. It’s a big task with even bigger long-term impacts on the state’s greenhouse gas emissions and the global fight against climate change. Air Quality’s CCA Implementation Group is hard at work and looking to hire a diverse range of mission-focused professionals to help us bring this important legislation to life.

In this role, you will be the agency’s lead expert in emissions-intensive and trade-exposed industries (EITEs) as part of the State’s Cap-and-Invest program while furthering policy and statutory objectives and ensuring a successful program. This position will coordinate the design and development of key policies and guidance on EITEs and the auction and market program, which is a top priority of the agency, Legislature, and Governor’s Office.

Please Note: This is a project position that is funded until June, 2027. The Funding for this position has a high probability of being renewed for the next bi-annual budget.

Note: This position offers a career path and on-the-job training. This position allows you to progress through the Environmental Planner field and achieve the goal class of an Environmental Planner 5. Candidates will be considered at the Environmental Planner 4 and 5 levels, depending on their qualifications. For salary levels for each, please see the qualifications section.

Tele-work options for this position: This position will be eligible for a tele-work schedule. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and is subject to change.

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, with an initial screening date of January 23, 2023. In order to be considered for initial screening, please submit an application on or before January 22, 2023. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date.

Salary: $75,120.00 - $98,592.00 Annually

Ecology employees may be eligible for the following: Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave*, 11 Paid Holidays per year*, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth *See the Benefits tab in this announcement for more information.

If you’re interested in applying, please follow this link: Cap-and-Invest Emissions-Intensive Trade-Exposed Industries (Environmental Planner 5) (In-Training)

Community Outreach & Engagement Manager

Dina Alengi Storz — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 20:16:18 GMT

Company: City of Bloomington

Job summary: The City of Bloomington is seeking a strategic leader to develop, coordinate, mentor, and guide the community outreach and engagement team through a collaborative approach to public participation on behalf of the City of Bloomington. The community engagement and outreach division builds and maintains effective relationships with residents and stakeholders and develops strategies to motivate and empower their participation and investment. This position is eligible for a hybrid work and requires occasional evening and weekend hours.

Closing date: 01/30/23

Link to the source: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bloomingtonmn

IAP2 North American Conference 2023 Event Planner

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 19:04:24 GMT

About the job

Are you a creative, highly organized event planner? Do you believe in the importance of networking, skill building, and seeing impactful events come to life? Are you looking for an opportunity that allows you to work independently, yet collaboratively, in a work-from-home position?

IAP2 USA is currently looking for an engaged meeting/ event planner to coordinate IAP2’s 2023 North American Conference (NAC) in Seattle, WA, September 13 to 15, 2023.

Our ideal candidate is a creative, well-organized professional with an attention to detail. We are seeking a self-starter with a strong work ethic, extensive communication skills, and an ability to work under minimal supervision. Some evening and weekend work is required.

Background:

The 12th Annual International Association for Public Participation’s (IAP2) North American Conference, September 13-15, will be an in-person conference that offers a unique opportunity to meet, communicate and collaborate with other P2 specialists and champions from across the USA and Canada. Our diverse community of professionals, citizens, academics, and decision-makers are committed to involving the public in decisions that affect them. Hybrid/ virtual options may also be included. The annual conference draws more than 300 attendees each year.

Responsibilities:

Produce and implement all aspects of IAP2 USA 2023 North American Conference including:

Manage and produce events/programs (includes pre-planning, oversight of logistics during conference, and post-conference follow-up)
Manage vendor relations
Marketing and communications (in coordination with IAP2 USA contract staff)
Develop Event/Program framework and supporting materials
Work with IAP2 contract staff to Implement income and expense administration and reporting
Support
- task force/committees and meetings
- call for submissions and submission review
- development of draft and final event programs
- support event platform (in coordination with IAP2 USA contract staff)
Post event communications
Post event evaluation and reporting

Qualifications and Requirements

Minimum of associates degree
Event management experience required
Ability to self-motivate and work well independently
A strong collaborative approach with a willingness to pitch in and help whenever the need arises
Ability to multitask, be detail-oriented and have strong organizational and project management skills.
Excellent communication skills
Flexibility, a high level of integrity, and an excellent work ethic
Some evening and weekend work, and occasional travel is required
The ability to work in a home-based, virtual environment with access to strong reliable internet
Capacity to be flexible and work across time zones
Proficient in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office and familiarity with data bases

All inquiries and applications will be held in strict confidence. Interested candidates should send their resume and letter of interest to Erin@iap2usa.org. Contract is a project rate of $25,000.

The Event Planner is a contract position; the contractor is responsible for all tax obligations. The term of this contract is one event.

Training and Professional Development Coordinator

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 18:58:07 GMT

About the job

Are you passionate about continuing education, professional development, and training adults? Do you believe in the importance of citizen engagement? Are you looking for an opportunity that allows you to work independently, yet collaboratively, in a work-from-home position?

IAP2 USA is currently looking for an engaged individual to coordinate the organization’s training and professional development.

Responsibilities and how you will contribute

IAP2 USA Licensed training administration
- Coordinate licensed training course material (foundations courses) including transition to new licensed curriculum
- tracking, certificates, evaluations, etc
Support Third-Party Training
Work with staff on building annual training calendar
Maintain training calendar and spreadsheet
Assist with trainer contacts and scheduling
Provide online training support along with other staff
Work with finance on attendee payments, refunds, questions
Seek opportunities and respond to requests for Affiliate-hosted training
Assist with database training information maintenance
Assist with building out strategy implementation including Cost-Structure, pilots etc…
Respond to inquiries from potential or registered participants
Manage the annual training scholarship program
Develop and update l policies and procedures regarding training and professional development.
Provide skills symposium or other training event support with executive manager and training committee
Work with the marketing and communications team, to develop and implement communications and marketing in support of all training and professional development programs
Staff support for the Professional Development and Training Committee
Webinar support as needed
Conference support as needed
Assist with production of Standard Operating Procedures and Procedure Manuals with assistance of other staff
Other duties as needed and agreed upon with the Executive Director

Qualifications and Requirements

Minimum of associates degree.
Ability to self-motivate and work well independently
A strong collaborative approach with a willingness to pitch in and help whenever the need arises
Excellent communication, skills
Flexibility, a high level of integrity, and an excellent work ethic
Some evening and weekend work, and occasional travel is required
The ability to work in a home-based, virtual environment with access to strong reliable internet
Capacity to be flexible and work across time zones
Proficient in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office and familiarity with data bases
Nonprofit experience a plus
LMS familiarity a plus

All inquiries and applications will be held in strict confidence. Interested candidates should send their resume and letter of interest to Erin@iap2usa.org. Salary is $35 per hour. Maximum 60 hours per month.

The Training Coordinator is a contract position; the contractor is responsible for all tax obligations. The term of this contract is one year, renewable upon mutual agreement.

SENIOR ADVISOR, COMMUNITY & GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

Dina Alengi Storz — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 19:31:21 GMT

POSITION: SENIOR ADVISOR, COMMUNITY & GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
JOB POSTING #1305
SAN DIEGO, (CA)

Why should you join our team?

Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. is an independent renewable energy producer with an extensive and growing portfolio of assets in Canada, the United States, France and Chile. The Corporation develops, acquires, owns and operates hydroelectric facilities, wind farms, solar farms and energy storage facilities.

For more than 30 years, Innergex has believed in a world where abundant renewable energy promotes healthier communities and creates shared prosperity. We are convinced that generating power from renewable sources will lead the way to a better world. We remain committed to responsible growth that balances people, our planet, and prosperity. We believe in offering an engaging, inclusive and supportive work environment where each team member can thrive.

Your contribution!

Reporting to the Senior Director, Corporate Relations and Policy, the Sr. Advisor, Community & Government Relations will work closely with the project development, construction and operations and environment business units to support and ensure Innergex’s portfolio of projects are set up for success. This role will be focused on the Central and Eastern US, but may also be assigned to support projects and assets across the US.

Who are we looking for!

Your excellent interpersonal and communication skills, your depth of community and indigenous relations experience, your issues management skillset, as well as your ability to work under pressure, in the context of evolving priorities will make you the ideal candidate.

Your day-to-day!

Work with project teams to develop and lead the execution of community engagement strategies;
Manage engagement and consultation activities with local communities, state/local governments, Inidgenous governments and key stakeholders;
Coordinate with Development, Construction and Operations teams, manage day-to-day contact with key stakeholders and project partners;
Attend local organization meetings;
Liaise between Innergex and the general business community, labor groups and ENGOs, building positive and mutually beneficial relationships;
Coordinate local government relations with the Government Relations team to appropriately align with state and federal government advocacy, as required;
Maintain current knowledge of regulations, standards, ethics and best management practices pertaining to government, Indigenous and community relations;
Work with the broader project teams to ensure the company is meeting all of its contractual and legal obligations with communities in development, during construction and throughout operations;
Expertly navigate issue and risk management needs as they arise;
Employ a skilled approach to working with any individuals and or groups who may raise opposition to project proposals and/or issues that arise during development, construction and/or operation
Represent the company at community events;
Utilize local political contacts and relationships to affect change;
Coordinate with Communications for press, and other external communications activities, as appropriate.

Your skills, our requirements!

Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Political Science, Communications or equivalent;
7 - 10 years experience in a relevant field;
Highly skilled at research planning and executing community engagement strategies;
Experience with local government process and structure;
Successful experience building relationships with grassroots organizations, community groups, Indigenous and business communities;
Proven track record managing multi intertest stakeholders and opposition;
Proven ability to translate technical and industry specific information to government, Indigenous and community groups;
Experience in the Energy industry, is an asset;
IAP2 training is an asset;
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint);
Proficient in English, both oral and written, French and/or Spanish is an asset.

Additional considerations!

This position requires 25-30% travel to communities, with a focus on Central and Eastern US;
A valid driver’s license in good standing is required.

Our benefits!

Opportunity to contribute to building a better world;
Competitive wages;
Group benefits with 100% paid premiums (medical/dental/vision/extended health/401K /PTO);
Career development opportunities;
Ongoing training;
Dynamic work environment;
Work from home policy.

Innergex employees are offered competitive wages, group benefits, a dynamic work environment, and the opportunity to contribute to building a better world.

Innergex is an equal opportunity employer that values each person’s unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Innergex is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment and bases all employment decisions on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. The key to our success as a global company is to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Project Coordinator- Strategic Planning and Communications Seattle, WA

Dina Alengi Storz — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 19:21:40 GMT

Project Coordinator- Strategic Planning and Communications
Seattle, WA

https://careers-consoreng.icims.com/jobs/2268/project-coordinator--strategic-planning-and-communications/job

Applications due: 12/15/22

Are you an early to mid-level communications professional looking for a great place to expand your skills and experience? Consor’s Strategic Planning and Communications practice (formerly Barney & Worth) is an award-winning team providing strategic planning, public involvement, and communication services for public agencies and non-profit organizations. We work with our clients to provide meaningful and inclusive opportunities for people to get engaged in the decisions that affect and interest them. Our growing Seattle office is looking for a community-minded individual to help us build our practice and grow the list of clients in the Puget Sound region.

This position will support communications, outreach, and community engagement activities on water resources, transportation, environmental and infrastructure projects, primarily in Washington. The successful candidate will be a team player who has demonstrated experience working on multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while providing excellent client service. The most competitive candidates will also have some professional experience or educational background in public policy, facilitation, strategic planning, transportation, public utilities, or the environment. Most work will be performed out of the Seattle office, but occasional travel to Portland is anticipated. The position is flexible and allows for a mix of work from home, office, and hybrid options based in client and internal teaming needs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Community Engagement

Lead or help implement communications and engagement processes and efforts
Connect with and engage diverse groups who have been historically underrepresented, underserved/under resourced, and disproportionately impacted, including people affected by racism, bias, poverty, people limited English proficiency.
Support inclusive in-person, virtual, and digital engagement that educates, informs, collaborates with, and gathers input from the public.
Plan, schedule, and implement community events, meetings, briefings, community advisory boards, pop-up tabling, canvassing, virtual forums and online open houses, partner/stakeholder interviews, and other activities.
Create agendas, event plans, and staff prep sessions for outreach activities.
Support recruiting and facilitating community advisory and sounding boards.

Research and Content Development

Research, write, and edit content such as for fact sheets, newsletters, press releases, social media, and other materials.
Research demographics, partners, and opportunities for reaching populations affected by changes to plans, policies, and programs.
Edit technical information and use plain talk principles to write for public audiences
Compile and summarize qualitative and quantitative community input for clients, decision-makers, and key internal and external partners.
Prepare and edit PowerPoint presentations and meeting summaries

Collaboration, Teaming, and Project Management

Create and update schedules and project calendars of outreach activities.
Organize and implement projects using Teams, Zoom, SharePoint, Outlook, MS Project, or other planning, public engagement, and team collaboration tools.

Client and Partner Relations and Business Development

Work with people from diverse backgrounds.
Help develop proposals and responses to solicitations.
Build relationships with community-based organizations, clients, and teaming partners.
Contribute to establishing and maintaining best practices, client standards, and innovative strategies for communications, branding, and public involvement.
Participate in client meetings and provide responsive and timely information and solutions to clients and teaming partners.

Desired Credentials

General guidelines (though not strict requirements) for qualified candidates based on duties, competencies, and responsibilities summarized in this announcement:

5+ years of experience managing or supporting communications efforts on similar projects, initiatives, or in comparable sectors or organizations (i.e., water and transportation infrastructure or other core public sector service area).
Four-year degree in communications, environmental planning, marketing, political science, public policy, or other related field; or comparable professional experience in client service, communications, and community engagement for complex projects and initiatives.
Excellent client, teaming partner, customer service, and people skills.
The ability to process information, anticipate and triage needs, and collaborate in a fast-paced consulting environment and cross-functional team setting.
Able to be self-directed and work independently when needed.
Committed to modeling respectful and professional leadership in diverse, multi-cultural settings.
A personal and professional commitment to equity and social justice.
Creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
Experience engaging historically underserved people or communities in decision making.
Experience supporting business development efforts, including proposal writing.
Superior written and oral communications skills for deliverables and duties identified in this job notice.
Excellent attention to detail and with experience proofing and reviewing draft materials to publish-ready standards.
Demonstrated research and data analysis skill, with the ability to synthesize, review and present quantitative and qualitative data in easy-to-understand formats.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
Previous consulting experience preferred but not required.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Consor is a North American water and transportation infrastructure consulting firm focused on going above, below, and beyond the surface to move people and communities forward. Our diverse teams tackle tough challenges to create inspiring communities together.

We are deeply committed to investing in our people—together we are stronger, more innovative, and able to fulfill a vision that makes a true difference. We offer a competitive pay structure and comprehensive benefits package including 401(k); a company-paid employee assistance program; generous PTO; medical, dental, and vision benefits; and paid life and disability insurance. While we count on our teammates to work hard, we also trust each other with the flexibility to prioritize ourselves, care for our families, and live life outside of work.

Our core values define our culture and the key behaviors we strive to exhibit everyday: Collaboration – every drop makes an impact: when we intentionally listen to a wide range of ideas and views, better solutions are created; Integrity – taking care of each other unites us: we build trust from individual acts, every day and in everything we do; and Grit – determination drives us forward: regardless of title, we roll up our sleeves to get the job done well.

People choose Consor because they know they’ll get a better experience—and be better for the experience—whether they’re a teammate, a client, or an external partner. If this sounds like a place you could see yourself shining, apply today and let’s make an impact together!

Diversity Statement (EEO)

Consor is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and similar laws in the states in which we have employees. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, please contact Human Resources at 888-451-6822. Persons with hearing and speech impairments may contact Consor by using the Virginia Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). Call 711 for TTY/TDD.

Climate Change: Cap-and-Invest Trading Lead (Environmental Planner 4) (In-Training)

Dina Alengi Storz — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 20:10:22 GMT

The Air Quality Program (AQP) is looking to fill a Climate Change: Cap-and-Invest Trading Lead (Environmental Planner 4) (In-Training) position. This position will be located at our Headquarters Building in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

The mission of the Air Quality Program (AQP) is to protect and improve air quality in Washington and to protect our State’s environment for current and future generations. In 2021, Washington’s Legislature passed the landmark Climate Commitment Act (CCA) – a sweeping piece of legislation that directs Ecology to develop and implement the state’s first Cap-and-Invest Program and commits our state to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 95% by 2050.

Washington’s program is only the second such economy-wide program in the nation, and Ecology has been directed by the Legislature to have it up-and-running by January 1, 2023. It’s a big task with even bigger long-term impacts on the state’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and the global fight against climate change. We are hard at work, looking to hire a diverse range of mission-focused professionals to help us bring this important legislation to life.

As the Cap-and-Invest Trading Lead, you will provide staff leadership in the Greenhouse Gas Auctions and Market unit. This unit helps bring companies into the cap-and-invest program, facilitates allowances auctions and trading, and safeguards the cap-and-invest program’s integrity through ongoing market surveillance. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring firms can trade—and participate—in the cap-and-invest market. By helping firms get comfortable with this new market and how it works, you will enable them to maintain a primary focus on decreasing emissions so Washington can meet its goal of reducing emissions by 95% by 2050.

Tele-work options for this position: This position will be eligible for a tele-work schedule. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and is subject to change.

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, with an initial screening date of November 22, 2022. In order to be considered for initial screening, please submit an application on or before November 21, 2022. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date.

For more information and to apply, follow this link: Climate Change: Cap-and-Invest Trading Lead (Environmental Planner 4) (In-Training)

Manager, Community Engagement Program

Dina Alengi Storz — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 18:33:42 GMT

Description

The Manager, Community Engagement Programs manages a wide range of programs and projects that focus on strengthening TriMet's relationships with the communities it serves. This position works to increase opportunities for consistent relationship-building with TriMet's many stakeholders, with a focus on equity priority communities.

The Manager of Community Engagement Programs manages TriMet's Community Engagement staff to ensure agency outreach and engagement efforts are effective, authentic, meaningful and aligned with agency goals. The duties of this position include strategic planning, staff and program management, and performance of community engagement activities.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/trimet/jobs/3792840/manager-community-engagement-programs

Essential Functions

Manage the development and implementation of TriMet’s community engagement efforts to help increase ridership and build awareness of TriMet’s projects, programs and services.
Identify, cultivate, strengthen and maintain key relationships with communities across the Tri-County service area, with a focus on leaders and organizations that serve equity priority communities, including people of color, people living on low incomes, people with limited English proficiency, transit dependent riders and other vulnerable populations.
Manage the development and dissemination of outreach materials. Coordinate and participate in targeted and broad public information campaigns in collaboration with other public affairs staff, program contractors and partner agencies.
Manage and participate in the development and delivery of presentations and discussion forums with internal and external audiences, including representatives from other jurisdictions or other transit systems, community groups, social service agencies, and members of the public.
Establish and maintain long-term relationships with centers of influence (COIs), select community organizations, school program partners, community colleges, universities, communities of faith, and underrepresented and vulnerable rider and potential rider groups.
Research community issues; design and manage implementation of multi-phase public engagement processes that facilitate meaningful input to agency decisions. Activities could include public meetings, surveys, advisory and working groups, focus groups, advertising, media outreach and partnerships with community-based organizations.
Represent TriMet at public meetings and outreach events; act as liaison with specific communities to provide information, listen to concerns and help resolve problems.
Maintain community partnership tracking and planning functions through a Customer Relations Management (CRM) database. Maintain CRM tracking systems and processes that enable others to use and adapt outreach materials in convenient and timely manner; effectively tracks outreach appearances and projects more ongoing basis, produces and prepares outreach metrics and reports as needed.
In collaboration with the department director, this position controls, monitors, and approves the operational budget for the units activity, including capital expenditures, labor resources, and materials and supplies (M&S); Accountability for own budget including employee and expense elements. Identifies opportunities for containing costs.
Manages, plans, directs, coordinates and reviews the work of assigned staff, including hiring, performance management, coaching and training. Strategically lead and evaluate employee work activities to meet department and agency goals by effectively developing, implementing, assessing, and measuring performance outcomes on a planned, periodic basis. Provide training, coaching, support, and recognition to employees in order to maximize employee performance and job satisfaction.

Position Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree is required.

A Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Public Administration, Education, Public Affairs, or a related field is preferred.

A minimum of six (6) years total credited experience.*

Six (6) years of experience overseeing community engagement programs and initiatives, with an emphasis on programs that focus on low income and historically underrepresented populations are required.

Three (3) years of experience designing and implementing successful community engagement strategies and programs across the Portland Metro region, or other like metropolitan areas, are required.

Two (2) years of experience in lead, project management or staff management are required.

Or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

*The amount of credit a candidate receives for prior years of experience is based on the relevancy of that experience to the required or preferred prerequisites of the job description. Experience is prorated based on hours worked. LRHR assigns and validates the "credited experience".

Selection Criteria

Type of Position / Grade / FLSA
Grade 16, Exempt, Non-Union, Full-Time

Salary Range
Minimum: $89,803.00
Maximum: $134,705.00

Selection Process

Candidates will be selected based at a minimum on the result of:
1. Application Review (please include: Resume & Cover Letter)
2. Panel Interview
3. References

Supplemental Information
Make sure you describe in detail how your education, training and work experience fit with this role. You are encouraged to attach a resume, cover letter, training certificates and/or letters of recommendation with your application. You are permitted five attachments of less than 5MB each.

If you are a qualified veteran and would like to apply for veterans' preference points, you will need to reflect your status on the application and attach supporting documentation at the time of application submission.

If you need accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process, contact our Human Resources staff at 503-962-7505, or the TTY line at 7-1-1. Note that we require a minimum of two workdays' notice prior to the need for accommodation.

TriMet is an equal opportunity employer, committed to developing an organization that is reflective of and sensitive to the needs of the diverse community we serve, including veterans, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement
As applied to the workplace, applicants and employees must be qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Essential functions may include required job functions performed infrequently as well as production standards related to the quality and quantity of work.

If a person with a disability could meet job qualifications with a reasonable accommodation, TriMet will work with the employee to accommodate the need. If TriMet's accommodation is effective in allowing the employee to perform the essential functions of the job, it need not be the employee's preferred accommodation.

Director of Membership and Events

Dina Alengi Storz — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 15:10:19 GMT

Title: Director of Membership and Events
Salary Range: $70,000 - $82,500

Enthusiastic about your work and believe organizations should be value driven. Experience as a membership coordinator or developed and implemented similar outreach and recruitment programs. Confident in front of a group of people but also know how to support from behind the scenes. Believe that the best public policy is made through collaborative efforts and that a vibrant economy consists of a fair business environment, a well-paid workforce, and healthy communities.

If this sounds like you, we hope you will apply to be our new Director of Membership and Events.

About Westside Economic Alliance

Westside Economic Alliance (WEA) is a unique private and public sector nonprofit organization on the westside of the Portland metropolitan region. For more than 20 years, WEA has been striving to bring economic vitality to the region by engaging both the private and public sectors on key economic issues. WEA plays a leading role in the development of this high-growth region by providing a business perspective in public forums and facilitating cooperation between the private and public sectors. The aim is a unified voice that brings creative and collaborative solutions that influence policy at the local, regional, and state level. The result is a unique partnership that benefits business, workforce, and the communities of our region.

About the role:

WEA is looking for someone who is ready to be a part of, and to build, a high functioning, fast-paced team. We have built a reputation as the ‘go to’ for bringing together the private, public and non-profit sectors to discuss regional policy needs and solutions. The Director of Membership and Events will ensure we are engaging every organization that wants to sit at this table and add their voices to these critical regional conversations.

Working closely with, and reporting to, the Executive Director, the Director of Membership and Events recruits, renews, and retains members and manages other functions related to WEA’s Membership Program, enhancing the overall membership experience, and ensuring association responsiveness.

The Director of Membership and Events will oversee forum and event registration, will be on site for all member-related events and will work with the Executive Director to develop and support creative and engaging annual membership gatherings. This person will serve as primary staff liaison for standing member committees and other membership-based projects and programming needs.

WEA continues to work in a hybrid model with at least two days a week in the office, along with in person committee meetings, forums, and one on one meetings with members.

The Director of Membership’s duties will include:

Lead the association’s overall efforts to recruit, retain, and engage membership.
In partnership with the Executive Director, identify and fill gaps in programming and projects in service to WEA’s mission.

Create a roadmap for sustainable membership growth including establishing short- and long-range plans and goals to achieve organization membership objectives.

Develop strategies and programs to stimulate member engagement to support membership renewal.

Develop and manage processes for feedback on WEA membership, programs, and services.

Oversight of all membership data, tracking and reporting, including recruitment and retention reports.

Manage administrative tasks necessary to ensure accurate updating of all member information including new and lapsed memberships and all related logistics.

Initiate and manage strategic partnerships with other related associations and groups to help recruit and retention membership, including attendance at conferences to represent the association.

Serves as staff liaison to the members and committees including assisting committee chairs in the planning and calendaring of meetings, agenda development and in the execution of all committee related activities.

Skills

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
Systems-level approach to your work that allows for prioritization and on-your-feet thinking.

Ability to work effectively with Board members, association members, staff and community leaders from diverse backgrounds.

Excellent time management skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Familiarity with and ability to leverage member interactions using, social media & Online Meeting tools.

Effective communication skills, especially related to writing and analyzing reports, proofreading/editing, taking meeting notes/minutes.

Excellent problem-solving skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment and also work independently.

Ability to stay within the budgets allocated to projects and events and provide regular reports to the Executive Director.

Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to high level of customer service, both internal and externally.

Project management skills.

Experience

Minimum of three to five years of experience in membership or constituent management position preferred or similar.

Experience with event planning and handling travel arrangements.
Demonstrated experience in growing membership/customers and strengthening membership/customer retention.

Demonstrate problem solving skills with high level stakeholders, anticipate needs, determine priorities and meet deadlines.

Background in fundraising a plus.
Demonstrated commitment to contributing to the diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts of an organization.

Proven proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (esp. Word, Excel, Publisher) web publishing, and Outlook for email and calendaring (or similar scheduling programs).

Salary Range: $70,000 - $82,500

Benefits

Employer covered Medical & Dental Insurance

12 paid holidays plus generous PTO policy

Air Quality Planner (Environmental Planner 3)

IAP2 USA — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 15:52:23 GMT

State of Washington

Department of Ecology

Lacey, WA

The Air Quality Program (AQP) within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill an Air Quality Planner (Environmental Planner 3) (In-Training) position. This position is located in our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

As Air Quality Planner in the Rules and Planning Unit, you will be engaged in air quality rulemaking in order to comply with state and federal requirements to directly minimize health impacts. Additionally, you will be analyzing and developing State Implementation Plans to ensure Washington’s compliance with the federal Clean Air Act. This is an exciting opportunity for a critical thinker with a passion for the environment and project management to join this dynamic team.

The mission of the Air Quality Program is to protect and improve air quality in Washington. The Air Quality Program’s vision is clean, healthy air and climate for all of Washington.

During Healthy Washington Roadmap to Recovery, employees are working a combination of in-office and/or telework based on position and business need. This position will be expected to work in the office a minimum of one day per week. Ecology is following current state guidance regarding mask requirements, health screening questions before entry, and social distancing. Looking ahead, Ecology has recently updated the agency policies on telework and flexible and compressed work schedules. Applicants with questions about position location options, telework, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.”

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, with an initial screening date of November 11, 2022. In order to be considered for initial screening, please submit an application on or before November 10, 2022. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date.

Apply Here

Senior Transportation Planner

Dina Alengi Storz — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 18:33:21 GMT

The City of Springfield is seeking a Senior Transportation Planner to join our team to enhance Springfield’s hometown feel while focusing on livability and environmental quality, improving our infrastructure, and fostering an environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Senior Transportation Planner – City of Springfield, Oregon

Closes Sunday, Nov. 6 at 11:59 pm Pacific

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/springfieldor/jobs/3758548/senior-transportation-planner?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

We are seeking someone to identify, seek funding for, and plan for capital transportation projects; represent Springfield in regional transportation funding and coordination discussions at the Metropolitan Planning Organization; and expand multi-modal opportunities which includes staffing the City’s Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee. With the passage of the state’s rules for climate friendly and equitable communities, this position will have a role in designating climate friendly areas, shaping the City’s approach to parking management, and managing the update of our Transportation System Plan.

Success in this position includes building relationships across agencies in support of regional collaboration; with city staff who implement transportation plans through design of public infrastructure (engineers) and review of private development plans (current planners); and within the broader community we serve. We are looking for a knowledgeable transportation planner who has a passion for exploring transportation’s future and brings shared visions to reality. Viable candidates will demonstrate success in managing projects, be well-organized and efficient, and enjoy learning.

Consider joining our Community Development staff team anchored by an open and inclusive environment that supports and values the contributions of forward-thinking professionals and provides interesting, meaningful, and challenging opportunities to serve our community. City Hall is located in Springfield’s dynamically evolving Downtown and the City as an organization emphasizes employee health and wellness.

*Relocation reimbursement for actual costs up to $5,000 may be available if incumbent is relocating greater than 100 miles.

Cap-and-Invest Emissions-Intensive Trade-Exposed Industries (Environmental Planner 5)

Dina Alengi Storz — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 17:55:30 GMT

The Air Quality Program (AQP) is looking to fill the Senior Environmental Planner, Cap-and-Invest Program and Emissions-Intensive Trade-Exposed Industries (Environmental Planner 5) (In-Training) position. This position will be located at our Headquarters Building in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

The mission of the Air Quality Program (AQP) is to protect and improve air quality in Washington and to protect our State’s environment for current and future generations. In 2021, Washington’s Legislature passed the landmark Climate Commitment Act (CCA) – a sweeping piece of legislation that directs Ecology to develop and implement the state’s first Cap-and-Invest Program and commits our state to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 95% by 2050.

Washington’s Cap-and-Invest program is only the second such economy-wide program in the nation, and Ecology has been directed by the Legislature to have it up and running by January 1, 2023. It’s a big task with even bigger long-term impacts on the state’s greenhouse gas emissions and the global fight against climate change. Air Quality’s CCA Implementation Group is hard at work and looking to hire a diverse range of mission-focused professionals to help us bring this important legislation to life.

In this role, you will be the agency’s lead expert in emissions-intensive and trade-exposed industries (EITEs) as part of the State’s Cap-and-Invest program while furthering policy and statutory objectives and ensuring a successful program. This position will coordinate the design and development of key policies and guidance on EITEs and the auction and market program, which is a top priority of the agency, Legislature, and Governor’s Office.

Please Note: This is a project position that is funded until June, 2027. The Funding for this position has a high probability of being renewed for the next bi-annual budget.

During Healthy Washington Roadmap to Recovery, employees are working a combination of in-office and/or telework based on position and business need. This position is expected to work in the office on a regular basis. Ecology is following current state guidance regarding mask requirements, health screening questions before entry, and social distancing. Looking ahead, Ecology has recently updated the agency policies on telework and flexible and compressed work schedules. Applicants with questions about position location options, telework, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.”

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, with an initial screening date of November 4, 2022. In order to be considered for initial screening, please submit an application on or before November 3, 2022. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date

If interested, please apply here: Cap-and-Invest Emissions-Intensive Trade-Exposed Industries (Environmental Planner 5) (In-Training)

Capital Fellows Programs

IAP2 USA — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 17:34:19 GMT

A Gateway to Public Service and Leadership

Sacramento, CA

Apply by Monday, February 6th, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. PST to the Capital Fellows Programs

·   Assembly Fellowship Program

·   Executive Fellowship Program

·   Judicial Fellowship Program

·   California Senate Fellows

The Capital Fellows Programs are nationally recognized public policy fellowships offering unique experiences in policy-making and development in each branch of California state government. Fellows work for 10-11 months as full-time, paid staff members in the State Assembly, State Senate, Executive Branch, or the Judiciary. The fellowships are administered by the Center for California Studies at California State University, Sacramento, and are an outstanding opportunity for college graduates to engage in public service and prepare for future careers.

·   Fellows receive a monthly salary of $3,253;

·   Medical, dental and vision benefits;

·   Student loan deferments;

·   6 graduate units in Political Science or Public Policy and Administration from Sacramento State; and

·   A graduate certificate in Applied Policy and Government upon completion of the fellowship.

Prospective Capital Fellows must have a bachelor’s degree (in any major) by September 1, 2023, and a demonstrated interest in public service, public policy, and California state government. Applicants may apply to one or more of the programs that meet their interests and qualifications. Recent graduates, graduate, postgraduate and mid-career applicants are welcome to apply.

For the 2023-24 fellowship year, individuals must complete the online application by the deadline of Monday, February 6th, 2023 by 5:00 p.m. PST at Capital Fellows Programs

https://www.csus.edu/center/center-california-studies/capital-fellows/capital-fellows-apply.html

Communications and Outreach Analyst

Dina Alengi Storz — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 18:28:24 GMT

Do you want to help promote and implement well-researched recommendations that aim to improve the lives of Californians? Come join the respected Little Hoover Commission as a Communications and Outreach Analyst in this unique opportunity where you can help make a significant impact in state government!

The Little Hoover Commission is California’s independent oversight agency. The Commission researches and investigates state government operations and policy, and makes recommendations to the Governor and Legislature to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of state government.

The new Communications and Outreach Analyst will assist in all efforts to communicate the Commission’s work to external audiences and to implement its report recommendations.

Under the supervision of the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director, though operating with substantial independence, the Communications and Outreach Analyst will:

Write a variety of documents intended to communicate the Commission’s work to external audiences, including blog posts, press releases, and similar documents.
Promote the Commission’s recommendations to the Legislature and other policymakers.
Meet with stakeholder groups in policy areas on which the Commission has made recommendations.
Manage the Commission’s website and efforts to communicate about its work.
Format Commission reports, issue briefs, and other documents, and assist in the visual design of Commission documents.
Develop data visualization graphics for use in Commission products.
Track legislation and other initiatives that would implement Commission recommendations.

Salary Range:
$5,518.00 - $6,907.00

https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=332614

Application Deadline:
November 4, 2022

Senior Legislative Program Planner (Environmental Planner 5)

Dina Alengi Storz — Fri, 07 Oct 2022 18:39:17 GMT

The Air Quality Program (AQP) within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Senior Legislative Program Planner (Environmental Planner 5) position. This position is located in our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA . Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

Do you want to make an impact shaping policy initiatives affecting climate and air quality in Washington? This is an exciting opportunity to work on these issues with a supportive, high performing team in a fast-paced environment on critical issues for Washington’s air and climate. If you want to put your analytic thinking, stellar communication abilities, and excellent organizational skills to make a difference for Washingtonians, this may be the position for you!

The mission of the Air Quality Program (AQP) is to protect and improve air quality in Washington. The Air Quality Program’s vision is clean, healthy air and climate for all of Washington.

During Healthy Washington Roadmap to Recovery, employees are working a combination of in-office and/or telework based on position and business need. Ecology is following current state guidance regarding mask requirements, health screening questions before entry, and social distancing. Looking ahead, Ecology has recently updated the agency policies on telework and flexible and compressed work schedules. Applicants with questions about position location options, telework, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.”

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, with an initial screening date of October 20, 2022. In order to be considered for initial screening, please submit an application on or before October 19, 2022. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date.

If interested, please apply here: Senior Legislative Program Planner (Environmental Planner 5)

Director, William D. Ruckelshaus Center

Dina Alengi Storz — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 19:25:42 GMT

The William D. Ruckelshaus Center seeks an experienced and visionary leader to serve as the next Director. Inspired by the life and legacy of William D. “Bill” Ruckelshaus, the Center envisions a future in which government leaders, policy makers, and community members routinely employ tools of collaborative decision making to design, conduct, and implement successful public policy processes. Representing a committed partnership between Washington State University and the University of Washington, the Ruckelshaus Center builds on the unique strengths of the two universities to assist public, non-profit, tribal, private sector, and other community leaders in their efforts to build consensus-based solutions, resolve conflict, and create positive impact around vexing public policy issues.

The Center combines a mix of practice-based consensus-building and academic scholarship to design and advance collaborative problem solving processes to address public policy issues, opportunities, and conflicts. The Center’s involvement in both process design and impartial facilitation improves public policy development and program implementation in the Pacific Northwest region to positively impact Washington residents. This work has been done with individuals, groups, and organizations across communities, stakeholders, and various levels of government to address challenges in the economic development, land use, natural resources, transportation, agriculture, healthcare, and other significant public policy areas. The Center also advances the teaching, outreach, and research missions of the two universities by helping to bring deeper knowledge of statewide, regional, and community policy issues to the universities. The Center builds capacity for problem solving by developing relationships across sectors and industries, conducting evaluative projects, providing student internships, and by actively participating in national associations with similar collaborative governance vision and goals.

The next Director of the William D. Ruckelshaus Center will join the Center at an opportune moment. Seated at the convergence of higher education, government, and other public and private institutions, the Center has the power to harness immense knowledge that drives mutually beneficial outcomes. Over its 18-year history the Center has earned a strong reputation as a valuable state and regional resource and as a leading hub of consensus building on complex policy issues. It is poised to have increased, sustained impact in regional and national communities through heightened visibility, increased extramural funding, and a compelling strategic vision rooted in collaborative governance and intersectional public service. The next Director will bolster the resources and operations of the Center, crafting the environment and vision for the next generation of work. As the nation faces widespread discord and polarization, the next Director will lead the Center in setting a powerful example for bringing people together and creating mutually agreeable solutions for the public good. This model has the potential to be expanded and replicated from the fascinating laboratory of Washington state to the rest of the country. To be successful, the Director will need to address the following key opportunities and challenges:

Enhance and elevate the Center’s visibility and impact across the region
Further leverage the full capacity of WSU and UW
Lead complex, boundary-crossing facilitation and process building across sectors
Develop and implement key trainings that expand the breadth and depth of collaborative processes among leaders in the Pacific Northwest
Expand and diversify financial resources in support of the Center’s mission
Foster and deepen a strong sense of community, diversity, equity, and inclusion within the Center
Leverage Washington state as a national model for collaborative governance

Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. Inquiries, nominations, and CVs with cover letters should be below. Electronic submission of materials is required.

For more information: https://www.imsearch.com/search-detail/8468

Public Involvement Practitioner (Account Executive) for Environmental Communication and Public Participation Programs

Dina Alengi Storz — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 04:04:06 GMT

Location Flexible, California
Remote Position with Travel

K&A is a nationally-recognized communication consulting firm specializing in strategic communications, stakeholder outreach and public involvement programs for public and private sector clients. From water and public utilities, to energy, transportation, environmental sustainability to real estate development, and civic issues, we maintain committed to providing communication programs for important community issues. We help our clients communicate effectively about things that matter.

With locations in San Francisco, Los Angeles and headquarters in San Diego, our team of 35+ professionals serve clients nationwide with a strong focus in California. We offer competitive compensation and benefits including health, dental, vision and life insurance.

This position will support the development and implementation of communication, stakeholder outreach, and public involvement programs for environmental regulatory review and land use, community, and transportation planning processes. Clients may include local, regional, state and federal agencies. Some travel will be required.

We’re looking for candidates that can serve as project managers or assistant project managers to our clients. Candidates should have experience managing projects from start to finish. We are seeking individuals who can work with multiple clients, projects and tasks at one time; produce high-quality client deliverables in a deadline-driven environment; display strong time management skills; effectively prioritize and delegate tasks; remain flexible when projects and priorities change; and display strong presentation skills for new business presentations and conferences. Candidates should also have strong writing skills, including a command of AP style and English grammar, to communicate complex technical information in easy to understand ways.

Primary responsibilities for the position include developing and implementing communication and public involvement strategies specific to client needs; developing and distributing informational materials in various formats; planning and implementing community engagement events and public meetings (in-person and virtual); coordinating and participating in client meetings (in-person and virtual); reviewing scopes of work and budgets; and assisting with business development, including participating in networking events and professional organizations, and supporting new business proposals. Familiarity with online engagement is a plus. High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and Publisher) is a must. Stakeholder meeting facilitation training and/or experience is a plus, but not required.

Task responsibilities may include:

Serving as project manager or assistant project manager on assigned projects, managing project support staff and project deliverables, including responsibility for successful implementation of our scope of work and budget
Developing and implementing communication and public involvement plans
Managing project tasks, deadlines, budgets and delegation to support staff
Writing and producing public-friendly informational materials, such as fact sheets, posters, videos, presentations and notices, including coordinating graphic design and printing
Planning community engagement events and meetings (in-person and virtual), and overseeing logistical support
Planning and implementing stakeholder work groups, advisory groups and committees
Researching and identifying stakeholders and overseeing the development of stakeholder databases
Communicating directly with stakeholders when requested by clients
Supporting new business and proposal development, including preparing and delivering new business presentations and reviewing or developing scopes of work and budgets
Participating in professional development activities
Serving as supervisor and/or mentor to junior staff

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree
Minimum five years solid work experience in public involvement and outreach
A strong interest and familiarity in environmental regulatory review processes (NEPA and CEQA), large-scale infrastructure, urban planning and local government
Ability to travel, from day trips to several days in duration

Not required but preferred:

Previous experience at a consulting firm
Experience working on projects with government or utility clients (could be in-house or as a consultant)
Supervisory experience
Bilingual in Spanish
Meeting facilitation training and/or experience

Communications and Engagement Manager (CEM)

Dina Alengi Storz — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 18:47:27 GMT

Ag Innovationsis a nonprofit based in Sonoma County with a 20 year history of unlocking the challenging issues at the intersection of agricultural and natural resources in California through dynamic collaborative action and community engagement.

We are growing and looking for a Communications and Engagement Manager (CEM). In this full-time role, the CEM will support Ag Innovations by creating engaging communications plans and campaigns focusing on organizational and project needs.

The CEM will set and guide the strategy for all communications and execute public-facing materials such as email blasts and newsletters, blogs, social media, website updates, press releases, and more. The CEM will also work closely with project teams to develop stakeholder engagement plans, help teams develop strategies to reach specific stakeholders, and develop or support the development of outreach tools and materials.

If you know someone who wants to apply their fantastic, collaborative project management and people skills fully to the ag and natural resource issues that will make a difference to current and future generations, then please send them our way.

To apply, a resume and cover letter should be sent to hr@aginnovations.org.

Marketing Coordinator, Senior Associate, Associate, and Project Assistant

Dina Alengi Storz — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 17:27:59 GMT

Strategic Earth is hiring!

We currently have a number of openings to add to our team: Marketing Coordinator, Senior Associate, Associate, and Project Assistant. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about Strategic Earth’s vision and thrive in a collaborative and dynamic remote work environment. Below is information about our vision, who we are, and a summary of the open positions. Detailed job descriptions are attached.

Our Vision

We envision a world where inclusive dialogue is the gateway to responsible use and management of natural resources. We create an inclusive space for the equitable exchange of ideas and information.

Who We Are

Strategic Earth is a consulting firm that specializes in developing effective ways to link science and policy with community outreach and engagement. Our team leverages broad experience working with diverse stakeholders to build solutions and successfully achieve the goals identified by our clients. Since 2010, Strategic Earth has had the pleasure of working in partnership with agencies, nonprofit organizations, and community partners throughout California and nationally.

Marketing Coordinator: The Marketing Coordinator will support company-wide marketing and communications efforts. This new position will support Strategic Earth staff in producing and publishing content for marketing, including websites, blogs, emails, social media, and other marketing channels.

Senior Associate: The Senior Associate will lead and support: strategic planning and process design, project coordination and management, collaborative problem solving and creative thinking, integrated communications, information synthesis and materials development, and stakeholder outreach and engagement processes. The Senior Associate will also support daily operations and business development.

Associate: The Associate will support: strategic planning and process design, project coordination and management, collaborative problem solving and creative thinking, integrated communications, information synthesis and materials development, and stakeholder outreach and engagement processes.

Project Assistant: The Project Assistant will support Strategic Earth staff in the development and implementation of strategic planning and process design, project coordination and management, collaborative problem solving and creative thinking, integrated communications, information synthesis and materials development, and stakeholder outreach and engagement processes including product development and the distribution of information and materials to target audiences.

If you or anyone you know is interested in applying to these positions, please send a letter of interest/cover letter and resume to nice@strategicearth.com by Friday, September 2.

Public Affairs Specialist

IAP2 USA — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 19:23:23 GMT

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Omaha, NE

If you want to be in a dynamic and fast paced work environment with highly skilled teammates, the Omaha District’s Office of Public Affairs is the place you want to be. No two days are alike. We generate traditional news and social media releases every day including in-house produced video and graphics. We support internal communication initiatives and help synchronize all aspects of communication strategies and actions across the entire enterprise. Our projects require public affairs staffers to get out of the office and travel throughout our district, nation and world to engage our stakeholders and support our projects through grass-roots community outreach. Our staff report directly to executive leadership and are a member of the commander’s special staff. Our positions span a pay band currently starting at $55,071 with upward progression to $125,000 per year.

Joining the USACE team opens you up to a world of possibilities for upward advancement and lateral moves. USACE is every where throughout the United States and overseas with more than 21,000 employees. Once you are past the probationary period you can move throughout USACE, the Department of Defense and entire federal system. Our projects expose our staff to all levels of intergovernmental relations, partnerships and direct interface with private industry consultants from mom and pop shops to multinational corporations. Federal civil service will simply advance your professional experience and broaden your career horizon. We offer superb benefits that compete well with Fortune 500 companies, from health care options and 401k investments. After only 5 years of civil service, you will permanently qualify for a lifetime pension that you will receive when you reach age 62.

Closing Date: August 12, 2022

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/667633300

Senior Dangerous Waste Rule Writer (regulatory Analyst 3)(In-Training)

IAP2 USA — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 18:19:24 GMT

State of Washington

This position is open for recruitment statewide. Your duty station may be located in one of the following:

Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA .

Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA.

Central Region Office (CRO) in Union Gap, WA.

Eastern Region Office (ERO) in Spokane, WA.

Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen

Do you want to influence how we regulate dangerous waste in Washington state to help protect residents and the environment?
Are you detail oriented and comfortable working with complex documents? Do you enjoy distilling technical and regulatory information into interpretations and responses that are correct and easily understood?

Consider our Senior Dangerous Waste Rule Writer (Regulatory Analyst 3) position in the Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction (HWTR) Program.

The HWTR Program strives to protect Washington’s residents and environment by reducing the use of toxic chemicals, regulating the generation and management of dangerous waste, preventing new contaminated sites, and cleaning up contamination.
This position is part of a diverse and innovative team that has a collaborative approach to our work. We strive to create rules, policies, statutory interpretations, and regulatory implementation, which are equivalent and consistent with regulation, enforceable, and implementable. The unit in which this position is located has a vision and mission of:

Providing excellent service to support the HWTR's waste reduction vision.
Maintaining and supporting the consistent development and application of the dangerous waste regulations across Washington State.
Providing consistent internal and external technical assistance to help ensure dangerous waste is managed properly.

This position directly influences the state’s Dangerous Waste Regulations. You would review new EPA hazardous waste regulations, state-legislated changes, and Ecology-proposed changes for adoption into Chapter 173-303 WAC. You would primarily be responsible for:

Chapter 173-303 WAC rule development and rulemaking.
Regulatory analysis and policy development.
Maintaining the EPA Authorization of the State Dangerous Waste Program, which includes the HWTR program, Nuclear Waste Program, and elements of the Solid Waste Management Program.

Changes to regulations must be equivalent, consistent, enforceable, and implementable. Rulemaking involves:

Regulatory document analysis.
Policy analysis.
Complex document writing.
Working with various subject matter experts, industry, Tribal Governments, and interested members of the public.

This position will also be involved with interpreting the State Dangerous Waste Regulations, providing technical assistance, and developing statewide guidance and possible training.

Full Details

Program Associate (Federal Government Term Position. GS-9 Equivalent. Remote)

Dina Alengi Storz — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 19:47:03 GMT

Job Summary: The Udall Foundation’s John S. McCain III National Center for Environmental Conflict Resolution (National Center) is seeking a dynamic professional interested in the environmental, public policy, and conflict resolution fields to serve as a Program Associate. This job is a one-year, full-time Federal position at the GS-9 equivalent level, with the possibility of renewal for up to four total years and conversion to permanent status. The successful candidate will work remotely within the United States.

The Program Associate will provide support for assessment, mediation, and facilitation services in collaboration with other National Center Program Managers, Project Managers, and Program Associates. The Program Associate will also provide planning, organizational, and facilitation support to the National Center's Climate Service Area. In addition, the Program Associate will work with the National Center’s Director and Deputy Director on programming and operational requirements and liaise with the Udall Foundation’s Communications Program Manager on National Center communications activities such as report writing and case studies.

Closing Date: Applications are due by August 8, 2022

Link: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/664925900

Director of Government Relations, Department of Ecology, Lacey, WA

Dina Alengi Storz — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 19:45:43 GMT

The Washington State Department of Ecology is searching for an innovative and strategic leader for the position of Government Relations Director (Exempt Band 4). This is an exempt management service (EMS) Band 4 position that reports to the Director of Ecology. The position is located at Ecology’s Headquarters Office in Lacey, Washington.

This position is critical to Ecology’s success and is focused on establishing and maintaining positive, effective relationships with key members of Ecology’s authorizing environment. In this role, you will direct agency-wide external relations and public affairs. These include the State Legislature, legislative staff, Governor’s office, state and federal agencies, local governments, tribal governments, and Washington’s Congressional delegation. You will also direct agency strategy and public affairs for a variety of non-governmental organizations, including business, environmental, media, agriculture, ports, utilities, community groups and other interests. These relations are critical to furthering Ecology’s mission through successful resolution of issues pertaining to legislation, constituent concerns, budget, regulations, policies, and state and federal agreements. You will be expected to develop solutions that meet the state’s interests in, and responsibility for, environmental protection of air, land, water, and climate while meeting the interests of stakeholders to the extent possible.

In addition to what is listed above, you will lead and direct the activities of Ecology’s Rules and Accountability Section, including supervision of the section manager. This section provides strategic and diverse management of programs and policies that are highly complex, multi-program and agency-wide, in nature. The section supports the work of this position, and serves the Agency Director, Deputy Director, and the executive leadership team in setting agency direction for strategic and long-range planning, performance, and accountability, continuous process improvement and organizational effectiveness, customer service and surveying, rule-making, economic analysis, and coordination of a variety of agency-wide responsibilities (e.g. enforcement appeals).

For more information and to apply, follow this link: Government Relations Director (Exempt Band 4)

Community Engagement Manager

Dina Alengi Storz — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 19:34:03 GMT

City of Grand Rapids
Closing Date: August 7, 2022

The purpose of this job is to provide professional level administrative support services to a department head or other administrative position. Manages assigned projects. Work as staff liaison to the various departmental divisions and programs and outside agencies; may act as staff liaison with the media. In some instances, this position will have supervisory responsibility.

This position will work with all departments, community leaders and our residents to co-create, administer and implement the city’s engagement plan by providing leadership and direction to improve our community engagement opportunities.

The core objectives of this position include:

Lead the co-creation of the City’s community engagement framework (approach, definitions, goals, metrics, tools) with internal and external stakeholders, and track implementation of framework.
Provide strategic consulting to and for City Departments to implement inclusive and organized engagement that includes the collection of relevant data and information from engagement efforts. This may include co-facilitating engagement to build initial capacity for engagement.
Create tools and training for City Departments to engage community and collect and report out data.
Create a system to identify and calendar City community engagement activities to maximize coordination across the organization.
Assess all City community engagement, and related policy, through a lens of diversity, equity and inclusion.
Lead a workgroup in drafting policy, administrative and governance, around community engagement processes.
Vet potential software, platforms and services to be used for City in-person and virtual engagement and serve as lead on acquired products and services.
Draft annual report on City’s community engagement framework efforts, data and learning.

Possession of a bachelor's degree in business or public administration, government or related field (a master degree in public or business administration is preferred) and four years of progressively responsible professional experience in public sector management, preferably in local government; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/grandrapids/jobs/3648301/administrative-analyst-ii-community-engagement-manager?page=1&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Community Engagement Specialist (Media And Public Affairs)

Dina Alengi Storz — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 19:28:42 GMT

Salary $67,641.60 - $87,921.60 Annually
Location Los Angeles, CA
Job Type Full Time
Division Government and Public Affairs
Job Number 00295
Closing 8/15/2022 5:00 PM Pacific

The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) is seeking one Community Engagement Specialist to join our Media and Public Affairs Department. The Community Engagement Specialist will design and implement comprehensive and inclusive community engagement and comment-gathering strategies for the agency projects and initiatives and in the development and implementation of Connect SoCal – RTP/SCS. This position will be responsible for creating opportunities for participatory, collaborative, meaningful, voluminous, and representative community engagement. This work includes overseeing the coordination of major outreach activities, planning public events, designing and facilitating public meetings, focus groups and questionnaires, and mobilizing new and existing partners in the SCAG region. The Community Engagement Specialist will work with Planning, Government Relations, and Media & Public Affairs departments to track and monitor agency compliance with federal and state requirements. This position will ensure that contracts and other activities follow and adhere to SCAG’s Public Participation Plan Additionally, the Community Engagement Specialist will assess metrics of engagement, manage contracts and update policies and procedures as necessary.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/scag/jobs/3650703/community-engagement-specialist-media-and-public-affairs?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Senior Legislative Program Planner (Environmental Planner 5)

Dina Alengi Storz — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 05:47:33 GMT

Do you want to work to help shape policy initiatives affecting climate and air quality in Washington? If this sounds like a great way to use your excellent analytic, organizational, and communication skills to work collaboratively with a high performing team and make a difference for Washingtonians, this may be the position for you!

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/3635452/senior-legislative-program-planner-environmental-planner-5

Chemical Action Plan Implementation Planner, Department of Ecology, Multiple Locations, WA

Dina Alengi Storz — Sun, 10 Jul 2022 06:54:54 GMT

The Hazardous Waste Toxics Reduction program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Chemical Action Plan Implementation Planner (Environmental Planner 3) position. This position can be located in any of the following locations:

Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA.
Northwest Regional Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA.
Central Regional Office (CRO) in Union Gap, WA.
Eastern Regional Office (ERO) in Spokane, WA.

Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

Are you interested in protecting people and the environment from hazardous chemicals? As a successful candidate, you could serve as a Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction (HWTR) Program planner, responsible for the implementation of recommendations from Chemical Action Plans (CAP’s) and Action Plans (AP). CAP’s and AP’s identify the potential health and environmental effects of persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic (PBT) chemicals and other chemicals that may not qualify as a PBT’s, and recommend strategies to reduce or eliminate those impacts.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/3627579/chemical-action-plan-implementation-planner-environmental-planner-3

City of Springfield - Planners

Dina Alengi Storz — Sun, 10 Jul 2022 06:35:41 GMT

Job Number: 2022-47
Classification: Management Analyst
Closes: Sunday, July 31, 2022 at 11:59 p.m.
Community Development Division
SEIU represented, Exempt
Full Benefits including PERS. *Benefit enrolled employees and dependents have access to a free, on-site health and wellness center.
Grades: C41-C43

Applicants will be considered based on their qualifications for the following positions:

Planner I (C41): $27.32- $38.25/hour ($56,834- $79,567 annual)
Planner II (C42): $29.45- $41.23/ hour ($61,261- $85,766 annual)
Senior Planner (C43): $31.58- $44.21/ hour ($65,689- $91,964 annual)

Salary dependent on qualifications and based on State of Oregon defined bona fide factors in accordance with Oregon's Pay Equity Act.

*Relocation reimbursement for actual costs up to $5,000 may be available if incumbent is relocating greater than 100 miles.

**The City will consider remote work options, alternative schedules, and less than full time hours.

Overview of Positions

The City of Springfield is seeking multiple planners to join our team to enhance Springfield’s hometown feel while focusing on livability and environmental quality, improving our infrastructure, and fostering an environment that values diversity and inclusion. In particular, we have opportunities for senior planners (Planner III) skilled in transportation and/or land use, as well as Planner I/II options for those earlier in their planning career. We are looking for planners who enjoy serving the community, develop positive relationships with stakeholders and bring shared visions to reality. Viable candidates for senior planner positions will demonstrate success in managing projects and/or processing complex development applications within a team environment.

With the passage of the state’s rules for climate friendly and equitable communities, the City is staffing up to be able to take on this important work which includes designating climate friendly areas, shaping the City’s approach to parking management, and updating our Transportation System Plan. We also need a Senior Planner to take some comprehensive planning projects to the finish line: the Comprehensive Plan Map Clarification Project and Natural Resource Inventories & Protections for Springfield’s UGB Expansion Areas. Within the transportation realm, we are seeking someone to represent the City in regional funding and coordination discussions at the Metropolitan Planning Organization; identify, seek funding for, and plan for capital transportation projects; and expand multi-modal opportunities which includes staffing the City’s Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee. Finally, we need a senior planner to focus on current planning and to staff the Historic Commission.

Consider joining our Community Development staff team anchored by an open and inclusive environment that supports and values the contributions of forward-thinking professionals and provides interesting, meaningful, and challenging opportunities to serve our community. City Hall is located in Springfield’s dynamically evolving Downtown and the City as an organization emphasizes employee health and wellness.

If you would like to learn more about these positions, please see the job description links below:

Planner-I.pdf (springfield-or.gov)

Planner-II.pdf (springfield-or.gov)

Sr-Planner.pdf (springfield-or.gov)

The City of Springfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How to Apply:

Please visit our website at https://www.springfield-or.gov/city/human-resources/careers/ to learn more about this job posting and how to apply.

Public Information & Marketing Program Manager – Corridor Program Office

Dina Alengi Storz — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 05:00:27 GMT

City of Austin, Texas

https://www.austincityjobs.org/postings/99278

The City of Austin is a progressive, dynamic, full-service municipal organization operating under the Council-Manager form of government. The City Council is responsible for appointment of the City Manager, who is the Chief Administrative and Executive Officer of the City, City Clerk, City Auditor, Municipal Court Judges and the Municipal Court Clerk. The Mayor, City Council and City Manager of Austin are committed to their mission of delivering the highest quality services in the most cost-effective manner. The organization’s vision is to make Austin the most livable city in the country and the City Manager’s resolve is to make it the best-managed city in the country.

The Public Information and Marketing Program Manager will lead the integrated communications team for the Corridor Program Office (CPO). This position is responsible for the marketing, public relations, media relations, public involvement, coordinating marketing initiatives, organizing departmental initiatives, leading graphic design development, video productions, and web content. The ideal candidate is a critical component of the CPO team, ensuring internal and external communications are correct, clear, concise and timely. This position will work with multiple CPO divisions, other City Departments, as well as agencies outside the City of Austin to support the diverse and complex work of these entities.

The ideal candidate is politically savvy, has an in-depth understanding of local and national media best practices, is comfortable with flexibility, and is able to work in a fast-paced working environment. This position requires managing multiple projects simultaneously, and the ability to shift from one project to another without sacrificing quality. A strong knowledge of transportation policies, events, agencies and projects will be necessary for this position. It will benefit this person to have this knowledge, but at a minimum the candidate should have a strong desire to learn and absorb this information.

Primary responsibilities include:

Lead and supervise the Corridor Program Office Integrated Communications Team.
Coordinate with the City Manager’s Office, City Council Offices, other city departments, and external agencies.
Plan, organize, attend and record public engagement efforts including public meetings, town halls, press events, and more.
Oversee the development and implementation of strategic communications plans and strategies.
Serve as editor and coordinator for a weekly transportation newsletter, with accompanying communications elements.
Maintain and expand the departmental online resources, which ensuring they are all compliant with ADA standards.
Assist with developing and integrating new communication tools and technologies to support the transportation portfolio.
Write press releases, speeches, talking points and coordinate public presentations.
Conduct media training and provide media/communications consulting for executive team.
Provide communications support during citywide emergencies, such as flooding, ice storms, and additional natural and manmade disasters.

Working for the City of Austin provides a number health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. For more information on City of Austin Benefits click here!

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience working with media, and a background in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.
Excellent communication skills written and verbal, ability to work with city and community leaders.
Experience managing a team of communications professionals.
Experience planning and executing communications strategies and public involvement campaigns to reach diverse audiences while considering cultural diversity and equitable outcomes.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 2010 suite to include Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.
Experience and interest in transportation, mobility and land use issues, especially the complexity of serving all users including, people riding transit, bicycling, walking and driving.
Ability to problem solve under time constraints.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Journalism, Marketing, Advertising, or related field plus six (6) years of work experience two (2) of which were in a lead or supervisory capacity.
A Master’s degree may substitute for two years of the required non-supervisory experience
Experience may substitute for the education up to the maximum of four (4) years.

To be considered for this position, candidates must apply online at: https://www.austincityjobs.org/postings/99278

The City of Austin has excellent benefits and provides an exceptional retirement system as well as a 457 plan for its employees.

About Austin, Texas

Austin has long been known as a technologically advanced city, a place where new ideas go to be tested and adopted. Austin has enjoyed a robust and diverse economy for the past 10 years, with economic indicators regularly exceeding national averages. Austin metropolitan area is one of the fastest growing in the country, with a 2.9 percent increase in population in 2016. Austin, Texas has a population of 926,000, making it the 11th largest city in the country. One of the country’s most popular, high-profile “green” and culturally dynamic cities, Austin was selected as the #1 Best Places to Live (US News and World Report 4/2017), # 5 Top 25 Future-Ready US Cities (Convention Management Association Convene Magazine, 2/2016), “Best City for the Next Decade” (Kiplinger), the “Best Places to Live in the US” (US News), the “Top Creative Center” in the US (Entrepreneur.com) and #1 on the “On Numbers Economic Index” as the fastest growing economy.

EOE - City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act

Eastern Region Watershed Planner

Dina Alengi Storz — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 04:36:11 GMT

The Water Quality Program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill an Eastern Region Watershed Planner (Environmental Planner 4) position. This position is located in our Eastern Regional Office (ERO) in Spokane, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

Are you looking for a challenging, engaging, rewarding career that uses your facilitation and planning skills to help protect waters in Eastern Washington? You will work alongside other water quality professionals, stakeholders, and members of the community to find solutions to complex water quality issues. Plan strategies for efficient implementation of Ecology’s Eastern Region’s water quality permits and water quality implementation plans. Coordinate with large-watershed stakeholder groups, other Ecology programs and Ecology’s regional staff to ensure that Ecology’s resources are applied in a coordinated manner as we work towards achieving water quality standards.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/3587709/eastern-region-watershed-planner-environmental-planner-4

Air Quality Planner (Environmental Planner 3) (In-Training)

Dina Alengi Storz — Tue, 14 Jun 2022 04:39:33 GMT

The Air Quality Program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill an Air Quality Planner (Environmental Planner 3)(In-Training) position. This position is located in our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA . Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

In this role, you will be on the front line of developing air quality policy for the State of Washington. You will get to work with scientists, engineers, economists, other planners, and communication experts as part of a team to develop air quality rules and plans. You will consult with Federal Environmental Protection Agency staff and engage with Washington industry, environmental justice, and local government stakeholders in the creation of rules and plans for protecting air quality in Washington.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/3590743/air-quality-planner-environmental-planner-3-in-training

General Permit Coordinator (Environmental Planner 2)

Dina Alengi Storz — Thu, 09 Jun 2022 06:09:17 GMT

The Water Quality Program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a General Permit Coordinator (Environmental Planner 2) position. This position is located in our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA .

Who are we looking for?

Along with our permit writers and rule writing project managers, you are an integral component to keeping water quality general permits, rules and 401 certifications on schedule and in compliance with laws, rules and best practices. You are well organized, self-motivated, enjoy collaborating with a team, have leadership qualities, and are interested in helping us advance our public outreach and Environmental Justice goals. If you like a dynamic position with opportunities for continuous process improvement, we are looking for you.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/3556568/general-permit-coordinator-environmental-planner-2

Mgr Communications Initiatives

Dina Alengi Storz — Tue, 24 May 2022 05:21:54 GMT

Date: May 9, 2022

Job ID: 2808 https://jobs.pse.com/job/Bellevue-Mgr-Communications-Initiatives-WA-98004/883196100/
Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process.

Description
Job Responsibilities

Employee Safety, Development & Team Building - Provides employees with coaching, feedback, and developmental opportunities and building effective teams:

Demonstrates a passion for safety. Promotes and supports a culture of total safety including eliminating at-risk behaviors by conducting safety audits and inspections, eliminating hazards and near misses, and attending safety meetings.

Sets clear expectations and holds employees accountable for performance as well as safety goals/targets where applicable.

Oversees training and development of employees directly and indirectly managed and makes effective staffing decisions. Ensures required training is successfully completed.

Challenges and inspires employees to achieve business results.

Accountable to ensure employees adhere to legal and operational compliance requirements, as well as safety standards.

Conducts and ensures the completion of performance reviews and development plans.

Provides coaching, direction and leadership support to team members in order to achieve employee, business, customer and safety results.

Leads and manages the communications, public engagement, and outreach teams for key strategic company initiatives and issues related to clean energy planning and implementation. This includes development and implementation of the communications and public engagement work plan, materials, and team coordination and project management.

Assists in identifying, diagnosing, and solving complex organizational problems. Works confidently and diplomatically with diverse stakeholder groups.

Develops and executes the communication, public engagement, and outreach plans, which includes: clarification of the project scope goals and strategies, development of a communications and outreach work plan including timeline, deliverables, milestones and resources (financial and human), recruits cross-functional team members, conducts team building and provides training as needed.

Provides input into the development of the department's strategic planning process and input into the evolution of PSE's communication, public engagement and outreach strategies and approaches. Adapts departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges.

Accountable for the budget and team performance.

Exercises full management authority, including performance reviews, pay decisions, recruitment, discipline, termination and other personnel actions.

Contributes towards development of annual department budget and performance goals.

Serves as a regular liaison to internal groups including development and preparation of communications to internal stakeholders on communications and outreach issues related to clean energy impacting PSE.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in communications, media, business innovation, strategic leadership/management, public relations or relevant field and 7 years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience

Proven experience in managing complex projects with cross-functional teams and in an ever-changing and fast-paced environment

Practical and successful application of community engagement strategies and tactics

Ability to contribute effectively in peer management teams

High level of organizational skills and attention to detail

High level of communication skills; strong written and oral skills; presentation skills

Ability to work with conflict

Ability to work on and with a cross-functional team

Professional level competencies necessary to comprehend, analyze, and influence a wide range of complex business units and corporate-wide initiatives and issues

Demonstrated ability to lead and manage multiple priorities and irregular schedule commitments

Ability to manage projects, work with other departmental teams and deliver on commitments

Proficiency in MS Office tools

Desired Qualifications

Advanced degree in strategic leadership or management

Direct experience in public engagement and managing advisory groups.

Experience with environmental equity.

Experience leading key communication or outreach initiatives outside of the utility industry

Broad knowledge of gas and electric utility rates, business objectives, to include operations, customer service, finance, and corporate relations

Public Affairs acumen/aptitude. Understanding of working with communities and civic world, and its effect on PSE projects

Additional Information

Location: Bellevue, WA, US, 98004

Remote and Hybrid Work Opportunities: Hybrid (WA Based)

Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now.

PSE's VP Clean Energy Strategy team is looking for qualified candidates to fill an open Mgr Communications Initiatives position!

PSE's Clean Energy Strategy team is working to fulfill the policies of the Clean Energy Transformation Act - reaching clean electricity standards and ensuring all customers benefit from the clean electricity transition. Responsible for leading the communications, public engagement, and outreach components for the Clean Energy Implementation Plan and supporting stakeholder engagement efforts for resource planning. Facilitates the effective leverage of key resources from within and outside of the department in order to attain PSE's goals. Through cross-functional collaboration and excellent team building and management, this position will play a key role in operations and planning to pro-actively clarify and challenge expectations and assumptions about each initiative and issue reflecting the customer and/or employee perspective.

Upholds the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE’s operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities. Promotes and supports a culture of total safety.

Demonstrates commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct. Ensures duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations.

Families and businesses depend on PSE to provide the energy they need to pursue their dreams. Our steadfast commitment to serving Washington communities with safe, dependable and efficient energy started in 1873. Today we're building the Northwest's energy future through efforts like our award winning energy efficiency programs and our leadership in renewable energy.

At PSE we value and respect our employees and provide them opportunities to excel. We offer an expansive pay package that includes competitive compensation, annual goals-based incentive bonuses, comprehensive benefits, 401(K), a company paid retirement pension plan, and an employee assistance and wellness program.

Puget Sound Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status or presence of a disability that with or without reasonable accommodation does not prevent performance of the essential functions of the job, or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law.

Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources Staffing department at jobs@pse.com or 425-462-3017.

Climate Change: Cap-and-Invest Market Planner (2 positions), Department of Ecology, Lacey, WA

Dina Alengi Storz — Tue, 26 Apr 2022 18:55:49 GMT

The Air Quality Program (AQP) is looking to fill two (2) Cap-and-Invest Market Planner (Environmental Planner 2) positions. Both positions will be located at our Headquarters Building in Lacey, WA subject to Ecology’s telework policy.

In this role, you will support the work of two staff leads in the cap-and-invest Auctions and Market Unit. One staff lead is focused on allowance trading and entity education, and the other lead is focused on allowance auctions. The Auctions and Market Unit helps bring companies into the cap-and-invest program, facilitates allowance auctions and trading, and safeguards the cap-and-invest program’s integrity through ongoing market surveillance. You will also be involved in outreach to similar programs in other jurisdictions (e.g., California and Québec), external agencies, stakeholders, and the Western Climate Initiative, Inc. For more details on job duties and qualifications, please see below.

During Healthy Washington Roadmap to Recovery, employees are working a combination of in-office and/or telework based on position and business need. This position is not currently required to work in the office on a regular basis.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/3508736/climate-change-cap-and-invest-market-planner-environmental-planner-2in-traini

Senior Program Coordinator

Dina Alengi Storz — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 05:22:38 GMT

JLA Public Involvement

Portland, OR 97205
Temporarily remote
$52,000 - $65,000 a year - Full-time

JLA is seeking a full-time senior program coordinator to work on a fast-paced team. If you like to solve problems, constantly learn new things, can track lots of tasks, and are self-directed, then this is the perfect job for you. Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills are at the core of everything we do at JLA, since we help the public talk and engage with government agencies about projects that affect their daily lives.

Every day is different at JLA (and that is part of the fun). As a senior program coordinator, you will have a lot of control over your daily work activities as you help the larger team provide quality products for our clients and ensure that we can engage with communities about the projects that affect their lives.

Job Responsibilities

Solving problems and being curious as you help clients and the JLA team figure out how to communicate, run a meeting or event and engage with the community. You will be gaining a better understanding of public involvement principles as you work and through training.
Working closely with managers to track the details on an average of 10 projects. Organization is a skill that will serve you well! This may look like scheduling and planning logistics for public and internal events and meetings; coordinating with other teammates to get materials or surveys produced, responding to emails and phone calls from stakeholders; helping facilitate and taking meetings at virtual and in-person meetings; and summarizing meetings, events, and public comments.
Being a critical team member on several projects at once, collaborating with multiple internal and external teams. You will also provide quality control review to ensure that clients receive polished work products. You should feel comfortable managing up and with your peers, as well as asking for help as needed.
Summarizing complicated or conflicting information by asking questions and capturing key messages from meetings, conversations, and written materials. You will need to rewrite and explain complex information so that the public can understand issues related to a wide range of projects: roadway and transportation, wastewater treatment, long-range planning, and others. You should feel comfortable and curious about learning about many aspects of our government.
Able to communicate with a wide range of people with curiosity, respect, and kindness. You will need to feel comfortable both in front of the public and directly interacting with people from all walks of life, as well as working behind the scenes to complete summaries, reports, and data processing of what you’ve heard from the public.
Being self-directed. You will be assigned work and will also seek out work from others. You must be able to work both independently and with others on a fast-paced team to manage your daily work and ensure each task is delivered on time and budget.
Being responsive to clients (government agencies and the public) who expect us to be responsible stewards of public funds while balancing the needs of the wider community.

KEY EXPERIENCE

Studies show that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they can meet every experience or skill listed in the job description. However, we know that each new JLA staffer brings unique skills (some that we haven’t considered) to our collaborative team. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t feel like you have all of the listed skills! If we sound like a good fit, we’re interested to hear what you can bring to the role.

Required

Relevant work experience (1-4 years) and/or Associates/Bachelor’s degree in a person-first (or public- facing) field such as journalism, public relations, communications, community outreach, education, event planning, politics/governance, planning, or similar.
Customer/client service experience at any level is critical, internal with your teams and external with clients. As well as strong interpersonal skills and ability to move things forward.
Strong communication skills, including comfort with public speaking and writing, including the ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) products.
Comfort working with people both in-person (dependent on health protocols) and virtually in Zoom and Microsoft Teams meetings.
Project management skills to drive complex projects with collaborative teams including peers and senior staff.

Desired

Ability to work with limited information, ask questions, and then rewrite/explain complex information so that the public can understand the issue; the ability to feel comfortable and curious about learning.
Education, training, or volunteer experience related to working with people, which could include facilitation, de-escalation, mediation, communications, or similar topics.
The ability to speak another language besides English and provide informal translations/interpretations at events/with the public. Professional interpretation is not necessary.
Experience with or knowledge of online engagement tools (websites, online surveys and social media).
Previous experience working for a consulting firm or a job where you needed to track and report the hours you work to specific jobs or clients.

To apply: https://www.indeed.com/job/senior-program-coordinator-00c9be390550bb14

Community Engagement Senior Project Manager (Planning)

Dina Alengi Storz — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 05:21:15 GMT

City of Boulder, Colorado

The City of Boulder has a rare and exciting opportunity for a professional in both community engagement and city planning. The successful candidate will join an award-winning Communication and Engagement team that prioritizes meaningful, inclusive and transparent public participation, communication that demystifies local government, and the cultivation of trusting relationships with community. This senior-level position will support engagement planning and implementation for the city’s Planning & Development Services Department. Applicants should have a basic understanding of urban planning principles and best practices, as well as a desire to foster constructive conversations around the values and goals articulated in the community’s Comprehensive Plan, innovative design, the effective use of public space and the rights and responsibilities of private developers.

Closing date: April 28, 2022

Link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/jobs/3511648-0/community-engagement-senior-project-manager-planning

Public Outreach Specialist

Dina Alengi Storz — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 05:19:04 GMT

The Toxics Cleanup Program (TCP) within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Public Outreach Specialist (Community Outreach & Environmental Education Specialist 3) position. This position will be located in our Central Regional Office (CRO) in Union Gap, WA.

We are looking for a confident, energetic, passionate communications professional who will serve as lead coordinator for education and outreach efforts related to legacy pesticide pollution. This lead and arsenic contamination is widespread throughout Central Washington. You will get to work with educators and health professionals through the region to increase community engagement around this issue.

To apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/3511023/outreach-specialist-community-outreach-environmental-education-specialist-3

Community Engagement Specialist

Dina Alengi Storz — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 16:47:52 GMT

City of Ann Arbor, Michigan

Job Summary: Performs community/civic engagement responsibilities for city projects, policies, and programs, which includes assisting with development and implementation of engagement plans and strategies. Implementation efforts includes development and distribution of public notices, staffing engagement activities, collecting, organizing, and analyzing input, creating reports, and helping with staff education and training. Assists with coordination and implementation of physical and natural infrastructure planning projects. This position includes administrative and professional work.

Closing date: Open until filled.

Salary: $65,000 to $76,000/year

Link: https://recruiting.ultipro.com/CIT1009CA2/JobBoard/f90d5294-f62d-4de2-9878-31193309121c/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=dc0c595a-d05c-45aa-9439-20e73c5fb33b

Publications and Hotline Database Coordinator (Communications Consultant 2)

Dina Alengi Storz — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 04:39:40 GMT

Salary $44,412.00 - $58,260.00 Annually
Location Thurston County – Lacey, WA
Job Type Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment Flexible/Hybrid
Department Dept. of Ecology
Job Number 2022-SWM2205-03962
Closing Continuous

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/3475757/publications-and-hotline-database-coordinator-communications-consultant-2

The Solid Waste Management (SWM) program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Publications and Hotline Database Coordinator (Communications Consultant 2) position. This position is located in our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA .

In this role, you will manage our 1-800-Recycle Hotline, database, and related outreach. As the primary Publications Coordinator for the Solid Waste Management Program, you will have a role in keeping our webpages up to date. If you enjoy a variety of tasks then this is the job for you!

During Healthy Washington Roadmap to Recovery, employees are working a combination of in-office and/or telework based on position and business need. At the present time, this position is working remotely, however it is anticipated that employees will work a combination of in-office and/or telework based on the business needs of the position. Ecology is following current state guidance regarding mask requirements, health screening questions before entry, and social distancing. Looking ahead, Ecology has recently updated the agency policies on telework and flexible and compressed work schedules. Applicants with questions about position location options, telework, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.”

Protecting Washington State's environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We are a culture that is invested in making a difference. Join a team that is highly effective and collaborative, with leadership that embraces the value of people.

Ecology cares deeply about employee wellness; we go beyond traditional benefits, proudly offering:

A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.
An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.
Continuous growth and development opportunities.
A wellness program that offers education, fitness classes, and an agency-wide fondness for outdoor meetings.
Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology’s work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.

Diversity: We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions.

Equity: We champion equity, recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive.

Inclusion: We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to Ecology’s work.

Respect: We treat each other with respect and dignity, acknowledging the inherent worth of our diverse perspectives and lived experiences, even in times of uncertainty and disagreement.

We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, with an initial screening date of April 6, 2022. In order to be considered for initial screening, please submit an application on or before April 5, 2022. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date.

Assistant/Associate Data Programmer and Analyst

Dina Alengi Storz — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 05:43:17 GMT

Puget Sound Regional Council; Downtown Seattle, Washington; The position may be eligible for hybrid or remote work (within Washington state).

The position is open until filled with applications reviewed beginning April 5, 2022.

Regular Full-time, 40 hours per week; Exempt FLSA status.

The starting salary and decision to offer the position at an Assistant or Associate level will be made at the end of the recruitment process, based on the experience of the selected candidate. The starting salary range is $72,000- $75,000 annually, DOE, with full benefits.

ABOUT PSRC:

The Puget Sound Regional Council is the regional transportation, growth management and economic development planning agency serving Seattle and the central Puget Sound. The thriving region is home to over 4 million people and is one of the nation’s fastest growing metropolitan areas. PSRC brings together the region’s counties, cities and towns, native tribes, ports, the state of Washington and civic interests to understand the challenges facing our region’s future and make plans for the region to continue to succeed. The agency serves as the region’s Metropolitan Planning Organization and also plays the leading regional role in growth management and economic development under state and federal laws. PSRC seeks to support an inclusive region and build a work culture which embraces diversity and promotes equity. Visit www.psrc.org to find out more.

THE POSITION:

PSRC is seeking an Assistant or Associate Data Programmer and Analyst to join its Data Department and perform a variety of data analytics and data engineering tasks under supervision. A qualified applicant for this position will have exceptional technical and communication skills, keen interests in scripting and data analytics to support complex planning and policy questions, and enthusiasm for learning new techniques and tools to tackle dynamic problems with data.

The position will conduct statistics, scripting, data analyses, visualization, and other data-related tasks using demographic, economic, land use, and transportation datasets and tools. It will also involve written and oral communication of analytic needs, processes, and findings, and provide general assistance for data engineering work in support of modernizing the agency’s technical capabilities. Additional responsibilities include conducting database development and maintenance tasks, performing quantitative and qualitative research, and responding to information requests from external member jurisdictions and organizations. The position will conduct the following tasks:

Use statistical, spatial, and other diagnostic techniques for data analysis.
Develop computer programs to help process and clean data, manage databases, and perform statistical analyses.
Collect, process, organize, and manage a wide variety of planning-related data.
Visualize data through maps, charts, and other graphical displays to help examine and transform data into easily digestible forms.
Perform research, synthesize, and summarize analytic processes and findings, and make recommendations to improve planning data analysis and processing.
Ensure high quality and maintain proper documentation for data products.

THE CANDIDATE:

The ideal candidate will have:

Demonstrated experience in statistics and data analytics. Ability to apply statistical, spatial, and/or other technical skills to analyze data to answer planning and policy questions.
Knowledge of transportation modeling research methods and techniques
Familiarity with Python, R, SQL, or other scripting languages is highly desirable.
Ability to adapt to the changing data science landscape, learning new techniques, software and scripting languages

as the needs arise.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Excellent attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills. Able to coordinate between multiple and diverse work tasks with limited supervision.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and with the general public and planning professionals.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

Typical ways in which incumbents acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, computer science, economics, geography, statistics, planning, or related field.
Minimum of one year (Assistant) or two years (Associate) increasingly responsible experience in engineering, planning, data science or related field.
Or, any combination of lived experience or education experience in a related field that would provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the job.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service

programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic,

religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge,

and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You

will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

TO APPLY:

For full job announcement, visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/psrc.

OTHER INFORMATION RELATED TO POSITION:

PSRC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran, or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact Human Resources at hrdept@psrc.org.
This recruitment is being used to fill an existing vacancy and may be used to fill future openings for up to six (6) months.
Individuals hired at the Assistant level may be eligible to advance to the next level without competition, once the competencies of the higher level have been met and upon recommendation of their supervisor.
PSRC office hours are Monday – Friday from 8:00am – 5:00pm with work hours determined upon hired.

Housing Intern

Dina Alengi Storz — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 05:40:10 GMT

Puget Sound Regional Council, Downtown Seattle, Washington; The position may be eligible for hybrid or remote work (within Washington state).

All application materials must be received by 8:00am April 4, 2022.

Temporary part-time position up to 32 hours per week and up to 3 months with flexibility to adjust hours and duration; nonexempt FLSA status.

$21 per hour with limited benefits.

Position to begin June 2022.

ABOUT PSRC:

The Puget Sound Regional Council is the regional transportation, growth management, and economic development planning agency serving Seattle and the central Puget Sound. The thriving region is home to over 4 million people and is one of the nation’s fastest growing metropolitan areas. PSRC brings together the region’s diverse counties, cities and towns, native tribes, ports, the state of Washington and civic interests to understand the challenges facing our region’s future and make plans for the region to continue to succeed. The agency serves as the region’s Metropolitan Planning Organization and is the regional leader for growth management, transportation, and economic development under state and federal laws. PSRC seeks to support an inclusive region and build a work culture which embraces diversity and promotes equity. Visit www.psrc.org to find out more. PSRC is an equal opportunity employer.

THE INTERNSHIP:

Providing adequate housing for all is a critical issue for the central Puget Sound region. The Puget Sound Regional Council is working to identify and implement coordinated strategies, policies, and actions to ensure that the region’s housing needs are met. VISION 2050, the region’s long-range plan for growth, presents an opportunity for the region to better assess and address housing needs and to develop a coordinated regional housing strategy.

PSRC is seeking a Housing Intern to join the Planning Department this summer to support the 2022 Housing Incentives and Tools Survey and implementation of the Regional Housing Strategy. The intern will have an opportunity to gain experience working in a dynamic, multidisciplinary and collaborative department. Work will include outreach to cities and counties; collecting, processing and cleaning survey data; and analyzing and reporting survey results. The internship will provide opportunities for collaboration with public sector partners and other stakeholders, application of housing technical expertise and research, and exposure to a diversity of municipalities and partners who are working to address housing need in the region. This is a unique opportunity to get hands-on experience research and processing housing data.

The intern will work with Planning staff to conduct and synthesize research and data analysis and support evaluation of regional housing policies and practices. The intern will also support efforts to convene partners and facilitate conversation, exchange, and collaboration to increase consistency and coordination across regional housing efforts.

THE CANDIDATE:

The ideal candidate has a demonstrated an interest in housing policy through lived experience, coursework, or past professional experience. This is an opportunity to grow and learn as an emerging housing professional. The ideal candidate will have the ability to:

Collect, process, and analyze quantitative and qualitative housing data.
Use common software packages to analyze and present data (e.g., Excel, Word, and PowerPoint). Familiarity with ArcGIS, databases tools, Tableau, web mapping, ArcGIS Online, OpenStreetMap, and web-based visualization packages is a plus but not required.
Assess housing and land use policies, strategies, and implementation actions developed under state planning legislation and federal requirements.
Assist with research related to housing best practices in the central Puget Sound region and peer regions.

Collect, analyze, and perform quality control measures on large datasets. Familiarity with commonly used demographic, land use, and other planning datasets is a plus.
Provide support for events, committee, and board meetings by organizing logistics, preparing materials and assisting in registration and conduct of meetings.

Successful candidates should also possess:

Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Effective oral and written communication abilities to work with the general public, professionals, and agency staff.
Interest in the local and regional planning context in the central Puget Sound region.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

Typical ways in which incumbents acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

Be a current student in a relevant field such as urban planning, community development, data science, sociology, geography, public administration, engineering, or related field.
Or, at least one-year experience in urban planning, community development, and/or related field.
Or, any combination of lived experience or education experience in a related field that would provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the job.

spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

TO APPLY:

For full job announcement, visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/psrc.

Data Intern

Dina Alengi Storz — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 05:37:24 GMT

Puget Sound Regional Council, Downtown Seattle, Washington; The position may be eligible for hybrid or remote work (within Washington state).

All application materials must be received by 8:00am April 4, 2022.

Temporary part-time position up to 32 hours per week and up to 3 months with flexibility to adjust hours and duration; nonexempt FLSA status.

$21 per hour with limited benefits.

Position to begin June 2022.

ABOUT PSRC:

The Puget Sound Regional Council is the regional transportation, growth management and economic development planning agency serving Seattle and the central Puget Sound. The thriving region is home to over 4 million people and is one of the nation’s fastest growing metropolitan areas. PSRC brings together the region’s diverse counties, cities and towns, native tribes, ports, the state of Washington and civic interests to understand the challenges facing our region’s future and make plans for the region to continue to succeed. The agency serves as the region’s Metropolitan Planning Organization and is the regional leader for growth management, transportation, and economic development under state and federal laws. PSRC seeks to support an inclusive region and build a work culture which embraces diversity and promotes equity. Visit www.psrc.orgto find out more. PSRC is an equal opportunity employer.

THE INTERNSHIP:

The Puget Sound Regional Council is working to implement the coordinated strategies, policies, and actions of VISION 2050 to address the region’s long-term needs. Data helps planners and policy makers better understand who lives in our region, what activities they do and challenges they face. The Data Intern will work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary and collaborative department. Work tasks may include data analysis of Census data, regional housing data, and surveys, such as the 2019 and 2021 HTS Household Travel Survey (https://www.psrc.org/household-travel-survey-program. The Intern will work with Data and Planning staff to conduct and synthesize research and data analysis and support evaluation of regional policies and practices. This is a unique opportunity for a data savvy mind to get hands-on experience processing and mining complex datasets.

THE CANDIDATE:

The ideal candidate will have the ability to:

Apply common statistical concepts and data analysis techniques.
Use common software packages to analyze and transform data, such as Excel and relational database packages (e.g., Access, SQL Server, MySQL), ArcGIS, and Tableau. Familiarity with SQL, R Python, Git, or JavaScript programming languages and web mapping, ArcGIS Online, OpenStreet Map, and web-based visualization packages would be a plus.
Collect, analyze, and perform quality control measures on large datasets.
Familiarity with commonly used demographic, land use, and other planning datasets is a plus.
Assist with research projects for regional planning studies related to growth management and transportation planning topics, including land use, housing, transportation services and infrastructure, and economic development.

Successful candidates should also possess:

Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Effective oral and written communication abilities to work with professionals, and agency staff.
Interest in the local and regional planning context in the central Puget Sound region.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

Typical ways in which incumbents acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

Be a current student in a relevant field such as urban planning, geography, data science, public administration, transportation engineering, or relate field.
Or, at least one-year experience in urban planning, urban data analytics, and/or related field.
Or, any combination of lived experience or education experience in a related field that would provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the job.

TO APPLY:

For full job announcement, visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/psrc.

Climate Change: Air Quality Planner

Dina Alengi Storz — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 05:32:51 GMT

The Air Quality Program (AQP) within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill two Climate Change: Air Quality Planner (Environmental Planner 2)(In-Training) positions in Lacey, WA.

As an Air Quality Planner in the Climate Rule Unit, you’ll be part of the crucial work that turns legislation into actionable policy – driving our state forward toward our shared low-carbon future. In this role, you’ll work collaboratively with a broad team of enthusiastic, mission-driven planners, analysts, and engineers to make sure that Ecology’s rulemaking process meets the highest possible standards. You’ll also work with Air Quality’s outreach and communications specialists to increase government transparency and public participation in the rulemaking process, so that the rules we adopt are the result of robust engagement with communities across Washington. You’ll work with multiple teams to provide Tribes, stakeholders, environmental justice groups, and the general public with real, meaningful opportunities to weigh in and give feedback on the policies that impact their lives.

To apply visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/3472676-0/climate-change-air-quality-planner-environmental-planner-2in-training

Climate Change: CCA Communications Consultant 3

Dina Alengi Storz — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 01:26:07 GMT

Department of Ecology
Lacey, WA

Washington has adopted ground-breaking legislation to address climate change by sharply reducing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions and achieve carbon neutrality. Do you care passionately about climate change? Are you seeking a challenging and rewarding job in which you will be directly addressing the climate crisis? Then join us as we implement this historic legislation.

The Air Quality Program (AQP) is looking to fill the Climate Change: Climate Commitment Act Communications Consultant (Communications Consultant 3) position. This position will be located at our Headquarters Building in Lacey, WA.

As the Climate Commitment Act (CCA) Communications Consultant 3, you’ll ensure that the meaningful work being done on the CCA is communicated to stakeholders, Tribes, environmental justice groups, and the general public in a clear and engaging way. In this role, you will work collaboratively with a broad team of enthusiastic, mission-driven planners, engineers, outreach specialists, and other communications professionals to make sure that Ecology is providing educational resources, transparency, and public engagement opportunities to Washington residents.

As the Climate Commitment Act Communications Consultant, you will:

Write, edit and produce strategic web content.
Design and create visual and written content explaining key concepts to audiences of varying levels of expertise. This may include infographics, videos (live or animated), social media images, posters, bulletins, conference displays, brochures, or other digital or physical publications.
Develop presentations related to the implementation of the CCA using Canva and PowerPoint.
Prepare testimony, focus sheets, presentations, and other materials in collaboration with communications, outreach, and senior staff.
Work with web, communications, and other staff to publish materials explaining complex issues in plain talk.
Schedule or assist in scheduling, setting up, and running public meetings.
Prepare content for Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn, for public education and engagement related to the implementation of the CCA.
Work collaboratively to develop and implement a long-term social media strategy to bring the CCA to broader public awareness, while remaining in-line with Ecology’s brand, visual, and social media best practices.

For more information and to apply, follow this link: Climate Change: Climate Commitment Act Communications Consultant (Communications Consultant 3)

If you are interested, please apply at your earliest convenience.

Communications Initiative Consultant

Dina Alengi Storz — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 01:24:42 GMT

PUGET SOUND ENERGY
Closing Date: 4/30/2022

PSE's VP Clean Energy Strategy team is looking for qualified candidates to fill an open Communications Initiative Consultant position!

The Communications Initiative Consultant is responsible for the effective management of the communications and/or outreach components of clean energy strategy, strategic initiatives and issues. Provides input to strategic planning process and leads message development for energy planning processes. Identifies cross-initiative opportunities for improvement and potential risk areas, and utilizes mitigation techniques. Through cross-functional collaboration and excellent team building and management, this position will be a key initiative team member and pro-actively clarify and challenge expectations and assumptions about each initiative and issue reflecting the customer and/or employee perspective.

https://jobs.pse.com/job/Bellevue-Communications-Initiative-Consultant-WA-98004/860317600/

Senior Public Engagement Specialist

Dina Alengi Storz — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 01:05:39 GMT

The position is open until filled and the review of applications has been extended until March 28, 2022.

Regular Full-time, 40 hours per week; Exempt FLSA status.

The starting salary will generally range from $85,000 - $92,000 annually, DOE, with full benefits.

Puget Sound Regional Council; Downtown Seattle, Washington; The position may be eligible for hybrid or remote work (within Washington state).

The Puget Sound Regional Council is the regional transportation, growth management and economic development planning agency serving Seattle and the central Puget Sound. The thriving region is home to over 4 million people and is one of the nation’s fastest growing metropolitan areas. PSRC brings together the region’s counties, cities and towns, native tribes, ports, the state of Washington and civic interests to understand the challenges facing our region’s future and make plans for the region to continue to succeed. The agency serves as the region’s Metropolitan Planning Organization and plays the leading regional role in growth management and economic development under state and federal laws. PSRC seeks to support an inclusive region and build a work culture which embraces diversity and promotes equity. Visit www.psrc.org to find out more.

PSRC is seeking an experienced candidate to work collaboratively with staff across the agency on a wide range of outreach and engagement activities. Reporting to the Program Manager for Equity Policy and Initiatives, this position will provide daily oversight for PSRC’s community engagement. The Senior Public Engagement Specialist will lead the development of engagement strategies for the region’s long-range plans – VISION 2050 and the Regional Transportation Plan – for the Regional Economic Strategy, and for PSRC’s funding programs. The position will also provide staff support on agency-wide initiatives or events that involve the public, local, state, and regional stakeholders and community groups. Additionally, this position will periodically update PSRC’s Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Plan and Title VI Plan in accordance with federal requirements, and work as part of a team on the development and implementation PSRC’s Regional Equity Strategy, which includes support of the agency’s Equity Advisory Committee.

The ideal candidate will have:

A passion for communicating with the public.
A deep commitment to effectively engage people who are historically marginalized, underserved, disproportionately impacted, and seldom heard. This includes people affected by racism, bias, poverty, limited-English proficiency, disability, and immigration.
Extensive knowledge of communication and engagement principles, methods, practices, and techniques.
The ability to develop and nurture productive relationships with PSRC’s member jurisdictions and community-based organizations, especially those who serve harder-to-reach and historically underserved people.
Comfort and experience in facilitating group discussions and conversations.
An interest in developing innovative ways to engage the public with digital and transitional methods.
Experience advising management and staff on emerging community engagement concerns.
Familiarity with urban planning and transportation issues and/or public policy.

Necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

Strong oral and written communications skills.
Ability to use communication to advance programs and policy objectives.
Strong organizational skills.
Familiarity with state and federal laws, regulations, policy, and guidance for public involvement, including evolving practices relating to environmental justice.
Demonstrated ability to turn technical documents into readable, user-friendly materials for non-technical audiences.
Ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
Ability to work effectively with agency staff, other agencies, and the public.
A Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Public Policy, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Human Services, or a related field.
Four years increasingly responsible experience working in planning, government relations, community relations, or public involvement that includes leading outreach projects within a diverse community.
Or, any combination of lived experience or education experience in a related field that would provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the job.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Additional desired qualifications:

Fluency in a language other than English widely spoken in the central Puget Sound region, preferably Spanish.

To be considered, applicants must submit a cover letter and resume as part of the application process and apply at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/psrc.

Housing Analyst – City of Springfield

Dina Alengi Storz — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 19:43:34 GMT

Working closely with the Community Development Analyst, the Housing Analyst will identify housing needs and opportunities, conduct research, outreach to local agencies and the general public, while managing and supporting a variety of housing and community development projects. The Housing Analyst will review existing housing programs to help create new City programs that support low-income homeowners and create new affordable housing in our community. One key initiative is the creation of a land acquisition program to help local developers build needed housing in Springfield. A successful candidate will be someone who is skilled in project management and developing community partnerships, particularly with organizations that work with individuals with low-incomes and/or who are underrepresented.

Closes Sunday, March 20, 2022 at 11:59 pm (Pacific)

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/springfieldor/jobs/3436831/housing-analyst?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Senior Section Planner, Department of Ecology, Lacey, WA

Dina Alengi Storz — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 19:39:47 GMT

The Toxics Cleanup Program (TCP) within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Senior Section Planner (Environmental Planner 4) position. This position is located in our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA .

During Healthy Washington Roadmap to Recovery, employees are working a combination of in-office and/or telework based on position and business need. This position is expected to work in the office up to 1 day every two weeks. Ecology is following current state guidance regarding mask requirements, health screening questions before entry, and social distancing.

The Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Act is landmark piece of environmental legislation, with huge implications for environmental justice. This position will be on the front lines as the cleanup program works to ensure impacted communities have their cleanups prioritized. The HEAL Act has specific deadlines about incorporating environmental justice into all aspects of agency work. You will have the opportunity to be innovative and creative as we work towards this goal.

What you will do:

Coordinate efforts to ensure that environmental justice and the requirements of the HEAL act (SB 5141) are integrated throughout section projects. Facilitate consultation and engagement with external stakeholders early and often throughout the policy development process.
Lead the development of complex guidance documents regarding major new initiatives or major modification to policy and program needs, working closely with technical staff and program management.
Develop outreach strategies and materials.
Lead involvement for internal and external training efforts related to environmental justice.
Coach and mentor other planners and project managers regarding best practices for developing and rolling out key rule and policy initiatives.

For more information and to apply, follow this link: Senior Section Planner (Environmental Planner 4)

If you are interested, please apply at your earliest convenience.

Community Engagement Senior Program Manager

Dina Alengi Storz — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 07:06:21 GMT

City of Boulder, Colorado

The Community Engagement Senior Program Manager is a key strategic and program implementation role that supports the creation and continued use of a consistent and effective citywide approach to meaningful community engagement. This position is responsible for collaborating with team members and department-level outreach/engagement staff to create and evaluate engagement plans; designing and sharing information and materials that contribute to a shared understanding of best engagement practices; developing positive relationships with internal and external partners; identifying ways to improve inclusivity in city programs and decision-making processes; and demonstrating an ability to hear and incorporate feedback to better inform decisions or the next phases of a project.

Closes Feb 17 at 11:59pm Mountain Time

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cityofboulder/jobs/3409812/community-engagement-senior-program-manager

Director of External Affairs

Dina Alengi Storz — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 07:04:18 GMT

City of Seattle

SALARY:	$52.36 - $78.53 Hourly
LOCATION:	Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Ave., Seattle, Washington
JOB TYPE:	Civil Service Exempt, Regular, Full-time
SHIFT:	Day
DEPARTMENT:	City of Seattle Human Services Department
BARGAINING UNIT:	Not represented
CLOSING DATE	Continuous

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Director of External Affairs | Job Details tab | Career Pages (governmentjobs.com)

The Seattle Human Services Department (HSD) lives out its mission, as one of the largest contributors to Seattle's safety net. HSD is responsible for investing hundreds of millions of dollars to more than 200 community-based human service providers that support the city's most vulnerable populations each year. The department maintains close partnerships with community partners, the public, and non-profit service providers to understand and address current and emerging human service needs, and to invest in the creation of a comprehensive and integrated regional human service system.

The Human Services Department is seeking a Director of External Affairs to join the department's executive leadership team. The Director of External Affairs owns responsibility for managing direction, planning, analysis, implementation, and oversight of HSD’s overall integrated public affairs program, and related strategies and activities.

Using a lens of racial equity, this role builds interest and understanding of HSD’s mission, priorities, services, and impact through consistent and compelling communications. A well-qualified candidate will also have experience forging shared vision through collaboration and delivering actionable insights and analysis that shape decisions that have significant impact on an organizations service, operation, reputation, or bottom line.

HSD has six key impact areas:
Preparing Youth for Success, Supporting Affordability and Livability, Addressing Homelessness, Promoting Public Health, Supporting Safe Communities & Safe Lives, Promoting Healthy Aging

HSD’s External Affairs program includes:Strategic communications to align external affairs work with HSD’s mission, goals, workplan, RSJI commitments, and other business needs such as emergency or crisis response.

Marketing and public relations to promote and share HSD’s work and impact, manage proactive and reactive news media engagement, and uphold HSD’s brand presence and reputation, using a diverse mix of channels and tools, including social, digital, print, and web.
Mayor, council, and government relations, including interjurisdictional relations, state legislative advocacy, and elected official constituent relations.
Community outreach that engages and invites the public, service partners, community organizations, employees, and other stakeholders help shape decisions, actions, or services.
Strategic advising that enables informed action via transfer of technical expertise, briefings, evaluation and analysis, policy input, program or project planning, and leadership support.

This position reports to the Department Director, provides functional daily direction and supervision to a team of 3-4 FTE’s, and works in a large, dynamic, cross-function and matrixed business environment. Competitive candidates will have experience demonstrating the ability to deliver strategic counsel and support services to executives and elected officials to advance HSD’s business needs. The Director of External Affairs must be adaptable and agile, and be able to collaborate effectively with the departmental executive and senior leadership teams, the Mayor's Office, City Council and Council Central staff, City employees, the City's Budget Office, and other stakeholders.

A first review of candidates will occur on February 25, 2022. If position was not filled after first review, candidate pool will be reviewed.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Candidates should have a good understanding of the political and policy climate within the City and are able to advocate for HSD’s intergovernmental and legislative interests in a variety of political conversations and legislative environments. Successful candidates will also be passionate about building better communities through public service, value a diverse workforce with authentic perspective, and have firm work ethic and integrity.

The most competitive candidates for this role will be able to:

Effectively direct, manage, and delegate duties to implement a largescale strategic communications and external affairs program and related projects.
- Develop and implement plans at the organizational level and specific to business areas.
- Lead staff through various planning and implementation activities.
- Provides strategic direction regarding marketing campaigns.
- Define scope, strategic approach, methods and tactics, metrics, and reporting activities.
- - Ensure situationally appropriate plans, goals alignment, and resource allocation.
  - Align work with HSD’s racial equity and social justice values and commitments.
  - Address racial, structural, and institutional bias and to reduce disparities.
- Analyze and define audience segments, personas, and identify needs or priorities.
- Define and drive strategic messaging.
- - Determine public affairs strategy pertaining to controversial and sensitive matters, and emergency response or crisis communications.
  - Establish mechanism for timely sourcing and sharing of success stories to targeted audiences.
  - Gather relevant factual information to create timely communications.
  - Create compelling written content and creative collateral materials.
  - - Ensure content and materials are accessible, clear, and concise.
    - Explain complex and technical information like program and procedural content and policies simply, effectively, and accurately.
    - - I.e., reports, program announcements, fact sheets, briefing documents, public presentations, marketing content, translated information, and for executive communications.
  - Guides social media, digital communications, and oversees department website
  - - Produces content for HSD digital channel engagement such as newsletters, blog posts, website and social media platforms.
Lead comprehensive assessment and update of HDS community engagement framework.
- Promote and encourage stakeholder and community involvement, including participation in forums, funding opportunities, advisory groups, and to provide public input/feedback that are used to inform HSD actions and decisions.
Define HSD’s legislative affairs strategy and actions.
Lead Media Relations
- Serve as HSD’s lead public information officer and relationships with reporters.
- Manage HSD’s proactive and reactive media engagement and inquiries.
- Write and distributes news releases, background materials, and speaking points.
- Monitor news coverage to identify good news and address critical issues.
Provide strategic counsel and serve as an agency representative.
- Serve as strategic counsel to senior leaders, and/or elected officials.
- - Conduct research and analysis and use subject matter expertise and solid business case to shape decisions, actions, services, or direction that having significant impact the organization.
  - Develop technical knowledge human services issues.
- Respond to stakeholder and community inquiries in an organized and timely fashion.
- Engage with the public or business partners on sensitive or controversial topics.
Demonstrate agile and accountable organizational leadership that reflects sound judgement.
- Foster a culture of change, growth, and continuous improvement.
- Nurture respectful interpersonal, teamwork, listening, and communication.
- Mentor reporting staff’s ability to take initiative and demonstrate self-direction.
- Support planning that defines scope, priorities, objectives, and roles, to direct action and effective utilization of time and resources.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Public Administration, or other related field (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required performing the work described).
Experience: A minimum of seven years of experience working in a strategic communications or external affairs role in a large mission-driven organization, government agency, or environment of similar size and complexity. Two years leading and supervising direct report staff.

Required Skills: Successful candidates must have good understanding and successful application of communication and public relation methodologies and strategies, including the use of social media platforms, marketing techniques and promoting controversial matters to a highly sensitive and unpredictable audience. Candidates must have excellent strategic writing ability and presentation skills, must be able to analyze issues and problem solve and be results-driven. Successful candidates must also be comfortable working in a politically sensitive environment with multiple priorities and tight deadlines.

Required Commitment: Successful candidates are passionate about contributing meaningfully through public service, value the opulence of a diverse workforce with authentic perspective, and have firm work ethic and integrity to "do the right thing" on behalf of the City of Seattle.

Certification/License: None

Desired Qualifications:

Master's Degree in a field complementary to job expectations and duties.
Eight or more years of experience managing similar work in a large public sector agency.
Three years leading and supervising direct report staff.
Two years advising and supporting senior leaders or elected officials
Experience serving as a media relations officer and working with members of the press on behalf of a sizable organization that serves racially, culturally, and socially diverse community needs, and/or people with low income or other vulnerable populations.
Certification, training, or technical understanding of any of the following:
Strategic communications, advocacy communications, marketing, public relations, business communications, copyediting, public participation, digital and/or social media

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Hiring Process
Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. Qualified candidates must submit the following to be considered:

Completed NEOGOV online application.
Current résumé indicating relevant experience and education.
Cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications.

Offers of employment are contingent on verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process, including potential background check, pre-placement physical exam, and full driver's abstract.

Environmental Planner

Dina Alengi Storz — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 07:01:10 GMT

The Air Quality Program (AQP) within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill two Cap and Invest positions. Apply here to be considered for both the:

Allowance Trading and Education Lead (Environmental Planner 4)
Auctions Lead (Environmental Planner 4)

Both positions will be located at our Headquarters Building in Lacey, WA. We embrace a modern work environment that includes high levels of telework, flexible work hours, and options for a compressed workweek.

Role 1: Allowance Trading and Education Lead: As the staff lead for allowance trading and entity education, you will be responsible for ensuring firms can trade—and participate—in the Cap-and-Invest market. By helping firms get comfortable with this new market and how it works, you will enable them to maintain a primary focus on decreasing emissions so Washington can meet its goal of reducing emissions by 95% by 2050.

Role 2: Auction Lead: As the staff lead for auctions, you will be a crucial member of the Cap-and-Invest team. You will coordinate and implement allowance auctions that firms participate in to meet their emissions compliance obligations. These auctions are the linchpin of the cap-and-invest program and generate significant proceeds applied towards the decarbonization of the transportation industry, improving access to clean energy, and advancing health equity and environmental justice.

Communications Initiative Consultant

Dina Alengi Storz — Mon, 24 Jan 2022 20:06:53 GMT

PUGET SOUND ENERGY

Closing Date: one month from now

PSE’s Communications Initiatives team is looking for a communications and public engagement professional to develop and implement public engagement and communications strategies for complex infrastructure projects. The Communications Initiatives Consultant is responsible for strategic planning and execution to educate and engage our customers on PSE’s large-scale electric and natural gas infrastructure projects. The consultant will identify opportunities across various company work streams to find opportunities for process improvement, potential risk areas, and utilize mitigation techniques. Through cross-functional collaboration and excellent team building and management, this position will be a key initiative team member who proactively clarifies expectations, challenges assumptions, and advocates on behalf of our customers and communities.

PSE aspires to be a beyond net zero carbon company by 2045. This position will be integral in telling our story about how PSE’s infrastructure projects fit into that goal while maintaining reliable energy service for our customers.

https://jobs.pse.com/job/Bellevue-Communications-Initiative-Consultant-WA-98004/830922500/

Climate Commitment Act Community Engagement Specialist (COEES 4)

Dina Alengi Storz — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 17:50:12 GMT

Company: Department of Ecology, State of Washington

Job summary: The Climate Commitment Act is one the most important Washington environmental laws in the last 50 years. Along with reducing overall greenhouse gas emissions, the Climate Commitment Act charges Ecology with also reducing toxic air pollution, and working closely with the communities most affected by pollution. Engaging with these communities, educating them about Ecology’s work, and listening to their input are critical if this effort is to succeed.

What you’ll do:

In this community engagement position, you will lead the development and implementation of the community engagement plan required in the Climate Commitment Act.
In this role you could have the opportunity to organize and present at public meetings, create outreach and education materials, meet with community leaders and other stakeholders, coordinate with local governments, tribes and clean air agencies, speaking with members of the media, collaborating with other Ecology environmental programs, and responding to community questions and requests.
Play a key role in supporting Ecology’s agency-wide environmental justice efforts and the state Environmental Justice Council and Interagency Work Group.
Support public outreach and engagement during the development of the Climate Commitment Act’s greenhouse gas reduction program.

Closing date: This position will remain open until filled, with an initial screening date of February 4, 2022.

Link to the source: State of Washington Job Opportunities | Work that Matters (governmentjobs.com)

Stakeholder Community Engagement Consultant

Dina Alengi Storz — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 19:31:11 GMT

PUGET SOUND ENERGY

PSE's Clean Energy Strategy team is working to fulfill the policies of the Clean Energy Transformation Act - reaching clean electricity standards and ensuring all customers benefit from the clean electricity transition. The Communications Initiatives Consultant is responsible for developing and implementing communications and public engagement components for the Clean Energy Implementation Plan and other projects, strategic initiatives and issues. The Consultant will provide input into the strategic planning process, and work to engage advisory groups and customers on key topics to inform PSE's work. In addition, the Consultant will identify cross-initiative opportunities for improvement and potential risk areas and utilizes mitigation techniques. Through cross- functional collaboration and excellent team building and management, this position will be a key initiative team member and pro-actively clarify and challenge expectations and assumptions about each initiative and issue reflecting the customer and/or employee perspective.

Closing Date: ongoing

https://jobs.pse.com/job/Bellevue-Stakeholder-Engagement-Consultant-WA-98004/834877100/

Communications Consultant 3

Dina Alengi Storz — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 21:26:34 GMT

Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
Salary: $4,083.00 - $5,361.00 Monthly
Thurston County – Olympia, WA

This posting is open until filled, however the hiring manager reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time.

Application review will begin the week of January 10,2022.

Who we are:
The Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (BORPELS) regulates the professional licensing and statutes and rules of the On Site Waste Water Design, Professional Land Surveying, and Professional Engineering practices. The BORPELS is a seven member, Governor appointed, diverse mix of five professional engineers and two professional land surveyors from the State of Washington.

The mission of BORPELS is to protect the life safety, health and welfare of the public by establishing and enforcing strict professional licensing ethics and standards. BORPELS' Goal is to reach the public, licensee base, and state/local agencies with an educational outreach approach thereby raising the ethical bar and public awareness of our professions.

What you will be doing:
You will serve as the primary communications officer for the Board. You will plan, implement, and manage the agency’s integrated communications program; coordinate the development of agency communications and outreach policies; advise the Director, Board members, Board advisors, legal counsel, and staff on program and policy implementation; and help develop key messages on emerging, confidential, and other important issues. The policies and strategies this position puts forth includes long-term communication procedures, external partnerships, community involvement, and Board documents.

Allow us to explain why you would want this unique position:
Independence and the opportunity to shine! Yes, while supporting the team, the office, and the board, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate a command of the office. To illustrate your expertise, talents, skillsets, and prove that you can be a strong asset to the organization. In exchange, you will build an incredible network while creating a name for yourself in this field of work. Later, as you grow and become more established, all of this will prove to be beneficial and allow you to be competitive in your professional career.

Other appealing benefits to the job include work life balance, schedule flexibility, telecommuting, and opportunity to take on special projects with the Executive Director.

If any of this description resonates with you, we encourage you to explore and to apply. This may be the opportunity you've been waiting for!

Duties

Some of what you’ll enjoy doing includes:

Assist agency Director in managing agency’s communications and outreach programs.
Assists agency Director in overseeing external relationships with other state departments, academic institutions, professional organizations, and national clubs within the industries the Board operates.
Plan, implement, and manage the design, content, and production of all Board publications.
Develop, utilize, and manage agency style guide and sets the standards for the writing, formatting, and design of documents.
Coordinate and oversee the planning of strategic and campaign-specific public affair and outreach initiatives, including regular contact with organizations.
Determine the most effective method and timetables to communicate Board matters to the public and interested parties.
Plan and lead evaluation efforts involving state registrants, the public, and agency-hosted event attendees.
Coordinate information concerning emergencies to the media, government entities, and the public.
Act as the agency’s primary contact for external organizations, members of the media, and other state departments and manage the fulfillment of all responses verbally and in writing.
Proactively detect public relations issues as they emerge.
Respond to and completes Public Records requests.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:
Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, journalism, public relations, or related field

AND

Three years of writing/editing/translating experience
Two years of experience with development of professional outreach and education programs

OR

Experience may substitute for education

Additionally, incumbent will have the following:

Strong communication skills, including mastery of English grammar, AP style, punctuation, and vocabulary
Experience producing materials that follow readability (e.g. Plain Talk) and accessibility guidelines
Expertise with communications tools and methods, such as graphic design, web layout, data visualization

PREFERRED:

Experience developing communication strategies and plans and responding to needs
Demonstrated experience in written and verbal communication for a variety of audiences
Demonstrated competency in producing written and verbal communication for a variety of audiences about complex or controversial topics
Broad knowledge of written and oral communication, including the ability to tailor messages for different audiences from academic level research to standard state agency plain talk for general audiences
Ability to determine need for public information and outreach and applying best practices in strategic communications planning
Ability to identify program impact upon the public and aptitude organizing, preparing, and deploying comprehensive public information strategies
Aptitude explaining rules, regulations, and complex technical information using plain talk, charts and graphs with technical support from Board Members and/or staff
Direct experience planning and executing typical media relations activities
Ability to generate media interest in a positive way
Understanding of social media and strategies appropriate for the situation
Demonstrated experience in digital content creation and editing
Skills to write social media copy and manage various social media platforms
Expertise with Microsoft Office Suite and Visio
Proficient knowledge of content management systems (e.g. Drupal, SharePoint) and Adobe Creative Cloud apps
Understanding of web content management systems including basic HTML and CSS
Experience and ability to conduct efficient public meetings using A/V equipment and virtual technologies in a remote-working environment
Experience building collaborative partnerships both internally and externally
Ability to exercise critical judgement when working on confidential and technical projects.
Ability to meet and exceed project deadlines and commitments
Capability using individual initiative and judgement and work successfully with a high degree of independence
Proficiency in managing numerous projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Prior experience working with a professional Board or within a professional land surveyors or professional engineering organization
Experience in photography and videography (create, edit, publish) and graphic design

Supplemental Information

Please provide the following documents in order to be considered; failure to do so may result in you not being considered for the position:

A letter of interest, describing how you meet the qualifications for this position as outlined in the job posting;
A current resume, detailing experience, and education; and
A current list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact information (attached or available to provide at the time of interview)

Conditions of Employment:

Use for accommodation available COVID Vaccination Requirement: Per Governor Inslee's Proclamation 21-14 (Download PDF reader), state employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. If you are selected to serve in this position, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination before you are able to begin work. Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing verification of your vaccine status, having an approved medical accommodation, or having an approved religious accommodation. No start date will be approved until you have either verified your vaccine status or have an approved accommodation.

Please do not attach your vaccination verification to your application as it will be removed. Details on how to proceed with verification or accommodation will be provided once a conditional offer has been made.

Use for NO accommodation available COVID Vaccination Requirement: Per Governor Inslee's Proclamation 21-14 (Download PDF reader), state employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. If you are selected to serve in this position, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination before you are able to begin work. This position requires in-person attendance with no option for full-time telework. Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing verification of your vaccine status. No start date will be approved until you have verified your vaccine status.

Please do not attach your vaccination verification to your application as it will be removed. Details on how to proceed with verification will be provided once a conditional offer has been made.

Opportunity for All:
The Department of Enterprise Services celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, marital status, families with children (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as an individual with the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with disabilities or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our organization.

Contact Information:
For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Angie Anderson at (360) 407-8446or email jobs@des.wa.gov.

Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.

Director of Community Engagement

Dina Alengi Storz — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 21:19:40 GMT

City of Davis
Salary: $134,408 – $163,374 annually, DOE/DOQ

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

The City of Davis seeks a Director of Community Engagement to provide administrative direction for the public affairs, community relations and engagement, and marketing-related activities. The Director is responsible for coordinating activities involving other City departments, officials, outside agencies, and the public. They will serve as a spokesperson for the City on many occasions, primarily community events and public relations activities. The ideal candidate collaborates with other members of the City of Davis team to develop and execute community outreach concepts, campaigns, and other related work.

The Director should be a creative thinker, have a genuine interest and passion for the betterment of the community, and an extensive background in management or administrative experience related to public affairs and community outreach with demonstrated results. Additionally, this individual should have exemplary leadership skills to foster a culture of teamwork innovation. Interpersonally, the ideal candidate will be creative, tactful, demonstrate exceptional communication skills, be a strong project manager, and possess a high-level of emotional intelligence. If you are looking for a unique opportunity to lead creative community outreach strategies, establish goals and work standards for staff, and effectively support the City Manager in various areas of expertise, apply today!

Click to see the full recruitment brochure: https://indd.adobe.com/view/dd77969f-baf7-484f-bbba- dbf8cf6bce0d

THE JOB

Within the City Manager’s Office, the Director of Community Engagement oversees three full-time staff over three program areas (public information, community engagement, and civic arts). A critical element of the role is coordinating with all other City departments on a variety of issues. Other City

Departments include: Finance, Human Resources, Information Services, Public Works Engineering and Transportation, Public Works Utilities and Operations, Parks and Community Services, Community Development and Sustainability, Police, and Fire. The City Manager has also been authorized to create a new department to address social service and affordable housing needs. The Director of Community Engagement will be responsible for formulating citywide policies while collaborating with other City departments, officials, and key stakeholders. Having in-depth knowledge of public policy along with City functions and activities is essential to this role. The City is looking for someone who can take initiative and be proactive when working with other leaders. The successful candidate needs to have strong planning and project management skills to help the City meet its key goals and objectives.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will have a background in public affairs and community outreach, using their knowledge to benefit the City’s marketing and communication efforts. This individual can use their creativity and planning skills to develop projects that align with the City’s community outreach objectives. Strong interpersonal skills are important for this role, as the Director often collaborates with both other City staff and outside agencies. Being a visionary leader is important while ensuring staff are getting the support and guidance they need to further develop in their roles. Much of this role involves supervising staff, providing training, evaluating performance, and overseeing workflows – making management experience highly important. Successful candidates will also understand strategic planning and communications theories. Strong written and verbal communications skills are critical. Candidates who can show their ability to balance the creative needs of this role with managerial responsibilities are greatly desired.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public relations, communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field.
Seven (7) years of increasingly responsible management and/or administrative experience in the development and coordination of public affairs and community outreach programs, or a related field, including five (5) years of management experience.
Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, to be maintained throughout employment.

DESIRABLE

Master’s degree preferred.
Salary and Benefits: Annual Salary $134,408 – $163,374 and an attractive benefits package.

HOW TO APPLY

For first consideration, apply by January 28, 2022, by completing an application and attaching your cover letter and resume at wbcpinc.com/job-board/

SAVE THE DATES:

The first and second round of interviews will be virtual via Zoom and take place on February 23, 2022, and February 25, 2022. The final round of interviews will take place in-person on March 4, 2022. (Candidates selected to interview must be available for all three days).

Please contact your recruiter, Sam Sackman, with any questions:

Email to: sam@wbcpinc.com
541-630-0657
866-929-WBCP (9227) – toll free

Community Outreach Lead

Dina Alengi Storz — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 07:42:50 GMT

We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

HDR’s is seeking a Community Outreach Lead with the skills and desire to support the BART Link 21 project in Northern California. This person will assist the team with logistics planning for events, facilitation, writing, crafting messages and developing communication tools, and attending and speaking at events. The successful candidate will have a strong task-oriented mind set, the ability to work under tight deadlines, experience delivering public involvement on infrastructure projects, and is exceptionally organized.

In the role of Communications Outreach Lead, we'll count on you to manage:

Logistics planning for in-person and virtual public meetings, community events, trainings, focus groups, workshops, advisory committees, and other meetings
Information gathering, note taking, and assisting project manager at project meetings
Writing content for websites, newsletters, blogs, and other communication tools
Facilitating in-person and virtual meetings
Managing task lists, distribution lists, and reporting
Researching industry trends, stakeholders, and policy
Organizing project information, materials, and supplies
Delivering materials to communities within the project area
Coordinating with print and mail houses for materials creation and distribution
Attending and presenting at in-person and virtual engagement events

Required Qualifications

Associate degree in a closely related field, or relevant experience in community organizing or political campaign management
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Willingness to travel and work nights and weekend when required
Service- and client-oriented personality with the ability to handle multiple assignments at a time and meet set deadlines
Self-starter who can work well independently or in a team environment
Attention to detail
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Preferred Qualifications

3-5 years of professional and related experience preferred.

Candidates with experience in community advocacy, NEPA, CEQA and infrastructure projects are preferred.

We will consider relocation for this position.

The position can be located in any of our Northern California offices.

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for; it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.

https://hdr.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl

Primary Location: United States-California-Folsom

Other Locations: United States-California-Walnut Creek, United States-Oregon-Portland, United States-Washington-Vancouver, United States-California-Sacramento

Industry: Transit

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Strategic Communications

Posting Date: Dec 17, 202

Strategic Communications Project Manager

Dina Alengi Storz — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 07:39:06 GMT

HDR’s Portland, OR office is looking for a mid-to senior-level project manager who thrives on collaboration and building strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders to help the public engage on projects that impact quality of life. This position will play a lead role in planning, developing, managing and executing public engagement and strategic communications programs for major transportation infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have experience managing and leading effective public outreach and engagement programs and working closely with others in a team environment, in addition to a thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public engagement and project management including scope, schedule and budget management.

Who You Are:

You are a creative, forward thinker, comfortable working on multi-disciplinary teams and collaborating effectively with colleagues in both content and technical development.
You love to facilitate public meetings, stakeholder workgroups, or community focus groups to get to the heart of the matter, build consensus and uncover innovative solutions.
You are a great writer, skilled at defining and articulating a message. You describe yourself as a storyteller.
You are exceptionally organized, with an almost obsessive attention to detail, and highly driven with the ability to manage several projects and meet deadlines.
You have a history of creating and implementing communications plans that included target audience strategies, marketing and advertising plans, event planning, and collateral material development and implementation.
You have a demonstrated track record of successfully managing projects or tasks, including preparing and monitoring scope and budget, preparing and implementing schedule, and coordinating with team members to deliver successful projects.
You are a highly creative person who understands the importance of clear communication across multiple channels and mediums from print to digital.
You have a drive to innovate and a habit of thinking outside the box. You are a lifelong learner who embraces the new.
You’re a self-starter who thrives and adapts in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities:

Lead social and political strategy development planning, design and construction projects in the justice sector.
Lead campaign development activities including target audience analysis, branding, messaging, and market research
Direct customer-facing communication in a variety of mediums including social, print, video and web.
Lead concept development, writing and editing of collateral materials such as surveys, newsletters, websites, handouts, videos, advertisements, press releases and public notices.
Coordinate with creative disciplines including graphic design, web development and social media to maintain consistency of brand, saturation of messaging, and user experience.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or relevant field.
10+ years related experience in communications, public relations, public involvement and/or community engagement;
Deep knowledge of communications plans and campaigns for public involvement, stakeholder engagement and public relations.
Proven ability to develop compelling stories that strengthen messaging and engagement strategies for a program, initiative or project.
Strong project management skills
Willingness to travel
Experience collaborating with graphic designers, web developers and social media strategists to ensure cohesive message and user experience.
Experience writing for multiple mediums including social, print, audio/video, and web.
Service- and client-oriented personality with previous consulting experience
Self-starter; can work well independently or in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates with experience in community advocacy, NEPA and infrastructure projects are preferred.
We will consider relocation for this position.
Fully vaccinated for COVID-19. This position requires onsite client visits. The client requires all contractors/consultants/vendors who work or visit the site be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

Why HDR

https://hdr.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl

Primary Location: United States-Oregon-Portland

Industry: Environment/Sciences

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Strategic Communications

Posting Date: Dec 28, 2021

Entry-level Planner

Dina Alengi Storz — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 07:33:04 GMT

Entry-level Planner (Full-time)
Berkeley or Sacramento, California

JOB SUMMARY
PlaceWorks has an immediate need for a full-time, entry-level planner to join our Planning team in Berkeley or Sacramento, California. We are looking for an individual with 1 - 4 years of professional experience related to planning (including through an internship or fellowship), who is creative, outgoing, self-starting, and passionate about helping shape and improve communities through their work. We work in a wide array of communities throughout California, and we encourage diverse candidates from non-traditional backgrounds to apply. Working in a collaborative and casual work environment under the guidance of skilled project managers and other senior staff, this planner will assist project teams by applying planning knowledge and technical skills to contribute to the successful completion of projects at a variety of scales, often working concurrently on more than one project. Typical projects of our planning practice include general and specific plans, master plans, zoning, housing policy, urban revitalization/infill, and local/regional transportation plans, as well as community engagement.

You’re most likely a fit if:

You love planning for the future of communities and making a difference with your work.
You can work both independently and in a highly collaborative environment, including a virtual, work from home environment when needed.
You have strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills and aren’t afraid to ask questions.
You have excellent writing, formatting, and proofreading skills and are detail-oriented.
Supporting authentic engagement with diverse communities excites you, and you’re willing to jump in to help with outreach efforts. You may be asked to coordinate events or meetings, prepare and assemble materials/supplies, and talk to community members virtually and/or in person.
You can support and be part of virtual engagement events through platforms like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and similar.
You’re able to attend and travel to client meetings and community workshops which may occur on weekday nights and weekends.
You have an interest in transportation networks and the relationship to land use, safety, equity, and climate change.
You have professional acumen to cultivate working relationships with clients, community-based organizations, and other firms.
You enjoy using your technical skills to create graphics, maps, plan documents, proposals, and presentations that communicate ideas simply and clearly.
You enjoy analyzing and compiling research and data as required by a project.
You can manage your time to produce final project documents and products by stated deadlines.
You can work effectively on multiple projects at once.
You’re interested in assisting with marketing, business development, and proposal efforts for planning and outreach work.
You have a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in urban or regional planning, or related field.
You are proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint). • You’re experienced with ArcGIS and Adobe Creative Suite (not required, but these skills are a huge plus!)
You have a current and valid driver’s license, proof of automobile insurance, and acceptable MVR to drive on Company business for performing site visits and attending meetings.

TO APPLY To be considered for this opportunity, submit your cover letter, resume, and writing samples and/or design portfolio as a single PDF (no greater than 10MB) with the email subject line, “Entry-level Planner” to careers@placeworks.com. In your email or cover letter, please specify which office location you are interested in.

ABOUT PLACEWORKS Based in California, PlaceWorks is one of the premier planning, design, and environmental services firms in the U.S. The firm’s expertise and services span a wide range of practices, including city planning, urban design, landscape architecture, environmental review, GIS, and community participation. Our interdisciplinary, holistic approach integrates sustainability, economic vitality, community goals, and collaboration with our clients in the planning and design process. We are passionate about our work and together with our clients, will continue to create great places. To learn more about the work we do, please visit our website: www.placeworks.com. To our employees, we offer interesting and diverse project work; a casual, collaborative, and flexible work environment; training, professional development, and career growth opportunities; a comprehensive benefits package (for full-time employees); and the chance to work amongst industry leaders, practice area founders, and friendly, supportive, and dedicated colleagues. PlaceWorks is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at PlaceWorks are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military and veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other status covered by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Public Outreach Analyst

Dina Alengi Storz — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 05:58:35 GMT

GENERAL STATEMENT: Under direct supervision of the Chief Outreach and Engagement Advisor (CEA) the incumbent provides support to the Department’s outreach and engagement related activities. The incumbent is responsible for the development of resources, project tracking and administration, programmatic analysis and content management activities needed for the effective operation of Department of Conservation (DOC) programs.

SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

30% Outreach and Engagement Programmatic Administration

Support DOC department-wide in efforts related to community engagement and outreach. Work with divisions on programs, policies, and regulations where engagement internally or externally is needed. Review, analyze, develop and track efforts around employee support practices including: Training, Meeting Design, Facilitation, Language Access, Role Playing Practice, Engagement with Local Governments (cities, counties, special districts, regional governments), Outreach, Coaching and the DOC’s Natural and Working Lands Framework. Maintain lists of local government, non-governmental organizations, California Tribes (recognized, unrecognized and terminated) and sister state agency key contacts as directed. Assist in the preparation, tracking and coordination of conference proposals and presentations for regional and statewide trade organizations. Develop or work with graphic designer on visual representations to convey work products and productivity.

25% Facilitation and Public Meetings

Participate in interagency and other meetings. Provide assistance with all aspects of internal and external meeting planning including language access related research and digital tool assessment. Serve as backend support for online meetings. Facilitate telephone engagement with stakeholders as needed in anticipation of meetings, attend and provide support at workshops, townhalls or other types of events, including on-site and off-site meetings.

20% Racial Equity and Environmental Justice

Participation and support of advancing racial equity efforts, building on DOC’s Capital Collaborative on Race and Equity (CCORE) team’s work. Support ongoing development and maintenance of relationships with environmental justice stakeholders and organizations including formal and informal leaders. Support fostering increased sensitivity within the DOC program areas pertinent to environmental justice activities. Assist stakeholders in the navigation of technical and other processes.

15% Training

Assist with planning and executing trainings in community engagement, public participation planning, and other related topics internal to DOC and externally as needed.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

5% Special Projects

Carry out special projects as assigned by management. Travel as necessary. Assist in the development of correspondence, written reports and related documents as needed.

5% Administrative

Perform administrative duties including, but not limited to: Adheres to Department policies, rules and procedures; submit administrative requests including leave, overtime, travel, and training in a timely and appropriate manner; accurately report time in the Daily Log system; and submit timesheets by the due date.

https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.aspx?examCD=9PB04

Outreach & Community Partnership Manager

Dina Alengi Storz — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 20:50:00 GMT

Are you interested in making a lasting difference in lives of thousands? If so, this opportunity may be what you’re looking for! The Department of Revenue (DOR) is seeking to fill a Communication Consultant 4 as our Outreach and Community Partnership Manager to support our newly established Working Families Tax Credit (WFTC) division as the Department works to encourage over 400,000 Washingtonians to apply for the credit.

Initial candidate screening will begin as early as 11/17/21. The hiring authority may make a hiring decision at any time thereafter, so it is in your best interest to apply as soon as possible.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/3288297/outreach-community-partnership-manager?utm_source=linkup&utm_medium=referrer&utm_campaign=google_jobs_apply&utm_source=google_jobs_apply&utm_medium=organic

About the position:
This position is based at DOR’s Tumwater office and directs the work of others on the Outreach and Community Partnership team including regional staff. Telework conditions may be available to candidates living within the state of Washington. The incumbent utilizes knowledge and experiences of the different limited English proficiency (LEP) communities to provide advocacy and support for LEP applicants by serving as a liaison between the community, strategic partners, and the WFTC Division.

To do this, the person in this position must go out into the community and gather information on potential service gaps, educational needs, communication gaps, privacy concerns, and customer service experiences. The person in this position will also be responsible for promoting the program to faith, civic, corporate, educational, government, and community-based organizations. In doing so, this role provides a needed bridge in meeting the agency's commitment to providing appropriate service and resources to community partners and assisting those partners in current and future public participation efforts.

Who you are:
You are an engaging public participation practitioner who has demonstrated success in identifying preferred methods of communication within underserved communities, elevating community voices, adopting DEI strategies, building trust, identifying strategic partners, and nurturing relationships.

What you bring:
The ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with multiple diverse internal and external stakeholders.

The responsibility to independently coordinate and organize outreach events, including event location, event dates, and invitees. These events require substantial relationship building and maintenance, meeting and collaborating with stakeholders to promote buy-in and cooperation.

Demonstrated action as a self-starter who can use independent judgment, ensuring continuous process improvement, protecting the agency’s reputation, and cultivating collaborative relationships with communities and community members across the state.

Who we are:
The Working Families Tax Credit (WFTC) Division supports the agency mission through education on the working families tax credit, aiding individuals in applying for the credit, registering accounts, maintaining records, examining and processing applications, and distributing credits.

In 2021, the Washington Legislature passed Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1297 which modifies eligibility and provides funding for the Working Families Tax Credit program. The bill names DOR as the administrator of this program. The bill also offers insight into the legislature’s public policy objective for the program, which is to stimulate local economic activity, advance racial equity, and promote economic stability and well-being for low-to-moderate income workers by providing a credit, in the form of a remittance, for the sales tax paid. This position will support the Division’s leadership as they build and administer the Working Families Tax Credit program. In particular, this position will be responsible for helping the Division secure a high enrollment rate for the WFTC.

Revenue is a dynamic learning organization where you will experience a remarkable work-life balance, with amazing leadership and talented co-workers ready and focused to achieve the agency's goals. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences. We employ and serve people of all backgrounds including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, and veterans. This unique culture of respect promotes a professional family of cohesive groups maximizing potential through opportunity. Visit this link to find out more about Revenue and read what our employees have to say about working here.

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Duties

Our Outreach and Community Partnership Manager will be:

Assisting the development and management of strategic partnerships.
Developing, reviewing, updating and submitting an outreach plan that helps the Division secure a high enrollment rate for the WFTC.
Developing, administering, and monitoring of community contracts for outreach services.
Providing professional and technical advice to the leadership of the Working Families Tax Credit Division concerning stakeholder management and public relations.
Identifying and conducting social research to help the agency effectively meet the needs of WFTC applicants.
Managing a team of outreach and community partnership coordinators.
Supporting the achievement of the agency's strategic objective of building relationships and empowering success.

This position also participates in the development of the WFTC division’s goals, objectives, and performance measures so they align with the agency’s vision, mission, and strategic business plan. They produce complex reports and make recommendations to be used by the division and DOR Executive Leadership in analysis and strategic decision-making. Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, journalism, humanities, public relations, business administration, accounting, marketing, social work or related field AND two years of experience in any combination of the following:

Developing outreach campaigns.
Working with multilingual and multicultural customers.
Social research, data collection and analysis.
Writing content for the general public or specific stakeholders.
Public speaking or conducting workshops for large audience.
Strategic planning.
Public relations or communications.
Other similar experiences.

OR

An associate degree or higher AND four years of experience in any combination of the following:

Developing outreach campaigns.
Working with multilingual and multicultural customers.
Social research, data collection and analysis.
Writing content for the general public or specific stakeholders.
Public speaking or conducting workshops for large audience.
Strategic planning.
Public relations or communications.
Other similar experiences.

OR

A high school diploma or GED AND five years of experience in any combination of the following:

Developing outreach campaigns.
Working with multilingual and multicultural customers.
Social research, data collection and analysis.
Writing content for the general public or specific stakeholders.
Public speaking or conducting workshops for large audience.
Strategic planning.
Public relations or communications.
Other similar experiences.

Note: Formal education will substitute year for year for experience.

Preference may be given to candidates who possess the following qualifications:

Bi-lingual capability (A test may be required for applicants claiming these qualifications).
Certification through the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2).
Experience working for a government agency.
Experience developing statistical models in STATA, SPSS, or an equivalent.

Supplemental Information

To be considered:

Please complete your online profile in detail.
Attach a resume detailing your work experience.
Please attach a letter of interest, describing your specific qualifications for this position.

*Note - Incomplete applications and applications received without requested attachments may be disqualified.*

To take advantage of Veteran's preference, please attach your DD-214, member 4 long form, or your NGB-22. Please blackout your social security number and date of birth before attaching.

Program Associate

Dina Alengi Storz — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 20:32:53 GMT

Agency: Udall Foundation’s National Center for Environmental Conflict Resolution
Closing Date: December 13, 2021

The Udall Foundation’s John S. McCain III National Center for Environmental Conflict Resolution (National Center) is seeking a dynamic professional interested in the environmental, public policy, and conflict resolution fields to serve as a Program Associate. This job is a full-time, permanent, Federal position at the GS-9 equivalent level. The successful candidate will work remotely within the United States.

The Program Associate will provide support for mediation, facilitation, and training services in collaboration with other National Center Program Managers, Project Managers, and Program Associates. The Program Associate will specifically work on the Missouri River Recovery Implementation Committee (MRRIC) along with other National Center projects. The MRRIC is a nearly 70-member collaborative body, representing a diverse group of Tribal, State, Local and Federal interests working to develop a collaborative recovery plan to replace lost habitat and protect threatened and endangered species in the Missouri River basin.

Applications are due by December 13, 2021. Application instructions and full position requirements are available at USAJOBS - Job Announcement. Questions can be sent to Olivia Montes (montes@udall.gov).

The National Center is a program of the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation (www.udall.gov), an independent executive branch agency that promotes leadership, education, collaboration, and conflict resolution in the areas of environment, public lands, and natural resources.

Link: USAJOBS - Job Announcement

Graphic Designer

Dina Alengi Storz — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 18:49:13 GMT

DEA, ranked in the top 100 Top Design Firms by ENR, has an opportunity for a Graphic Designer. This is a progressive position working as a part of our Smart Mobility group within the Transportation Business Unit to support public engagement efforts and transportation project reports and deliverables. This position will work across multiple engineering and planning disciplines and through the life cycle of projects ranging from planning to construction. The ideal candidate is a highly creative, organized, and motivated team player who enjoys collaborating with a variety of people and can work efficiently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. A strong attention to detail and strength in artistic layout and graphic storytelling is required. This position will work directly with public engagement professionals, urban planners, and engineers to support client projects by translating complex, technical concepts into public-friendly, aesthetically pleasing graphics that clearly communicate ideas to broad audiences. Ideal office locations for this position are Portland, OR, Denver, CO, or Salt Lake City, UT. This person could sit in one of our other office locations located in Washington, Idaho, or California.

This includes, but is not limited to:

Leading the creative production of graphic materials in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Preparing maps, cross-sections, schedules, process flow charts, graphs, and infographics to illustrate complex ideas
Translating CAD design and GIS data into public-friendly graphics
Developing project branding, including development of project logos, graphic banner headers, and document templates
Preparing report covers, PowerPoint presentations, flyers, signs, newsletters, postcards, brochures, fact sheets, etc.
Creating engaging content for social media posts and newspaper digital and print advertisements
Collaborating with multiple individuals but also working independently to complete assignments
Creatively developing materials that are unique and tailored to each project’s needs
Innovating and finding new ways to display information to be easily understood by non-technical audiences

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent
Five plus years’ experience in graphic design services
Experience in the A/E/C industry
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite programs including Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and PowerPoint
Must have strong written and oral communication skills, and strong graphics aptitude
Strong attention to detail
Able to work as part of various teams from a variety of disciplines to meet deadlines under accelerated timelines
Commitment to high quality work and openness to revisions
Familiarity with using Section 508/Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

Preferred Qualifications:

Proficiency in additional Adobe Creative Suite programs not listed above
Proficiency in ArcGIS Pro and/or ArcMap to utilize data to create Adobe Creative Suite graphics
Proficiency in CAD a plus
Ability to create visualizations, simulations, renderings, and animations
Video production and editing capabilities
Experience in web design and website creation/maintenance
Experience with interactive websites, online public meetings and incorporating online data collection and comment management
Experience in developing social media content to support projects

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
Health Savings and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contribution
Support for continuing education and training opportunities
Paid Time Off (PTO)/Holiday Pay
401k and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
Ownership opportunities afforded by working at an employee-owned company
Flexible 9/80 (every other Friday off) work schedule
Following return to the office after COVID restrictions, we will offer flexible in-person/remote options
Holistic Wellbeing Program with a focus on physical, emotional, financial, career and community health
Opportunity for growth with support and mentoring to help with professional goals
Anticipated salary range for this position is $62,000-$90,000 and is based on applicable experience

Potential DEA office locations include: Portland, OR; Salt Lake City, UT; Denver, CO.

https://phh.tbe.taleo.net/phh03/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=DEAINC&cws=37&rid=5519

Communications and Public Engagement Manager

Dina Alengi Storz — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 18:47:28 GMT

Are you a highly professional, natural leader with a passion for equitable public engagement? DEA’s Portland, OR office is looking for a mid-to senior-level Communications and Public Engagement Manager who thrives on collaboration and building strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders in order to help the public engage with its local government.

As a member of the Oregon Community Engagement Team this position will play a lead role in planning, developing, managing and executing public engagement initiatives for major transportation infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have experience managing and leading effective public outreach and engagement programs and working closely with others in a team environment, in addition to a thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public engagement, strategic planning, project management and program evaluation.

Essential Functions:

Developing, managing, leading and overseeing public engagement strategies and plans for project initiatives, projects, programs and services.
Working effectively with teams across multiple disciplines to identify engagement needs in order to develop strategies for public involvement programs and events.
Representing the firm in meetings and with the public, community groups and other key stakeholders.
Leading meetings of project teams and advisory bodies.
Developing content for public involvement and communications deliverables and coordinating distribution.
Providing guidance on key partnerships, community relationships and coalition-building activities.
Reviewing, measuring and analyzing engagement activity participation, effectiveness and outcomes.
Ongoing research and review of public engagement best practices.
Mentoring staff as needed in the practice of public engagement.
Leading and strategizing key business development opportunities in collaboration with staff.
Building and maintaining effective client, partner and stakeholder relationships.

Basic Qualifications:

8 or more years professional experience working in community engagement, public involvement or public relations that includes leading community outreach projects
Bachelor's degree in communications, public affairs, public administration, planning, public policy or closely related field

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
Health Savings and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contribution
Support for continuing education and training opportunities
Paid Time Off (PTO)/Holiday Pay
401k and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
Flexible 9/80 (every other Friday off) work schedule
Holistic Wellbeing Program with a focus on physical, emotional, financial, career and community health
Opportunity for growth with support and mentoring to help with professional goals

Transportation Jobs with DEA

The increasing complexities of modern transportation include growing demands, aging infrastructure, rising costs, funding challenges, and environmental concerns. Agencies and communities faced with improving their transportation systems must do more with less. From initial investigations through planning, concept development, final design, and construction, DEA responds with solutions that serve today’s transportation needs while accommodating tomorrow’s growth. Our Transportation Business Unit focuses on five practices; Bridges and Structures, Roads and Highways, Transit and Rail, Smart Mobility and Construction Engineering Services.

https://phh.tbe.taleo.net/phh03/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=DEAINC&cws=37&rid=5600

Public Involvement Coordinator

Dina Alengi Storz — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 18:46:05 GMT

DEA’s Salt Lake City, UT office is hiring for a mid-level Public Involvement Coordinator to work with our transportation team on local projects. This position is a full time, standard 40 hours/week and requires on-call availability 24 hours a day, seven days a week for telephone calls and/or emails. Some night or weekend work may be required as needed. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to use and expand their skillset and experience in public outreach, project coordination, business development and communication techniques.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Manage day-to-day operations for assigned public involvement projects;
Develop effective public outreach strategies for high profile transportation projects;
Create, edit, and produce public involvement documents;
Monitor and respond to public inquires via public hotlines and emails accounts. Be available to hotline 24 hours per day, 7 days per week;
Organize events including open houses, workshops, public hearings, neighborhood meetings, ground breakings, ribbon cuttings, workshops, one-on-one meetings and other public events;
Produce and maintain stakeholder databases;
Develop public outreach materials and coordinate distribution among project team members, stakeholders, and client as needed;
Interact with the public utilizing a wide range of traditional and innovative communication methods;
Act as a liaison between technical project team members and the public;

Prepare, compose, and maintain letters, documents, and spreadsheets using Microsoft Office applications ((Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access);
Participate in business development activities and engage with key clients; and
Performs other duties as assigned or required by DEA and our clients.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications or Public Relations
3-8 years of experience planning and conducting outreach or public involvement activities, or community/public relations, city or state planning, or general communications experience.
Excellent writing and public speaking skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Detail oriented and enthusiastic with demonstrable knowledge of and ability to implement various public involvement techniques.
Excellent people skills including the ability to communicate clearly, listen and summarize information, document interactions, and problem-solve or reduce conflicts when possible.
Must be able to communicate effectively in written and oral formats including speaking to people one-on-one, in small groups, and to large groups.
Ability to understand and explain technical information to a variety of audiences, often in high- profile situations.
Ability to complete complex work assignments on schedule, with limited supervision.
Adobe creative suite or other graphics programs a plus.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
Health Savings and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contribution
Support for continuing education and training opportunities
Paid Time Off (PTO)/Holiday Pay
401k and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
Flexible 9/80 (every other Friday off) work schedule
Holistic Wellbeing Program with a focus on physical, emotional, financial, career and community health
Opportunity for growth with support and mentoring to help with professional goals

Transportation Jobs with DEA

The increasing complexities of modern transportation include growing demands, aging infrastructure, rising costs, funding challenges, and environmental concerns. Agencies and communities faced with improving their transportation systems must do more with less. From initial investigations through planning, concept development, final design, and construction, DEA responds with solutions that serve today’s transportation needs while accommodating tomorrow’s growth. Our Transportation Business Unit focuses on five markets; Smart Mobility, Bridges and Structures, Roads and Highways, Transit and Rail, and Construction Engineering.

https://phh.tbe.taleo.net/phh03/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=DEAINC&cws=37&rid=4825

Project Manager

Dina Alengi Storz — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 18:43:24 GMT

Ag Innovationsis a nonprofit based in Sonoma County with a 20-year history of unlocking the challenging issues at the intersection of agricultural and natural resources in California through dynamic collaborative action and community engagement.

Would you be willing to send this out on your newsletter or any listservs that connect to your communities? We are prioritizing applications received by June 14, although the positions will be open until filled.

You can find out more at https://aginnovations.org/careers/ Here’s a little about this position.

Our new Project Manager will act as the project manager on assigned projects, working with groups and the public, to support meeting and event management, facilitation, writing, research, and reporting, in order to meet project outcomes. Extra skills such as outreach, data analysis, GIS, or fluent language are also welcome. This is an opportunity for an organized person with strong listening skills who is keenly interested in supporting collaboration, public outreach, and community engagement. This position will need to be in the Sacramento/Delta region 1-3 times/week for outreach and work with the team and partners.

To apply, a resume and cover letter should be sent to hr@aginnovations.org.

Engagement Manager

Dina Alengi Storz — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 18:36:39 GMT

Why Join Team Lawrence in Lawrence, Kansas?

The dedicated members of Team Lawrence in Lawrence, Kansas work through our Strategic Plan framework to support an unmistakably vibrant community with innovative, equitable, transparent and responsible local government.

Our Mission: We create a community where all enjoy life and feel at home!

Team Lawrence embodies the values of Character, Competence, Courage, Collaboration and Commitment as we endeavor to achieve these important strategic outcomes for our community:

Unmistakable Identity
Strong, Welcoming Neighborhoods
Safe and Secure
Prosperity and Economic Security
Connected City

Our enthusiasm is carried through our Commitments to the way in which we accomplish our goals:

Community Engagement
Efficient and Effective Processes
Equity and Inclusion
Sound Fiscal Stewardship
Engaged and Empowered Teams
Environmental Sustainability

When you join Team Lawrence, you can rest assured that your individual and collaborative work makes an important impact in the community we serve. If you are an innovative collaborator who likes being part of an enthusiastic team that effects positive change, then Team Lawrence is right for you!

Job Summary

As part of the City’s Strategic Plan, we have made the commitment to, “Listen, share, and engage with our community to drive action and build trust in government. We invite and welcome all community members to collaborate and innovate with us. Through strong and equitable engagement with our community, we share and receive information about city services and community life.”

The Engagement Manager reports to the Communications & Creative Resources Director and is an instrumental part of the Communications & Creative Resources team. The Engagement Manager will serve a lead role in planning, developing, managing, and executing strategies and activities related to community engagement and public participation to achieve the Outcomes identified in the City’s Strategic Plan. Working as part of the Community Engagement Team and as a Team Lawrence collaborator, this individual will promote a positive image for City services and programs in accordance with the Strategic Plan and related department strategies and actions.

Starting Salary Range: $68,347 to $75,182 Annually, D.O.Q.; Application Review Begins 11/29/21, Open Until Filled

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be an insightful and adaptable leader driven to meet the challenges of the position. Preferred candidates will possess a combination of practical experience, diplomacy, cultural astuteness, and decision-making abilities; all with a customer service orientation. This individual should thrive on collaboration and building strong relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including those in traditionally underserved populations, to help the community engage in an equitable way that will inform and influence community decisions. The candidate must exhibit passion and skills for excellent communications, active listening, strategic thinking, and engaging people to work together to objectively find the best solutions for the most people. This position will require someone with the ability to effectively educate city staff, decision-makers and the public about the value and strategic use of public participation, as well as train City staff regarding community engagement principles and techniques, facilitation, community problem-solving, and public engagement to enhance positive community relationships and build trust.

The Engagement Manager will need to work independently and function as part of a strong City team, adapt to a broad spectrum of topics and circumstances, and analyze information and use sound judgement to make decisions or recommendations. The candidate must be able to balance multiple demands and prioritize effectively.

Supervision Received

Receives direction from the department director and assistant city managers.

Supervision Exercised

Exercises no direct supervision over other staff. May exercise technical and functional lead over full-time, part-time and volunteer staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Work with City staff across all departments to identify engagement needs and develop project-level strategies and plans for community engagement and communications.
Plan and coordinate efforts for City programs and projects to help develop key communication messages to increase public participation and promote awareness of needs and services; work with communications and marketing team to create content and graphic design for various communication components to distribute information through various printed and electronic media, neighborhoods, meetings, workshops, and conferences.
Develop and establish collaborative partnerships with a diverse set of people and organizations to include community groups, non-profits, non-governmental agencies, faith communities, businesses, schools, and service providers; maintain and improve database of community contacts; develop and maintain neighborhood association and community association tracking systems and mailing lists.
Plan and coordinate a wide variety of community engagement projects and City-sponsored events and initiatives; prepare and deliver presentations and reports to community and neighborhood groups; represent the City in meetings with the public, community groups, and other key stakeholders to support resident decision-making, listen to concerns, and advocate for increased equitable participation.
Identify, respond to, and document City Commission and citizen issues, concerns, and requests for information; analyze neighborhood issues and create programs to address those issues as requested; create sustainable and measurable partnerships between neighborhoods, residents, and the City; tie work to strategic plan results and report performance.
Provide direct assistance to residents who need help in accessing and using City and community services including provision of bilingual services and/or access to bilingual services for residents and City departments.
Provide technical assistance and training to City staff regarding community engagement planning and implementation as well as community problem-solving, public engagement methods and best practices, and other areas that enhance positive community relationships and promote inclusion.
Possess knowledge of Kansas Open Meetings Act and the Kansas Open Records Act as well as other relevant state and local laws.

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Participate in various community activities, special projects and programs in accordance with position responsibilities.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities as outlined in this job description.

The ideal candidate will have at least three (3) years of direct experience managing and leading effective local government public outreach and engagement programs that reflect a thorough knowledge of the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) Core Values and Code of Ethics, and the principles and practices of public engagement, planning, outreach, techniques, project management, and program evaluation.

Previous experience with a variety of communications platforms, social media, and marketing campaigns highly desired. The successful candidate must possess, or have the ability to obtain, an appropriate valid driver’s license and pass City background, physical, and drug screens.

Course work or certification in public participation from the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) or other similar organization preferred.

The Engagement Manager will be required to. . .

Work independently in the absence of supervision. Manage work week to accomplish set goals and performance measures.
Work with other Strategic Plan Outcome and Commitment champions to ensure that community engagement is included appropriately in all areas.
Communicate complex issues clearly and concisely in accordance with generally accepted principles for public information, social media and emerging media.
Possess competent and comfortable public speaking skills.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Produce and collaborate on a variety of marketing and educational materials to fulfil the direction of the Director and Brand Manager.
Be able to develop and present a diverse range of informational and educational material using a variety of media.

https://lawrenceks.org/jobs/

Associate or Senior Planner with Community Engagement Focus

Dina Alengi Storz — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 17:35:01 GMT

JOB SUMMARY

PlaceWorks has an immediate need for a full-time, Associate or Senior Planner to join our Planning team. The candidate selected for this position would ideally be based in our Santa Ana or Los Angeles office locations. We are looking for an individual with at least 5 years of professional experience related to planning (including through an internship or fellowship) and who is creative, outgoing, self-starting, and passionate about public engagement and helping shape and improve communities through their work. We work in a wide array of communities throughout California, and we encourage diverse candidates from non-traditional backgrounds (e.g., community engagement, public relations) to apply.

Working in a collaborative and casual work environment under the guidance of PlaceWorks’ outreach practice area leader, this planner would be expected to work jointly on planning projects but would have a primary focus on helping to develop and execute several outreach initiatives companywide and serve as outreach support to all practice areas and office locations. Typical projects of our planning practice include general and specific plans, master plans, zoning, housing policy, urban revitalization/infill, and local/regional transportation plans, as well as community engagement. This planner would likely be involved in the following:

• Preparing Public Participation Plans

• Facilitating community workshops at various scales (small and large group)

• Working with or coordinating with CBO’s

• Setting up/facilitating digital and in person meetings sometimes in multiple languages (with translation)

• Becoming a member of, actively participating in, and obtaining a Certificate in Foundations Course with the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2 USA). (All of these would be funded by PlaceWorks.)

You’re most likely a fit if:

• You love planning for the future of communities and making a difference with your work.

• You can work both independently and in a highly collaborative environment, including a virtual, work from home environment when needed.

• You have strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills and aren’t afraid to ask questions. • You are familiar with IAP2 USA’s Spectrum of Participation and tools that are associated with each level of engagement.

• Supporting authentic engagement with diverse communities excites you, and you’re willing to jump in to help with high profile and often sensitive outreach efforts. You may be asked to coordinate events or meetings, prepare and assemble materials/supplies, and talk to community members both virtually and in person.

• You can support and be part of virtual engagement events through platforms like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and similar.

• You are familiar with or have a desire to learn more about online engagement tools such as Social Pinpoint, Mentimeter, and other online tools that help to support our in-person outreach efforts.

• You’re able to attend and travel to client meetings and community workshops which may occur on weekday nights and weekends .

• You have professional acumen to cultivate working relationships with clients, community-based organizations, and other firms.

• You can manage your time to produce final project documents and products by stated deadlines and can work effectively on multiple projects at once.

• You’re interested in assisting with marketing, business development, and proposal efforts for planning and outreach work.

• You have experience working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).

• Not required, but a huge plus! -- You are fluent in Spanish and can translate at community workshops/public meetings as well as for documents.

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TO APPLY

To be considered for this opportunity, submit your cover letter, resume, and writing samples and/or design portfolio as a single PDF (no greater than 10MB) with the email subject line, “Planner – Community Engagement Focus” to careers@placeworks.com. In your email or cover letter, please specify which office location you are interested in.

ABOUT PLACEWORKS

Based in California, PlaceWorks is one of the premier planning, design, and environmental services firms in the U.S. The firm’s expertise and services span a wide range of practices, including city planning, urban design, landscape architecture, environmental review, GIS, and community participation. Our interdisciplinary, holistic approach integrates sustainability, economic vitality, community goals, and collaboration with our clients in the planning and design process. We are passionate about our work and together with our clients, will continue to create great places. To learn more about the work we do, please visit our website: www.placeworks.com.

To our employees, we offer interesting and diverse project work; a casual, collaborative, and flexible work environment; training, professional development, and career growth opportunities; a comprehensive benefits package (for full-time employees); and the chance to work amongst industry leaders, practice area founders, and friendly, supportive, and dedicated colleagues.

PlaceWorks is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at PlaceWorks are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military and veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other status covered by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Administrative Assistant - part time, remote

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 19:46:59 GMT

We’re looking for a creative, well-organized tech-savvy administrative assistant to join our virtual team. You’ll work with a dedicated group committed to the importance of public participation in the decision-making process. This part-time, remote position supports the executive manager and team with administrative and customer service duties and will handle the social media presence of IAP2 USA. Excellent written communication, organizational, and time management skills are a must. This is an opportunity to develop your current social media skills as IAP2 USA expands its social media footprint.

This is a 6-month contract position for 20 hours per month at $25 per hour with the potential for a longer-term contract. Please apply with a resume and cover letter. Be sure to include a cover letter for consideration for the position.

Visit our website. https://iap2usa.org/

Preferred Education and Experience

Education: Minimum of associate degree.

Experience: Two years’ experience working as an administrative assistant or similar position.

Key Competencies

· Proficient with social media: Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, twitter,

· Working knowledge of Google Suite, Microsoft word, excel

· Excellent Communication skills - written and oral

· Planning and organizing

· Prioritizing and Deadline Driven

· Problem assessment and problem solving

· Attention to detail and accuracy

· Flexibility and adaptability

Community Engagement Manager

Dina Alengi Storz — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 16:27:04 GMT

DEPARTMENT:	KCC - King County Council
DIVISION:	Office of Indep Oversight
SALARY:	$98,560.00 - $132,552.00 Annually
LOCATION:	King County Courthouse - 516 3rd Ave, Seattle
JOB TYPE:	Appointed
CLOSING DATE:	11/11/21 11:59 PM

SUMMARY:
The Office of Law Enforcement Oversight (OLEO) is seeking an external affairs and relations professional to lead its public education, engagement, and participation efforts. The Community Engagement Manager will inform, educate, consult, collaborate, build, and foster the communities served by the Sheriff’s Office to participate in law enforcement oversight and reform work in a variety of ways. The successful candidate will improve and advance OLEO's strategic community engagement including staffing OLEO's Community Advisory Committee for Law Enforcement Oversight (CACLEO) and implementing critical aspects of OLEO's outreach and external communications, including cultivating relationships with community leaders and building trust between OLEO and the public it serves. The person who fills this leadership position will devise and implement communication strategies that include traditional and non-traditional media and will have experience working with volunteer boards and committees, planning and conducting community engagement efforts and campaigns, and creating media content. The preferred candidate will provide strategic advice and counsel, evaluate input, and develop and deploy actionable insights. This position is a salaried, at-will, overtime-exempt classification that reports to the OLEO Director. King County Office of Law Enforcement Oversight (OLEO) represents the interests of the public in its efforts to hold the King County Sheriff’s Office (Sheriff’s Office) accountable for providing fair and just police services. Through independent civilian-led review, OLEO seeks to address issues that erode confidence and public trust in the integrity of the operations of the Sheriff’s Office and in the effectiveness and professionalism of its employees. King County’s Office of Law Enforcement Oversight (OLEO) is committed to upholding and promoting equal opportunity in employment and values lived experiences OLEO encourages people of all backgrounds, cultures and religions to apply, including veterans, people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, and people with disabilities. We value diversity and strive to hire a workforce that reflects the County we serve. We believe a diverse workforce is a strong workforce.
JOB DUTIES:
Meet the Office of Law Enforcement Oversight Job Duties: Develop and implement strategies and tactics that advance external affairs interests in several areas. Increase awareness, share educational information, and build understanding in the community of police practices and the role of OLEO and oversight in promoting accountability and fostering change. Plan and conduct two-way engagement that builds sustainable relationships with populations served by the Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff’s Office personnel, Sheriff’s Office contract service jurisdiction partners, and other strategic stakeholders and service providers that have intersecting interests related to OLEO’s mission and work. Serve as a direct contact for the public seeking information or assistance regarding the misconduct complaint process, systemic or policy concerns, or needs and priorities for change. Plan and implement inclusive and accessible public participation opportunities for OLEO to learn from the public about community-police interactions specific to the King County Sheriff’s Office. Develop meaningful collaboration activities that invite the community to consult and co-create recommendations or actions related to OLEO’s oversight activities, including qualitative and quantitative methods for gathering input. Provide strategic and staff leadership to the Community Advisory Committee for Law Enforcement Oversight (CACLEO), plan and staff workgroup meetings, and help facilitate the execution and implantation of the CACLEO’s advisory work and committee functions. Use all methods of engagement, participation, and types of feedback to develop mechanisms for equity-based analysis and sharing of actionable insights that can ensure OLEO’s work priorities and decisions are informed by people potentially impact. Knowledge of PublicInput.com is desired but not required. Provide key strategic advice and counsel to community groups, senior officials, and OLEO staff regarding subject matter expertise, and/or make recommendations that help shape significant decisions, policies, or programs. Communicate to internal and external audiences as an authoritative representative of OLEO and represent the office in external capacities, such as community events, briefings, public meetings, and with the media. Support outbound communication needs and promotion of OLEO and its work product through traditional, digital, and community partner-based approaches and methods including OLEO’s social media channels, newsletters, website, and media releases. Support internal strategic functions related to planning, organizational development, public policy advocacy, annual reporting, and the creation of OLEO’s reports and collateral materials. Write and edit content, interpret technical content for lay audiences, complete design work or manage designers, manage other external relations and engagement consultants, vendors, or matrixed staff. Support OLEO’s external affairs contracting needs and grant pursuits through collaborating on scope development, stewardship of procurement or proposal processes, and participation in any related evaluation and reporting needs.
EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS:
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL: The ideal candidate has existing relationships with community organizations, groups, and leaders in King County, excellent written and verbal communication skills, initiative, good judgment, and will be familiar with community engagement strategies and professional practices. Competitive candidates will possess at least five years of relevant work experience providing key strategic advice and counsel to community groups or any combination of experience/education/training that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the scope of the job duties and have demonstrated the following: Expertise in leading volunteer boards and committees, with demonstrated success in engaging and deploying members. Skilled at facilitating communication and conversation among diverse groups and that lead to collaborative partnerships or address sensitive topics on par with police practices issues, critical incidents including loss of life, or that increase understanding or mission-driven organizations. Able to build trust with the public, form and maintain respectful rapport and collaborative relationships, including with elected officials, the media, county employees, other government agency staff, and the public. Proven knowledge of community engagement strategies, professional practices, and challenges, and understanding of the methods to build geographic and demographic-based understanding of the communities served by the Sheriff’s Office. Demonstrated experience advancing the strategic mission, goals, and objectives of cause or mission-driven organizations. Understanding and application of inclusive and accessible communication and engagement methods, including language access and ADA practices, across a variety of channels and using a variety of tools, including on social media. Experience integrating equity and social justice-based frameworks in designing, implementing, and evaluating programs and activities. Proven competency in writing, editing, and translating complex or technical information into easy-to-understand content for diverse audiences that include limited English speakers. Scope and build roadmaps for, and lead unique and special projects in ambiguous circumstances and/or against urgent timelines. Able to handle sometimes emotionally difficult, unreceptive, and/or politically sensitive situations, represent and defend OLEO’s work and professional practices, and facilitate negotiation towards solutions with people holding disparate or conflicting opinions.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement: All Legislative Branch staff must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of vaccination to Council HR staff by December 2, 2021. If hired, you will be required to submit proof of vaccination by December 2, 2021 or upon hire. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their second dose in a two-dose series or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine. Employees may make requests for a reasonable accommodation based on a medical disability or for sincerely held religious beliefs. Philosophical, political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination will not be considered for an exemption or accommodation. COMPENSATION & HOW TO APPLY: This position is open to all qualified candidates. The annual salary range for this position is $98,560 - $132,552- and includes an innovative and award-winning employer with paid medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a generous vacation and leave program. Work Schedule: This position is FLSA overtime-exempt; however, employees of the Legislative Branch of King County Government hold a standard workweek of 35-hours. Though this position requires some non-traditional work hours to attend meetings or facilitate community engagement activities occurring at night or on the weekends, OLEO supports flexing work time to maintain a healthy work-life balance. FORMS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED: Cover Letter highlighting what makes you qualified for this position. Resume Response to supplemental questions NOTE: Failure to submit all required forms and materials may prohibit further consideration. A complete job description can be viewed at: OLEO Community Engagement Manager NOTE: Online applications are preferred, however if you are unable to apply online, go to www.kingcounty.gov/jobs for other options. To see all of King County's benefits, please visit our website at: http://kingcounty.gov/jobs/benefits.aspx If you have any questions regarding this opportunity to join County government, please contact Tracy Calderon at 206-477-0979 or kccouncilhr@kingcounty.gov.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.kingcounty.gov/

King County Administration Bldg.
500 4th Ave. Rm. 553
Seattle, WA 98104
206-477-3404

renita.borders@kingcounty.gov

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Job #2021-14598
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MANAGER
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Community Engagement Manager Supplemental Questionnaire


*	1.	Please list communities served by KCSO and OLEO with which you have worked directly and describe your engagement. (Please limit your response to 150 words or fewer)

*	2.	What do you consider the essential elements of an outreach program? (Please limit your response to 150 words or fewer)

*	3.	Please describe a challenging situation you faced in conducting community outreach and how you addressed it. (Please limit your response to 150 words or fewer)

*	4.	What specific experience do you have communicating an organization's work to the public, and how do you do it? (Please limit your response to 150 words or fewer)

* Required Question

Community Engagement Coordinator

Dina Alengi Storz — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 17:16:42 GMT

Community Engagement Coordinator

Hiring Range: $5,177.47 - $5,713.06 Monthly

*This recruitment will remain open until filled.

*A requirement of this position is to be bilingual in both English and Spanish.

About the Position:

This position will play a lead role in planning, developing, managing, and executing the City’s public engagement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience managing and leading effective public outreach and engagement programs as well as a thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public engagement, outreach, strategic planning, project management, and program evaluation. The candidate should thrive on collaboration and building strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders to help the public engage with its local government. This position requires someone with the expertise to assist in building inter-cultural and cultural awareness within the City. The candidate must exhibit passion for neighborhood development, resident participation, and the idea of people working together to create positive change. This position will require someone with the ability to effectively train City staff regarding diversity and inclusion, inter-cultural communication, community problem-solving, and public engagement to enhance positive community relationships.

What We Offer:

We offer an excellent benefits package that supports quality work-life balance including health and dental insurance, retirement, paid leave, a City employee health clinic, and a wellness program. The City offers a 15-step pay plan. The hiring range for Community Engagement Coordinator is $5,177.47 - $5,713.06 monthly, which represents steps 1 to 5 of our pay plan. Each year, with the approval of City Council, employees receive an additional step increase of 2.5%.

About Our Culture:
At the City of Grand Junction, we lead the way with continuous improvement, collaborative partnerships, and exemplary service. Our core values are demonstrated by our willingness to challenge the status quo, ability to work together using all areas of expertise to achieve a common goal, and commitment to fulfilling the needs of our community through thoughtful interactions.

About the Area:
Grand Junction, Colorado is the gateway to the mountains and canyonlands of western Colorado and eastern Utah. Centrally located between Denver, CO (250 miles east) and Salt Lake City, UT (270 miles west), Grand Junction is surrounded by 1.2 million acres of public land. Residents enjoy world-class whitewater rafting on the Colorado and Green Rivers, golfing, fishing, skiing and snowboarding, and exploring mountain bike and hiking trails through the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest. Grand Junction has a robust downtown and hosts multiple art, music, food, and market events annually. With a population of over 150,000 in Mesa County (65,000 within the City limits) we have many of the big town amenities without the big town stresses such as traffic and trail congestion. With an average of 245 days of sunshine, Grand Junction is the perfect place to work and play. See Visit Grand Junction for videos and information about our community.

Duties

What You'll Do:

· Work with City staff across multiple departments to identify engagement needs and develop project-level strategies for public involvement.

· Plan and coordinate efforts for City programs to develop key communication messages to increase public participation and promote awareness of needs and services; create content and graphic design for various communication components and distribute information through various printed and electronic media, meetings, workshops, conferences, and the Internet.

· Develop and establish collaborative partnerships with a diverse set of people and organizations to include community groups, non-profits, non-governmental agencies, faith communities, businesses, schools, and service providers to identify and address issues; maintain and improve database of community contacts; develop and maintain neighborhood association and community association tracking systems and mailing lists.

· Identify, respond to, and document City Council and citizen issues, concerns, and requests for information; analyze neighborhood issues and create programs to address those issues as requested; create sustainable and measurable partnerships between neighborhoods, citizens, and the City; tie work to City Council strategic results and report performance.

· Plan and coordinate a wide variety of community special projects and City-sponsored events and initiatives; prepare and deliver presentations and reports to community and neighborhood groups; represent the City in meetings with the public, community groups, and other key stakeholders to support resident decision-making, listen to concerns, and advocate for increased participation.

· Provide direct assistance to residents who need help in accessing and using City and community services including provision of bilingual services and/or access to bilingual services for residents and City departments.

· Provide technical assistance and training to City staff regarding diversity and inclusion, inter-cultural communication, community problem-solving, public engagement methods and best practices, and other areas that enhance positive community relationships and promote inclusion.

· Assist in facilitating cultural awareness activities within the community and building inter-cultural capacity for the City, community partners and community.

To view the full Community Engagement Coordinator Job Description click here.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For:

· Three (3) or more years’ professional experience working in community engagement or public relations that include leading community outreach projects.

· Bachelor's degree in communications, public affairs, public administration, or closely related field.

· Bilingual in both English and Spanish.

· Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid Colorado Driver’s license.

· Possession of a certificate in public engagement preferred.

Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

Supplemental Information

For hearing/speech/visually impaired dial 711 (TTY). Contact Human Resources at (970) 244-1512 with questions. The City of Grand Junction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Community Engagement Specialist

Dina Alengi Storz — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 17:00:53 GMT

Position: Community Engagement Specialist

Company: City of Tumwater

Job summary: Do you like to tell a story and help the community engage in planning, economic development, equity, environment and public policy? This position helps tell stories about the City’s work to engage the community in projects and services directly affecting their lives. As a Communications team member, you will create and implement community engagement strategies, outreach events, activities, and projects. We are looking for a strategic communicator who can anticipate potential issues and think outside the box. A successful candidate will have a strong community outreach background, effectively communicate and engage with our community, develop and implement effective plans that expand our reach to new audiences. We have a great opportunity for someone special to grow our community engagement program. Exceptional benefits, awesome people, and a variety of work assignments make Tumwater a great place to work.

Closing date: open until filled

Link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/tumwater/jobs/3179057/community-engagement-specialist?

Grants Management and Procurement Specialist

Dina Alengi Storz — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 17:54:36 GMT

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), the regional planning agency for Metro Boston, seeks to hire a Grants Management and Procurement Specialist (hereafter, Specialist) within the agency's Homeland Security Division of its Municipal Collaboration Department. This individual must be a computer savvy, organized professional with effective communication skills who has solid public procurement and state and /or federal grant experience. The Specialist will work within the MAPC Municipal Collaboration Team on the execution of a variety of federal and state funded public safety grants. This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic, interdisciplinary, and innovative environment with professionals who are committed to building a more sustainable and equitable future.

About MAPC
MAPC is the Regional Planning Agency (RPA) serving the people who live and work in metropolitan Boston. Our mission is to promote smart growth and regional collaboration. We are guided by MetroFuture: Making a Greater Boston Region, our regional policy plan for the region, which was adopted in 2008. We are currently working on a successor regional plan, MetroCommon2050, which we expect to complete by the end of 2021. MAPC's staff includes approximately 100 full-time employees located in downtown Boston in a transit-accessible and bike-friendly office.

While we are waiting for a time when it is safe to open our offices to all employees, interns will be working remotely. All those applying to this position should be prepared to eventually work a hybrid schedule once our office reopens, with a majority of their work hours taking place in our office. Candidates must reside in Massachusetts while they are working remotely.

MAPC encourages all of our staff to develop new ideas to make MAPC's planning and policy work more relevant and impactful, and to adapt to changing times. We strongly support the professional development of each and every staff person, believing their growth to be consistent with the best interests of MAPC and the region. For more information about MAPC, MetroFuture, and MetroCommon, please visit www.mapc.org.

About the Municipal Collaboration Department
The Municipal Collaboration Department specializes in assisting local governments, public coalitions, and professional associations in establishing and sustaining success through collaborative ventures. Through our Homeland Security Division, MAPC serves as grant recipient for Massachusetts’ four homeland security regions, managing grants from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security via the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS). With funding through the Massachusetts Department of Public Health - Office of Preparedness and Emergency Management, MAPC also serves as the Sponsoring Organization for the Region 3 Health and Medical Coordinating Coalition (HMCC). The HMCC is a regional collaborative effort between local Public Health, EMS, Long Term Care Facilities, Large Ambulatory Care Practices, Community Health Centers, and Hospitals to strengthen and promote the emergency preparedness and response capabilities of the region and to share resources. In addition, MAPC oversees the Metropolitan Mayors Community Safety Initiative (CSI), a collaborative effort of 8 communities in the metropolitan Boston region. The CSI is funded by EOPSS and brings together regional law enforcement and prevention partners to combat youth violence and gang involvement through law enforcement, job training, and after-school programs.

Our statewide team of experienced professionals staffs the regional homeland security councils, the HMCC, and the CSI and provides planning, procurement, budgeting, reporting, administrative, project development, and contractor, vendor and project management services as partners with these groups. Our team also provides additional support to the Northeast Homeland Security Regional Advisory Council (NERAC), serving as the program manager and facilitator of that group. We work with our stakeholders to further public safety and emergency preparedness planning efforts in the region and to implement programs that help make the Commonwealth a safer place to live and work. We collaborate with other MAPC departments, as well as community partners, to promote smart growth and regional collaboration. We welcome to our staff team intelligent, thoughtful and entrepreneurial professionals who are committed to improving the quality of life in Metro Boston and beyond.

Examples of Duties

This is a process-oriented position, where attention to detail is key. Duties involve work in the purchase and contract execution of a variety of supplies, equipment, and professional consulting services required by the Massachusetts Homeland Security Regions and the Region 3 Health and Medical Coordinating Coalition (HMCC). Also included in the Specialist’s portfolio is the monitoring of grant finances and the completion of all mandated reporting requirements for the Homeland Security Regions and the HMCC, as well as work on behalf of NERAC in collaboration with two existing staff members that serve as program managers for NERAC.

In addition, the Specialist will work collaboratively with the program manager for the Metropolitan Mayors Community Safety Initiative (CSI), which is a grant funded regional youth violence prevention initiative. The Specialist will work with the CSI Program Manager to oversee grant finances and accurately complete all mandated reporting requirements.

Specific duties will include:

Coordinating the public procurement and contract execution process for all homeland security and HMCC grant funded projects (ie. projects to train public safety and emergency preparedness staff, to procure equipment and services, to conduct public safety and emergency preparedness exercises, to research critical security issues, and to establish systems and protocols to enhance public safety) in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws, policies, and procedures and applicable grant requirements;
Acting as a liaison between vendors and homeland security and HMCC stakeholders;
Assisting in managing homeland security, HMCC, and CSI budget spending to grant guidelines, monitor and review allocations of funds and grant balances, and ensure appropriate use of funds with timely payment of all vendor invoices;
Completing homeland security, HMCC, and CSI grant reporting requirements to ensure compliance and responsiveness to grant guidelines and requests;
Providing general homeland security, NERAC specific, and HMCC inventory tracking support;
Tracking homeland security performance metrics for grant funded projects

Typical Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience. Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official (MCPPO) certification preferred.

The successful applicant will demonstrate all or most of the following skills:

Knowledge of state and federal government grant processes and systems;
Prior experience in public purchasing processes and budget management;
Ability to proactively set priorities and multi-task without compromising attention to detail;
Excellent time management, organizational and project management skills;
Ability to analyze and solve problems independently in a resourceful and innovative manner;
Understanding of multi-step processes and how to work within them in a team environment;
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines;
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal);
Ability to work with a wide variety of stakeholders;
A professional demeanor and a positive “can do” attitude, with high customer service standards;
Willingness to perform administrative functions as needed, such as filing, photocopying, and database management; and
Advanced computer skills including working with MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook.

Supplemental Information

Compensation and Benefits
Starting salary will range from $60,000 to $70,000 depending on qualifications and experience. This is a full-time exempt position. MAPC offers excellent Massachusetts state employee benefits as well as a flexible, supportive, and family-friendly work environment and a commitment to continued professional development.

How to Apply
Apply online at www.mapc.org/jobs. The position is open until filled, and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume. Candidates selected to interview will be asked to submit three (3) references plus a sample of relevant writing or work product. Candidates must have legal authorization to work in the USA and a valid driver's license and/or the ability to arrange transportation to meetings in different parts of the region. MAPC participates in E-Verify, which is a federal program that helps us to determine work eligibility in the United States.

MAPC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We believe that a staff with a range of perspectives, experiences, and skillsets strengthens our work. We are committed to building a more equitable workplace that allows staff with diverse backgrounds and identities to thrive, grow, and lead. For more information on MAPC’s culture of equity, see our Equity at MAPC page.

Specialist, Public Engagement

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 00:54:32 GMT

City of Fort Collins, CO.

Application deadline: 10/3/2021

Job Summary

Develops, organizes, coordinates, delivers, and evaluates programs related to Utilities services and messaging. There is a strong project management component to this position connected to the planning of education, outreach, public information, and public involvement.

Requirements:

At least three (3) years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience..
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in business, non-profit management, environmental science, education, natural resources, or related field.
Valid Colorado driver's license., Certified Interpretive Guide or Trainer (National Association for Interpretation), and Environmental Educator certification (Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education) preferred.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. The City will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

Full Details

SENIOR PLANNER

Dina Alengi Storz — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 05:32:00 GMT

The City of Stockton is seeking to fill one (1) Senior Planner position in our Community Development Department in the Current Planning Section. Candidate will perform work within all related sub-disciplines of planning, with a focus on current land use development, environmental and housing, efforts on the revitalization of the City's Downtown.

Incumbents will be responsible for processing legislative applications, such as zone changes and General Plan amendments; and applying analytical and problem-solving skills to address Stockton's housing needs for all income levels. In addition, they will be responsible for consulting and advising property owners, architects, engineers, contractors and the general public regarding City policies, standards, and procedures, and present information to City Council, Planning Commission, and other groups.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge and experience with coordinating the preparation of California Environmental Quality Act compliant environmental reports and applying urban design principles and design guidelines. Experience with downtown revitalization/Specific Plans is highly desirable.

Education/Experience:

Possession of a Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university with major course work in City or regional planning, urban planning, or a closely related field AND four (4) years of professional planning experience. Sub-professional or additional professional planning experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years. A Master's degree in City, regional or urban planning may be substituted for one year of the professional planning experience. Must possess a valid California Driver’s License. Must be willing to attend evening meetings as required.

Monthly Salary: $7,175.06- $9,211.98

Final Filing Date: August 30, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.

To apply, please go to www.stocktonca.gov/jobs

Civil Engineer – Utilities

Dina Alengi Storz — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 05:30:52 GMT

City of Lacey

Civil Engineer – Utilities

Working under the supervision of the Senior Utilities Engineer, the Utilities Engineer's focus is on the water, wastewater, and reclaimed water utilities. The City of Lacey's Water Resources Division is a close-knit group of individuals who work on diverse and challenging projects. The Water Resources Division provides engineering support for the City's water, wastewater, stormwater, and reclaimed water utilities. With 20 water sources and 48 sewer lift stations, Lacey offers its engineers exposure to a wide variety of engineering disciplines, including fluid mechanics, electrical, process control, water treatment/quality, construction, project management, and planning. Water Resources staff are dedicated to providing exceptional service to their internal customers.

Open until filled, although first consideration will be given to applicants received by August 18, 2021.

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Communications Section Manager

Dina Alengi Storz — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 05:29:36 GMT

Oregon Department of Transportation

We are recruiting for our agency Communications Section manager! In this highly collaborative role, you will provide strategic advice and counsel to executive leaders, and work with a diverse team of professionals to develop and execute a strategic, multi-faceted communications program that builds public understanding, trust and support in our mission and vision. You will lead a team of communications professionals to execute comprehensive, proactive and cohesive communications – ensuring that our work is real, relevant and tangible to communities across the state. Apply today!

Closing Date: Our first application screening is scheduled for 7:00 a.m. on Monday, August 9, 2021. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.

Link: https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Salem--ODOT--Transportation-Building/Communications-Section-Manager_REQ-69664

Community Engagement Associate

Dina Alengi Storz — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 05:26:15 GMT

PointNorth Consulting Inc.

job summary: PointNorth Consulting is seeking a full time Community Engagement Associate for the communications team of the Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) program. The position requires attention to detail, thorough and timely execution, and experience in public involvement and community engagement. You will work with team members at all levels of the company, and interface externally with our clients and the community. The Community Engagement Associate will support a range of communications efforts, including stakeholder engagement and coordinating community working groups that require the ability to support the planning and material development of meetings, communicating with working group members and remaining organized and detail oriented during tight deadlines.

closing date: first review 6/11/21 - open until filled

link to the source: https://pointnorthinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IBR-Community-Engagement-Associate-Position-3-1.pdf

Senior Facilitator and a Project Coordinator

Dina Alengi Storz — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 05:23:07 GMT

You can find out more at https://aginnovations.org/careers/ Here’s a little about this position.

Our new Project Manager will act as the project manager on assigned projects, working with groups and the public, to support meeting and event management, facilitation, writing, research and reporting, in order to meet project outcomes. Extra skills such as outreach, data analysis, or fluent language is also welcome. This is an opportunity for an organized person with strong listening skills who is keenly interested in supporting collaboration, public outreach, and community engagement. Permanently, this position will be based in either Sonoma County, CA or Sacramento, CA, to be considered once shelter-in-place restrictions have lifted.

To apply, a resume and cover letter should be sent to hr@aginnovations.org.