What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Engagement / Environmental Justice Coordinator position at City of Newark?
Community Engagement / Environmental Justice Coordinator
Compensation : $25 - $30 / hour
Closing Date : Rolling Basis until filled
The City of Newark’s Office of Sustainability is seeking a committed, resourceful, enthusiastic, flexible, self-motivated, dependable, and creative Community Engagement / Environmental Justice Coordinator to work closely with the Chief Sustainability Officer to lead community engagement and environmental justice initiatives. This position will enable the Office of Sustainability to grow and deepen our connections with Newark residents and better enable us to make informed decisions that incorporate the needs of our residents.
The ideal candidate is proficient in one or more of the common languages spoken in Newark including Spanish, Portuguese, and Haitian Creole. The role focuses on resident engagement, particularly among the most ethnically and racially diverse, lowest-income, and hardest-to-reach residents who are most vulnerable to climate impacts. The Community Engagement / Environmental Justice Coordinator will do this by engaging residents through door-knocking, community events, meetings, workshops, training, and community conversations. This person in this position will manage the Love Your Block program . Work is performed under the supervision of the Chief Sustainability Officer.
Qualifications :
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in related fields
- Deep commitment to, understanding of, and experience with environmental justice, climate justice, social justice, and the intersections with community engagement
- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing community engagement strategies
- Excellent writing and editing skills, with an ability to distill complex information into clear, concise, and compelling messaging to diverse audiences
- Familiarity with social media platforms, email broadcasts, and content management systems
- Outstanding administrative and organizational skills, including the ability to produce, track, and manage multiple deliverables with overlapping deadlines in a high-performing, self-starting environment
- A clear and present sense of emotional intelligence and conflict resolution skills, including strong interpersonal skills, a sense of humor, empathy, grace, compassion, and cultural humility
Primary Job Duties :
Minimum Qualifications :
Required competencies :
Office conditions :
The candidate would work in the Office of Sustainability’s office in City Hall. The candidate will also attend community meetings and events in the evenings and weekends. The ability to transport community engagement materials and set up displays is essential for this position.
Compensation and Benefits :
Hourly rate will be $25-$30 / hour, depending on experience. This position does not include benefits nor would holiday pay be included.
Recruitment Timeline :
Open until filled; priority will be given to candidates who apply by March 1, 2025. The successful candidate would ideally start on or before April 1, 2025.
NOTE : The City of Newark has a residency requirement for all public employees. The successful applicant must establish a principal residence in the City of Newark within six months of the effective date of employment.
Application Instructions :
To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to sustainabilityteam@ci.newark.nj.us. Please use the subject line “Community Engagement / Environmental Justice Coordinator application [LAST NAME]”. No phone calls, please
Salary : $25 - $30
