Sustainability Engagement and Outreach Coordinator Temporary

• The Sustainability Engagement and Outreach Coordinator Extra Hire temporary position will be employed for 12 months, part-time. You will be working less than 70 hours per month.
• This is a hybrid position available to work between 6 am – 6 pm but must be willing to be flexible to work early morning, evening, and weekend events as needed.   
• This temporary position does not qualify for County benefits.

Why It's a Great Opportunity: 

As an accomplished Sustainability Engagement and Outreach Coordinator, you will have a tremendous opportunity to leave your innovative mark on the County’s sustainability outreach efforts. With the support of the team, you will be responsible for coordinating engagement strategies, hosting booths at outreach events, and supporting Pierce County’s Sustainability 2030 Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan. Some day-to-day tasks may include developing relationships with community partners, collaborating with local agencies to strengthen project outcomes, tabling at community events, and making recommendations for future program endeavors. 

Why It's a Great Department: 

Planning and Public Works (PPW) is a diverse and fast-moving department filled with motivated professionals working to ensure Pierce County is positioned to handle growth while building, operating, and maintaining reliable infrastructure to support livable communities.  PPW is responsible for a broad and complex portfolio of services that provide unique opportunities to collaborate, innovate, and inspire.  We are responsible for the county road and levee systems, sewer systems, airports, ferries, building permits, environmental review, sustainability, community planning, and code enforcement - just to name a few!

The Office of Resilience and Climate Action Division of Planning and Public Works is focused on making Pierce County a better place to live by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and waste and creating opportunities for environmental education and community involvement.  

Learn more about Sustainability 2030 at http://www.piercecountywa.gov/2058/Sustainability-2030.

Learn more about Planning and Public Works atwww.piercecountywa.gov/ppw.

How to be Successful in the Role: 

We are looking for candidates with community outreach experience who are independent workers, team-oriented, and problem solvers. Candidates who stand out will be good at creative endeavors, have a passion for networking and learning, and love the innovative solutions process.

Your Future in this Role: 

You will be trained by Planning and Public Works staff, and other partner agencies will provide support as needed.

Core Daily Responsibilities: 

• Support equitable outreach and community engagement efforts specific to the Education & Outreach and Growing Community Capacity sections of the Sustainability 2030 Plan. 
• Attend community events and meetings and facilitate public classes as needed. 
• Collaborate with partners to support countywide greenhouse gas reduction and sustainability efforts, uplift partner programs and events, and leverage resources. 
• Assist with coordinating virtual classes, in-person workshops, and like events. 
• Other duties that support the Sustainability 2030 Plan.
  
  

Required Skills:

• Desire to work in sustainability outreach and community engagement fields. 
• Ability to inform, educate, train, solicit information, motivate, and direct a wide variety of individuals or groups.   
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing to audiences of various social, cultural, ethnic, educational, and economic backgrounds. 
• Customer service, including handling sensitive and difficult issues with tact and patience.
• Ability to take initiative and problem solve.
• Ability to work with teams and be an effective communicator with team members. 
• Professionalism and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people, businesses, and community groups.
• Exceptional organizational skills, manage multiple projects and budgets, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Competency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
  
  

• Past experience developing, coordinating and implementing community engagement and outreach efforts. 
• Past customer service experience.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds and assist with putting up and taking down 10’ x 10’ event tents and tables. 
• Valid driver’s license.
  
  

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

To be considered for this opportunity please:

• Complete and submit an online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to:   www.piercecountywa.gov/jobs.
• If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov and specify the Job Number and Title.
• If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
• Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process, or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.

This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screen, and interviews.

At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision.  Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County place people are proud to call home?

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