What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Outreach Coordinator position at Pottawattamie County?
An individual in this position will work up to 25 hours per week and is responsible for supporting Pottawattamie Conservation’s mission while increasing the reach and effectiveness of community outreach efforts by maintaining the department’s social media accounts, documenting in the field, and supporting communication efforts and strategies as needed. Work is performed under supervision of the Community Outreach Manager and with limited supervision of the Executive Director.
Work hours may occasionally be required before or after business hours. Travel to other assigned parks within Pottawattamie County will be required.
Please attach both a resume and a cover letter with your application.
Responsible for maintaining a unique, interesting, and relevant social media presence for all Pottawattamie Conservation assets including, but not limited to, Arrowhead Park, Botna Bend Park, Hitchcock Nature Center, Mt. Crescent Ski Area, and Narrows River Park.Includes developing creative (photography, graphic design, video) and copy for posts, reels, and stories.
Responsible for maintaining and updating a strategic content calendar. Responsible formaintaining current accounts, tracking metrics to assess account effectiveness, and making recommendations on new platforms, strategies, or trends.
Responsible for documenting photo and video in the field to showcase visitors, facilities, events, and the importance of work performed by Conservation staff including the Natural Areas Management program, Environmental Education program, Park Rangers, seasonal staff, and volunteers.
Responsible for the development and distribution of blog posts.
Works closely with staff to promote existing, new, and upcoming events, programs, and facilities.
Prepare and effectively present, either in writing or verbally, monthly reports documenting activities, progress made and social media metrics.
Support website maintenance efforts and reporting.
Support event planning, promotion, and execution.
Support the creation of press releases, public notices, posters, signage, maps, brochures, mailings, and emails/newsletters.
On an as-needed basis and dependent on availability, assist with staffing visitor services desk at Hitchcock Nature Center to serve as ambassador of mission by greeting visitors, answering phones, and selling memberships, concessions, and gift store items.
Assist with new projects and perform other tasks as assigned by the Community Outreach Manager and Executive Director.
General knowledge of the principals and practices of conservation programs and related fields.
General knowledge of local, public conservation programs
General knowledge of promotional and marketing techniques and practices.
Skill in the use of personal computers, associated software packages, hardware, and peripheral equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to pay close attention to detail and to effectively organize time and anticipate, plan and successfully respond to changing circumstances.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding sensitive information.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, Board members, supervisors, and the general public.
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, public relations, journalism, graphic design, or related field highly preferred. Two-year degree plus work experience in related field may also qualify. Prior experience with customer service, photography/videography, media management, website maintenance, social media marketing, copywriting and editing, graphic design will be preferred.
Obtain CPR and First Aid Certification within 6 months of hire.
Valid driver's license required.
Salary : $20 - $26
