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Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist - Job Summary
Develops and implements public education and community engagement programs to promote the District’s services and environmental initiatives, focusing on increasing awareness, behavior change, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and evaluate educational campaigns
- Plan and coordinate community events, school visits, workshops, and presentations
- Prepare and distribute multilingual outreach materials including flyers, brochures, and social media content
- Maintain and update the District’s website content
- Represent the District at public events, neighborhood meetings, and school activities
- Build relationships with local organizations, businesses, schools, tenants, property managers, and community leaders
- Ensure outreach efforts are inclusive and culturally relevant
- Assist in implementing and tracking outreach requirements for SB 1383 and other mandates
- Maintain accurate records of outreach activities, public interactions, and outcomes
- Support data collection and reporting for compliance and program evaluation
- Create engaging content for social media, e-newsletters, and ads
- Collaborate with District staff to ensure consistent messaging aligned with District goals
- Assist in developing creative campaign strategies and visual materials using design software
- Provide technical assistance on compliance with State and local environmental requirements
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- At least three years of experience in public education, community outreach, communications, or environmental programming
- Experience working with diverse communities is highly desirable
- Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in communications, environmental studies, education, public administration, or related field
- Possession or ability to obtain a valid driver’s license and meet District's driving standards
Education
Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in communications, environmental studies, education, public administration, or a closely related field
About Oro Loma Sanitary District
siteOro Loma Sanitary District focuses on environmental initiatives and community services related to sanitation and environmental compliance.
What Our Employees Say
- Oro Loma Sanitary District offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans. (oroloma.org)
- The organization provides opportunities for training and professional development to support employees' growth and advancement. (oroloma.org)
- Employees contribute to environmental protection by working for an agency focused on wastewater management and recycling. (oroloma.org)
Challenges You Might Face
- Working in the wastewater industry can sometimes involve exposure to unpleasant odors and hazardous materials. (oroloma.org)
- Some positions may require shift work, emergency response, or being on call during weekends and holidays. (oroloma.org)
- The nature of public sector jobs may include bureaucratic procedures and slower organizational changes compared to the private sector. (www.glassdoor.com)